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.
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We have a 2007 Chevy Suburban it starting using excess oil around 21,000 miles when have had 2 oil consumption test done at the dealer. They replaced value seals 1,4,7,6..then started another oil consumption test. Low and behold it lost a quart at 1750 miles. They are now looking at replacing lifters...we currently have 33,000 miles on the vehicle..have to keep running back every 500 miles to get this check. At first they kept saying normal to lose a quart of oil but now realize it is not normal..have yet resolved the issue. Very upsetting to have a new vehicle and paid $48K and have to keep returning to the repair shop. We have looked up on the internet and it seems there has been many issue with this vehicle..
- St Francis, WI, USA
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- St Francis, WI, USA