Engine Burning Oil Problems of GMC Terrain - part 2

Excessive oil consumption, my crank shaft broke in half due to my car constantly burning oil & now I need a new engine & it only has 103,000 miles on it.

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Car excessively burns oil, oil warning light does not work or come on, engine will stall while driving & my engine blew because I had no idea it was burning oil till it was too late.

My 2013 GMC Terrain died while I was driving down the road, it was found to have excessive oil consumption, none of the warning lights in the car came on not even the oil light to indicate low oil. The car had bad piston rings which was part of the cause. Gm knew about this issue but didn't properly notify everyone involved. I knew nothing about this issue until it happened to me & later received a letter stating my car was inadvertently left out of the initial sca. The fact that these cars die while driving without any warning is extremely dangerous. I have children that were in the car when this happened we are lucky we didn't hit anyone and no one hit us. Gm has been unwilling to help with any of this.

I have had my 2013 GMC Terrain for 3 years and it has problems with the oil consumption, starting, traction light comes on by itself and truck cuts off without warning. This started several weeks ago. Oil, it consumes large amounts of oil between the oil changes. I check the digital oil displays, that show how much oil remains, and it can go from 80% remains to 70% remains in a matter of days. Icutting off, this happens at random times. When I drive, it looses power and cuts off in the middle of the street. No warning at all. This is very scary especially with my children in the car. It will loose power and not accelerate and I have had drift to the shoulder of the road. I am scared it will do this on the highway when driving at high speeds. Starting, my SUV can start with no problem and I can drive to the store 5 minutes away and it will not start when I return. I try starting it 5 times and it will finally start. This has happened several times. It will start in the morning when I go to work or take kids to sports practice or their games and when I leave work will not start after 8 hours. After a 1-2 hour game, same thing occurs, it will not start. I have taken it for diagnosis, received code and had it repaired. After a few days, same thing happens. My mechanic can not figure out why this is happening. My traction light has also come on by itself, for no reason. There is no recall for these problems but it should be before innocent people, and families are injured or killed.

I received an oil change at the dealership, within less than a thousand miles I checked my oil and it was completly dry,no oil on the dipstick at all. I added 2 quarts of oil during that weekend and then went to dealership the next day. When I went to dealership they told me my oil was about . 5 quart overfilled after having an oil change 1000 miles prior, adding 2 quarts of oil additionally and only returning to have them check it a day later. So leaving the dealership I was told to drive 1000 miles then return to have them check it. After 1000 miles unreturned again and they told me my oil was too low. They then told me to drive another 1000 miles and return once again for another check at which time they again filled my oil to the recommended amount. I'm only st about 500 miles into the 2nd check after driving 1000 miles and I checked my oil at home this weekend and it's already low. Very frustrated because if I wasnt checking it, and I was doing what inwas supposed to by getting oil changes then it seems like in less than 500 I'd be low and likely blow my engine if I continue driving not worrying about checking cause I should have plenty of oil given I had recently had an oil change and was well within the limits before needing to return for my next service. During the first waiting period to drive 1000 miles my car started knocking in the engine, was just dieing when I would take my foot off break to accelerate and overall was running very rough. Recently was told some of the codes that were coming up when I had it hooked up for the check engine light being on, that the codes could be related to the oil consumption and problems it was causing for rest of car.

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My 2. 4 engine has an excessive oil consumption issue. I have to add oil to keep it from blowing the engine. I am the original owner of this vehicle.

At 77,894 miles, & about 3,000 miles into previous oil change, the car shut off while my wife was driving with our children in the car and stopped in the middle of the road. Several attempts to re-start the engine were unsuccessful. Prior to this there was no warning signs of issues such as check engine light, odd noise, etc. The car did not allow time for the vehicle to drift off the main road and created a risk of potential collision with other vehicles. Luckily this occurred in a residential area and not on the highway a few minutes earlier. We had the vehicle towed to my certified mechanic and upon inspection identified there was no oil in the car. There is no sign of oil leakage, and the oil had been changed and topped off less than 3000 miles prior to this. Approx. 2 years prior, we receiving the bulletin & took the vehicle to the GMC dealer, coral springs auto mall to conduct a oil consumption test. The service advisor checked the dipstick upon my return as instructed 2000 miles later & advised it "appeared" that my car did not have the issue. Remembering this instance, 2 years later, while still within the special coverage warranty parameters, I had the car towed back to coral springs auto mall GMC for the repair. I am now being told by both the service manager and GMC customer care agent that since I did not bring the vehicle in sooner, they will not honor the coverage, however they do have record of the inspection on 06/06/17 but the advisor did not update the ticket with results. I am also told that based on loyalty with the dealer, they could honor the coverage, however since I do not service my car there, I have no loyalty in order for them to honor the claim and repair the vehicle. They quoted $5,800 to replace an engine they know to be faulty. Due to "lack of lubrication" caused by excessive oil consumption the engine has significant internal damage.

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator was flashing and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sensors needed to be checked due to excessive oil burning. The contact requested the diagnosis in writing. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Oil consumption is out of control! when I bought the SUV used at 63k I could hear within 65k I need oil just from the sound of the engine. I bought a 5 qt at wal-mart because there was less than a quart on the stick. I got and oil change prior on 8-13-19 mechanic showed I was low already at 66k and wasn't due for another till 72,780 I'm at 72k and engine needs oil! hope the class action lawsuit abides to my complaint.

Engine is burning out oil and causes engine to stall in highways. It may lead to accidents and fatalities. Engine is also losing power completely.

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Excessive oil consumption piston ring wear.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 GMC terrian. The contact stated that while exiting the freeway going 30 mph, the vehicle seized without warning. The contact attempted to turn the vehicle on 3 to 4 time which resumed back to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer mastria Buick GMC 1525 new state hwy, raynham, MA 02767 (800)-821-1998 were it was diagnosed with excessive engine oil consumption and the piston ring needed to be replaced. The oil was replaced in the vehicle but no further work was done. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,396. Ck.

Proven oil consumption problem on my car as well as many others leading to a class act which has failed just about everyone. Car is completely unsafe and these cars require a new engine among other fixes in order to avoid the engine blowing. My engine blew on the highway with no warning despite regular oil changes and maintenance. The oil consumption problem has been documented by gm and they are still negligent to the issue. The car was in motion on the highway going around 70 mph when the engine blew. There is supposed to be an oil light signifying low oil which did not go off as well as doing 3 oil consumption tests mandated by gm in order for them to do any repairs. All were failed tests and gm still pushed for more tests that required me to keep driving it. Despite the failed tests they still fought it and the engine blew over this time.

Burning excessive amounts of oil.

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Large consumption of oil and the check engine light stays on have to add oil every week.

The vehicle has excessive oil consumption. I have to keep adding motor oil a couple weeks after doing oil change.

Excessive oil consumption- 2014 GMC Terrain with 78,000 miles is 'consuming' approximately 1. 5-2 quarts of oil with 1500 miles remaining before next oil change is due. This has occurred over the past 3 oil changes and seems to be tied into a 'technical service bulletin' issued to the gm dealerships by general motors.

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The truck burns oil incredibly fast. Due to this ongoing issue, it caused the timing chain to break and we had to spend nearly $800 for engine repairs. Even after having it in the shop numerous times for the same issue, the truck still eats through oil incredibly fast and it seems to only be getting worse. I received a letter in the mail saying that there was a recall regarding this but that they would send me info through the mail on how to go about fixing this issue, but I never received anything else about the recall.

Massive oil consumption!! ever si fr the purchase of the vehicle there has been massive oil consumption leak. Taken back to the dealer for service to take care of the problem, they claim they don’t see a problem! this car has been oil leaking and also draining oil somewhere to the engine causing also power rain engine issues and also contact oil light on. Reported to GMC as well and corporate, no response! this vehicle has cut off and lost power because of oil consumption on highway with my children in the car! I have been emailing with no avail! this matter needs to be rectified immediately! it is a death trap!.

I began driving my 2013 GMC Terrain down the street and my car began to feel as if it was going to stall. Then the check engine light came on & a few minutes later, the engine blew with 126,000 miles on the car. Prior to this day, the car had been operating without any issues and no warning lights had come on. The mechanic said that the timing chain had broken & there was no oil in the engine. I bought this car new & was the only owner & religiously changed my oil every 5,000 miles & was not yet due for an oil change. Since this has happened, I discovered that there have been several complaints about this vehicle in regard to oil consumption issues & there has not been a recall issued. This poses a serious safety concern especially considering an oil warning light never came on nor, did any warning lights until immediately prior to the engine blowing.

