The 2023 Chevy Suburban has a serious oil burning problem. It starts burning oil after 20,000 miles. It starts burning oil after 50,000 miles. Many people around me have this problem. Why is there no recall?
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 oil consumption problems
21 of the 1,439 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 describe excessive oil consumption, most of them for the 2007 model year.
- owner complaints
- 21
- worst model year
- 2007
- typical mileage
- 82,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Engine failure 3Misfire 1Knocking 1Door locks 1Check engine light 1Airbag light 1
What owners say
Stability traction control light keeps coming on while in motion. With major oil consumption problems. Just in regular driving I've had transmission, and rear differential work done fixed the problem for a few months now back again with flashing check engine light. Saying cylinder 6 misfiring. I've already sunk in over 4k in this after buying it last year in dec.of 2017. After reading comments this really should be a recall. With so many of the same concerns and complaints that have been listed.
Oil blow by when drops to 4 cylinders, took to dealership while under warranty to put in a bypass valve to "see" if will fix, didn't so next step was to have bottom half of engine rebuilt which I had to pay for out of pocket which then in turn ended up blowing up my whole engine either because the lifters got to hot & warp(which was the cause originally for the oil consumption as the heads) or the fact that the dealership sanded the heads which could have caused metal shavings to disperse through the engine. Either way the issue began while vehicle was under warranty as had been dealing with dealer for 2 years when issue began to the date engine blew. Had dealer put back together to take to another dealership for 2nd opinion and they also said it's been a know issue with the suburban from 2007-2011 but is not a recall as of yet - I want my money back, I should not have had to pay for the "see if this works part", the bottom half of engine to be rebuilt, & then a new engine when gm & dealerships know this has been an issue for 4 years!!!! Totally not acceptable. I'm not even including all the time & gas taken as had to take vehicle to dealer to test oil levels every 1,000 miles for 2 years - again when a known issue. Have paperwork from dealers on hand.
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.
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. 1 month of driving is equal to 2-3 quarts of oil replacement.
Excessive oil consumption of the 5.3l engine. It 'burns' a quart of oil between 1100 and1500 miles. The tsb issued on the engine fixed nothing. Chevy said they won't do any more which is indicative of the corporate culture at chevy. This has been an ongoing problem.
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 truck uses a quart of oil every 1000-1500 miles. This is not good for the enviornment or my wallet.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
- Risk
- If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc trucks at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 06V289000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 oil consumption
Which Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years have excessive oil consumption problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2007 (12 complaints), 2009 (5 complaints) and 2004 (1 complaints).
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