When did my Chevy Silverado start burning oil?
When did my Chevy Silverado start burning oil?
GM engines from the 2007-2011 model years, that run with the Active Fuel Management System are likely to experience the oil consumption problem. Chevroletproblems.com lists some other vehicles that could have the same issue.
What’s the problem with my 2014 Chevy Silverado?
No one has added a helpful site for this 2014 Silverado 1500 problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: I purchased my 2014 Chevy Silverado brand new on October 2014. My 2014 Silverado has an excessive oil burn which led to the loud tapping in the engine.
Why does my GM 5.3 liter engine burn oil?
The TSBs indicate the problems are caused by PCV issues, piston rings and the active fuel management system. GM redesigned its 5.3-liter V8 engine after the 2014 model year, using redesigned piston rings and adding a shield to deflect oil away from the piston skirts.
How much oil does a 2014 Chevy Silverado use?
At 79k miles I noticed my 2014 Chevy Silverado LT was low in oil. I did add two quarts and waited for the following oil change to report it to the dealer advisor. Since then the truck has been consuming about a quart and a half per one thousand miles.
GM engines from the 2007-2011 model years, that run with the Active Fuel Management System are likely to experience the oil consumption problem. Chevroletproblems.com lists some other vehicles that could have the same issue.
No one has added a helpful site for this 2014 Silverado 1500 problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: I purchased my 2014 Chevy Silverado brand new on October 2014. My 2014 Silverado has an excessive oil burn which led to the loud tapping in the engine.
At 79k miles I noticed my 2014 Chevy Silverado LT was low in oil. I did add two quarts and waited for the following oil change to report it to the dealer advisor. Since then the truck has been consuming about a quart and a half per one thousand miles.
Is the GM 5.3L V8 engine eating up too much oil?
Now, to be fair: Not every GM 5.3L V8 has problems with AFM. Many consumers report a trouble-free ownership experience. Still, AFM problems exist. The AFM excessive oil consumption problem usually crops up on vehicles that go on long highway drives.
