General Motors (NYSE:GM) announced a recall of nearly 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to potential engine failure risks. The recall affects certain Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs; Chevrolet Silverado 1500s,

General Motors is recalling 597,630 of its full-size U.S. trucks and SUVs because the vehicles' V8 engines can fail without warning, raising the risk of a crash. Manufacturing defects in the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components "can lead to engine damage and engine failure,

Affected drivers may notice a loud knocking or banging noise from the engine, or performance issues when driving.