A new class-action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors over alleged issues with its Generation IV 5.3L Vortec V8 engines.
This new lawsuit is essentially identical to the previous class-action proceeding that was filed against GM in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio late last year. This suit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle.
Just like the previous case, this lawsuit claims the 5.3L V8 engine found in certain 2010-2014 model-year GM trucks and SUVs are prone to burning oil. These engines, the suit claims, have a flawed piston ring design that may lead to excessive oil consumption. Additionally, the suit claims the positive crankcase ventilation system (PCV) may suck engine oil out from the valvetrain and deposit it into the intake, causing it to be burned away. The suit also says the active fuel management system causes excessive oil to be sprayed onto the piston skirts, allowing it to sneak past the piston rings and causing it to burn off.
Also like the previous suit, the filing points out that the electronic oil monitoring system in affected trucks and SUVs will not inform the driver about the oil level itself, but only the quality of the oil. The plaintiffs claim this allowed the low oil levels to go undetected before they experienced significant problems with their engine. GM told dealerships to carbonize the rings and combustion chambers of affected vehicles as part of a technical service bulletin, but this is not a permanent fix, the suit says.
As we pointed out before, GM redesigned its 5.3-liter V8 engine after the 2014 model year, using different piston rings and adding a shield to deflect oil away from the piston skirts. The newer versions of the engine also feature a true oil level sensor and new valve covers. Vehicles involved in this class action were all built between 2010 and 2014.
The list of vehicles included in this class action suit includes:
- 2010-2013 GMC Sierra
- 2010-2014 GMC Yukon
- 2010-2014 GMC Yukon XL
- 2010-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche
- 2010-2013 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2010-2014 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
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The oil line in that has got me rolling on the floor.
“Also like the previous suit, the filing points out that the electronic oil monitoring system in affected trucks and SUVs will not inform the driver about the oil level itself, but only the quality of the oil. ”
Well yea, that is what the OIL LIFE MONITOR does. The OIL LEVEL SWITCH is the one that warns when the level it critically low. Beyond that, its up to the OWNER of the vehicle to REGULARLY CHECK their engine oil.
Quoting the actual owners manual:
“Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the engine oil dipstick.”
“IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AT EACH FUEL FILL.
the problem is these vehicles are so tall you need a step ladder to check the oil. you can remove the dip stick but trying to put it back is impossible.
I had a 2001 corvette that used at least one at.of oil every 1000iles
I own 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 80000 miles. Vehicle is parked and not driving. Local repair shop has redone alot of these motors taking out AFM system. Add me to the lawsuit.
I’ve got 2013 Silverado ltz.uses a quart every 1000 miles socks
I have a 13 sierra that had 74,000 miles on owner local truck. It was supposed to be my last truck on retirement. Worst mistake i ever made in my life. 6 months the engine blew up becouse of the AFM system. Repair shop said #4 lifter failed taking cam with it. Put in a new engine and at 84,000 same thing. Now im $14,000 more into it than its worth. Cant get any lawyer to help me out. I will never buy another GM
Sorry ambulance chasers, you can’t sue for crummy engineering and/or poor owner maintenance.
Any lawsuits towards Toyota for this type of engine issues? Aaaaand if there were did they payout?
Don’t if there is any merits to this lawsuit or any other lawsuits against GM for that matter. But I do know GM’s already tarnished image is taking a beating with all of these lawsuits.
I would think being a company that depends a lot on its image to sell its ware they would do everything they could to improve their image.
They could start by fixing any and all problem that their vehicles might have. Treat the customers like gold and not give them the runaround when they do have a problem.
Design,Engineer and Build the best products in the industry and sell them at a competitive price for comparable equipped competitive vehicles.
But that’s just my thinking.
Every car company has issues. You may or may not like a certain company, but everyone of them has recalls. The more cars you sell ,chances are going on have a larger number of recalls. Seems to me that this particular issue hasn’t even been proven. Right now all these comments are opinion and nothing more.
Own one and it’ll prove it to you.
Just like Chrysler did with the oil starvation issues with their Mitsu 2.7V6 and like Ford did with their spark-plug issues and cam-phasers?
Bottom line, when you sell multiple millions of something, there is almost zero chance that there will be a recall that big.
Unless you’re Takata.
