Problems occurring with new cars and their powertrains are nothing new. Just a quick search on the internet for EcoBoost engine reliability problems, or Honda's 3.5-liter V6 crankshaft problem — which ...

Back in January 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation opened a preliminary evaluation into the L87 small-block V8 that powers a variety of General ...

In their later years, Vortec engines have fallen victim to some downsides, like Active Fuel Management, an aggressive thirst for oil, and engine knocking. But back when they were brand-new, these ...

Chevrolet engines have found their way into everything from economy cars to high-horsepower performance machines. The sheer breadth of that range means a few bad apples are sadly inevitable. Within ...

Back in 2021, a class action lawsuit was filed against General Motors over valve lifter-related issues in certain Cadillac, Chevy and GMC models outfitted with certain V8 gasoline engines. That ...