Federal authorities are looking into GM's 6.2-liter V8 engines that continue to experience failures despite attempted repairs, according to TDS.

Federal authorities are looking into GM's 6.2-liter V8 engines that continue to experience failures despite attempted repairs, according to TDS.

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      The Downshift offers a brief recap of the news, with links to full articles for those who want to dive deeper. Here’s your update for Friday, August 21, 2026.

      🔧 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has broadened its investigation into General Motors' L87 small-block V8 engines following ongoing complaints from vehicle owners despite previous recalls. Our own Byron Hurd has provided extensive coverage on this matter, which now includes nearly a million trucks and SUVs that utilize this engine, including the Chevrolet Silverado, Cadillac Escalade, and GMC Yukon, spanning model years 2021 through 2026. The NHTSA's new engineering analysis is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of GM’s efforts to address the issue and reduce engine failures. [Reuters]

      🪽 Stellantis is once again recalling specific 2021-2023 Dodge Durangos fitted with rear spoilers due to a misalignment problem that could cause them to detach while driving. Approximately 75,000 SUVs are affected in total. [The Detroit News]

      🚪 China has launched its largest automotive recall in history—and one of the largest globally, comparable to the Takata airbag recall—due to problems with emergency door releases in vehicles featuring electronic handles. The recall affects 11 different automakers, with some providing new software updates and others applying warning labels to indicate the locations of the handles. Tesla alone must make modifications to 3 million vehicles. [Reuters]

      🪫 Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann stated in an interview during Monterey Car Week that customers are “very pleased” with the decision to redesign the Lanzador as a plug-in hybrid instead of a fully electric vehicle. [CarBuzz]

      💶 The Netherlands has imposed a nearly $1 billion fine on Uber for suspending driver accounts without notice between 2020 and 2022, in violation of GDPR regulations. The rideshare company is expected to contest the fine. [Reuters]

      ☀️ Tesla has stopped producing its solar roof product, although it will still offer traditional solar panels. The company first showcased the system publicly a decade ago, prior to its acquisition of SolarCity, a company Tesla CEO Elon Musk had invested in that was managed by his cousins. The product never achieved the affordability or sales success that Musk had advertised. [Electrek]

      🏁 Weekend races to catch (all times Eastern):

      NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at New Hampshire: Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on FS1

      Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix: Sunday at 9 a.m. on Apple TV

      IMSA SportsCar Championship at Virginia: Sunday at 12 p.m. on NBC

      IndyCar in Washington, D.C.: Sunday at 1 p.m. on Fox

      NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire: Sunday at 3 p.m. on USA

      NHRA Drag Racing Brainerd Nationals Finals: Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on FS1

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Federal authorities are looking into GM's 6.2-liter V8 engines that continue to experience failures despite attempted repairs, according to TDS.

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Federal authorities are looking into GM's 6.2-liter V8 engines that continue to experience failures despite attempted repairs, according to TDS.

The investigation involves almost 1 million trucks and SUVs, following reports from 500 owners to the NHTSA indicating that their vehicles continue to experience issues after the recall.