Everything you need to fight back
Clear, practical guides for 6.2L L87 owners, from spotting the early symptoms to checking the recall, protecting your warranty, and knowing when you have a legal case.
Recall
Is my truck part of the 6.2L L87 recall?
How to tell if your 2021-2024 GM truck or SUV is covered by the L87 engine recall, and how to check your VIN in 60 seconds.
Engine replaced under the recall, what to expect
Timelines, loaners, parts backlogs, and what a new long block means for your vehicle's value.
Symptoms
Action Steps
What to do the moment your engine fails
A step-by-step checklist for the first 48 hours after a 6.2L engine failure, protect your safety, your warranty, and your case.
How to file a complaint with NHTSA (and why it matters)
Filing a complaint with federal regulators takes 10 minutes and adds real pressure. Here's exactly how to do it.
Documenting your case: what records to keep
The paper trail that makes or breaks a warranty or lemon-law claim, organized into a simple checklist.
Legal
Your warranty rights and the L87 recall
Powertrain coverage, recall obligations, and what GM owes you even if your warranty has expired.
Lemon law basics: do you qualify?
What a 'lemon' actually is, the repair-attempt and days-out-of-service tests, and how the L87 failure can qualify.