Complaints lead NHTSA to examine certain Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade trucks and SUVs.

The NHTSA has opened a preliminary evaluation into possible issues with V8 engines in Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, as well other vehicles.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation has begun looking into engine failures involving an estimated 877,710 vehicles from GM. The vehicles are full-sized trucks and SUVs equipped with the 6.2-liter L87 V8 engine.

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

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.