Oil engine consumption about every 1200 miles
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer guaranty chevrolet motors, inc (711 17th st, santa ana, ca 92701, (714) 426-9092) however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and that cylinder #1 and #7 were malfunctioning. The contact stated that the remote start failed to start the vehicle and the tachometer fluctuated up and down whenever the vehicle was stopped. The vehicle intermittently lunged forward while the vehicle was idling. The contact took the vehicle to legacy motor company (820 sw 21st street, topeka, ks 66604, (785) 438-2690) who stated that the cylinder #1 and #7 failed and needed to be replaced or the engine needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was not covered under warranty until the entire engine failed. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
I've had to replace the engine mounts on my chevrolet silverado 1500 twice, now I'm getting ready to replace for a third time. The engine mounts must have a defect with the material that are used to make them.
All 4 doors are rusting on the bottom edge (round seam). Cracks on dash on passenger and driver side starting from air bag and cracking outward. Oil pressure runs low and uses 1 quart of oil every 1500 - 2000 miles
These vehicles have an issue with the cam. I'm on my second 5.3 engine and I'm being told by a gm certified tech that it's normal for these engines to have cam issues after 100k.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the switch stabili-trac and the check engine warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact googled the failure and found that the engine's automatic lifter had failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
Traveling down highway at 60mph the tracsion control light came on and the engine light started blinking followed by the truck starting to miss hard. Got to friends house changed #1 spark plug all better now at least for 1,000 miles then will have to change it again. Went through this with the last one we traded for this one. Then it developed an oil leak that's when we traded it.
In june of 2019 my vehicle was brought into begnal motors in kingston ny with the check engine light on. There was also a warning for the stabiltrax system and low oil pressure. I brought it to begnal motors because that is where I purchased the vehicle. The vehicle was still under warranty at this point. They being a dodge dealer then sent the truck over to romeo chevy who diagnosed it as an engine misfire. They had the truck for two months for the repair which the warranty covered. I got the truck back and soon after the engine light came back on. At this point the vehicle was no longer under warranty. It took the vehicle to my local mechanic absolutely auto in new paltz ny. They send a code for the oil pressure sensor and the o2 sensor where showing up. They replaced both sensors. After the work was done the oil pressure sensor still wouldn't clear and the engine light came back on. The mechanic told me that these sensors are known to have problems on the silverado. He then rechecked he's work to make sure there was a new screen on the sensor and there was. The code(p0521 I believe)still wouldn't clear. He then referred me to take the vehicle back to romeo chevy because they had done all the work on it previously. I brought the truck back to romeo and they did a complete diagnostic test and got no answers. They then did anther oil change and an oil pressure test with no result on clearing the oil pressure code. Romeo chevy has at this point had my truck for another three months unable to diagnose the problem. They now say I need a new engine and that the oil pressure issues cannot be fixed. Their service rep told me they had another silverado recently with similar issues and they had to replace the engine in that vehicle. I would appreciate some help in this matter the vehicle has only 105000 miles and I am being told it needs a new engine because of oil pressure.
Excessive oil consumption, burns 2 quarts of oil per 1000 miles. Multiple valve lifters had to be replaced due to damage cause by low oil. Had lifters replaced last summer. Faulty oil monitor design, doesn't indicate oil is low. This happens during normal use of vehicle. Ongoing issue.
I have had an ongoing problem with the electrical system in my truck. First time it happened I was leaving my house and as soon as I got a few houses down the road my door locks started unlocking and locking themselves over and over and the speedometer gauge was all over the place along with the RPM gauge and the road up would turn off and on and the brakes would lock up and then release and it did this until I was able to pull over and turn the truck off. Once the truck was off it wouldn't start again. I had taken the battery out to be tested and it was fine. The alternator was fine and as far as I could see the negative and positive cables from the battery were clean too. I've traced the ground and it doesn't appear to be in bad shape either. Well after I was able to get it back to my house it sat for a few days and after a couple days it randomly started back up. Took it to the local chevy dealership and they said there is no problem everything is good and they couldn't recreate the problem. They said it could be the aftermarket head unit. Well once I got my truck back the head unit no longer works or gets power? Well now a month later same problem and the truck is totally dead but battery and etc is fine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. While parking the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred. In addition, the vehicle failed to start when turning the key in the ignition. The contact called titus-will chevrolet buick gmc cadillac (2425 carriage loop sw, olympia, wa 98502, (360) 464-4251) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the engine sounded high and misfired. The contact stated that various unknown warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics who confirmed that the engine misfired. One of the mechanics diagnosed that the engine may need to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to cornerstone chevrolet (763‑220‑1548, located at 1005 highway 25 s, monticello, mn 55362) where the technician diagnosed and replaced four of the lifters in the cylinders. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was only partially repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,500. The VIN was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine and traction control indicators illuminated, and the vehicle started to lose power. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact also stated that the failure occurred four other times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate and shook. When the brake pedal was released, the vehicle jerked forward. The check engine and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to len stoler chevrolet (located at 343 baltimore blvd, westminster, md 21157, (443) 650-0926) where it was diagnosed that the oil was traveling behind the piston and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 124,639.
Upon driving the check engine light came on along with the service stabilitrak and traction control messages. The truck had minimal power when stepping on gas and truck would jerk. When idling engine is loud and shakes.
