BREAKING: GM is officially recalling the L87

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Do we have any GM techs on here that could give any updates?

Also, has anyone had their recall notice changed from the N252494000 to the N252494003 in either the NHTSA lookup or Chevy app?
 

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Inspection should include the following at a minimum
- Check engine oil pressure when fully hot with 0W-20 and compare with good reference
- Check for P0016 code / history
- Listen for valvetrain noise or other knocking noises
- Ideally look for low-level signals on other PCM parameters that can potentially show a drift if there is metal in the oil (misfires, and others similar to P0016 ? - still don't know how that code is set)
- Last but not least - drain 0W-20 oil and tear apart old filter and check for metal flakes

All of these are easy to do, and should be done at a minimum
Agreed
 

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@23Seven

You just cut off the build month and year in the picture.

Just above the top right side of the QR code are 2 numbers/ 2 numbers

The first 2 numbers are the build Month, the next 2 numbers are the build Year

MM/YY

If the vehicle was built in July 2023 you would see 07/23
If the vehicle was built in July 2024 you would see 07/24

I would be very surprised any 2024 model year trucks would have been built in 07/23 but anything is possible.
So the build of the Tahoe was in fact July 2024… Now I need to figure out how to get my eyes on the engine build past skid plates underneath the Z71.
 

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I spoke to the service manager at my local GMC dealer today. I was supposed to take my Yukon in on Saturday for the inspection and oil change and I got a text from him that said "GM has restricted the recall for now" and he said he was at a meeting in Indianapolis about the recall. Later in the day I spoke to him on the phone and he told me that GM was essentially dropping the recall and offering a 10 year, 150k mile warranty. I asked him if they are still offering the oil change and he said he would let me know.

He's not letting me bring the vehicle in for the recall, but I am due for an oil change anyway. Should I insist on the 0W40 oil? I want them to check the code history as well but that's basically the recall.
 
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I spoke to the service manager at my local GMC dealer today. I was supposed to take my Yukon in on Saturday for the inspection and oil change and I got a text from him that said "GM has restricted the recall for now" and he said he was at a meeting in Indianapolis about the recall. Later in the day I spoke to him on the phone and he told me that GM was essentially dropping the recall and offering a 10 year, 150k mile warranty. I asked him if they are still offering the oil change and he said he would let me know.

He's not letting me bring the vehicle in for the recall, but I am due for an oil change anyway. Should I insist on the 0W40 oil? I want them to check the code history as well but that's basically the recall.
Well that’s fantastic. Just wait for them to grenade on the highway and kill our families. How is NHSTA letting them get away with this!?
 

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Well that’s fantastic. Just wait for them to grenade on the highway and kill our families. How is NHSTA letting them get away with this!?
This is a personal injury attorney gold mine! The driver/passenger with newer higher end vehicles most likely have insurance, the unfortunate collateral damage vehicles usually have insurance, GM has insurance and admitted liability with “Loss of Propulsion” statements and the NHTSA has the data. Policy limits are what the lawyers go for and that basket is full of easy money.

Unfortunately the casualties will start to increase and that is the real issue.

The TV commercials will start this summer and the big firms will have another big revenue stream
 

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This is a personal injury attorney gold mine! The driver/passenger with newer higher end vehicles most likely have insurance, the unfortunate collateral damage vehicles usually have insurance, GM has insurance and admitted liability with “Loss of Propulsion” statements and the NHTSA has the data. Policy limits are what the lawyers go for and that basket is full of easy money.

Unfortunately the casualties will start to increase and that is the real issue.

The TV commercials will start this summer and the big firms will have another big revenue stream
Funny, I mentioned the commercials a few days ago.......
 

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So the build of the Tahoe was in fact July 2024… Now I need to figure out how to get my eyes on the engine build past skid plates underneath the Z71.
The Z71 and AT4's have skid plates that probably need to be removed. I have not been under one yet. You might be able to use a borescope camera to get a look at the tag.

My 2024 was built 08/24 and my engine build date is July 15, 2024. Your build is 07/24 you may be right on the edge. Early July vehicle builds probably have late June or early July engine build dates. Late July vehicle builds likely have engines built on or after July 1, 2024.

Best to get a look at the engine build date and hope it is July 1, 2014 or later

Good luck.
 

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This is a personal injury attorney gold mine! The driver/passenger with newer higher end vehicles most likely have insurance, the unfortunate collateral damage vehicles usually have insurance, GM has insurance and admitted liability with “Loss of Propulsion” statements and the NHTSA has the data. Policy limits are what the lawyers go for and that basket is full of easy money.

Unfortunately the casualties will start to increase and that is the real issue.

The TV commercials will start this summer and the big firms will have another big revenue stream
Just in case anyone was wondering....This is why insurance is so expensive....and not going to get cheaper, ever....
 
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I spoke to the service manager at my local GMC dealer today. I was supposed to take my Yukon in on Saturday for the inspection and oil change and I got a text from him that said "GM has restricted the recall for now" and he said he was at a meeting in Indianapolis about the recall. Later in the day I spoke to him on the phone and he told me that GM was essentially dropping the recall and offering a 10 year, 150k mile warranty. I asked him if they are still offering the oil change and he said he would let me know.

He's not letting me bring the vehicle in for the recall, but I am due for an oil change anyway. Should I insist on the 0W40 oil? I want them to check the code history as well but that's basically the

No disrespect, but I’m willing to bet that what he heard is wrong. It’s national news. GM is on the hot seat for over 600k L87 equipped vehicles. There’s no backing off on this especially with the NHTSA involved. I spoke to my service manager yesterday about the recall(he confirmed that my VIN was subject to it). Only that GM hasn’t released the recall to dealerships yet.
 

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