As I sit here reading about all the Acadia oil consumption issues my 2011 Acadia is sitting at the dealership yet again. I will have owned the car two full years on the 30th. It has been in the service dept so many times and I have driven their loaners more then I have my Acadia that I am paying on. It has had timing chains replaced, I had to battle the dealer over that, I have had a high pitched whine ever since ( that they conveniently cant hear or I am told that all of the Acadia make that sound which they do not ) I have had them blame me for being two quarts low very soon after the timing chains were replaced in which I told them ( I did not know about the oil consumption issue at this time ) the only ones that have touched this car is your service guys and the car just had its timing chains replaced a month ago. Then when I took it in about the transmission a short 5 month later I was told that I had excessive carbon build up and charged to have every thing cleaned. Hmmmm Ok trans replaced. 6 month later I take it in about the very annoying high pitch whine, the hesitation when taking off, rough running on initial start up then straightens out, a sluggish start when starting the car. I was told that I need a tune up. Well fast forward and here I am not even a full month later, not even 800 miles later when pulling out onto a busy highway with cars coming at 70 mph the car hesitated, then went then a weird what felt like shifting hesitated again then took off again and then boom, The check engine light started flashing, the info center started flashing reduced motor power then started smelling something burning, cut the A/C off got over as soon as I could shut the car off and there I sat. The dealer calls and tells me that the fuel injectors are stuck wide open. REALLY??? After talking with my old mechanic and doing a lot of research, EVERYTHING I have been complaining about all points back to the PCV valve!!!! This is going to be yet another battle but I am ready. Crazy, GM has had several class action suits against them just settling one on the 2.4 motors in Nov 2019, a current one on the larger 5.3 and V8. GM is very aware of these issues and sit on the tail bones while consumers battle it out or take the loss. My question is why haven't Acadia and Traverse owner taken action and file a class action lawsuit??? Im ready if you all are! This issue causes big damage to many parts of your vehicles. It is causing fires and lastly engine failure! Im tired of dealing with incompetence .
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Oil consumption GMC Acadia
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My 2012 acadia has recently come out of the shop after an oil change done 2 months ago, it burnt through 3.5 liters of oul in 2000km. No leaks, no trace of oil in system. Oil is being tested. Unreal so disturbed by my purchase 3 months agoHello bray79,
We are sorry to hear that you are having concerns with the oil consumption in your 2011 GMC Acadia. We'd be happy to document your concerns in our database. If you'd like our assistance, please send us a private message with your contact information and VIN. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Andraya R.
GMC Customer Care
I am having the same issue, how do i message them?Hello bray79,
We are sorry to hear that you are having concerns with the oil consumption in your 2011 GMC Acadia. We'd be happy to document your concerns in our database. If you'd like our assistance, please send us a private message with your contact information and VIN. We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Andraya R.
GMC Customer Care
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Hi Andrea I am currently having the same issue with a 2009 gmc acadiaHello bray79,
We are sorry to hear that you are having concerns with the oil consumption in your 2011 GMC Acadia. We'd be happy to document your concerns in our database. If you'd like our assistance, please send us a private message with your contact information and VIN. We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Andraya R.
GMC Customer Care
At the risk of repeating myself...................Car manufacturers have ridiculous specifications for oil consumption, to protect themselves - typically 1qt per 1000 miles. This of course is meaningless. A car should go at least 5000 miles before any oil is needed (and typically more). The vast majority of cars require NO oil between changes. If the manufacturer gives you grief, ask for a copy of their oil consumption data from test vehicles so that you can consult with the EPA!
I am having the same issue with my 2012 acadia that has over 100K miles on it. It is using oil at a pretty fast rate.Hello bray79,
We are sorry to hear that you are having concerns with the oil consumption in your 2011 GMC Acadia. We'd be happy to document your concerns in our database. If you'd like our assistance, please send us a private message with your contact information and VIN. We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Andraya R.
GMC Customer Care
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I've had a 2011 Acadia for about 3 years now. Great machine but the oil consumption is obscene. I check the oil every second visit to the gas station, and usually add a quart of oil each time I check.
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I also have this issueHi Andraya,
I will be more than happy to submit a private message to you, thank you for your interest. I would like to keep this thread going though to see if there are any others that may see it and give me their opinion on whether the engine is within specification.
Yes me I have 2021 arcadia and is the same problemI have been updated by the dealership that even though it used 2 quarts in 3400 miles that it is still within GM specification.Are there any other owners out there having the same problem?