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

The recalled vehicles include Chevrolet Silverados, Suburbans and Tahoes, along with Cadillac Escalades and GMC Sierras.

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,