Chevrolet Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe Recall R/2026/343: Engine Loss Of Propulsion, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Sep 2026
- Launched
- 219,157
- vehicles in the UK
- N252494000
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles built between 1 March 2021 and 31 May 2024. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. The dealer will inspect the engine. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. If the engine fails while driving the vehicle will lose propulsion increasing the risk of a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: L87 Engine Loss of Propulsion Defect: The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. If the engine fails while driving the vehicle will lose propulsion increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine. If the vehicle fails the inspection procedure the engine will be repaired or replaced. Vehicles that pass inspection will be provided a higher viscosity oil which will also require a new oil fill cap identifying the new required oil grade an oil filter replacement and an owner’s manual insert free of charge.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to engine damage and engine failure.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the engine.
Are You Affected?
Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe built between 1 March 2021 and 31 May 2024 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 219,157 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chevrolet, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
- Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the campaign code N252494000 or the DVSA reference R/2026/343. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaptivaFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2018/129 | |
| CruzeEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2016/175 | |
| Cruze, OrlandoVehicle may lose drive when parked in 'p' roll away | Urgent | R/2014/180 | |
| SparkLoss of transmission | Urgent | R/2014/152 | |
| Cruze, OrlandoDrive shaft may fail | Urgent | R/2014/095 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2025/036 on 4 Feb 2025, for chevrolet UK takata drivers airbag. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/343, launched 10 September 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.