2008 Chevrolet AVALANCHE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2008 Chevrolet AVALANCHE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID1710484
 Internal NHTSA #11383065
 ManufacurerGeneral Motors, LLC
 BrandCHEVROLET
 ModelAVALANCHE
 Model Year2008
 File date08/12/20
 ComponentENGINE
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemI have a 2008 chevy avalanche ltz with the 5. 3l v8 engine with adaptive fuel managment. It was purchased used with 120k miles. It became apparent that the engine was consuming oil, 1-2 quarts per 3000 miles. Recently the engine started producing white/blue smoke on start up and oil consumption increased to 2-3 quarts in 1500 miles. My vehicle is currently at a mechanics shop and i am told that for starters i will need new valve covers that are redesigned from the original ones and that excessive oil consumption is common on this engine. I have read of other owners that have had to have pistons/rings, valve covers replaced, and a baffle placed into the oil pan to mitigate the oil consumption. This seems to be a fairly common occurrence that isn't a typical maintenance issues since these parts weren't oem when the vehicle was made. It seems unacceptable to have to have oem modifications completed out of my pocket for something that seems to be identified as an issue with specific parts made to mitigate the issue. I am very concerned what this acceptable oil consumption will mean for the longevity of my engine.
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure142255
Number of Occurences
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StateMANKATO, MN
VIN pattern 3GNFK12368GXXXXXX
 Was vehicle invloved in a crash?N
 Was vehicle involved in a fire?N
 Was incedent reported to police?N
 Was medical attention required?N
 Was part original equipment?
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 Date of purchase14/12/24
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
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 Vehicle speed0
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  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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