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GM Says A Seizing V8 Isn’t A Defect If Only 3% Of Them Failed

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GM Says A Seizing V8 Isn’t A Defect If Only 3% Of Them Failed
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GM says the L87 lawsuit should be dismissed because recalled vehicles were repaired for free.



Automaker argues supplier defects, not engine design flaws, caused most failures.



NHTSA is still examining whether the recall fully addressed the problem.






GM has spent the better part of a year fielding legal action over its L87 V8, the 6.2-liter engine bolted into some of its most popular trucks and SUVs. The problem is the rod bearings, which have a habit of failing. Now, with at least 11

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