EngineModel years 2000–2019Manufacturer
Higher than expected oil consumption at 8600 GVW and above (accepted rate and consumption test)
Bulletin 03-06-01-023I lists the 2000-2019 Yukon XL with a gasoline engine and rated at 8600 GVW and above; it does not list the Yukon.
FaultCrate・Higher than expected oil consumption at 8600 GVW and above (accepted rate and consumption test)
Towing a trailer or hauling additional weight will increase oil consumption.
What to do
- The accepted rate of oil consumption for gasoline engines in vehicles at or above 8600 GVW is stated as 1 liter (1 qt) within 400 liters (100 gallons) of fuel used.
- Inspect the oil pans, engine covers and the engine oil cooler for leakage, and inspect for oil leakage into the engine coolant.
- Verify that the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system is operating properly; blockages, restrictions or damage to the PCV system can result in increased oil use.
- Wait at least 15 minutes after the engine is shut off before checking the oil level, so most of the oil has drained back into the crankcase.
- Check the oil level and record the vehicle mileage, date and exact oil level on the bulletin's form, then make sure the oil level is at, but not above, the full mark on the dipstick, adding oil if necessary.
- Ask the customer to schedule an appointment and return to the dealer for inspection once they have consumed 100 gallons (= 378.5 L) of fuel.
- If the final evaluation shows the engine uses more than 0.946 liter (1 qt) in 379 liters (100 gallons) of fuel used, follow the published symptom diagnostics in the appropriate Service Manual.
What is needed
- Parts and materials
- Not stated
- Labor time
- Not stated
- Special tools
- Not stated
- Scan tool
- Not stated
Only what the technical documents state. "Not stated" does not mean not needed.
Caution
- Part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is consumed during combustion, so varying rates of oil consumption are accepted as normal in all engines.
- This rate applies only to vehicles under warranty, maintained per the appropriate maintenance schedule, driven at legal speeds and within the design intent of the vehicle.
- Oil economy should not be tested until the vehicle has accumulated at least 6400 km (4000 mi), except when an engine is reported to be using more than 0.946 liter (1 qt) in 1600 km (1000 mi).
In the records
- Intake Gasket: replaced 1（says it did not fix it: 1）
- PCV Valve: replaced 1（says it did not fix it: 1）
Applies to
- The model list includes the 2000–2019 Yukon XL, among other GM trucks and vans, with a gasoline engine and rated at 8600 GVW and above; the Yukon XL range runs to 2019.
See the evidence (1 documents, 12 passages)
| Document | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|
| [1]03-06-01-023I Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption at 8600 GVW and Above ↗ | ManufacturerGeneral Motors | — |
Applies toThe model list includes the 2000–2019 Yukon XL, among other GM trucks and vans, with a gasoline engine and rated at 8600 GVW and above; the Yukon XL range runs to 2019.
2000–2019 Yukon XL 2000–2025 GMC Savana 2003–2010 GMC TopKick C4500-C5500 Series Models 2003–2010 HUMMER H2 with Gasoline Engine and Rated at 8600 GVW and above— [1]
Why it happensTowing a trailer or hauling additional weight will increase oil consumption.
Towing a trailer or hauling additional weight will increase oil consumption.— [1]
How to confirmThe accepted rate of oil consumption for gasoline engines in vehicles at or above 8600 GVW is stated as 1 liter (1 qt) within 400 liters (100 gallons) of fuel used.
The accepted rate of oil consumption for gasoline engines in vehicles at or above 8600 GVW is 1 liter (1 qt) within 400 liters (100 gallons) of fuel used.— [1]
How to confirmInspect the oil pans, engine covers and the engine oil cooler for leakage, and inspect for oil leakage into the engine coolant.
Inspect the oil pans, engine covers, and the engine oil cooler for leakage. Inspect for oil leakage into the engine coolant.— [1]
How to confirmVerify that the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system is operating properly; blockages, restrictions or damage to the PCV system can result in increased oil use.
Verify that the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system is operating properly. Blockages, restrictions, or damage to the PCV system can result in increased oil use.— [1]
How to confirmWait at least 15 minutes after the engine is shut off before checking the oil level, so most of the oil has drained back into the crankcase.
Wait at least 15 minutes, after the engine is shut off, before checking the oil level to make sure that most of the oil has had time to drain back into the crankcase.— [1]
How to confirmCheck the oil level and record the vehicle mileage, date and exact oil level on the bulletin's form, then make sure the oil level is at, but not above, the full mark on the dipstick, adding oil if necessary.
Check the oil level and record the vehicle mileage, date, and exact oil level on the form included in this bulletin. Next ensure the oil level is at, but not above, the full mark on the dipstick. add oil if necessary.— [1]
How to confirmAsk the customer to schedule an appointment and return to the dealer for inspection once they have consumed 100 gallons (= 378.5 L) of fuel.
Ask the customer once they have consumed 100 gallons of fuel schedule an appointment and return to the dealer for inspection.— [1]
RepairIf the final evaluation shows the engine uses more than 0.946 liter (1 qt) in 379 liters (100 gallons) of fuel used, follow the published symptom diagnostics in the appropriate Service Manual.
If the final evaluation shows that the engine uses more than 0.946 liter (1 qt) in 379 liters (100 gallons) of fuel used, follow the published symptom diagnostics as described in the appropriate Service Manual.— [1]
CautionPart of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is consumed during combustion, so varying rates of oil consumption are accepted as normal in all engines.
During the combustion process, part of this oil layer is consumed. As a result, varying rates of oil consumption are accepted as normal in all engines.— [1]
CautionThis rate applies only to vehicles under warranty, maintained per the appropriate maintenance schedule, driven at legal speeds and within the design intent of the vehicle.
This rate only applies to vehicles under warranty, maintained in accordance with the appropriate maintenance schedule, driven at legal speeds and within design intent of the vehicle.— [1]
CautionOil economy should not be tested until the vehicle has accumulated at least 6400 km (4000 mi), except when an engine is reported to be using more than 0.946 liter (1 qt) in 1600 km (1000 mi).
Therefore, oil economy should not be tested until the vehicle has accumulated at least 6400 km (4000 mi). An exception would be allowed only if an engine is reported to be using more than 0.946 liter (1 qt) in 1600 km (1000 mi).— [1]
Put together by FaultCrate from public records and technical documents. The cause and the repair are for the workshop to decide with the vehicle in front of it. Counts are records, not failure rates.
Records under this issue 2
Owner complaint 1Manufacturer communication 1
Look into the records of this issue (2)List the records (2 that can be opened)
Records whose recall number, document number or text matches. Each line says why it matched.
- Oil Consumption Measurement and Loss of Oil Service BulletinManufacturer communication 2025-01-17・document number matches
- 8.2L engine burns oil excessivelyOwner complaint 2003-03-17・tied by reading the record: “MY YUKON XL K2500 WITH THE 8.2 LITER ENGINE - 495 CI - BURNS OIL AND AT FIRST THE DEALER SAID IT SHOULD NOT BURN MORE THAN 1 QUART EVERY 1800 MILES WHICH MINE DOES AND THE DEALER/GM TRIED A NEW PVC VALVE THEN A NEW INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND NOTHING HELPED.”