NHTSA Complaint #11648287 — 2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

6.2L V8 - First engine trouble was at 71K miles, right side lifter failure. Dealership and GM covered part of the engine tear down and right side lifter replacement in July 2024. [XXX], complete engine failure on the highway in Amarillo, TX. My wife, 3 children and dog in the car. Engine stopped driving down the highway and ended up blocking a very busy 4 way construction stop. Was unable to put vehicle into Neutral, so tow truck had to drag vehicle onto deck. Autonation Cadillac of Amarillo diagnosed as engine failure and engine would need replacement. We understand there is an ongoing investigation into 2019-2024 of these engines. Car has now been transported to Jerry's Cadillac Service in Hudson Oaks, TX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)