2022 6.2 engine failure.

[customboss]

1 hour ago, asilverblazer said:

Since when can GM not build a small block V8?

 

1. Failing lifters

2. Lifter bores

3. Misaligned main bores

 

All within the last 4 years.

 

If there was 1 thing in the history of GM that they could do right it was a small block V8.

Read the fine print in the post bankruptcy warranty they can weasel out of about anything.  I've had very little issues with the L3B turbo at 61000 miles.  Uses oil a bit over 5000-6000 but not over a qt depending on chemistry.  Had a queertron vac system solenoid emissons trip on severely washboarded road and after running off road ALOT, inspected system, connections, operation,  reset and gone.

 

Run E15  86-87 octane  all the time from Maverik in this higher altitude market. 

 

From last few years of  6.2L V8 oil analysis we SEEM to see lower wear at valvetrain with E85 trucks. There's something going on with crappy or defective metallurgy or coatings and gasoline vs ethanol fuels. Cleaning, cooler burning, I am not sure. 

 

 

 

 

 

[frankerod]

Out on vacation, towing my rv. "Oil Temp Hot Idle Engine" light comes on. Stuck out in the middle of Oklahoma from just south of Austin, Tx. OnStar states truck can be towed not the rv. Long story short, I pay towing myself to a dealership with a KOA campground in the vicinity. Service department opens the next morning, I can't get any help to continue with my vacation until the truck is diagnosed. Service department tells me truck probably won't be seen until the middle of the next week. There goes the vacation trip to Branson, MO. Fast forward a week, I get told truck was just diagnosed and it is definitely the engine. What do I do now? I'm already back in Tx and purchased a truck in Ok to not leave my rv there. 

[mjm-1957]

I hope you did not buy another GM truck.

[Bikerjon]

On 8/1/2024 at 12:04 PM, frankerod said:

Out on vacation, towing my rv. "Oil Temp Hot Idle Engine" light comes on. Stuck out in the middle of Oklahoma from just south of Austin, Tx. OnStar states truck can be towed not the rv. Long story short, I pay towing myself to a dealership with a KOA campground in the vicinity. Service department opens the next morning, I can't get any help to continue with my vacation until the truck is diagnosed. Service department tells me truck probably won't be seen until the middle of the next week. There goes the vacation trip to Branson, MO. Fast forward a week, I get told truck was just diagnosed and it is definitely the engine. What do I do now? I'm already back in Tx and purchased a truck in Ok to not leave my rv there. 

What kind of horsesh*t dealer would leave you stranded on the road during your vacation? I cant believe they wouldn't at least look at it.

[ScathaTheWorm]

I suspect it is an issue maybe with user error also, especially if the person is on the third engine. Or maybe, it could be a lemon.

The problem is...the break instructions are strict. Mess with that..you will pay the price. 

One more thing...use premium fuel ONLY.....This is VERY IMPORTANT. 

And, examine the oil filter for issues after 500 miles....and proceed afterwards to remove the particles gradually.

 

The new Tundra is no better...if anything the entire setup is more complex. Replacing 100k engines does not mean anything when they will likely be on backorder ......and if they cost 20k+ out of warranty.

 

[Krista5518]

This happened in the middle of the night a few days ago to me.  Driving in the middle of nowhere 65mph while passing a semi my 2023 seirra Denali ultimate engine and lights just turned off suddenly and switched into neutral. Thankfully was able to coast to a driveway.  The electronics all worked but when I pushed the start button the truck never turned over.   Had it towed to a GM dealership (shout out to OnStar).  They were able to look at it the next morning and it needs a whole new engine, said the gears were grinding up inside and they had, had a few with the same problems recently

[cubbymedic]

2022 Chevy Silverado 6.2 l V8 crew cab. Since having vehicle 2 major break downs. At around 20000 Mile the transmission valve body failed causing me to replace the entire transmission. Less then 6 month later. Just last week 11/30/2024. I was driving to get a key fab battery and while on the interstate the RPMs started to fluctuate followed by the transmission slipping the complete shut down of power loud noises from engine the no power at all. At first thought maybe bad altenater and now bad battery. Towed to the nearest dealership. They found battery was dead, 400 Amp fuse blown and started was fried. All got replaced. Engine started now loud banging and rattling in the engine then again freeze up. Now I'm being told the engine is blown. All maintenaces were up to date, fluids good, no pre-warning of an issue just a sudden mass incident. This would be at 34,500 miles. This is now my second silverado to have major incident in 4 years. Prior to this was a 2019 silverado RST 5.3L. Emissions system fried under 8000 miles and high pressure oil line blew at 30000 miles. GM needs to figure this junk out. May not go back to Chevy again. Very poor quality in my eyes and experiences.

[Bzzy56]

Add me to the list...33K miles on 6.2L Denali SUV with rod knock and the Service Writer says 6.2's are on National Backorder....

[Kris1]

My daughter with my husband drove to the east side of Michigan to purchase a 2023 GM Yukon AT4 1/25/2025. That is what she wanted. The dealer had 2 on the lot. She went for the cheaper one with more miles and less add ons but the other 2023 had less miles, approx. 12,500 mile with more options and a 6.2L. She bought the one with less miles and more options. She was driving it home and the engine light came on .  Thought it was a fluke, stopped at a Meijers and let it set. Turned it back on  and the engine line came on again. She thought, how can this be happening? Made it back home on to the West side of the state. Puddle of oil under the truck. My husband plugged a device into the "brain" and it said the #8 cylinder was not working. The Dealer was amazing, came and picked the Yukon up. The next day dropped off the Yukon with the 5.3 that she originally wanted. There is something wrong with the 6.2L Motors.  The only reason she was purchasing this vehicle was because I was in an accident with my Escalade and it was totaled. I walked away, the other driver did not. My daughter was looking at Toyota's. Bigger is always better to protect your family in an acident. My accident changed her mind to purchase a Yukon but she had a bad experience with her first purchace. 

