Dash board has developed major cracks, parked in drive way motor mount broke, discovered at inspection engine had to be rebuilt die to excessive oil consumption (covered under warranty) wheels coroded from inside, pitted head, tires leak air as a result purchased as a gm certified vehicle, 32k miles. Had to take back next day due to warped front brake rotors...ant chevy, sellersville pa.
2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500: excessive oil consumption
5 of the 55 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 describe excessive oil consumption.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- recalls
- 0
Excessive oil consumption by model year
- 20231
- 20111
- 20095
- 20081
- 200712
- 20041
What owners say
Dash panel has cracks on driver and passenger side. Both motor mounts are defective. Engine burns oil badly.
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.
The engine is burning 2 quarts of oil every 3000 miles.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding...
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 oil consumption
Is excessive oil consumption a common problem on the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
5 of 55 owner complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (9%) mention excessive oil consumption. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
There are 0 recalls and 43 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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