GMC, Chevy, Cadillac Lawsuit Investigation: Did Your Engine Fail While Driving?

Attorneys working with Class Action.org are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed in light of reports that the 6.2L engines in 2019-2024 GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe and Cadillac Escalade vehicles are prone to fail while the car is in motion.

Scores of complaints have been posted online from drivers who say they’ve experienced a sudden loss of power, often without warning and while moving at high speeds. Many have expressed concern that the engine problem—which attorneys suspect may stem from an underlying defect—poses a serious risk of accidents, injuries and property damage.

Drivers Report Sudden Engine Failures

The following is a sample of complaints posted to forums and submitted to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) by GMC, Chevy and Cadillac drivers who say they’ve experienced engine failure while on the road [sic throughout]:

At 25,000 mi the truck all of a sudden shut down on the freeway, it took 2hrs to get it towed to my dealer. They called me back two days later and said it had engine failure on my 6.2 engine. I needed a brand new engine. For almost 80,000 dollars you[]wouldn't think I would have[]to go through these problems. And I guess GM has been aware of issues in these motors.”
— 2022 GMC Yukon AT4 driver, VehicleHistory.com

Our family of 5 (including 2 children and an infant) was driving 70 mph westbound on Interstate 40 east of Knoxville, TN when our 2022 Tahoe RST engine seized. For a few seconds, we had no steering, braking or acceleration and the dashboard began flashing. After a few seconds, the car shifted itself into the neural gear and we were able to brake on the shoulder of a busy highway. We were unable to restart the car. We called the police as well as AAA. The police came and sat behind us to deter oncoming cars to changes lanes. AAA came and towed our car to Reeder Chevrolet dealership in Knoxville, TN. There, it was determined that our engine had seized and needs to be replaced under warranty However, there is a backorder on the engine, and we are now driving a rental car. There are several other Tahoes in their service department with similar circumstances in need of a 6.2L ecotech V8 engine. There was no warning at all that the car had problems. Up until this point, there were no issues. I believe there is a widespread problem with these particular engines and this should be addressed on a national level. Our lives were at risk”.
— 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe driver, NHTSA.gov

INCIDENT: I was driving on the highway when I heard a strange ‘whistling noise.’ Thinking the noise originated from an old van in front of me, I passed it. The noise grew louder; the vehicle slowed very suddenly and, I pulled to the side of the road. The ‘low oil pressure’ light came on just as the engine entirely blew. There were NO OTHER WARNING LAMPS, MESSAGES or OTHER SYMPTOMS … INSPECTION: The G.M. Dealer (manufacturer representative) inspected the engine and confirmed that it was a catastrophic engine failure, requiring a new engine. The issue was also reported directly to G.M. The engine core, if need of further inspection, is likely either at the dealer, G.M., or a GM remanufacturing facility."
— 2023 Cadillac Escalade driver, NHTSA.gov

On March 15, while driving on a busy road our vehicle STOPPED from catastrophic engine failure without warning which put my family and I instantly in danger and nearly got us killed. Due to the high traffic where it stopped we were scared to stay in the vehicle and also scared to exit it .. so we contacted the police before calling a tow truck …This is a GMC problem who are knowingly building and selling unsafe SUVs with the 6.2 defective engine that's literally stopping without warning while driving.”
— 2023 GMC Yukon driver, NHTSA.gov

Engine failed as I was driving at 60 MPH with my 3 kids on board. I’m sooo frustrated!! The vehicle is sitting at Cadillac dealer in NYC 7 weeks, and still waiting for GM to approve engine replacement and icing on the cake is… engines are on back order. Dealer has so many of these lemons in their yard, they are not even providing a courtesy loaner.”
— 2023 Cadillac Escalade driver, Reddit.com

vehicle has 5500 miles on it, bought new in July 2022, driving on the interstate at night, vehicle shut down without warning, no warning light or check engine lights came on. Had to have it towed to the dealership and they said it had complete engine failure and have to replace the engine. Barley got it off the interstate, lucky no one was hurt.”
— 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe driver, NHTSA.gov

How Could a Class Action Lawsuit Help?

A class action lawsuit, if filed and successful, could help drivers recover money for repairs, replacements and loss of vehicle value. It could also force GM to order a recall and provide a free fix.

After you get in touch, an attorney or legal representative may reach out to you directly to tell you more about how you may be able to help the investigation. It costs nothing to fill out the form or speak with someone, and you’re not obligated to take legal action if you don’t want to.

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