2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: excessive oil consumption

Filed Jan 28, 2022 · Engine · CA

This truck has the 5.3L engine with the Active Fuel Management system. I took the truck in for the 55,000 service on 02/04/2020. A month later with 56,000 miles, I had to take the truck in for something. At that time, I found out the truck had used up 2 1/2 qts of oil in 1,000 miles. Never had a problem using oil between the 5,000 mile service intervals before. Their are no leaks anywhere. The dealer had me bring the truck in every 1,000 miles for oil consumption checks for 4 times. The last time it showed a 1/2 qt usage. I had the 60,000 mile service. Then at 62,390 on 01/26/2022 I had some lifter noise. Checked the oil and found it had used 4 qts in 2,390. I had been told that the 2009-2011 Chevy 5.3L engines with the AFM had problems using oil starting around 60,000 miles. 4 qts of oil usage in 2,390 miles is not right.

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · Engine · 81,000 miles · TX

Engine oil consumption without warning driving down the road my truck starts dinging for my engine oil pressure is low and to shut off engine immediately. I pull over and check oil and it is not even on the dipstick. I am 1600 miles into my oil change so as recommended by chevy I shouldn't have to change my oil but every 5000 miles, but I have always changed it every 3000. So I should have another 1400 miles to go before changing but instead in about 3 quarts low. This is not the first time but I watch it very carefully since the last time. Now I am worried it will total my engine after seeing how much oil is being burned. Never a drop on the ground just going somewhere in the engine.

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Engine · 98,085 miles · FL

The afm (lifters) and camshaft all needed to be replaced due to oil consumption issues. The truck started to make a knocking sound so I stopped and checked the oil and didn't have any showing on dip stick. Changed oil that day and two weeks later the vehicle went into reduce power mode. I took to dealership for repair and they told be it was lifters and camshaft. After doing research on internet it seems that from 2007-2013 5.3 engines are having oil consumption issues due to afm active fuel management system on truck

Filed Apr 17, 2016 · Engine · 130,000 miles · AR

High oil consumption.

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Engine · FL

I have complainted of excessive oil consumption numerous times to my dealership since day 1. 50k miles they replace the oil pump and rebuilt the lower part of the motor. 97k miles I have p0300 code which is a rapid misfire. The truck immediately lost power and began vibrating. The #4 cylinder has no compression. No warranty, not sure what's next. Not sure what the problem is.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Engine · 79,220 miles · FL

Engine tick, rough idle & misfire, burning oil, engine trouble light on, obd code p0300 & p0302

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 55,000 miles · CA

Dash cracked at corner of passenger airbag noticed around 55,000 miles. Engine consuming oil, noticed around 40,000 miles. Front breaks vibrating, noticed around 18,000 miles. Dealer and gm has refused to fix.

Filed Nov 17, 2011 · Engine · 30,000 miles · IA

2009 chevrolet silverado 1500. Consumer states vehicle burns oil at a rapid rate *tgw the consumer stated after numerous attempts to correct the problem, he has not been able to stop the engine from burning excessive amounts of oil within a short period of time. The consumer believed the rings or piston walls were defective and believed the engine should be replaced under warranty.