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NHTSA Opens New RQ26001 Review Into GM 6.2L L87 Engines | What Owners Should Know

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GM 6.2L L87 Engine Update – New NHTSA Review & Owner Experiences (Public Information) In this video, I’m sharing a new public update related to GM’s 6.2L L87 V8 engine, including reporting on a new NHTSA Recall Query (RQ26001) as well as the ongoing Engineering Analysis EA25007. This video is not about assigning blame or drawing conclusions. It’s simply a breakdown of publicly available information so owners can understand what’s being reviewed and decide how they want to approach their own situation. I also share two real owner experiences sent to me by viewers: • A 2025 Chevrolet Silverado High Country with a documented engine failure under warranty • A 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 experiencing intermittent engine noise outside of recall and warranty These examples help illustrate why regulators continue to collect data and review owner reports. 🔎 What’s Covered in This Video • Current status of the GM 6.2L L87 reviews • What a Recall Query means vs. an investigation • How this differs from a recall • Why some engines are being reviewed post-recall • How owners choose to document and protect themselves • Real, documented owner experiences 🔗 Public Sources Referenced • GM Authority – Post-Recall L87 Review https://gmauthority.com/blog/2026/01/nhtsa-investigating-post-recall-gm-6-2l-l87-engine-failures/ • Autoevolution – NHTSA Reviewing Post-Recall L87 Failures https://www.autoevolution.com/news/nhtsa-investigates-general-motors-l87-small-block-v8-post-recall-engine-failures-264320.html • NHTSA – Report a Safety Concern https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem • NHTSA – Recall & Investigation Lookup https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls 🛠 For Owners Watching Every situation is different. Many owners choose to: • Keep copies of service records and inspections • Record unusual noises or symptoms • Request written diagnoses • Submit reports to NHTSA to ensure issues are documented This video is informational only, so viewers can decide what makes sense for them. 👋 About This Channel I’m Don from Donslife. I create automotive & home DIY content, tech reviews, installs, and occasional updates on real-world situations that affect my vehicles and many people in this community. If you find this helpful, consider subscribing for future updates. Check out these links! 🛒 Audible : First 3 Months Only 99¢ / Month: 👉https://amzn.to/44txVHF 🛒 Amazon Gear & Recommended Accessories: 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/donslife 🛒 Donslife Merch & Swag Hub: 👉 https://donslife.myshopify.com/ 🛒 The Latest STANLEY Drinkware & Gear Deals: 👉 https://bit.ly/3DIhAFo More Ways to Connect & Stay Updated: 🌍 All My Links & Exclusive Deals: 👉 https://www.donslife.com 📷 Follow Me on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/donslifechannel/ 📧 For Questions, Collaborations & Product Reviews: donslifechannel@gmail.com Disclaimer: Some links may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a purchase. Thank you for the support! #gm #recall #engine Music Credits: YouTube Audio Library Epidemicsounds.com Bliss by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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In this video I’m giving a quick, public-information update on the GM 6.2L L87 situation, because there are still multiple federal safety actions open and none of them are closed yet. I’m not here to tell you what to think or what to do—my goal is to pass along what’s been publicly reported so you can make your own call. I break down the ongoing Engineering Analysis EA25007 (which is looking at failures outside the original recall window—vehicles like my early-build 2021 GMC Sierra AT4) and the newly reported NHTSA Recall Query RQ26001. RQ26001 is being described as a review step focused on alleged engine failures that happened after recall repairs were already completed—like the oil-change remedy or, in some cases, an engine replacement. That’s important because a recall query doesn’t automatically mean a new recall; it’s how regulators evaluate whether the prior fix was fully effective. To put real context behind the headlines, I share two viewer-submitted owner experiences: a 2025 Silverado High Country with a documented internal mechanical failure at about 5,600 miles (cylinder 3 damage, zero compression, long-block replacement planned), and a 2020 Sierra AT4 with intermittent knock/noise that disappeared after a few starts following an oil change. My takeaway for owners is simple: document everything, ask for written diagnoses, and if you’re seeing symptoms or failures, file a complaint with NHTSA so there’s a public record while these reviews play out.

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