What causes excessive oil consumption in GMC Terrain?
Condition: Some 2012 model year Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with a 2.4L engine, may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption (less than 2,000 miles [3,200 km] per quart [0.946 L] of engine oil), due to piston ring wear. If this condition is present, an audible rattle or knock from the engine may be heard.
Is there part no on GMC Terrain Engine?
The part no. indicates that a piston assembly includes one piston, one wrist pin, and the rings. Their paperwork also indicated that the piston rings were stuck. Does this make any sense to anyone else– To tear down an engine that far and not replace the other three piston assemblies?
How long is the warranty on a 2013 GMC Terrain?
The important thing to know is that the class action settlement provided for the warranty to be extended to 7 years, 6 months for the 2013 model (From the original in-service date) and limits miles to 120,000. Let me know if you need more info. from Techlink….
Why did my 2013 equinox have excessive oil consumption?
I recently took a 2013 Equinox into the dealer for excessive oil consumption, which was covered by a class action settlement.
Is there an oil problem on my GMC Terrain?
Mechanic said there was no oil . He told me about the excessive oil consumption problem with my type of vehicle. Called GMC, spoke to four people who said company takes no responsibility even though TSBs were issued, which was not a recall. I paid out-of-pocket $6,800 for new engine. 2013 terrain, 96K ,miles.
Are there any recalls on the GMC Terrain?
Called GMC, spoke to four people who said company takes no responsibility even though TSBs were issued, which was not a recall. I paid out-of-pocket $6,800 for new engine. 2013 terrain, 96K ,miles. I have had it 18 months and have put over 4000 in it due to oil consumption problems, which of course warranty does not cover.
What to do about excessive oil consumption on a terrain?
Excessive oil consumption on some 2010-2013 LaCrosse, Equinox, Terrain and 2011-2013 Regal models equipped with the 2.4L engine (RPOs LAF, LEA) does not require engine replacement. If excessive oil consumption is confirmed after an oil consumption test, new pistons and piston rings should be installed.
The important thing to know is that the class action settlement provided for the warranty to be extended to 7 years, 6 months for the 2013 model (From the original in-service date) and limits miles to 120,000. Let me know if you need more info. from Techlink….