Issue ID | 1536221 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11175746 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SUBURBAN |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 25/01/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Active fuel management (afm) lifters jam/seize causing push rods to remain collapsed and causing engine misfires throughout the engine and excessive oil burning, possible damage to catalytic converters, and premature engine wear. Lifters must be replaced or engine replaced. I was driving the car and when the engine began misfiring, check engine light began blinking, traction control became disabled, and error on dash saying service stabilitrak and traction control disabled appeared. The car began to shift erratically shaking and lunging. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 170000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AUBURN, NH |
VIN pattern | 1GNFK16347JXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 06/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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