The government has opened an investigation into roughly 878,000 GM full-size trucks and SUVs. The models are equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 engine that may seize due to bearing failure. 39 incidents have been reported and they include popular models such as the Silverado and Tahoe.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into 877,710 General Motors vehicles.

U.S. auto safety regulators are probing General Motors Co. over concerns that more than 870,000 of its full-size pickup trucks and SUVs face the risk of engine failure.

The ODI currently investigates L87 engine failures in 2019 through 2024 trucks and sport utility vehicles from the Chevy, GMC, and Caddy brands

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a potential issue with certain models with V8 engines for engine failure

Complaints received by the agency allege a bearing failure that may result in either an engine seizure or a breaching of the engine block. GM did not immediately respond to a request for comment

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday opened an investigation into 870,000 cars manufactured by General Motors after receiving reports of engine failure.