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2010 vs 2011
I'm looking to buy a '10 or '11 LTZ. Any real differences assuming similar mileage?
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11-13-2014, 04:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: 2010 vs 2011
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11-14-2014, 10:31 AM | #3 | |
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Re: 2010 vs 2011
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here is just one owners report of these great GM engines New to the forum, and was looking for some help. After viewing some other posts I see that this is not a new issue to a lot of folks here. I have a 2010 Silverado that just turned 75600 mi, and about 6months ago noticed it going through Oil quickly. I did take it to my local shop ( not Gm) and had it checked and was told then about some of the 5.3l issues and the AFM issues. Anyway, I did a small test and checked/changed oil every 1000 mi and guesstemated it to be eating about 2-2/12 qts every 2000 miles. Anyway, so going to work is mostly highway miles, and it started the clanking noise. Souded like valves at first. Check engine came on for 1-2 sec, and went off. Minor loss in oil press- ( down to 30-35) , and the sound. got it to my local shop again and cylinders 6&7 where down, pulled the plugs and oil inside. Anyway - the local GM Dealer, does not want to help due to I change my own oil, and can not provide receipts for every oil purchase??? It is a known issue from what I understand, and one that is all to common. Anyone else run into this, and get it covered. I was told that it should be rebuilt or replaced, assuming they verify the diagnosis. But it does sound pretty horrendous for the lifters/valves like they are. Trying to see if anyone has gotten this taken care of through the powertrain warranty? - As a 2010 with just a hair over 75k should not be shot !! |
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11-14-2014, 06:54 PM | #5 | |
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Re: 2010 vs 2011
Well, as far as I know, all the engines are AFM in those years.
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11-15-2014, 08:07 AM | #6 | ||
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buying a used AFM is not too smart. many have done this then find out that it will cost 4K to fix and this is a cost that is too high to handle also NO GUARANTEES !!! the selling of these may be from an owner unloading the vehicle due to the oil usage, which is the being of the end of these engines. remember GM says using 1 qt every 1000 miles is normal . this means they will not work it. this is why they can delay the engine work because GM knows that , this is a very big loss for them. the engine oil use is a rapid surge. most find out when the oil level light comes on . my non AFM 5.3L runs 7500 miles on mobil 1 and uses 1/2 qt ...155K miles. original owner. |
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Re: 2010 vs 2011
GM had the same problem 20 years ago with the Cadillac.
Google Cadillac HT-4100 engine Last edited by rhandwor; 11-17-2014 at 09:02 AM. Reason: More information |
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11-19-2014, 01:56 PM | #10 | |
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Re: 2010 vs 2011
If this is such a big problem, why are there no stickies on any of these forums? I went back 6 pages on this forum and couldn't find any posts about it. I see a lot of used ones with well over 100k miles, so someone is doing something right.
Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate your advice and you seem to have a great knowledge of GM products. I guess I'll try and find a low mileage truck and use a good oil in it. |
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just remember the oil consumption is what happens first. so if you see this , you know the end is near .... post back what you buy after you have run it a few K miles ... also on the 1500 models the front end struts are weak so you may need new springs and struts.. 2007 on up.. |
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