CarComplaints.com Notes: Engines shouldn't need a new quart of oil every 500-1000 miles, but for thousands of Suburban owners that's exactly what's happening. Engine oil consumption on aluminum block engines with Active Fuel Management (AFM) is out of control and owners are left looking for answers.
The most likely culprit is an uncovered AFM valve which, in many cases, can be covered under warranty. The problem is the issues don't stop there and many owners have been told by GM just to buy a new engine. Take one guess who they want to pick up the tab.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,486 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the local dealer (jeff drennen Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of zanesville, 3625 maple avenue zanesville, oh 43701, 740-617-1936) and was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 114,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tanaka recal, on board couputer notified me that air bag needs service, local mecanic checked and said it needs replacing. Clled Chevy dealer and they informed me that they cannot do the replacement because the tanaka recall was not fully funded etc and hung up on
'takata recall' I am attempting to replace the takata airbags on my 2007 Chevy Suburban based on safety concerns. When I became aware my vehicle was subject to the recall I contact mark christopher Chevrolet. I was told they were not completing replacements as General Motors does not have a supplier for the airbags. That they had a supplier but that particular supplier went out of business and they (General Motors) would send out a notice when they get a supplier for the airbag.
Takata recall per GM my car is safe and I don't need to be part of this recall but I live in the desert were we experience extreme weather and that is one of the reasons they are recalling the airbags extreme weather
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealers (stingray Chevrolet, (813) 359-5000) and (regal lakeland, (863) 904-1170 or (863) 904-4010) were called and confirmed that the part was unavailable, and were unable to verify when it would be supplied from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted to determine if they may be able to verify when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Suski Chevrolet Buick (8700 main St, birch run, mi) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy due to the lack of response from NHTSA. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Ryan Chevrolet (1101 oliver rd, monroe, la) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided case number: 8-420-7050521; the representative informed the contact that there was no authorization from NHTSA to perform the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall- my understanding is there is an active recall oem#16V383000 (5-31-16) & oem#16V381000 (5-31-16) the dealer has told me there is nothing they can do, however the recall is now two years old. My service airbag light has been on now for about 4 months, and I would like this problem resolved. I would like some answers from someone. The GM dealer here in winston-salem is not helping at all. The Lexus dealer has already replaced the airbag on my daughters car, but no one with GM is making an attempt.
The vehicle has a cracked dash, on the drivers side, above the instrument cluster and a crack just above the airbag. My concern is that this has been an ongoing issue over multiple GM vehicles and if there is an impact and the airbag deploys there will be shards of the dash flying throughout the vehicle.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (bryan Chevrolet, 8213 airline dr, metairie, la 70003, (504) 466-6000) confirmed part unavailability and was unable to verify when they would be supplied from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Manufacturer issued airbag recall in 2016. It is three years later with no resolution. I feel that my life is in danger driving this vehicle. The manufacturer should be required to immediately resolve this situation. Recall NHTSA 16V381
Takata recall my whole family is at risk without a fix to this issue. It is a disgrace that there hasn't been a solution yet! I don't feel safe driving my vehicle and I can't afford to replace it! I demand that something be done!
"takata recall" once again I have attempted to schedule service to have the airbag inflators repaired or replaced as instructed by the recall notice. I have now been told that Chevrolet has no remedy available for the recall and are currently waiting for analysis by the NHTSA of Chevrolet independent testing which indicates the recall is not necessary. Chevrolet states the vehicle is safe to operate. I guess the proof will be seen if the airbag deploys in an accident.
Takata recall this airbag recall is taking a long time to get finalized with GM and the NHTSA and I am getting concerned that if I were to get into a wreck, will the airbag perform as it should or is there a problem with my airbag. Any idea when GM will get the info back from NHTSA to know if there will be a recall for free on these airbags?
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Fountain Buick GMC (8701 S orange blossom trail, orlando, fl) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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