Ignition switch intermittently stops working. It will cut off while driving city streets and at high speeds and the lock buttons will lock and unlock repeatedly while showing the truck in park, all while going down the expressway. It's terrifying. Sometimes it won't start or do anything. But if I jiggle it then it will start. This has happened multiple times with multiple drivers. I had it diagnosed and did some quick online searches and this seems to be an issue with these trucks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced difficulty starting from a cold start and would also shut off when driving. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (reedman toll chevrolet of exton, 421 w lincoln hwy, exton, pa 19341, (484) 364-3809), but was denied service even though the manufacturer sent a letter offering an extended warranty for the vehicle. The warranty was for a throttle sensor malfunction that caused the engine power to be reduced. The manufacturer also stated that the failure was not covered under the extended warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 28,200.
Badly rusted engine and under body frames ,transmission cooler and cooler lines rusted away. 4 wheel drive linkage. Front disc rotors had 3/16 thick flaked rust, coolant hoses clamps rusted away causing coolant loss. Transmission dipstick gripl rusted off. My complaint to gm case # is 8-3141634993 truck hss less than 20000 miles
Takata recall and another issue of power loss----- I have taken my truch to the dealership to have the takata air bags replaces and they told me that they do not have the parts to replace them. Power loss: I can be driving and the vehicle goes into a drastic and immediate power reduction. I have nearly bee rear-ended several times and the vehicle jerks suddenly throwing everything forward as though it is nearly a sudden stop. It will not drive over 20 MPH when this happens. It will not reset until I pull over, remove, and reassemble, the battery cables. This happens during, and following, every rainy day. It also happens for no specified reason. It happened 3 times in the last 24 hours--no rain at all.
Purchsed brand new. Truck now has 76000 miles on it. Check engine light turned one as well as stability track light while coming to a stop. Truck began to shake a bit.. Dealership took a week to diagnose said misfire on cylinder 6. Need to replace the cam shaft and all lifters. Chevrolet states 100000 mile power train warranty. Truck has been serviced at dealership with oil changes on time. Case number with gm [xxx]. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The engine in the chevy vehicles from 2007-2015 all have high oil consumption and require engine replacement anywhere after 500 miles. My car was purchased new and needs a new engine a little over 5 years later?
The engine in this vehicle burns/vaporizes oil at a rapid pace. I have a 2011, 114k miles, and had to replace the pistons to the tune of $5400 - chevrolet would not help with costs. 6 yr old vehicle, just over 100k miles and have to replace the pistons.. I had kept up all scheduled maintenance at the dealership. Have a "warranty forever" , life time power train warranty, and denied my claim because it was due to 'wear and tear'. How can my 6 yr old, 114k mile vehicles essentially need a new engine? Chevrolet should be disgusted with themselves. I know many others with similar year, same engine and have the same problems. This problem should be investigated. I have not faith in the chevrolet product anymore.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine began to emit a knocking noise and the engine traction warning indicator illuminated. Also, the vehicle took a longer amount of time than usual to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the number one and number 7 spark plugs were burned out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recently recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case (reference number: 8/2905223479). The approximate failure mileage was 62,765.
Vehicle went into limp mode while cruising at 65 MPH. Traction control disabled light and check engine light illuminated. Message center displayed "service stabilitrak" "service traction control" and "engine power reduced" messages. Vehicle slowed and transmission downshifted. Vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. With accelerator to the floor the vehicle would not exceed 35 MPH in a flat grade. On a steep incline the vehicle would not exceed 15mph with the accelerator pedal to the floor. The issue has occured several times before. Parking the vehicle on the side of the road and several ignition cycles have in the past have resolved the issue. This is a known issue with gm vehicles using a drive by wire throttle body and it has been recalled on other model years.
Engine power reduced, service traction control, service stabilitrak, these warning lights came on and as my truck slowed down no matter how much gas I gave it. Also the check engine light came on. I shut truck off and waited a couple minutes then started truck up . It ran for a few minutes then the same 3 warning lights came on along with the check engine. Light. Is there a recall or a technical service bulletin (tsb) for this issue. I did read that there might be a tsb campaign # [xxx] for this issue. Is there any paperwork that can be emailed to me to give to the gm dealer to help me with this issue. The vehicle was in motion the first time it happened. It also happens while parked in driveway and just warming up truck . Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/25/17*lj consumer stated truck/engine running rough. Intermittent loud thump sound when transmission engages. Updated 7/16/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the oil pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the exhaust fluid light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust heater failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however. The failure recurred. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v407000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The fuse relay block on my 2011 chevrolet silverado 1500 with only 56,000 miles nearly caught fire when the rear window defroster and heated mirrors would not turn off even with the key removed. The problem was traced to a bad ground on circuit g200, this is part of the switch circuit that controls the mirrors and defroster. Gm has designed a circuit that has the ability to turn itself on even when the car is off and the key removed! But even worse gm refuses to pay for the parts or labor to repair my truck. I have made several calls to gm customer service and while initially encouraging gm has refused to stand behind their product. Howard the customer service representative at gm couldn't disclose to me the amount of financial help they offered the dealership, it turns out they didn't offer any help at all. I'm not sure I will buy another gm product after this experience.
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