6.2 Engine Replacement

[tom3]

I'd be tempted to do some hot rodding in that machine before the engine swap, have some fun with that horsepower.

 

[CMoore711]

Does anyone have any info on what my replacement engine will be? I am wondering if they just put another L87 with potential for failure or something better.

GM will replace your L87 with another L87; I had posted the question in another thread; Wondering if the L87 engine will have a different part number on it for these "post recall replacements" compared to the original recalled L87's that were installed? You would think they would have some sort of identifier for the L87 engine pre and post the recall, but who knows?

All great questions to ask of you dealer and service adviser.

 

[KMeloney]

GM will replace your L87 with another L87; I had posted the question in another thread; Wondering if the L87 engine will have a different part number on it for these "post recall replacements" compared to the original recalled L87's that were installed? You would think they would have some sort of identifier for the L87 engine pre and post the recall, but who knows?

All great questions to ask of you dealer and service adviser.

The build date is an identifier, as long as no engines built after the recall window crap the bed.

 

[Vladimir2306]

GM will replace your L87 with another L87; I had posted the question in another thread; Wondering if the L87 engine will have a different part number on it for these "post recall replacements" compared to the original recalled L87's that were installed? You would think they would have some sort of identifier for the L87 engine pre and post the recall, but who knows?

All great questions to ask of you dealer and service adviser.

No, the engine number is exactly the same as the L87 until July 1, 2024, and all the parts are identical, no changes whatsoever...and the 2025 engines also fail. We already have a new record holder: 100 km before engine failure after vehicle production

 

[shekmark]

Makes no sense , but looked like its the only engine they have.

 

[sorrentino]

And it says that, correct? About covering the engine, regardless if it was replaced or not?

My 2024 Tahoe is at the dealership right now. It PASSED the engine test and I went on my app to check the warranty. It was changed to 10 yrs, 150,000 miles. See screen shot.

 

[BigdawgR6]

Um… Like what? lol

With the tried and true 2JZ GTE of course!

 

[shekmark]

Has anyone said or asked this already, Does the replacement engine also come with the 10year , 150K warranty?
EDIT; I see Trellis got the long warranty also , on his replacement engine.
I admit that this bothers me because it makes me think the replacement is no better. If it was new and improved, why would they need to offer the longer warranty? Just to be nice? LOL

 

[OR VietVet]

I would think, that with a replacement engine, getting the longer warranty would be a plus and not something to worry about.

 

[Marky Dissod]

this bothers me because it makes me think the replacement is no better. If it was new and improved, why would they need to offer the longer warranty?

So, you'd feel better if they offered you NO warranty? Sorry, but this makes no sense at all.
A warranty IS the closest thing to confidence you can possibly get, to give you one less thing to worry about.

'I'm so confident in the workmanship of my product, you get a 15 YEAR / 175,000 MILE warranty.' - said no one ever,
because even the best specs & workmanship is no match for the @r$eh01e who changes their oil every 25,000 miles.

On the other hand, it could very well be to make you - or everyone ELSE - feel better.
'Since we royally skrewered up last time, you get a 10 year / 150,000 mile warranty, just in case 'we' skrewered up again.'

I'd actually be looking for cleverly undetectable ways to get ANOTHER engine out of this fracas at 9 years / 140,000 miles ...

But if they say, 'here's your new engine, good luck, pys off' that'd make you fell BETTER? HUH?

 

[shekmark]

You guys can laugh if you need to, but I will not be releaved to get a similar engine, warranty or not. Of course a longer warranty is nice. I would be an idiot to not appreciate the grand gesture of GM and how sorry they may feel for screwing up. You will notice in these threads that some are getting rid of these even after the replacement.

 

[Marky Dissod]

SO ...
Get rid of it quickly ...
OR
Change the engine oil more often ...
OR
Try to make that engine fail before the warranty expires ...

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Has anyone said or asked this already, Does the replacement engine also come with the 10year , 150K warranty?
EDIT; I see Trellis got the long warranty also , on his replacement engine.
I admit that this bothers me because it makes me think the replacement is no better. If it was new and improved, why would they need to offer the longer warranty? Just to be nice? LOL

The “special coverage” goes with your VIN, not the engine. So, you are good till 15yrs/150k on the vehicle odometer/from vehicle in service date.

