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.
When scheduling for airbag recall repair the dealership has informed me that the service may cause the dash to crack or fall in during or after the install. They also advised me that this damage is not covered under the recall warranty. If the dash is not intact that will result in the airbag not being able to properly deploy.
Took a left turn while driving, heard a small noise and with in one minute of going down the road after my turn, my engine was a rough idle, engine light blinking and traction control was blinking. Had it towed to the closest Chevy dealership to find out that the lifters were bad and causing misfire. That's a common problem for this engine and the replacement cost should not be on the consumer, there should be a recall for this costly repair!
2007 Chevrolet Suburban. Consumer writes regarding takata airbag safety recall. The consumer requested to be reimbursed with a new vehicle due to the airbag failure recall.
- Saint Louis, MO, USA
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I called my local glen smith Chevy dealer to get my air bag repaired after receiving notice in the mail that they had them. They told me they didn't have them and didn't know when they would be available. I called the Chevy consumer number and got the same answer. This is the same run around ive been getting for several years while I'm driving a car that could potentially hurt or kill the passenger in the car.... why did this get sent out if thisdealers wont repair them?
Takata recall the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Reedman toll (1700 E Lincoln hwy, langhorne, pa 19047) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Jim price Chevrolet (2150 seminole trail, charlottesville, va 22901) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that the manufacturer contested the recall and that the recall was placed under litigation. The contact filed a case with the manufacturer. 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: 16V383000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called malloy Chevrolet (2700 valley ave, winchester, va 22601, (540) 667-1000) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. 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 part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called classic Chevrolet of houston located at 7000 southwest fwy, houston, tx 77074, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. 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: 16V383000 (air bag) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called hall Chevrolet located in chesapeake, va, and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2007 Chevrolet Suburban. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and stated the parts necessary to complete the repair were unavailable.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban amd has a NHTSA recall number: 16V381000 (air bags), however, the parts to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. For the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The 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). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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