�excessive oil consumption� GMC will not honor their recall. I received a letter in August of 2015 saying to bring my vehicle in if my car was effected as long as it was in the 7 years 6 months and less than 120k miles. In August 2016 I started to smell oil burning in my car and black oil leaking out of the engine. After my research this was the beginning stages of this recall. I called, GMC james rivard and mentioned this recall asking them to fix it. There was only at 98k miles and it had been less than 7 years. They later said they had to replace a cap that wore out, but charged me 129. I realized they had took advantage of me by charging me simply for cleaning up the oil and putting more in. Nothing on the reciept mentions a replacement cap. Through the years my husband and I started to noticed more issues, stabiltrak warnings, low acceleration, oil changes not lasting more then 2. 5 to 3 months. We called in August 2018 and was told I could bring it in, but would have to pay the 125 if they decided it was not the recall. This was the issue previously! since we've paid off the car in September 2018, we have experienced the car stopping in while in drive when pressing the break, �low engine power� warnings, along with the stabiltrak warnings, and frequently wants to stop when making hard left or right turns on streets. We took to a local mechanic last week and was informed the cars oil was completely (gone for the 3rd time, the oil life in my car was at 27%). With several others, they informed this could be due to piston rings being worn out. I immediately recalled the incident in 2016 and called the GMC recall center. They refused to make the dealer honor this recall, since it expired in September 2018. . . Coincidentally when I paid off my car. I wish they would have taken care of this issue when I asked! I have totally lost trust in the GMC brand.

The engine comsumes a lot of oil and the car shakes after you turn off the engine. The consumer protector send me a letter about the claim form for the prior engine repairs solely caused by excessive oil consumption resulting from piston ring wear,.

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Vehicle had stalled one morning in very cold weather, restarted and operated fine without issues for a couple of weeks. A week ago the engine light came on. Didn't drive anywhere that day. Next day tried to take it to my preferred shop but could only travel a short distance to a local shop. Diagnostics showed issues with intake camshaft position, fuel pressure performance, idle speed low and fuel pressure regulator. Had it towed to the dealer where it was purchased, further inspection showed several broken rocker arms, basically engine damage due to timing chain issue and/or oil consumption issue. Vehicle has 147,000 miles and had variable valve timing solenoid replaced at 99,000 miles. Had every scheduled oil change never exceeding manufacturer's recommendation of 7,500 miles between oil changes. Car is basically dead with little value at this point. General motors refused to assist with this.

"excessive oil consumption" after having the oil consumption tests performed on my truck it was discovered that my vehicle needed the rings and pistons replaced, therefore, on January 18th, 2016 my truck went into rogers Chevrolet (now known as michael bates) to have this done, under the special warranty known as excessive oil consumption. I received my truck back on January 25th, 2016 after being told it was fixed. Once my free oil changes were up in March of 2016, I either took my truck for oil changes or my uncle, grandfather or myself conducted the oil changes (you will see the receipts on this). After some time I started to use oil again, more than normal. When I inquired with rogers Chevrolet I was told that my truck should be fine because they already replaced the pistons and rings and that my engine is just going to burn oil because the way gm built the motor and to keep extra oil on hand. Well on 01/30/2019 I was on the highway doing around 75mph when my engine failed. I almost was in an accident on the 3 lane highway! I was advised to have it towed to a nearby dealer in which I did. I was informed that the pistons blew through the bottom of the motor, and then I was advised to provide receipts in which I did, and now I am being told the special warranty is expired in which it is not I am only at 109,000 miles and it was last serviced for this special warranty in 2016, therefore, it should be covered until the 120,000 miles like indicated on the warranty bulletin. This issue is very dangerous and fatalities are going to happen if this doesn't get addressed and fixed properly. The maintenance on my truck is excellent, I took very good care of it, and I have the receipts to prove it, however, I did some research after this happened to me and I was informed that there must be a problem with the block/heads in the motor for it to do this and gm has to know this!.

High oil consumption. No leaks under car. I've to add 3 quarter of oil every week.

We purchased a 2011 GMC Terrain may 29th 2018 used with 70000 miles from the hazleton Nissan from the hazleton auto mall here in PA. It now has 78000. Had two oil changes done already. There is definitely a excessive oil consumption problem with this vehicle as I just got a oil change hut the 50 percent oil life and having issues again. We have contacted hazleton Nissan found out they were closing after signing a " set for life" contract which had a powertrain warranty. Now I cannot use my warranty. Anyway I was driving home tonight from work on interstate 81 when the car without warning just cut off and lost all power. He got it to the side of the highway and had to put it in neutral and restart it. After it started he brought it to a gas station where it had stalled again. Got it almost home and stalled again. God forbid my children were in this car when this car decided to cut off and he had no brakes no steering nothing. Nissan in hazleton was aware of this and I can't even use my warranty that they signed and I signed. I was promised something that I cannot use. GMC had a call from us around 73000 miles and I told them it was clicking and stalling. They wouldn't touch it bc Nissan is the one who sold it to me and the contract was with them, but they are no longer open so what do I do now? I cannot afford a huge fix hence why I got this car bc the warranty and I wouldn't have to pay for anything if it fell under the powertrain which it is. If I needed a new motor I would get one for free see what I am saying? someone could seriously get hurt or even die and this is our only vehicle can someone please help me? kept up with all oil changes also. This is very dangerous and should be fixed. I fear for my wife and children as they always are using this car.

