General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs over an engine defect. Some owners have long complained about issues, including in a class action lawsuit.

General Motors is recalling 597,630 of its full-size U.S. trucks and SUVs because the vehicles' V8 engines can fail without warning, raising the risk of a crash. Manufacturing defects in the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components "can lead to engine damage and engine failure,

General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles across its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands in the U.S. due to potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure.