Was not aware of lifter issues at the time?

2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
80,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BENJAM
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Bought first truck 2020 Trailboss w 38k miles 9/22 for work and put another 38k by 4/23. So busy didn't think of warranty, wasn't aware of lifter issues at the time...Brought to dealership for squeaky belt for 300.00 all good. I went to pay/pick up and was told mechanic heard knocking when driving out the shop after inspecting found Cam damage 7500.00 to repair and got 10k quote to replace engine which i ended up doing. inquired about recalled lifters but i didn't qualify for assistance? 4700. parts with 4600. labor i guessed, seemed right? Drove truck 3hrs to work ran funny oil light came on and started stalling out made it to Take 5...mechanic said no oil in engine called dealership said it was "odd" and bring it if. Got oil change...Did not bring in because wasn't sure did not trust them plus need truck for work every day and had been in shop for a month and loaners not available when i asked. truck has been running decent but noticed on Engine Replacement Receipt Mechanic comment "Engine oil cooler and transmission oil cooler caps missing." I asked the Mechanic and Manager for an explanation over a month ago and still no response.

This could all be normal i don't know.
Aug 5, 2023 at 12:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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So, if I understand correctly, you had the repairs done but are now having issues with oil consumption. Is that correct? Also, the oil and trans coolers don't have caps. I have no idea what they are referring to.

There were bulletins related to a misfire caused by collapsed lifters. However, that would require a new engine or 8K dollar repair.

Let me know what exactly is happening at this point. I need to know exactly what was done and what it is doing now. Also, how did the no-assistance decision come to be? Let me know. I have a feeling the best thing to do at this point is call GM customer affairs and raise some heck. LOL

Let me know.

joe
Aug 5, 2023 at 9:14 PM