| Issue ID | 1709038 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11378078 |
| Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/12/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought my chevy tahoe in 2012. I would changed my oil every 3000 miles. Every time my oil was changed,the oil tech would inform me that your oil is very low by showing me the dip stick. When i had 167,009 miles,i was experiencing lifter noise and oil consumption. I took my tahoe to a chevy dealership were they found ehaust lifters and cam lobe was worn. They had to replace camshaft,lifters,oil pump,bolts,gaskets,etc. Very expensive fix. Now that,i have my 5. 3 vortex motor fixed,it still consuming oil. I have had many oil changes since motor was repaired and still my 5. 3 vortex motor is consuming oil showing low on oil dip stick. On 12/5/2020,i had a oil change at a oil change place and the technician showed me the dipstick with the oil showing very low. Where is this oil going? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 175000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TROY, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1GNFC13008JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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