The recall follows a January investigation​ by U.S. auto safety regulators into reports of engine failure in certain GM vehicles.

General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles across its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands in the U.S. due to potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure.

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,