Two problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2012 Silverado 1500.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The oil indicator warning light was illuminated. The contact checked the oil dipstick and notice no indication of oil on the dipstick. The vehicle was taken to burns Chevrolet (2515 cherry rd, rock hill, SC 29732, (803) 392-4180) where an oil consumption test was provided and diagnosed that the engine needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Oil consumption issue with 5. 3 l v8 engine. Uses 4 qts of oil between 5000 mile oil change. Started at 95352 miles when warning light came on saying oil pressure was extremely low. Found out truck only had 2 qts of oil left in it. Oil life reading was still at 7%. Then engine started fouling cylinder one spark plug noticed by engine code and sluggish driving. Dealer replaced, fouled again. Dealer replaced left valve cover to fix, fouled plug again. Dealer suggested piston ring job. Not done due to cost. Now has fouled plug two more times and is still using 4 qts oil between 5000 mile oil changes. Only 119816 miles currenly.