BREAKING: GM is officially recalling the L87

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My recall motor replacement is done, and it is motor #3 for me with only 46K miles. 0W40 oil in it. Install was perfect, but the motor itself doesn't sound very good.

I put a remote mic on the oil dipstick for good audio. How's it sound to you all? I don't know what "normal" is anymore for GM.

 

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My recall motor replacement is done, and it is motor #3 for me with only 46K miles. 0W40 oil in it. Install was perfect, but the motor itself doesn't sound very good.

I put a remote mic on the oil dipstick for good audio. How's it sound to you all? I don't know what "normal" is anymore for GM.

Did dealer put 0w-40 in engine at replacement.
 

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A remote mic down there is going to pick up everything, and a bunch of stuff that might not be related. You are right by the rotating assembly where most of the noise will be. This is akin to using a stethoscope so everything is magnified. Can you post a video of what is sounds like, say, in the wheel well? It's a rare bird if these engines don't make any noise
 
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My recall motor replacement is done, and it is motor #3 for me with only 46K miles. 0W40 oil in it. Install was perfect, but the motor itself doesn't sound very good.

I put a remote mic on the oil dipstick for good audio. How's it sound to you all? I don't know what "normal" is anymore for GM.


Whoa, wait a minute. Are you saying you went in for the recall and your engine didn’t pass pico scope inspection?
 

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For those that had their pico test done and passed, do you get any documentation of the values of your test and see where you are in the pass/fail range. "Barely passed" vs "no signs of defect". I would feel much better if I knew I wasn't right on the edge of passing....
 

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I hadn’t gotten my letter yet and made an appointment with my dealer for the recall
They completed the inspection & oil change and my letter arrived 3 days later
If your vin is on the list the dealers have access to the entire list
VIN is on the recall list and I made appointment with my dealer. I posted before about this. Dealer wasn’t ready and I just got regular oil change.

This is for a 2024 Tahoe in Florida.
 
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For those that had their pico test done and passed, do you get any documentation of the values of your test and see where you are in the pass/fail range. "Barely passed" vs "no signs of defect". I would feel much better if I knew I wasn't right on the edge of passing....

Got nothing like that. But your question made me curious so I found some videos on how it all works. Pretty fascinating piece tech.

Example
 
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For those that had their pico test done and passed, do you get any documentation of the values of your test and see where you are in the pass/fail range. "Barely passed" vs "no signs of defect". I would feel much better if I knew I wasn't right on the edge of passing....
I agree with you, I would be interested to see the results in detail - but I think realistically, all most of us will see is a pass/fail. Maybe someone who has a really good relationship with their service department could get some more detailed documentation, but I don't think they necessarily have any obligation to provide it under the recall, even if you ask for it.
 

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