Common problems with GM's L87 V8 engine

General Motor's L87 V8 engine was under the hood of several models, but it wasn't perfect. Here are the most common problems you need to know about.
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GM is making an extremely tiny (but important) change to its L87 engine fix after the feds launched an investigation into its recall

For the past year or so, General Motors’ line of full-size SUVs and 1/4-ton pickup trucks equipped with the brand’s optional 6.2-liter “L87” pushrod V8 engine has revealed itself as being plagued with ...
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Silverado 10-Spd Transmission Skip Linked to L87 V8 Main Bearing Failure in New 81,000-Mile Case Study

A 2019 Chevy Silverado owner rectified his silence after a "catastrophic engine failure" followed repeated dealer denials of ...
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GM recalls nearly 12,000 pickup trucks over engine stall risk

GM is recalling 11,787 model year 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks over an engine stall risk. A faulty rear fuel pump may fail to transfer fuel properly, potentially ...
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GM Tells Dealers V8 Engine Ticking Sound At Idle Is Normal

GM has a message for owners of its V8-powered trucks and full-size SUVs: that ticking noise from the engine bay at idle requires no action. The automaker recently informed dealers that a tick, tap, or ...