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.
3.7
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,768 miles
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2007 Chevy Suburban. Consumer states problems with vehicle tires the consumer stated he experienced two delaminated cord failures. The tires continued to hold air, but was completely distorted.
We went on vacation and got a hole in the tread of the front passenger side tire on June 3, 2008. We got it replaced, and blew out the front driver's side tire on June 5, 2008. We got two new tires and put them on the rear and moved the old tires to the front. On June 18, 2008 we got another hole in the driver's side tire. We got rid of the first two tires, but still have the two we moved to the front.
The treadwalls on the outside of the tire at the top slits and loss air. This is unrepairable. This is the 2nd of 4 tires with the same issue. The 1st we were standing outside and the truck was parked and we heard a pop and then heard air coming from the tire. This time we were traveling and the instrument panel sensed the loss of air and alerted me and we pulled off the interstate just in time to avoid an unforeseen accident. I had 8 people including myself in the vehicle at this time.
- Houston, TX, USA
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- Park Ridge, IL, USA