The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into reports of engine failures involving General Motors’ 6.2-liter L87 V8 engine.The popular and powerful small-block V8 powers GM's full-size pickup and SUV offerings from all three of its key brands,

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary probe into more than 877,000 trucks and SUVs built by General Motors. The agency’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 39 complaints of engine failure due to a problem linked to faulty connecting rod bearings.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating reports of alleged engine failures in GM's 6.2-liter L87 V-8, an engine used in a wide variety of trucks and SUVs. NHTSA estimates that more than 877,