Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption at 8600 GVW and Above – 2000-2022 Chevrolet GMC HUMMER

2019 Chevrolet Silverado

NHTSA ID Number: 10219277 Manufacturer Communication Number: 03-06-01-023F Summary This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.   Information on Engine Oil Consumption Guidelines All engines require oil to lubricate and protect the load bearing and internal moving parts from wear including cylinder walls, pistons and piston rings. … Read more

Diagnostic Tip for Oil Consumption and Repair – 2014-2016 Cadillac Chevrolet GMC

2016 Chevrolet Silverado

NHTSA ID Number: 10163213 Manufacturer Communication Number: 19NA036 Summary This Bulletin provides the technician with information on how to perform a oil consumption test and a procedure to replace the pistons if found the cause of the oil consumption.   26 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR CADILLAC ESCALADE 2015-2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2015-2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 … Read more

15285 Special Coverage Adjustment – Excessive Engine Oil Consumption – 2011 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain

2011 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10118905 Manufacturer Communication Number: GCUS-9-4004 Summary 15285D – Special Coverage. Some vehicles, equipped with a 2.4L engine, may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption (less than 2,000 miles per quart of engine oil), due to piston ring wear. If this condition is present, the oil can light may illuminate on the instrument panel or the … Read more

Excessive Engine Oil Consumption – 2011 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain

2011 Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA ID Number: 10118905 Manufacturer Communication Number: GCUS-9-4004   Summary 15285D – Special Coverage. Some vehicles, equipped with a 2.4L engine, may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption (less than 2,000 miles per quart of engine oil), due to piston ring wear. If this condition is present, the oil can light may illuminate on the instrument panel or … Read more

Information on Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption – 2001-2016 Chevrolet GMC with 6.6L Duramax

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

NHTSA ID Number: 10137617 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-06-01-027D   Summary This informational bulletin provides information on higher then expected oil consumption.   Information on Engine Oil Consumption Guidelines for the 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine All engines require oil to lubricate and protect the load bearing and internal moving parts from wear including cylinder walls, pistons and piston … Read more