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 ...

For many drivers of larger trucks and SUVs, a naturally-aspirated V8 is associated with superior reliability compared with the newer crop of smaller four- and six-cylinder engines with turbocharging, ...

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.

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.

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

A teardown of GM’s L87 V8 exposes severe engine damage tied to a major recall affecting over 870,000 trucks and SUVs. See what went wrong inside.

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.

A recent safety recall issued by GM affects full-size trucks and SUVs with the 6.2L V8 L87 engine, but only from the 2021-2024 model years. Here's why.