CarComplaints.com Notes: Engines shouldn't need a new quart of oil every 500-1000 miles, but for thousands of Suburban owners that's exactly what's happening. Engine oil consumption on aluminum block engines with Active Fuel Management (AFM) is out of control and owners are left looking for answers.
The most likely culprit is an uncovered AFM valve which, in many cases, can be covered under warranty. The problem is the issues don't stop there and many owners have been told by GM just to buy a new engine. Take one guess who they want to pick up the tab.
When you pay near 50k for a vehicle and $ 800.00 for this particular option to be put on your car you would expect it to last more than 2 1/2 years. My other car is a 2007 BMW 5 series, if my automatic truck broke on it they would be so embarrassed that they would bring me a car to my office and take the other one in for repairs for FREE. Not Chevy, no I had to pay $ 750 for their sh*tty part to be replaced. I am DONE with American cars and American car dealers and their "customer service" I hope they all go bankrupt!
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When you pay near 50k for a vehicle and $ 800.00 for this particular option to be put on your car you would expect it to last more than 2 1/2 years. My other car is a 2007 BMW 5 series, if my automatic truck broke on it they would be so embarrassed that they would bring me a car to my office and take the other one in for repairs for FREE. Not Chevy, no I had to pay $ 750 for their sh*tty part to be replaced. I am DONE with American cars and American car dealers and their "customer service" I hope they all go bankrupt!
- tarponjumper, Orlando, FL, US