https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-highway-agency-expands-probe-into-gm-pickups-suvs-over-engine-failuresContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-highway-agency-expands-probe-into-gm-pickups-suvs-over-engine-failureshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-highway-agency-expands-probe-into-gm-pickups-suvs-over-engine-failures#u47961Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:11:09 +0000The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expanded its investigation into General Motors pickups and SUVs after reports that V-8 engines continue to fail despite a previous recall remedy. The probe covers nearly one million vehicles. Separately, federal regulators opened an engineering analysis into more than 1.1 million GM vehicles, including electric models, following reports of unexpected power assist loss in the eBoost brake-by-wire system. One 2024 Blazer EV driver claimed they steered into a concrete curb to avoid a collision during a brake failure.Why it mattersRecurring engine https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-highway-agency-expands-probe-into-gm-pickups-suvs-over-engine-failureshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-highway-agency-expands-probe-into-gm-pickups-suvs-over-engine-failures#u46544Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:26:55 +0000The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expanded its investigation into General Motors (GM) pickups and SUVs due to reports of engine failures. The probe now includes nearly one million vehicles, specifically those with V-8 engines, after receiving complaints of engine failures despite a previous recall remedy. The NHTSA is examining whether the recall fix was sufficient to address the issue.Why it mattersThis investigation is significant because engine failures can lead to sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of accidents. The affected vehicles include various G