General Motors Is Recalling Almost 600,000 2021 And Newer Models Trucks And SUVs For V8 Engines

1. Engine Failure

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 597,571

Its Shop Time Mondays: GM Is Recalling 450,000 Large SUVs And Fullize Trucks

Brake

Inoperative Low Brake Fluid Warning/FMVSS 135

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V674000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

IIHS Safety Testing: Two Popular Large SUVs Fall Short On Crash Tests (VIDEO)

 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently evaluated the crash worthiness of three large of the most popular SUVs in terms of sales volume. The vehicles tested were the Cheverolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition and Jeep Wagoneer. 

The newly designed Toyota Sequoia and the dated Nissan Armada wasn't included. The Nissan is slated for a redesign in the near future.

Car Review: 2018 Chevy Tahoe Premier 4WD

Highlight: The Premier replaced the old LTZ trim.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $78,450 (Base LS $48,795)

Seating Capacity: 7 to 9

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; Daytime running lights; a teen monitoring safety system; a rear camera; a rear park assist system with audible warning; a fullsize spare tire; a hill start assist system; a trailer sway control system; a tire pressure monitoring system and OnStar safety system

2017 Chevy Tahoe LT Midnight Edition 4WD

Highlight: The optional rear entertainment system includes a new video voiceover feature to benefit the visually and hearing impaired.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $62,700 (base LS $48,510)

Seating Capacity: 7 to 9

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; Daytime running lights; a teen monitoring safety system; a rear camera; a rear park assist system with audible warning; a fullsize spare tire; a hill start assist system; a trailer sway control system; and OnStar safety system

Chevy And GMC SUVs Reworked After 8 Years

2013 Chevy Tahoe LTZ: America’s Ultimate People Hauler

Highlight: According to the industry respected JD Power and Associates, a data mining company, the Tahoe ranks high in its segment, as it relates to initial quality.

What's New: With the exception of a few new exterior colors, the vehicle is bascially a carryover.

City/Hwy Mileage: 15/21

Engine/Horsepower: 5.3-liter eight-cylinder/320-hp

                           
Price Range: $58,400 ($40,825 base LS model)