cptahab

Great Forum Guys, So I have a 2008 Chevy Suburban Z71 with the 5.3 in it..~ 49,500 Miles on it.. Owned since new.. Syntethic oil at every change ~ 5000 miles as recommended.. Just before going on a weekend Ski trip I checked my oil level and I was 1.5 qts low.. So I topped it off and went on our Ski trip ~ 600 Miles later I checked the oil level and I was .5 qts low... At that rate I am at the 2 qts or better every 2400 miles..That is un believable to me.. I have also noticed during cold starts especially when sitting for a few days that I hear what sounds like lifter tick and or piston slap during warm up.. 2 min or more.. Oddly enough my neighbors 2008 Yukon XL is in the shop getting piston & rings replaced she has 60k on hers. I have a couple of questions for our dear forum members.. 1) Why is there not a complete recall on this Issue based on the number of cases? 2) Has anyone checked into Class Action regarding this issue? 3) How About E.P.A study / Polution probability..? 4) What is this doing to my Catalytic Converters / O2 sensors? My 99 Suburban @ 120K did not use a drop of oil and neither did my 93 Sierra...@ 125K I am a loyal GM customer and Multi-GM car owner.. This is unacceptable.. No one has the time to stop at the dealer every 500 miles for months on end! I am not a fan of Engine Surgery at 50,000 miles.. Unless my warranty is reset to 0 miles.. For those in the Metro Detroit area who have had this resolved, can someone respond with a dealer suggestion? Thanks! Cpt Ahab ;)