GM Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Ineffective Recall Solution
General Motors is facing a class action lawsuit over its solution to a recall issued earlier this year allegedly not working.
GM Authority recently shared the case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. It centers on a recall for the 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, found in the 2019–2024 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019–2024 Chevy Silverado 1500, and several other 2021–2024 GM models.
When the recall was issued this past April, GM instructed dealers to replace or repair the engine if the diagnostic trouble code P0016 is detected. Otherwise, recalled vehicles would be given an oil change with a thicker-grade oil and different oil fill cap.
However, according to plaintiffs, most drivers are receiving just the oil change—and those who are having engine replacements done on their recalled vehicles have claimed they’re being swapped with identical power units containing the same defective parts.
In addition, the suit accuses GM of not adequately notifying impacted owners of recalled vehicles, with many claiming they failed to be made aware by GM.
