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.

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

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,