Why certain engines? Ones that supposedly have the issue is the exact engine in my 2012 Silverado. I never had to add oil between 7500 mile oil change p intervals and I’m at 79,000 miles.
My 2012 never used a drop and had AFM still active.
Just wait till it approaches 100k. That’s when you start noticing power loss/knocking. I have 2007 Yukon and had those issues. I swapped out the junk Vortec with a new LS3 motor. Just have to put in premium gas, but hey , runs like a champ.
Do you change your own oil? If not, ask them next time what the volume of oil they pulled out was. Guaranteed its between 3.5 and 4 litres/quarts. With 5.5L in, that’s excessive consumption big time.
This sounds like an owner maintenance issue rather than a manufacturing problem. Just a guess, but I’d bet the majority of drivers these days couldn’t find a dipstick if it jumped up and bit them on their butts—if they could even figure out how to get the hood open.
I had Chevrolet Suburbans, 2002, 2008, 2010, 2013, and 2015. Never had an oil consumption problem with any of them. Averaged over 15,000 miles per year with all of them.
Hi. I have a 2014 Silverado 1500 LTZ. Great truck. Last summer I had a low oil issue and it was resolved by putting 2 quarts in it. Then I had the oil changed. It seems to blow a little puff of blue smoke out the tailpipe when then engine goes from 4 cyl mode to 8 cyls. I am watching the oil level because of this but I haven’t done much regular highway driving lately. I think it’s possible that the 2014 trucks may have this issue also. We shall see. I wonder what is different on the 5.3 engines from 2014 on that does not include them in the class action suit. ??
Read the article it says they changed the design of the piston rings and added a skirt to deflect the oil.
Different piston rings, a splash guard to protect the piston skirts, and updated valve covers.
I am a former GM employee and have purchased nothing but GM vehicles for decades. I owned a 2013 Sierra with the 5.3 engine and it burned oil from the day I brought it home from the dealership. I have never had a GM vehicle that burned oil between oil changes before (or since). Unfortunately, my son wanted it very badly when I went to trade it in because it was otherwise in excellent condition. I warned him about it burning oil but I went ahead and sold it to him anyway against my better judgement. I very much regret selling him the truck because the issues have gotten much worse. I feel bad that I sold it to him and I feel sorry for anyone that owns one.
To the owners of 2007 gm vehicles and up to and through 2016 having 5.3 engines. I own a 2007chevy Silverado Ltz with a 5.3 in all my research they have had an oil consumption problem from the beginning. Being old school I always changed my oil every 3000 miles so for several years I never noticed my problem because I have it changed a local oil change/ car wash near me; they also top off fluids between changes. Point: one weekend going to my daughters, about a 2hour drive away I swung through to have fluids topped, mainly windshield wash the young man who usually serviced my truck told me I was two quarts low on oil much to my surprise because I had just changed it two weeks prior. We added the oil Mobil 1 since the trucks first oil change and break in. So off I went for the weekend. Because it had rained all weekend I swung through the car wash (truck is black) being curious pulled in and had them check my oil …. 400 mi quart low on ….no drips no leaks completely free of oil underneath! Because my very good friend purchased this truck and traded it at the same dealer always having it serviced there I purchased it the same day in doing so thank God I purchased the extended warranty! I started paying closer attention making there were no leaks at 3000, next oil change it was 2 1/2 quarts low! I left the oil change place and went straight to the dealership! Let the games begin! They informed me that they would have to do an oil consumption test … I said what does that entail they said they would change the verify it was topped off verify the millage, I informed them I with receipt in hand I had just changed the oil and was not paying for another one…about 45 minutes later the service manager verified the oil and level. After of over three month of every two two going waiting having the level checked and topped off the next time I went I was playing games I wanted it repaired….ok….they would call the adjuster for approval 😬 I said what they said the extended warranty was through a second party insurance if I knew I for got😬 they gave me a loaner and I about week and half he came by and gave approval to tear it down for inspection. A week later he told them they could make the repair that being everything including pistons,rods,everything except the main bearings. In about a week or so the called to tell they had sent the heads out for seals and if the needed more than that it would be at my expense! I told them that there rings and pistons caused my head problems so they replaced guides seals and did a valve job😁 with a bill! This all took place in 2016 I think with looking.
Since then still using Mobil 1 watching the oil consumption closely this thing has not used a drop of oil, my last oil change I intentionally ran the oil 7000 miles not a drop low …. won’t do that again! So GM knows how to fix them when this was done the truck had about 60000miles on it. It now has a 133000 and runs better than when it was new! Zippier!
The reason your car used oil is the oil relief bypass valve squirts oil onto the piston skirts when cylinder deactivation is on (normally highway cruising). This, in turn glazes the cylinder rings. The old style valve cover also allowed oil to be sucked into the PCV valve. Replacing the valve cover with a new style one ($65) and installing an AFM defeat dongle into your OBD port ($200 part) would have solved your oil consumption problem. I did this on my friend’s ’07 which had > 200K on it when I installed these items. Had burned oil since new. No oil use since I did this to his truck 100K later.
Hi Bob. I read the article. Did they do that change of piston rings and the deflector for the 2014 model year. I know there’s the Generation V 5.3 starting in2015. ????? Was there a change to the PCV Valve also for the 2014 year. ???
I owned a 2007 Tahoe that developed a major oil consumption issue after 100k miles. I purchased a module that deactivated the the cylinder deactivation system and the problem went away. Not a big fan of the 8-4 cylinder deactivation system. Put another 100k plus on the motor with no additional issues.
I now have a 2015 Tahoe and still use the module to cut out the deactivation system.
Hi Joe. Where can I get that deactivation module. ?? Is it difficult to install. ?? Will Chevy do it for me.?
A GM dealer will never install a non authorized third party device. https://www.rangetechnology.com/products/
Hi John,
It’s from Range Technology. It plugs directly into the OBD II plug in your car. Very simple and works great. It costs about $190. A word of warning. It will drain the battery if you leave it plugged in and don’t run the car for a few days.
Joe
Hey, Thanx. I ordered an R003 from Rangetec that will keep the truck in 8 cylinders. It comes in Blue, Red or green.
THANX AGAIN…………
I have a 2007 GMC Yukon MFG July 2006. It had a 5.3L V8 Vortec motor as original equipment. Around 100k miles, it started to knock at acceleration and lose power. Noticed oil consumption was off-the-charts. Used about a quart of oil per 1000 miles driven. Knowing this was not right I started investigation on the web to see if anyone else had similar issues.
Sure enough there was. A class action lawsuit was thrown out by some federal judge. I loved my Yukon. So I decided to swap out the crap Vortec for a forever LS3 motor with a custom Borla exhaust. Could not be happier. Truck still looks brand new. Live in AZ.
It’s better to have a program and delete it all together or constantly stays in the V8 mode that rain stuff is $300 you can get it programmed for a hundred bucks all you need is your VIN number and mine runs a 10 times better than it did and it was using a quart of oil about every thousand miles and I get a little bit better gas mileage than I did before
My Daughter has a 2014 Chevy Silverado 5.3 and it was going through 2 qts every 1000 miles are less also at 89,000 miles it through a miss fire on number 6 plug took it to the shop and it truns out a liter when down on number 6 cylinder cost her $1300.00 bucks so I call the s he op and had them throw a code on it and activate eight cylinder and deleted the four-cylinder mode runs 10 times better and stopped using oil. Week later her AC condenser went out the back bracket broke Midway down the AC condenser and at concert another 800 bucks GM sorry parts what a lemon . GM knows all bout what we are dealing with should have a recall on there cheap ass parts.
Why is the 2007 5.3 not included. Lost the #7cylinder due to these issues and had to replace the engine with a new GM engine. Was not cheap. Please explain.
How do we become part of the lawsuit? We spend so much money on our 2010 Chevy Silverado because of this issue. It’s ridiculous GM isn’t doing a recall! Is there something that can be done?
Hi Kadee. I hear U. I recently sold my beautiful 2014 Silverado LTZ. 2014 Silverados are not included in the class action suit.I bought and used the Range tech AFM disabler and it seemed to work. I made the buyer aware of it’s location and advised him to keep using it. I don’t know what Ur mileage is on Ur 2007. I had 28K miles and had low oil one time before using the Rangetech. I asked a Chevy dealer about installing software to keep it in V-8 and they knew nothing about this. U are right, they should recall these trucks; but the GOV’t will be the ones to do that if GM doesn’t voluntarily recall them. Don’t hold Ur breath waiting. MY suggestion is to get good use out of it; run it as many miles as U can and add oil when needed. I own 3 Chevys now, a 74 Camaro, 88 Vette and a 2005 Vette. I believe in buying American; also have a 2006 Pontiac Solstice. I previously owned a Dodge Ram and had trouble with that also. I don’t want to deal with an aluminum body truck like the F-150. It’s a great idea until body work is needed. I reluctantly am looking at foreign trucks. This is a disgrace to American engineering; and to the loyal American car buying public. M>A>G>A>…
We have a 2010 Silverado of course paid off now and this issue started about 3 years ago. It’s super frustrating. Spent a lot of money dealing with the issue. I will have to look into the AFM disabler. Be nice for my son to have this truck but I’m tired of putting so much money into it. GM absolutely should make this right but as you said don’t hold your breath. Ugh!
One of my questions on this is: Why are 2014 Silverados having this issue and not included in the class action suit?. What did GM change on the 2014s that was supposed to rectify this? Did they use better piston rings? Is there the baffle mentioned? Did it work on any testing? My theory is that some 2014s have engines manufactured during the 2013 model year…But who knows…..Have to check the Vin….??? But…Just because they’re not in the lawsuit doesn’t mean they don’t have the issue…Or, what GM did was well intentioned but did not work….hmmmmmm. My 2014 was $54K new by my neighbor; I paid $40K for it from him. I put 7K miles on it in 4 years and sold it for $28K……I thought it was a great truck when I got it. I still think it is. But GM has to solve this issue and make us whole….I won’t hold my breath…..
Is there going to be recall?!!!
On 10-14 everyone else just gets to spread and bite the pillow. Which really sucks these companies think we (the customer) have money to burn. The bright side is at least its not a ford……….
I bought 2013 Silverado with 68,000 miles. I always check the oil when I put gas in. It’s a pain because I’m only 5’ 7” and shrinking as I get older. The truck averaged 1 quart per 1,000 miles. I mostly drive on the highway at 55 to 60. When I drive 65 or faster the V4 mode does not engage. I use about 3/4 quart per 2,000. My truck has 84000 on it now. It’s the Aluminum block and head. The spark plugs started to fail. When I removed the first plug I Noticed It wasn’t as tight as it should have been. So the previous owner knew about the oil problem. I bought extended aftermarket warranty. They put in new new pistons rings and what ever they Service bulletin called for. I don’t have enough miles to tell you if it work. But I will update as soon as possible. I would also like to know where to sign on for the lawsuit.
Hi Mr. Harvey. I highly recommend that U get the device from Rangetec that keeps the engine in V-8 mode constantly. I recently sold the truck with a conscience as the Rangetec seems to have alleviated the issue on my 2014. 2014 models are not in the class action suit as far as I know and 2014 5.3 engines may have a different baffle set up to deflect oil away from where the splashing of it gets past the rings. But I’m not entirely sure.
Please contact me about 5.3 l burning oil had nothing but issues with 5.3 would like to be added to lawsuit Colin Coomes 580 603 0877
This has been an issue from the beginning of the LS vortec series engines, biggest issue is engineers and the board are in such a hurry to get to market, that quality takes a back seat to longevity and customer retention. Engineers hate the tech/ professional or diyer so the vehicle, A) has planned obsolesce or repair exceeds value of vehicle, B) to get you into the stealership to fleece you out of your hard earned money or plop you in a new bigger turd than original, afm is a stupid design and asking for issues later. Lifters intake headgaskets random codes that are sub connected via ecm. Oil burning is just the tip of the iceburg on these suvs and trucks. 04 Yukon xl 5.3 flex fuel burned oil since I drove it off the lot, at $23k plus fees and tax i figured I would get more for my money….79k transmission, sorry out of warranty pressure control circuit a open or shorted. Long shifts slipping ect. 156k intake gaskets oil burning still and issue updated valve covers nope more oil burning. Cat below threshold exactly 80k day warranty expired o2 sensors been pretty irritated w this yukon. Still burning oil at 333k. Cyl 2 plug cakes at 6500 miles. Added anti fouler has helped some.
Well my 2009 chevy Silverado has the same problem losing oil and foul number on spark plug. It has the 5.3 vortex engine I’ve had trouble with since I bought it same problem as the 2010 and 2014 needs to be addressed with GM.
I have a 2010 five.3 Colorado 2 Wheel Dr. it has been noisy since 19,000 miles and uses 2 quarts of oil every 3000 miles I have 118,000 miles on the car now and I’m disappointed in the gas mileage and the use of oil can I be added to the class action lawsuit
I have a 2010 Silverado. replaced the transmission at 80,000 miles because of the torque converter fins came apart. Now at 113000 miles the AFM caused several lifters to fail and the loss of all oil pressure. Chevrolet dealership wants over 10 grand to replace the engine and my extended warranty wont cover it because it’s oil related. I’m still paying on the truck and only had it two and a half years. I really need to be added to this lawsuit.
My 2011 Chevrolet 5.3 has had pvc issues, oil issues, cylinder issues then a complete GM long block changed out for 5000
Please consider adding me to lawsuit
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Discovered this issue when my 2011 Yukon XL wouldn’t start. The plugs were carbonized, the chambers were gunked up, and the intake was drenched in oil. I disconnected the crankcase vent line from the left valve cover and ran it to a catch can. The catch can filled up in less than 100 miles with oil. The blow-by was that bad. The vacuum was sucking oil out. So I ran my catch can out line to open air. Then, the line from the air intake tube thst goes to the right valve cover area had been sucking in oil too. I think it is supposed to be the air in for the crankcase, but mine was doing the opposite. I ran that line to a catch can as well and vented to open air. I had disabled the AFM V4 junk via a tuner long ago. I dumped in a bunch of Marvel Mystery Oil in the oil and gas. Changed plugs. I had to hold the throttle down to start. And it is running rich. Fuel trims are out of spec. After some aggressive driving (Italian tune-up) it is doing so much better. But the internal damage has been done. I hope it runs a little longer. The LS motors are 1955 technology with computer trickery to get past Federal mandates. GM needs to redesign their entire V8 line. 20 year old Toyota V8’s don’t drink a drop and stay strong. How come GM can’t design something like that?
2011 Silverado 5.3 a quart a month. Had code P0521, changed the oil pressure sensor and screen two times. Finally had a Chevrolet off-duty mechanic look at it, he mentioned a special builtin for the valve cover, piston & ring and the oil pressure relief that is causing the issue. So I call the local Chevrolet Service they ask for the last eight of my Vin# and said you have an air bag recall as well from Nov 2020, I still have on-star (my Chevrolet) why no notice??? I said what about the special builtin? We will look into it and call you back, two days go by I call back they ask for my last eight again and we will call you back….crickets.
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Hello all. I still don’t understand why the 2014 Silverado and GMC Sierra are not in the Class action suit. ??? Apparently they will be in a recall if there is one. ??? Or…are the 5.3 engines in those 2014’s made differently with the issue addressed. ???
Baffles added..????? .,What s the difference…..???..Anyone know. ??? I sold mine but I’m curious…… ????
Can anyone tell me if there is a law suit involving the 2007 Chevy Silverado with 5.3 vortex engine? And where I can find this information?
Heck I have a 2005 Chevy Express van, it had a new motor put in around 4 or 5 years ago then I bought it from them. Now I’m stuck with with Around a 6,000 dollar piece of a storage unit in my yard and I have always changed my oil before it gets anywhere near being needed and I have always been a diehard Chevy guy , I have a Malibu and 2 Impalas now . The worst vehicle I’ve ever owned was a Ford Expedition and I have always said that if I ever had another vehicle that was that bad it would have to be a Chevy. Now I have the worst vehicle I’ve ever had and I know it’s out of warranty but to have this low of miles on it and I haven’t been able to drive it in years ,I just wish I would have never said what I did because Chevy is no better. I’m going back to old school cars so I’m looking for an old Pontiac. I just lost my business and I’m on disability so I can’t. Afford what it’s going to cost me to get it fixed so at least I have a permanent storage building it’s an expensive one though I just really thought GM would fix a problem with one of their vehicles but they’re just a big Corporation and all they care about is getting your money and then you never pass through their minds again. That’s the most I had ever paid for a vehicle and I should have put a down payment on a house but now I’ll have to stay here in public housing for the rest of my days. 1 good thing is that my 4 kids are going to start buying Toyota’s, I had to tell them how good they have treated the rest of my family and they have always made good cars.Sorry to vent on here like that but Chevy dropped the ball and let me down on this one. Hope they do take care of you all though because a loyal customer really deserves to be, I habit my own plumbing company for 20 some odd years and I loved all my trusty Chevy trucks
some emissions systems literally reduce fuel economy 1:1, or drastically reduce reliability. Cars sail through EPA testing, perform worse in real world usage, and then performance takes a nose dive after a year or two. Consumers pay for these systems up front plus increased maintenance, and OE have to pay to develop these parts for repairs out of pocket or face huge fines – and no consequences for the EPA. EPA is short-sighted and overreaching entity.
I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado highbred it’s burning oil because the oil pump to fail That’s a Has the vortech Injun in it they notice a flaw with the oil pump on top of it And it Burns oil
I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado hybred it’s burning oil always do oil changes and have to add oil because the oil pump to fail now. That’s a Has the vortech ENGINE in it they know a flaw with the oil pump they nick o ring on in the where the oil returned line there a nick flaw there to that causes problems later on they need to fixed and recall on the burning of oil plus the oil pump.
How do I join lawsuit
I have a 2014 Silverado and having the same issue lose of oil. Add me to the Law Suit.
My name is Dale three years ago I purchased a 2013 GMC sierra I’ve had nothing but problems with this truck to day one I bought it in June 2019 the engine blew up on me so I had another reman motor put in it by November 2019 same thing had another engine put in it and they keep telling me that it is a very bad motor get rid of the truck well I can’t but now I have a check engine light lifters knocking and chattering like crazy can’t afford to put another motor in it when I purchase this truck it had 76,000 miles on it it was supposed to be the last truck I buy it has been nothing but a major headache from day one he now has 103,000 miles on it and on his third engine and I don’t know what to do about it I contacted Poe where I bought the truck and asked him about this engine and they said I’ve never heard of anything ever being wrong with it
I purcjased a 13 gmc in Oct 2019. It had 74613 miles on it and one owner local. It was to be my last truck. In June of 2020 the engine blew up with 79,803 miles by dropping #4 valve or lifter down into cam becouse of the AFM system. Put a new rebuilt engine in it. In Oct 2020 same thing but #6 was to blame with only 84,932 miles on truck 606 miles on new motor. Another rebuilt engine again. Now that my nice shinny truck is on its 3rd engine the radiator cracked, oil all over bottom of engine and both trans lines leaking. OMG it never stops. And i traded in a nice lariate for this. Well dealership turned their backs on me and GM said the warranty was out so now that everything on it is documenred i cant get rid of it. Im broke for everything being done t it and borrowing money to replace motors i owe to much. Tried lawyers but they tell me its over 7 years old si lemon law will not cover it. I will be in debt to this truck from jere on out becouse no one will help me on it. GM has ruined me so bad i sit at night with teers in my eyes over all this. With 110 thousand on it i start it up every morning and listen to the lifters chatter ad wonder it its honna make it another day. Im so lost as to what to do. I cant trade it necouse no one wants it for all the problems ive had plus what i owe on it now.
I purcjased a 13 gmc in Oct 2019. It had 74613 miles on it and one owner local. It was to be my last truck. In June of 2020 the engine blew up with 79,803 miles by dropping #4 valve or lifter down into cam becouse of the AFM system. Put a new rebuilt engine in it. In Oct 2020 same thing but #6 was to blame with only 84,932 miles on truck 606 miles on new motor. Another rebuilt engine again. Now that my nice shinny truck is on its 3rd engine the radiator cracked, oil all over bottom of engine and both trans lines leaking. OMG it never stops. And i teaded in a nice lariate for this. Well dealership turned their backs on me and GM said the warranty was out so now that everything on it is documenred i cant get rid of it. Im broke for everything being done t it and borrowing money to replace motors i owe to much. Tried lawyers but they tell me its over 7 years old so lemon law will not cover it. I will be in debt to this truck from here on out becouse no one will help me on it. GM has ruined me so bad i sit at night with teers in my eyes over all this. With 110 thousand on it i start it up every morning and listen to the lifters chatter ad wonder it its gonna make it another day. Im so lost as to what to do. I cant trade it becouse no one wants it for all the problems ive had plus what i owe on it now.