[rcorkren]

Hey Guys...

I've been reading a ton on the forum regarding the low oil pressure, valve chatter, oil consumption, etc. issues with the 5.3Ls.

I have a 2010 GMC 4x4, 5.3L V8 with approximatelty 162K miles. I have had the oil consumption issue since around 80K with no help at the time from my dealer. So now I have the #7 cylinder with zero pressure, and the #1 cylinder with 90psi, and the rest seem to check out good at 120 psi - at idle.

Does anyone know, or can tell me, what my chances are of getting the dealer to make the piston/ring repairs I've been reading about on the forums? Or am I stuck with the repair costs now that the mileage is obviously out of warranty range and the #7 cylinder is dead.

Just needing some advice.

PS - Anyone know what the average cost would be to have the repair done? By Dealer... Mechanic... Me?

Robert
Katy, Texas

 

[GR2017]

GM would be nuts to cover a rebuild on an engine with that much mileage. Other than wear that would be normal, they would have no way to tell how much abuse the owner had given the engine.