This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle started to sputter and shake with a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle shifted into limp mode and decelerated. The vehicle was driven back to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine was low on oil. Additionally, the number 6 lifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
Vehicle continues to have random electrical problems after adding new grounds, new alternator, new battery, checking contacts. It's been at 4 repair shops including a Chevy dealer and continues to have problems. Doors cycle on lock/unlock, lights cycle dimming, ABS and other indicator lights come on, lose acceleration and vehicle stalls and dies. Seems to happen more frequently in cold weather and after a 'rest' may or may not start no rhyme or reason. Has baffled mechanics for over 2 years. Pls help.
I was notified by the vehicle that oil pressure is low, turn off immediately. I took it to the dealer and they advised me I needed a new engine. My vehicle had 110,000 miles, it was well maintained, and was driven carefully.
Excessive oil consumption is a problem affecting a lot of people with this model in 2009-2010. Chevy needs to issue the recall and address their problem. Very sad and frustrating.
Excessive oil consumption. Vehicle use 2 quarts of oil every 3000 miles. This is a know manufacturer defect but yet they are making me pay for the repairs.
As I'm slowing down my car shoots out almost into traffic. It wore down both my front and rear break pads. Also burns oil. I have to add a full bottle O oil every couple O weeks. Has smoked from exhaust real bad one time before I knew to add oil. Now since yesterday July 13, 2015 it says to service stabilitrak and traction control is off.
I have noticed over the last few oil changes at every 3000 miles. There seems to be an extensive amount of oil consumption with this motor. It seems to me that it consumes a quart every 1000 miles. There is no visible leaks on the motor or any where in the engine compartment. Also I have noticed that at a cold start up there is a "puff" of black smoke that comes out of the tail pipe. This also can be confirmed by looking at the tip of the tail pipe and the rear body panel behind the tail pipe were black soot has formed.
My cars engine suddenly lost power while it was on. The stabilitrak light and engine light both came on. I had to pull over. Car reset itself after I shut it off for few minutes. It happened again. I took it to dealer and despite the fact that they are aware that it seems to be a recurring issue, they say its not a recall issue. Apparently an oil sensor goes bad and despite the gauge showing its ok, the engine is operating with no oil. I change then oil every 3000-3500 miles so it should not have been an issue.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle lost power and the engine stalled. The vehicle could be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a bg fuel injection cleaning and throttle body cleaning and reprogrammed the PCM. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000. Updated 8/28/14
No oil pressure light display. Shut off engine I had to add oil. I believe I have the same oil consumption problem many others have been concerned about. I've had to add oil to my Suburban ever since I bought it in 2009. I have to add oil every 1000 miles. Even if I've had an oil change. I carry extra oil with for fear of the no oil pressure light coming on. My most current problem was with oil still at 40%.
Purchased a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban in 2010, with approximately 26,000 miles. It currently has 64,353 miles and the engine is vigorously consuming oil. On July 10th, 2013 I was on the parkway when I began to hear a ticking nose coming from the front of the vehicle, the warning indicator inside the car went off and the display read "oil pressure low", the actual reader gage was marking nearly at 0. I exited at the nearest exit, and had to refill the motor oil with nearly 6 qts. The next oil change is not due til about a month from now or another 600 miles. There aren't any visible leaks, the truck just seems to be burning oil faster than I can run it through to the next scheduled oil change or the 3,000 miles usually allowed by most oils. I have done some research and it appears that a good amount of this particular model have the same exact issue. I do not understand how it falls on the consumer to make such repairs when it is clearly a matter that should be corrected by Chevrolet. I don't believe this is a safety issue, but it is certainly a matter that should be taken care of as running a vehicle without motor oil could potentially kill the engine, and permanently disable a vehicle, or even worse bring up a class action lawsuit against the manufactures. I've been a faithful customer of Chevrolet but this could perhaps be a deal breaker for me, as it has been for many individuals whom have traded off their vehicles for something a bit more reliable.
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- Traverse City, MI, USA