Hello all

[Smac0809]

I found this site and decided to join your forum in hopes of gaining knowledge and info as well as to share any that I may have. Thanks in advance for all your responses we purchased a GMC because I have always been lead to believe that they were the held to a slightly higher standard. After Owning OUR 2010 Acadia for just over a year I am now discovering that is is losing at least 2 quarts at 3k. We actually traded in our last vehicle which we purchased brand new, for the same reason ,that we were quite happy with otherwise. So needless to say I am very upset about this and intend to find out what is going on. I will post this in the appropriate thread also but thought I would share why I joined. I wish it was to say how pleased I was with my GMC. I never owned a foreign vehicle but now I am second guessing my decision. It has taken only a few inquiry to realize others are having the same issue and it appears that there has been no quick response from GMC which is also disappointing to say the least ! I have read one post mentioning that some manufacturers went to smaller ring diameters to reduce friction and improve MPG Numbers
Which I unfortunately belive could be the real reason. I will share all information that I find in my research and certainly appreciate any info others may have and can only hope GMC will own this without a fight ,which I am willing to make because I am so frustrated and disappointed.
Thanks again

 

[mogleybear]

Welcome to the forum. Good luck with the Acadia. Unfortunately I have heard and read a fair amount of issues concerning excessive oil consumption in newer vehicles. Research some info on BMW's in particular. It seems most manufacturers are calling it "normal". I know my 2012 Sierra will use between one and two quarts between oil changes, I have not noticed any smoking though. To be honest, if I could have afforded it, I would have bought a Tundra. Although I do have to say I've been pretty happy with the Sierra.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Welcome aboard! Thank you for signing up!

 

[Ibmikey]

Smac, Sorry to hear of your oil problem but the Acadia is a vehicle I am not familiar with. I am on my Tenth GMC pickup (first Sierra then Canyon) and the only mechanical issue I have had was my 2000 Sierra ABS module went out at 55000 miles. I just left the truck with the dealer and took a new one.
Needless to say that I am quite happy with GMC vehicles would be an understatement. A friend had a vehicle that I believe was like your Acadia with the oil consumption problem and GM replaced the entire engine to correct the problem, which it did. His was a smaller all wheel drive hatchback, I do not remember the model name.