For many drivers of larger trucks and SUVs, a naturally-aspirated V8 is associated with superior reliability compared with ...

GM's L87 internal code for its 6.2-liter V8 engine is starting to look like a score, not a name. No, the number of lawsuits ...

In light of the L87 engine recall, some GM owners continue to as if they should change their oil to the new spec if they aren ...

Yet another class action lawsuit has been filed against in GM in Michigan, alleging it knowingly sold vehicles with defective ...

General Motors knew about V8 engine problems for years before giant recall, lawsuit claims GM is recalling thousands of trucks and SUVs. Some Americans claim GM's V8 engine has long been plagued ...

However, the latest engine to step into the unfortunate limelight is GM's L87 unit – a 6.2-liter V8 which powers a wide range of Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC models, namely pickup trucks and SUVs.

General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs over an engine defect. Some owners have complained about the issues since 2023.

GM recently issued a recall for vehicles with its 6.2-liter V8 and will replace some engines. However, some vehicles will only get thicker engine oil, a new oil cap, and an updated oil filter.

The Plaintiffs Speak Out The class action names two plaintiffs who have had their own issues with GM’s V8 engines. The first is Jason Rittereiser, who bought a GMC Sierra 1500 in August 2022.

With that in mind, your best bet is to check beneath the hood before you buy, and know there's a good chance that any of the vehicles with GM's 5.3-liter Vortec V8 with AFM are from a bad year.

General Motors began developing the first LS series V8 engine in 1993 before unleashing it under the hood of the 1997 Corvette, the fifth of that model's eight generations.

The American 'big three' automaker is battling a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of a GMC SUV owner. The lawsuit alleges GM replaced customer's faulty V8 with an equally defective engine.