2024 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine
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Driving on the New jersey Turpike I passed through the ez pass tolls traveling west bound on Bayview Ave bridge, the vehicle shut off without warning. No check engine light or noise, just no propulsion or anything. Dead in the water. Vehicle would not restart.
Dealer checked the 6.2L motor for known defects. It "passed" inspection on 11/20/25 and got the thicker oil (OW-40). The engine lost propulsion ("died") 3 times on a 55mph State Highway on 02/09/26 with my 4 year old in the car with me. It died and came to a complete stop in one lane and would not re-start initially with cars almost rear ending us and needing to aggressively swerve to avoid hitting us. After 4 or 5 attempts it started again (making terrible grinding noises) so I could get it off the road before it died again. It started again to drive home on the back roads approximately 1 mile. Low oil pressure and check engine lights came on. I also received notifications from onstar and from the my Chevy app that there were severe motor or transmission problems. I scanned it with an OBD II Scanner and it has code P00016 (Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor A). It got towed to the dealer and is now confirmed it is in need of a full motor replacement less than 3 months after they told me the motor passed inspection! This is not acceptable. To be told it's fine and then have it fail with my child in the car is extremely unsafe. Now I'm stuck trying to get a comparable loaner vehicle from the dealer to drive in the snow and mountains with my family safely while they expect to have the vehicle at minimum of 6 weeks. So far they have not found a loaner potentially putting my family in further danger by not having a 4X4 vehicle in a snowy climate.
The vehicle in question had approximately 5000 miles when low oil light came on, it was 2 quarts low. this was after the first oil change at around 3500 miles. I had the dealer do an oil consumption evaluation. They check the oil every 500 miles and confirmed it was using 2 quarts every 2500 miles. They informed me GM says this is normal. I cannot disagree more with that claim. GM knows they have a problem with the 6.2-liter engine. I have researched the issue and found they have a problem with the crankshaft machining and the oil delivery port beveling that delivers lubrication to the connecting rod bearing appears to be too large that causes the motor oil not to consistently keep the bearing lubricated. This causes the engine to be an "oil burner" and premature failure of the bearing. They think putting a heavier viscosity of oil in will delay the inevitable engine failure, which makes me believe they are aware of the faulty manufacturing and want to run from their warranty responsibilities.
Purchased new vehicle in September 2024, immediately after purchasing the vehicle the engine had a clanking noise. Took the car back to the dealership where they explained the noise was normal. The car continue to make clanking noise, but noise continued to get louder, took the vehicle back to the dealership for first oil change, verify the noise, and discuss safety recall received on the vehicle. Dealer told me the car was ok to drive. In October 2025, the vehicle loss power during acceleration with immediate re-start. After this incident, took the vehicle to another dealer where they inspected the vehicle again. The test failed and the car now needs a new engine. Car has now 10K miles in the odometer and has been sitting in the dealership for 3 weeks now waiting for an engine replacement.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle stalled, and the message to "Press the Start Button” was displayed. The contact was able to restart and drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the following day, while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating, with a rattling and tapping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact continued driving; however, the vehicle stalled with the message to “Press Start Button” displayed. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that prior to the failure the contact experienced failures with the vehicle related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact had taken the vehicle to the same dealer approximately 3 months prior for the recall inspection. The dealer stated that the engine had passed the inspection, and an oil change to a higher viscosity oil was performed. The contact then noticed the abnormal engine ticking sound and became aware that the engine was not responsive while depressing the accelerator pedal following the inspection. Additionally, the engine was idling roughly. The dealer was contacted, but informed the contact that the engine had passed the inspection. The contact stated that the recall had been removed from the VIN and was listed as completed; however, the vehicle experienced engine failure and was currently at the dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact was concerned about parts availability and that the vehicle could experience engine failure due to parts not being available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had received the notification in April 2025. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but provided no assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while making a turn at 2 MPH, the vehicle stalled temporarily, almost causing a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
I was driving at a normal speed with my family in the car my son has neck pain since that date and the car just turned off i almost got rear ended and didn’t want to start
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH after a vacation, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull into a truck stop. The vehicle stalled and restarted but eventually shut off. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer retrieved codes indicating that an engine replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and filed a case. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Driving at highway speeds 70mph, the engine stopped running and vehicle lost all power during heavy rush hour traffic. I was in the middle lane and lost all power breaks and steering, the engine wouldn't restart and I had to force my way to the side of the road. The vehicle only has 21,709 miles and was purchased new less than a year ago. All scheduled maintenance has been performed. The engine is seized and will not restart. There were no warning signs.
I had a misfire and I bring it to Chevy dealership on 86st Brooklyn ny they did diagnostic And they stated I need a new engine I’m without a car I have wife and kid at home i use my truck to work and feed my family
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
I was driving on the interstate, when the vehicle went into neutral and I could not put it in the drive. I coasted over to the side of the road and then could not get the car out of park at that point. It was towed to the dealership, and I have been told that it has engine failure and needs a new engine.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
[XXX], my Chevy Tahoe engine sized up with a warning light no oil pressure and the engine turned off. I was left stranded on [XXX] with no cell phone service and no OnStar. Good thing I had my SXS. I was able to travel to work at the mine site where I work and was able to get cellphone service. I called my wife and she contacted the dealership and they sent out a tow truck from Richfield, Utah. The dealership said that I will have to pay the tow bill that’s is around $900.00 dollars. And my wife asked about a loaned vehicle and the dealership said that they don’t have any loaners. The dealership called me about three days later and said that the engine had spun three connecting rods. The dealership said it would be two months before they could get a new engine and in the meantime I’m still making payments and I bought the truck for work and I’m left using my wife’s car. When I started doing research I was amazed that Chevrolet has known about this issue with their engines and have not issued a recall. This problem has been going unresolved since 2005 and they just keep selling engines knowing that they will fail. My truck has 17,000 miles on it. The warranty is up at 36,000 miles, so the engine is covered under warranty. But l am left a foot and at their mercy. Very frustrating! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
When driving on the highway at 75 mph, my vehicle alerted me to add oil. We immediately pulled off the side of the road checked the oil. There was not even a drop on the dip stick. Had to add 3 quarts of oil to even register on the very tip of the dip stick. Please note we were within 100 miles of being due for an oil change. The vehicle is currently at a Chevy dealership to start the process of inspection and do an oil consumption test. This vehicle is my main transportation to take my children to and from school and activities. We live in Larkspur, our children go to school in Monument and we have sports in Castle Rock, so we drive quite a bit. I’m not sure that I’m comfortable with a small fix and using a different type of oil to see if my engine will be salvageable. My questions: Can you confidently let me leave your dealership and guarantee that my family will be safe and know that my engine will not fail due to the recall issues? If my car engine needs to be rebuilt or replaced do you have a comparable loner car until then? If my car engine needs to be rebuilt or replaced can you confidently say this is not going to affect my resale or trade in value? Do you have a recall trade in credit for a 2025 vehicle? I spent $85k on what I thought was a reliable vehicle for me to drive my 2 children around in. My biggest concern is that my engine stops running while I’m on the highway at a fast speed with or without my family. If my husband wasn’t in my car when the oil notification came on, we probably would have lost our engine. How is GM going to make this right and guarantee safety for my family? How is GM going to help with our frustration, anxiety and loss of time dealing with this mistake of selling vehicles with a defective engine? When will I have these answers?
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was able to restart and was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving, and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to veer over to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle failed to restart as intended and was towed to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuse box and the battery had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred immediately after the contact drove off the dealer's parking lot. Additionally, the contact noticed an abnormal metallic sound coming from under the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 18,500.
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