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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
21 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,646 miles
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Just using the door handle to get into my Suburban on the passenger side like any reasonable person, not roughly or bearing weight, and the plastic handle broke and pulled out on one end. Same breakage occurred with rear door as well when one of my children was opening the door. Made the folks at our local Chevrolet service shop aware while having my oil changed and they quoted a price ~$245. No offer to help covering any part and this was while my full warranty was still active. The folks that work there are kind and helpful. What I am trying to convey is that I don't think they were being rude, it was just not something they were approved to cover. I couldn't believe that such a luxury vehicle would have plastic handles that broke off so easily and that for the quality and reputation the company doesn't want their product to look like a luxury product. People will be seen driving a vehicle with their name on it and the door handles are hanging off. It worries me to consider what safety issues could arise if someone were not able to get inside the car in an emergent situation.
The door handles have cut three members of my family because the metal is peeling off of the plastic. Seat belts are falling apart and at least 3 of them do not latch at all. This is very dangerous. There definitely should be a recall especially for the seat belts. Air bag light is constantly on and the dealer of course wants to "fix" it and states that if there is a crash that it may not work properly.........this after I had the top half of the engine rebuilt due to oil consumption problem. Then there is the tire pressure monitor which apparently has issues after having new tires put on my car. Nothing but problems with this hunk of junk. Will never buy another Chevy vehicle.
The passenger side rear door, interior door handle has peeled. My son lacerated his finger on the peeling chrome plating. This seems to be a common problem among GM owners and an obvious poor manufacture in several models with a definite need to replace all the interior handles. This is a hazard that has been brought to your attention on other models and I am unable to see a resolution. It appears all the investigations have been closed.
- Corona, CA, USA
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In November 1008 the driver's side outside chrome door handle began coming loose from the door. It was replaced under warranty, failed part #25960525. Now, in June 2011, the rear driver's side outside chrome door handle is coming loose from the door. Will take it to the dealer when we return from a scheduled trip.
On April 13, 2011 I cut me finger on the inside door handle trying to open my 2007 Chevy Suburban. The metal part seemed to have peeled up and I cut my finger on it.
I attempted to open my driver side door. The chrome is beginning to peel off and it sliced into my middle finger. My wife cut her finger on the chrome handle yesterday.
There is a recall for the chrome door handles on the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, but I am having the same problem with the chrome in my 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The dealer says the Suburban is not part of the recall even though it is the exact same problem in almost the same car. This recall needs to be expanded. I have had two people cut their hands on my door handle, and I'm going to just sand it down myself or wrap it with duct tape.
2007 Chevrolet Suburban interior door handles are peeling the top layer of metal off. This metal exposes extremely sharp surfaces. Two members of my family have cut their fingers on the door handles.
2007 Chevrolet Suburban, inside door handles cut hands and fingers of family members. GM dealer will not warranty repairs to the handles and wants to charge for the defect.
Purchased new and own a 2007 Chevy Suburban. We have cut our hands several times opening the driver side door when pulling the inside door handle inward. This has been caused by the peeling fake chrome plastic that covers the inside handle. This peeling fake chrome creates a sharp edge as it peels off that is directly positioned to rub across one's fingers as you pull the door handle in toward you to open the door.
The chrome on front passenger interior door handle is peeling off, creating a sharp edge that I have cut myself on when opening the door. Other passengers have cut themselves on it as well.
Cut finger on door of 2007 Suburban due to failure of plastic chrome on interior driver door handle. Other handles in car are also failing. Reported to dealer and they reported numerous complaints and failures as well as other cut hands and fingers which should indicate a design flaw.
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- Castle Rock, WA, USA