A significant safety concern has emerged for Canadian drivers of Nissan Rogue SUVs, prompting two separate recalls issued by Transport Canada. These recalls center around potentially critical engine and throttle control issues affecting thousands of vehicles.
The first recall impacts 2023, 2024, and 2025 Rogue models equipped with the 1.5-liter variable compression engine. A manufacturing defect could lead to unusual engine noises and illuminated warning lights, symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored.
Continuing to operate the vehicle with these warning signs carries a serious risk: potential engine failure. This isn’t simply a matter of inconvenience; a sudden loss of power or, even more alarmingly, a vehicle fire could occur, dramatically increasing the chance of a crash and resulting injuries.
Transport Canada estimates that 42,722 vehicles are affected by this first recall. Nissan will directly contact owners via mail, instructing them to schedule an appointment with a dealership for a crucial engine control module update and a thorough engine inspection, with replacement offered if needed.
The second Nissan Rogue recall focuses on a software glitch in some 2024 and 2025 models, again those with the 1.5-liter variable compression engine. This flaw could cause the electronic throttle chamber to malfunction, leading to a complete loss of power to the wheels.
A sudden loss of power, as with the engine failure scenario, presents a clear and present danger, significantly elevating the risk of a collision. This recall encompasses 47,559 SUVs, and owners will also be notified by mail to arrange for an engine control module update and a necessary inspection and potential replacement of the electronic throttle chamber.
The concerns aren’t limited to Nissan. General Motors is also addressing a safety issue with approximately 2,000 SUVs sold in Canada. The recall affects 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV models.
The GM recall centers on a potential problem with the 10-speed automatic transmission. Wear within the transmission control valve body could cause a loss of pressure, resulting in harsh shifting and, critically, the possibility of wheel lock-up during operation.
Sudden wheel lock-up can instantly lead to a loss of vehicle control, dramatically increasing the risk of a crash. GM will notify owners and advise them to visit a dealership for a transmission control module software update designed to detect excessive wear before a lock-up occurs.
If the software detects concerning wear, the transmission will be automatically limited to fifth gear as a preventative measure, and warning lights will illuminate on the instrument panel to alert the driver. This proactive approach aims to mitigate the risk of a dangerous wheel lock-up situation.
