Chevrolet Silverado oil consumption problems

Filed Mar 31, 2016 · Engine · 86,000 miles · MN

I have now had my chevy 2013 silverado in for oil consumption tests for the last 3 months and it has failed them. When I first brought it in I was told that they would replace the piston rings. When it finally failed they are now saying the are only replacing the head gasket and the rocker arms. Neither one of these have anything to do with my truck burning oil. This is the second vehicle I have owned that has has issues burning oil the first one they told me that it was normal for it to burn oil. They need to do what they originally told me and replace the piston rings. What happens if this engine goes while I am going down the highway

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Engine · KS

My dash is cracking around the passenger airbag and above the instrument cluster. I am concerned that the cracked areas could come loose and become a projectile. The engine is also burning oil badly and could shut down while driving

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Engine · WI

Excessive oil consumption (1 us quart/1,000 miles).

Filed Oct 31, 2015 · Engine · 142,000 miles · OH

While driving my 2009 silverado at 33,000 miles I noticed the check engine light went on and it was running rough. After taking to the dealership it was determined the #7 cylinder was not working. According to the mechanic the afm for the 5.3 liter engines has an oil consumption issue. Half of the engine was rebuilt due to the amount of carbon built up inside the engine. Again at 78,000 miles the check engine light went on again. This time the dealership had the vehicle for 2 weeks to and determined the engine had excessive carbon build up and a engine soak was performed along with splash guards added to the valve covers to keep the engine oil from escaping as the afm was opeartional. At 98,000 miles the oil pressure sensor and the valve cover gasket had to be replaced. Now, at 140,000 miles the water pump, crank shaft and bearings had to be replaced. The dealership said I needed a new engine because they would not rebuild the engine due to the mileage. I have changed the oil every 3,000 miles and started using full synthetic motor oil since my engine issues at 33,000 miles. Gm is aware of this issue with the afm and continues to do nothing. I contact gm customer care and they stated that my truck hasn't been seen at a dealership in over a year, they will not assist in the cost of replacing the engine. But, they will give me a $1,000 credit towards a new vehilce. Instead of fixing the problem, gm just turns there heads on the engine problems and expects you to pay for a new gm vehicle. Gm stand behind your product!!!!

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · 75,000 miles · WI

Major oil consumption burned 4qts between oil changes truck has the 5.3l v8 not to impressed due to the fact it only has 75000 miles on it

Filed May 30, 2015 · Transmission · 10,999 miles · TX

I got this truck used at 94k miles on it. It was still in standard warranty. I got the oil changed started getting that clicking/knocking noise. I took it back to the shop that did the oil changed. They looked into and told me it was a common problem with chevy engines is the valve lifters break and needs replaced along with the cams. If I drive too much a possibility to add shavings into the motor and tear it up. Quotes from 3 different friend recommend auto shops from all of them to get a new engine or get rid of the truck. I am still making payments on it. So can't do that. I did take it to the dealership and they refused to help me at all. I was out of the warranty period and good luck. That sucks! I did make a scene to them in front of customers. Since then I have done some research finding out this is very much a problem in all chevy engines dating back to 06. The afm, excessive oil consumption. At one point chevy did do a recall for a year in 07-08. For this problem. But not for any other years I can find. If they knew/know of this problem why not solve it? I have to fix this truck its my daily driver and work vehicle. Total hating chevy right now and has always been my love! I am a single mom and I know have to come up with a new engine about 3,500 then add labor and supplies about 6k total. Not have and very stressed out.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · WV

Submission from constituent re gm issues (full document not imaged). *smd the consumer stated the check engine and traction control light illuminated. The #7 cylinder and head gasket were replaced. The right rear spring was broken. The vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of oil. The vehicle would accelerate, when the consumer was attempting to slow down and the number 1 and 3 cylinders were mis-firing.

Filed Jul 5, 2014 · Engine · 111,000 miles · NM

Oil consumption 3 quarts between oil changes - no leaks no black smoke - and now I'm hearing a rattle in the engine.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Engine · 54,000 miles · MO

Excessive oil consumption--1qt every 900 to 1000 miles.

Filed Oct 27, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 39,000 miles · TX

At 36000 miles the engine burns oil. So far as of 46000 miles pistons burned have been replaced pvc filter and valve were replaced along with valve cover. At present 54000 miles engine still burns oil.