Edited February 7, 2025 by Kris1

[Gottsmoney]

Add another 6.2 to the list.  I have a 2022 refresh Sierra Denali with the 6.2 that was built at the Mexico plant and delivered in March 2022.  Just under 35,000 when the engine failed on Monday.  What sucks is this is the very first vehicle that I've ordered and purchased new.  Previously I always let someone else take the depreciation and bought used but with the refresh and used car prices where they were 3 years ago, I pulled the trigger on the new one with the exact options I wanted.  Up until this point, I've loved the truck and only real issue I had was tracking down a rattle in a door panel that ended in a door panel replacement.  Mechanically it had been great. 

 

I had very little warning on mine.  Started in the morning on the way to work with a little flutter around 15000-2000 rpms / right before it would shift.  I called the dealer and said that I'd swing by the next day to have them listen to it.  Later that afternoon, it turned into a worse rattle sound / more of a knock and then cut out as I was driving down the road (like it sounds like happened to almost everyone else) and wouldn't start.  I had my son in the back and was stopped in the middle of the road since the road had no shoulder so far from ideal there!  Towed to my GMC dealer (which have been great to work) and don't have an initial cause of the failure but because it won't start and they found metal in the oil... new engine on order with GM.  Like many others have said, sounds like it's on backorder.  

 

1. What has been the ballpark on the total time from order to being replaced?

2. And for those that are on engine 3, was the 2nd one a new engine from GM or a refurbished / rebuilt one?  I want to do everything I can no to advocate for myself to make sure the 2nd one doesn't have the same issue as this is the first time I've ever had an engine replacement on a vehicle.  

 

I had planned on getting the extended warranty to cover the truck for the next 3-4 years but not I'm wondering if I should look into trading it in on a 3.0 Duramax instead of the 6.2... I've had GM vehicles for 20+ years with and have never had anything close to this issue but unfortunately it sounds like every brand has some sort of issue these days.  

[KARNUT]

I got my mind blown today visiting my mother. My nephew heard ticking in his engine. He took it to the dealership and they found metal in the oil. An almost 3 year old GM 3/4 ton with 125K miles on it. I don’t think the problem is going to limited to the 6.2. I believe the price was 14K. The 10 speed transmission is about the same price at the dealership. 

[Bzzy56]

8 hours ago, Gottsmoney said:

Add another 6.2 to the list.  I have a 2022 refresh Sierra Denali with the 6.2 that was built at the Mexico plant and delivered in March 2022.  Just under 35,000 when the engine failed on Monday.  What sucks is this is the very first vehicle that I've ordered and purchased new.  Previously I always let someone else take the depreciation and bought used but with the refresh and used car prices where they were 3 years ago, I pulled the trigger on the new one with the exact options I wanted.  Up until this point, I've loved the truck and only real issue I had was tracking down a rattle in a door panel that ended in a door panel replacement.  Mechanically it had been great. 

 

I had very little warning on mine.  Started in the morning on the way to work with a little flutter around 15000-2000 rpms / right before it would shift.  I called the dealer and said that I'd swing by the next day to have them listen to it.  Later that afternoon, it turned into a worse rattle sound / more of a knock and then cut out as I was driving down the road (like it sounds like happened to almost everyone else) and wouldn't start.  I had my son in the back and was stopped in the middle of the road since the road had no shoulder so far from ideal there!  Towed to my GMC dealer (which have been great to work) and don't have an initial cause of the failure but because it won't start and they found metal in the oil... new engine on order with GM.  Like many others have said, sounds like it's on backorder.  

 

1. What has been the ballpark on the total time from order to being replaced?

2. And for those that are on engine 3, was the 2nd one a new engine from GM or a refurbished / rebuilt one?  I want to do everything I can no to advocate for myself to make sure the 2nd one doesn't have the same issue as this is the first time I've ever had an engine replacement on a vehicle.  

 

I had planned on getting the extended warranty to cover the truck for the next 3-4 years but not I'm wondering if I should look into trading it in on a 3.0 Duramax instead of the 6.2... I've had GM vehicles for 20+ years with and have never had anything close to this issue but unfortunately it sounds like every brand has some sort of issue these days.  

Do yourself a favor and IMMEDIATELY file a claim with GM, I did and they'll provide you with a case number and verify paying for a rental car if the dealer doesn't offer a loaner!

 

Today makes 30 days of waiting for our new motor with no ETA!  Monday I will notify GM that the AZ Lemon law applies to our vehicle because it has been sitting at the Dealer for 30 days since the repair was authorized and will formally request a vehicle buy-back!

[Gottsmoney]

55 minutes ago, Bzzy56 said:

Do yourself a favor and IMMEDIATELY file a claim with GM, I did and they'll provide you with a case number and verify paying for a rental car if the dealer doesn't offer a loaner!

 

Today makes 30 days of waiting for our new motor with no ETA!  Monday I will notify GM that the AZ Lemon law applies to our vehicle because it has been sitting at the Dealer for 30 days since the repair was authorized and will formally request a vehicle buy-back!

Rental is already being paid for by GM, through Hertz. 
 

Is there a link that you can share for filing the case? 

[Bzzy56]

Is there a link that you can share for filing the case? 

 

Just call  (800) 462-8782

[Stavy]

Looks like a class action was just filed against GM last week.