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Chevrolet Suburban 2008

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PIP-4138K	01/01/2011		10037933	Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple possible causes. *rm	06/08/2011
PIP-4568K	01/01/2011		10037941	Gm: service engine soon light is on with a misfire and a possible tick noise. *rm	06/08/2011
PIP-4568K	01/01/2011		10037941	Ready	06/08/2011
PIP-4138K	01/01/2011		10037933	Ready	06/08/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
08-04-19-004	08/01/2008		10026624	Gmc: correct front axle vent hose routing. the front axle vent hose is mounted in the left side of the engine compartment, and may not be correctly routed. *pe	11/19/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
11-06-04-007B	04/01/2012		10044229	Gm: diagnosis and repair- malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, reduce engine power message displayed, dtc p2135 set. also included model sierra denali year 2010-2011 *js	05/23/2012
RB-12009	02/01/2012		10043859	Gm: see document search button for owner letter. incorrect engine control module calibration. general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall involving certain 2008 model year vehicles equipped with a 4.8l/0.6l engine	04/30/2012
PIT-4769B	03/01/2011		10038624	Gm: the air bag light is on with a stored trouble code. *rm	06/24/2011
PIT-4769B	03/01/2011		10038624	Ready	06/24/2011
PIP-3783C	12/01/2010		10037809	Ready	06/06/2011
PIP-3783C	12/01/2010		10037809	Gm: the engine light is on and the vehicle lacks power. there are multiple possible trouble codes. *rm	06/06/2011
SB-07-06-03-002C	07/01/2010		10036524	Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: information on inspecting top post battery cable bolts, clamps and nuts during pre-delivery inspection (pdi). *pe	03/28/2011
PIP-4492P	08/01/2010		10036464	Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe	03/16/2011
PIP-4492P	09/01/2010	PIP-4492Q	10036464	Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/	03/16/2011
PIT-5028	09/01/2010		10036324	Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. model years 2006-2011. does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system. *pe	03/14/2011
SB-10-06-01-008	09/01/2010		10035804	Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac: engine oil consumption on aluminum block engines with active fuel management (afm) (install afm oil deflector and clean carbon from cylinder). caused by an uncovered afm valve that sprays oil on the bottom o	03/04/2011
PIT-4846A	05/06/2009		10030244	Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: locations of high speed gmlan wiring concerns. gauges inoperative, no crank, harsh transmission shifting, no transmission shifting, door locks cycling and indicators on. *pe	09/02/2009
TB-09-06-04-024	04/01/2009		10030111	Diagnostic information on malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with dtcs p0442,p0446, p0451, p0452, p0453, p0454, p0455 and replacement of fuel tank pressure (ftp) sensor/module. *pe	08/03/2009
08-06-03-007	07/01/2008		10026007	Gmc: no start, no crank, intermittent electrical operations (check for poor connections within engine wiring harness junction block). *pe	09/23/2008
08-07-30-021	05/01/2008		10025668	Loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ipc gauge fluctuation, intermittent door lock cycling, transmission may not shift, dtcs u0073, u0100, u0101, u0102, u0121, u0140 set (repair backed out terminal in transmission	08/28/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
PIP-4574M	08/01/2010		10036485	Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saab: excessive oil consumption and/or blue exhaust smoke-investigation update. in most cases did not start until the engine accumulated approximately 30,000 miles or more. *pe	03/21/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
PIP-4574M	08/01/2010		10036485	Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saab: excessive oil consumption and/or blue exhaust smoke-investigation update. in most cases did not start until the engine accumulated approximately 30,000 miles or more. *pe	03/21/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
PIP-4492P	09/01/2010	PIP-4492Q	10036464	Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/	03/16/2011
PIP-4492P	08/01/2010		10036464	Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe	03/16/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ENGINE
01/31/2013	61000
	I purchased a 2008 chevy suburban ltz on september 24, 2011. shortly thereafter i began to notice that the oil pressure gauge seems to behave erratically, i later learned the car burned oil. i took the car to the dealership in january of 2013 complaining of oil stains on my driveway and that i had placed two quarts of oil in my car within one week. the dealership explained to me this was a common problem and that i would have to have about $4,000-$5,000 of repairs done to rebuild my engine. they also explained that this was a warranty item and that gm would cover it. i was informed by the dealership that gm told them that i had to go through an
07/19/2012	53000	1
	2008 chevrolet suburban 5.3l afm oil consumption --> extremely frustrated with gm service given me the runaround regarding a poor engine design which leads to bad rings and high oil consumption. bad rings can be verified by doing a compression check on the cylinder, as opposed to checking how much oil is being used per mileage. excessive usage is define 0.5 quarts per 500 miles. last three oil changes, i have use 6 quarts in 3000 miles. my vehicle is under warranty, and they are trying to delay the problem until it is out of warranty. there is numerous complaints of this online. they should replace the pistons and rings and afm lifters and add the new oil baffle. *tr
07/19/2012	53000
	2008 chevrolet suburban 5.3l afm oil consumption --> extremely frustrated with gm service given me the runaround regarding a poor engine design which leads to bad rings and high oil consumption. bad rings can be verified by doing a compression check on the cylinder, as opposed to checking how much oil is being used per mileage. excessive usage is define 0.5 quarts per 500 miles. last three oil changes, i have use 6 quarts in 3000 miles. my vehicle is under warranty, and they are trying to delay the problem until it is out of warranty. there is numerous complaints of this online. they should replace the pistons and rings and afm lifters and add the new oil baffle.
03/05/2012
	Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the vehicle was operating with reduced power and the check engine light was illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where they replaced the engine seals, catalytic converter and the throttle body. the failure was not corrected and persisted. the dealer then advised the contact that the engine would need to be replaced. the engine was not replaced. the current mileage was 147,000 and the failure mileage was not available.
03/05/2012
	Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the vehicle was operating with reduced power and the check engine light was illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where they replaced the engine seals, catalytic converter and the throttle body. the failure was not corrected and persisted. the dealer then advised the contact that the engine would need to be replaced. the engine was not replaced. the current mileage was 147,000 and the failure mileage was not available. kmj
03/05/2012
	Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated the vehicle was running sluggish and the check in light was on. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the engine seals, catalytic converter and the throttle body. the contact stated that the vehicle still ran sluggish and the check engine like illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stated that after those repairs the dealer stated the engine would need to be replaced. the contact stated the vehicle had the 5.3 liter engine. the current mileage was 147,000.rl
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11/23/2010	27000
	New car purchased in 2008. multiple issues with car consuming excess oil and losing engine power. 27,000 miles had to replace all amf lifters in engine 29,000 miles had to replace throttle body assembly system 31,000 miles had to install new oil pump, gasket and seal 32,000 miles had to replace oil gasket 37,000 miles oil intake system plugs burning oil and oil on intake valve. had to clean engine and installl 8 valve seals.