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.
The driver's seat heater began getting hotter and hotter which actually felt pretty good during the winter cold until my wife noticed (I actually noticed) burn marks on her rear end. She had noticed a smell in the car she thought was from the heat. well, she was right, except the smell was her burning flesh. The dealer tested and thought the car was going to burn. They replaced the seat heater, but have never been able to re install the seat cushion to its original fasteners (the seat extends an extra 1" forward which has not been a problem for my long legged hot a__ wife).. Anyone else experienced this problem..
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The driver's seat heater began getting hotter and hotter which actually felt pretty good during the winter cold until my wife noticed (I actually noticed) burn marks on her rear end. She had noticed a smell in the car she thought was from the heat. well, she was right, except the smell was her burning flesh. The dealer tested and thought the car was going to burn. They replaced the seat heater, but have never been able to re install the seat cushion to its original fasteners (the seat extends an extra 1" forward which has not been a problem for my long legged hot a__ wife).. Anyone else experienced this problem..
- Robert F., Kingsport, TN, US