 

[Marky Dissod]

The “special coverage” goes with your VIN, not the engine. So, you are good till 15yrs/150k on the vehicle odometer/from vehicle in service date.

So, if a 'second' engine fails @ year 14, or under 150,000 miles, that engine is only covered until the 15th year or the 150,000th mile of the vehicle?

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

So, if a 'second' engine fails @ year 14, or under 150,000 miles, that engine is only covered until the 15th year or the 150,000th mile of the vehicle?

Well, that’s an interesting question.

Based on other warranty things, though, I’d say that’s the case. I think if your radio failed at 2.9 years and 34,000 miles, they replace it. If it fails again at 3.2 years and 36,200 miles, I think you are out of luck. But I guess I don’t know for certain.

 

[Marky Dissod]

The “special coverage” goes with your VIN, not the engine. So, you are good till 15yrs/150k on the vehicle odometer/from vehicle in service date.

So, if a 'second' engine fails @ year 14, or under 150,000 miles, that engine is only covered until the 15th year or the 150,000th mile of the vehicle?

Well, that’s an interesting question.
Based on other warranty things, though, I’d say that’s the case. I think if your radio failed at 2.9 years and 34,000 miles, they replace it. If it fails again at 3.2 years and 36,200 miles, I think you are out of luck. But I guess I don’t know for certain.

If GM were truly of the 'mea culpa' mindset ...
if GM were serious about restoring faith in their reputation - given that everybody knows GM dropped the L87 into a punji pit they could've easily avoided -
they'd cover the REPLACEMENT L87, separate from the vehicle, for 15 years / 150,000 miles, maybe pro rata, but above and beyond the vehicle to some extent.

For the cost of a brand new Escalade (with some options I can't care about because they'll either be obsolete or they won't work at resale several years later),
just about anyone can buy two brand new Suburbans. For that egregious premium, GM has calculated the bare minimum they can do for premium customers.

Before you get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate. GM's failure to properly negotiate this fiasco will cost them.

 

[JayceeP]

Anyone have any pics of any engine swap? Sorry for bumping this I’ve been poking around and can’t find pics that I thought existed.

I’m curious how invasive the replacement is - does the interior need to be gutted or can it all be done in the engine bay?

I may move from my ‘24 Yukon XL SLT diesel into an Escalade ESV - and debating on getting a ‘24 with a 6.2 or 3.0.

I prefer the 3.0 but there are very few out there.
Pretty ridiculous to ask this before dropping $100k on a vehicle but I know the 6.2 I’m looking at has extended warranty out to 2034 for the power train so I’m assuming this means it passed the pico. Awaiting confirmation from dealer. The recall shows as open Feb 2025. Not sure if that was the case for all vehicles or not.

 

[Marky Dissod]

Anyone have any pics of any engine swap? Sorry for bumping this I’ve been poking around and can’t find pics that I thought existed.
I’m curious how invasive the replacement is - does the interior need to be gutted or can it all be done in the engine bay?

No pics necessary. Most people would be hard pressed to tell the difference between a Gen5 5.3L & a Gen5 6.2L except for that asinine vanity cover; they're dimensionally identical and physically interchangeable.
It's not a van, it's a pickup truck/suv; if the transmission is also attached the swap is much easier if you remove the hood,
but lone engines regardless of displacement (5.3L, 6.2L, 6.6L L8T or L5P) can be pretty easily swapped with the hood open in 20hr, less with talent or a team.

 

[JayceeP]

No pics necessary. Most people would be hard pressed to tell the difference between a Gen5 5.3L & a Gen5 6.2L except for that asinine vanity cover; they're dimensionally identical and physically interchangeable.
It's not a van, it's a pickup truck/suv; if the transmission is also attached the swap is much easier if you remove the hood,
but lone engines regardless of displacement (5.3L, 6.2L, 6.6L L8T or LSP) can be pretty easily swapped with the hood open in 20hr, less with talent or a team.

Ok - good to know. For some reason I was telling myself I’ve seen pictures of the interior of the vehicle gutted for those who had to get 6.2 replacements.

I mean with 10 year powertrain warranty I guess it’s not terrible? Lol

 

[JayceeP]

Would any of you guys shy away from a 2024 impacted by the 6.2 recall regardless of pico test pass, engine already repaired etc. Hard pass or take the 10 year warranty and live life?