The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday it was opening a preliminary probe into 877,710 vehicles manufactured by General Motors , after receiving reports alleging engine failure.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday opened an investigation into 870,000 cars manufactured by General Motors after receiving reports of engine failure.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation has closed their preliminary investigation into General Motors' (NYSE:GM) Cruise division and will take no further action.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a potential issue with certain models with V8 engines for engine failure