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NHTSA expands investigation into GM L87 V8 engine failures
United States
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 6:16 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
NHTSA expanded a recall and investigation involving GM L87 V8 engines after additional failures were reported.
SO WHAT?
The issue may affect the safety of more vehicle owners and lead to wider recalls or disruptions.
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Aug 22, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
theepochtimes.comen
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Aug 21, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC
autos.yahoo.comen
NHTSA expands GM engine recall to include more model years
Aug 21, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
motor1.comen
Feds Expand Investigation Into GM's L87 V8 Engines After More Failures
Aug 21, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC