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The fine print at the end says
"60 days to repair or customer is entitled to a new vehicle"
****6.2 RECALL HAS BEEN RELEASED*****TSB NEEDED
- Thread starter GO2JAIL
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"60 days to repair or customer is entitled to a new vehicle"
AXE
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I called this months ago! I suspect they figured it out a long time ago, that's when changes were quietly implemented to newer motors. But they didn't cop to it until customer complaints to NHTSA.
"Engine teardown analysis identified two primary root causes, both of which are
attributable to supplier manufacturing and quality issues: (1) rod-bearing
damage from sediment on connecting rods and crankshaft-oil galleries; and (2)
out of specification crankshaft dimensions and surface finish"
AXE
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A little sand in the motor during break in never hurt anyone, just loosens up the tolerances a bit for better performance and longevity. Probably why nobody can beat me up to 98 mph.
They are gonna have to pry my motor from my cold dead hands. It runs like a top and I've spent a lot of time and $ breaking it in properly, maintenance, oil analysis, etc.
They are gonna have to pry my motor from my cold dead hands. It runs like a top and I've spent a lot of time and $ breaking it in properly, maintenance, oil analysis, etc.
Smokey0844
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I swung by my dealer to chat about this at lunch. Here’s the rundown on how they’re dealing with this.
Ask about recall- Yes but there’s no resolution.
Ask about recall 002- no resolution
Tech pulls codes- says you’re ok “for now”
Ask if they start replacing motors how long is the turn time- laughs and says months
My thinking is that dealers for the time being are going to be using delaying tactics to keep these vehicles from going on that 60 day clock due to the financial risk involved. All I’m basing this on is the non-answers I was getting today. I’m set for an oil change at another dealer tomorrow. I’ll see what results I get there.
Ask about recall- Yes but there’s no resolution.
Ask about recall 002- no resolution
Tech pulls codes- says you’re ok “for now”
Ask if they start replacing motors how long is the turn time- laughs and says months
My thinking is that dealers for the time being are going to be using delaying tactics to keep these vehicles from going on that 60 day clock due to the financial risk involved. All I’m basing this on is the non-answers I was getting today. I’m set for an oil change at another dealer tomorrow. I’ll see what results I get there.
- Jan 31, 2024
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Hot off the phone with my go to chevy house,,, “No, we cant check for the code right now because there is no remedy, you will be getting notified by mail from GM of when you are able to bring it in to be checked,”. I asked if i could being it in and have the aught 40 put in, “no, not until you receive your notification,”. I said i have the notification on My Chevy app, they laughed and said “yeah ya do, and we thanknyou for calling today,”, click
They were really hesitant to say anything and sounded like they were reading from a script,,, shocker
They were really hesitant to say anything and sounded like they were reading from a script,,, shocker
wutang61
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If I win the shit lottery and up with the “002” recall there’s absolutely no way I’m doing it until it blows up and it will be traded in that day.
I’m good on a tech making warranty rate on taking the entire front end apart on my truck. No thanks.
Side note. My boy Mobil 1 better move their ass on 0W-40 EP. I’m not feeling paying super car oil pricing for a daily driver.
I’m good on a tech making warranty rate on taking the entire front end apart on my truck. No thanks.
Side note. My boy Mobil 1 better move their ass on 0W-40 EP. I’m not feeling paying super car oil pricing for a daily driver.
AXE
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Buy a Bluetooth dongle to connect to your OBD II port. Scan for codes occasionally and screenshot your code reader app when any codes come up. Save them for when you visit the dealer.
- Dec 5, 2022
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I have been using Autoenginuity (AE) for scanning for years. Has a OBD II dongle that works via WiFi to my laptop or smartphone. I bought the US package that covers the big 3. Has other functions besides scanning. Came in useful to time the new OPDA in my 05 Wrangler. Cost a bit at purchase and there is an annual update fee which I only do when I have a new vehicle it doesn’t cover. It leans on the commercial grade of a tool. Big plus is it’s upgradable and customer service has been good. Depends on one’s needs and how many vehicles you have.
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wutang61
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Totally fine with this. But I repeat again Mobil 1 better mix some non supercar 0w-40 EP. 13 bucks a qt is a little tax.
- Aug 25, 2024
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Yeah supercar is expensive. I did score some for $8.99 on sale at Napa though. Still expensive compared to the Pennzoil Plat I was using. However, if the below website can be used as accurate info if GM questions the oil, there are others that state Dexos R certified.
Smokey0844
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I just want to stop hearing “no resolution” and tell me if my motor’s good or not. If it’s good, awesome. If it’s not, tell me how can you fix it. It can’t be that hard but I guess it is.
- Dec 7, 2023
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Figured they would be doing this! Will be of some solace for folks with these suspect engines but I would always wonder when I went anywhere "is the engine going to lock up today"?
- Aug 25, 2024
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Why wonder? It will or won’t. But almost anything can be that way. No way to live for sure.
- Dec 7, 2023
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Very interesting and will give a better understanding of oil viscosity in general. Thicker does not always mean more protection.
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