Engine Burning Oil problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado

Three problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

Excessive oil consumption (1 us quart/1,000 miles).

2 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2014

Oil consumption 3 quarts between oil changes - no leaks no black smoke - and now I'm hearing a rattle in the engine.

3 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2011

1 to 2 months after purchase the oil was completely out on my truck. They have attempted to fix the oil consumption is 3 to 4 times. Now they are wanting to replace the piston that they have already ordered not knowing what kind of damage has been done.


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