Smoke coming out of tailpipe

[Hemmissey]

Todd, it seams like oil.. My bro just informed me at start up, extreme smoke comes out now and it smells like burnt oil... :-(

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Truck is getting towed to dealership tomorrow. What a set back.

 

[ToddEdge]

Might be something simple like a pcv that is letting oil by but, that would probably not happen at idle. Hopefully it isn't an internal issue.

Let us know what the dealer diagnoses. I'm really curious now.

Todd

 

[ToddEdge]

Hemmissey - What did the dealership diagnose the issue as?

Todd

 

[Hemmissey]

Forget to update, just got back from vacation. They found out that there was to much oil in the crankcase. Unfortunately my pops had access to my truck, and decided to check the oil level, and since it hasn't been started in a few days since I left (oil was rested) he added 2 quarts of oil!! So when my brother merged on the freeway, it blew out so much smoke.

---------- Post added at 08:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:26 PM ----------

So the dealership drained and refilled with recommened synthetic oil, and now the smoke is gone.... Whew.... Thank goodness!! The relief!

 

[GM Customer Service]

Forget to update, just got back from vacation. They found out that there was to much oil in the crankcase. Unfortunately my pops had access to my truck, and decided to check the oil level, and since it hasn't been started in a few days since I left (oil was rested) he added 2 quarts of oil!! So when my brother merged on the freeway, it blew out so much smoke.

---------- Post added at 08:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:26 PM ----------

So the dealership drained and refilled with recommened synthetic oil, and now the smoke is gone.... Whew.... Thank goodness!! The relief!

I am happy to hear that your vehicle issue has been resolved and you are satisfied with your experience at the dealership.

Jennifer T.
GM Customer Care