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:
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I purchased new and am the only owner of a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. This model is equipped with a takata airbag that the manufacturer (takata) has deemed unsafe, especially where I live, in hot and humid Louisiana. I have been to the local dealership multiple times to ask if a remedy is available and the dealership has said each time that a fix is not available. Why do some manufacturers recognize and fix the issue while others ignore the issue. If I am not mistaken, other manufacturers ask owners not to drive. I am concerned about safety. Any assistance is appreciated.
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving out of the driveway at 5 mph and making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side wheel of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash, and injuries to the left arm and bruises to the chest. The contact's son was seated in the rear of the vehicle and sustained bruises to the chest from the seat belt retracting. Both occupants received medical attention and were transported via ambulance. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would send an inspector to check the air bags of the vehicle, and provided case number: 930596. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
I believe my passenger side air bag may have done something because the dash next to the air bag area has been cracked. Dealer says there is no fix; but every other car company has found the fix; replace the inflator. This dash crack happened over night while parked in my garage.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the failure was caused by the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 156,100.
- Owings Mills, MD, USA
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Vehicle is apart of the takata recall. Local Chevy dealers do not have the part to fix it nor do they give a time when they will have the part. Say they will call, but haven't heard from them in over a year.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Vann york Chevrolet Buick GMC (21 eastchester dr, high point, nc 27262 (336) 841-4133) was contacted and confirmed that 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.
Nothing has happened, yet. My 2007 Chevrolet Suburban has the takata air bags in it. Chevrolet has asked for a ruling on inconsequentiality and the ruling was to be done by 2017. Nothing has been done, and Chevrolet has done nothing as a result. When will something be done and by who?
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called an unknown dealer in miramar, Florida and was informed that the part for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the parts were not available. The manufacturer stated that someone would reach out regarding the issue; however, the contact had not heard back. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). Selman Chevrolet (1800 E chapman ave, orange, ca 92867, 714-633-3521) was contacted and stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. 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: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata airbags. I have gone back and forth over thus issue. GM says they will replace airbags, dealerships are saying they have not received the replacement parts, it's now been 4 years and NHTSA has done nothing to enforce the recalls.
Email to deputy administrator from constituent regarding NHTSA recall number 16V383 issues: May 27, 2016; he would like to know what can NHTSA do to direct GM to replace the airbag assembly.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). Marchant Chevrolet Inc (located at 5700 savannah hwy, ravenel, SC 29470, (843) 722-8208) was contacted and stated that the part was not available. The contact felt that the dealer 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Radley Chevrolet (3670 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408) contacted the manufacturer and provided case number: 8-2618919812. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. After the contact purchased the vehicle, she was informed by mike maroone Chevrolet North (1570 auto mall loop, Colorado springs, co) that it was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags) was received. After contacting autonation Chevrolet (60 E. padonia dr, lutherville-timonium, md), the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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