2013 Chevrolet Suburban: Excessive oil consumption
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Suburban report: excessive oil consumption. CarComplaints.com lists 7 owner complaints, average mileage 92,950 miles.
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for the 2013 Suburban in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11623850 (filed 11/06/2024): “Bought 2013 suburban brand new and in 2018, on a trip to the mountains for fall break, the car quit with no warning signs, in the middle of the night. the car would not accelerate when gas pedal was pressed and rpm gauge needle “fluctuated erratically” until c…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11522380 (filed 05/16/2023): “I had to do two engine jobs in one year because oil pressure sensor switch keeps going off due to poor electrical in the vehicle i also had to buy oil pressure pump…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace pistons (2 reports) rebuilding or replacing engine (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $3,900 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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