Excessive engine oil consumption about a quaker of oil every 2000 miles. This vehicle was bought from a non GMC as used certified with 145450 miles date 01/18/2019. By then then vehicles was classified as recall. With especial coverage warranty from GMC please see bulletin number 15285a. I reach out to gm customer engagement center of CA, but they refused to pay for diagnoses fees and repairs , quote the vehicle is over 120000. I had also made a complain to the better business bureau. I would like GMC pay for diagnoses and repairs to a certified local GMC dealership. Thank you for you help respectfully, customer.

My car is burning oil rapidly. It is causing issues to our cars engine. Just had my oil changed 1500 miles ago and had to do it again. Engine is very loud and mechanic says motor needs work done to it at a price of $1500.

Vehicle was obviously burning excessive oil. Took it to a gm dealership and was told it was a non issue. Now the vehicle is past the gm max mileage for their recall (they won't take responsibility)!and has developed a white white frothy residue on oil cap, dip stick. (piston rings and/or gasket failure). Will never buy a gm product again!.

This engine burns through oil at an accelerated rate. My car has 48,000 miles on it and the engine is almost dead. The car stalls or shuts off when stopped at a red light, stop sign etc.

Excessive oil consumption. Have to put 1 to 2 quarts every 300-500 miles. Even after just having an oil change and tune up. Car also gets jerky when driving and it is switching between gears - I have an automatic. Can happen when at a stop and then going or happen in the middle of driving while accelerating.

"takata recall" 2018 December 22 I noticed my engine had a deep growl when I went to accelerate, after a while it would quiet down. I checked the oil and there was none noticeable on the dip stick, nor was there a warning on my console to add oil. I added oil. I scheduled an oil change on 12/27 ( first time one was available ) . I mentioned the growl and lack of oil to the technician. He stated that the 2013 terrian was known to have oil consumption issues and to contact the dealer ASAP. So I did. At the deal zimbrick - sun prairie, WI they looked up my VIN and stated there were not issues related to my VIN number. My only option was to replace engine parts as needed which would be approx $3000 expense for me or keep oil on hand and monitor closely. I asked if there was a way to escalate this issue and they suggested I look up the GMC customer service phone number online, and call them so I did . I called GMC customer service and started claim # 9-49-45955696, on 12/27/2018 . I was told there was a 2 day wait for a follow up call. I was contacted by login from GMC on 12/31/0218, he left a message and I tried to call back but we were unable to connect until 1/3/2019 were we discussed the issue and he connected me with zimbrick GMC east madison. Login did inform me there was a GMC warranty for this issue that was in affect until 12/31/2018, so I am glad I called in my claim on 12/27/2018. With the fact that I had just had a new oil change I was asked to put on 2000 miles and then come in to start an oil consumption test. So this is where I stand. I sure hope with all I have been seeing online about other people with oil consumption issues that GMC stands behind this error and fixes it at their expense.

The oil consumption is horrible. I believe within 2000 miles from 5qt to 2qt. We were on the road and the car kept jerking.

I bought the car used in may 6 months ago and it has excessive oil consumption more than one quart in 1000 miles. There is no warning light just started tapping in the engine. GMC knows about this it needs to be addressed. I can't afford to replace or rebuild the engine right after I bought the car. Because of a known issue.

Potential oil consumption issues. In may 2018 noticed a knocking/rattling in engine while accelerating at slow speeds. Noise grew louder and more consistent over the next few weeks. On board computer stated remaining oil live was over 30%, however no oil registered on dipstick. Add oil and noise stopped. I scheduled an appointment (June) with the dealer to have the issue investigated. They told me if it occurs again, not to add oil, rather bring it in for a consumption test. They did not tell me how low my oil level was. November 2018 the noise returned. Immediately took vehicle to dealer for recommended oil consumption test. Inform by dealer that vehicle was no, longer covered by any warranty, they could not do the test. Oil changed (even though on board computer stated 48% oil life remaining). Reading other reports regarding this potential issue, wanted to add one more.