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Last update with fingers crossed. Picked up my truck yesterday with a NEW engine. After dealing with this back to September 2021, I hope this is the last time with this thread. I am happy that I have a new engine, however so did many of us when we purchased this truck originally that had lifter failures. Not sure what's next. Going to stay with this for a few or until needed. 1st time Chevy person after being in Toys for 35 years.

New update. Engine replacement should be completed by end week. We will see.

Rented a car on your own? That rental should be covered by the dealership. At least mine is covering that cost.

Latest update. Oil consumption test was completed at 1,000 miles & the truck was left in last Monday. Received an update the next day. GM approved new engine replacement. So waiting game as of now when then it will arrive & be installed.

I'm basically waiting for my new engine to be approved per this Thread:

Since day one when wet. Figured it was only mine, as with everything else, seems like this is another common thing.

Yes, that process should be approved when I bring it back next week. Wasn't aware if I can request a none AFM one. I turn the current one off daily when I start up.

Well, I again received received the Message Add Oil across my displays Sunday night. At the dealer ship Monday morning. Running oil consumption test now. 3 quarts down in the same amount of weeks. Be back by the end of next week according to the test miles being reviewed. Never had oil issues prior to lifter failure & replacement. Always on point with changes & usually had it in just under the mileage requested for the change. I back the dealership & understand their SOPs to be completed. Lets see what happens next.

So this past Friday night, just under 4 weeks after picking up my truck I received the Message Add Oil across my displays. Pulled over & what do you know, dip stick is bone dry. Called the tech & service manager that did the initial repair & they were kind of shocked. Asked if I had a possible leak & if this was happening prior to the lifter failure & replacement. Nope, nope, & nope all all questions asked. Driveway is cement with no signs of anything. Was upset since I just drove it 500 miles for my camping tripe. Engine wasn't really make any sounds but to be honest with you I am rather hyper sensitive to the sounds this truck makes now. Feels like a girl that you caught cheating & you just can never trust again. Well, I feel the same way about this truck now & want out of it regardless. Back to this, filed it with 3 quarts to drive it to the shop the next morning. Dip stick was at level after that. Went to the back of the dealership & went over everything with the tech, he is a great guy. Pulled everything of the bottom & no leaks to be found. Came to the conclusion that basically the tech that was working on this initially only filled it up with 6.5 & not 9.5 that these take. Anything under 6.5 will not read on the stick. Wow, this really pissed me of but it is what it is. . So, just waiting to dump this thing after the Z72 has been out for a year or so & chip availability is back to normal. Not picking up a new truck that has no chips so options that I would like can't work.

Ya, that was my understanding. The tech that worked on it when I initially brought it in new what the issue was, but due to SOPs couldn't move forward with the repair since it didn't code as well. Codes hours after I left & went back home. The drive back is what did the camshaft in I'm sure. Fingers crossed the driver side stays for a few. At 48 now, dumping it by 58 prior to the 60 warranty just because of this. Maybe the Z72 will be out by then LOL.

Just picked up my repaired truck. Passenger side lifter failed on cylinder 3. Replaced all 8 lifters on passenger side. Replaced 1 damaged push rode. Replaced 1 damaged camshaft. Along with some bolts, plugs, gaskets, & so on. Covered by warranty. All said & done probably around 10,000. with over a month of rental car charges. As of now, very happy with the repair & both the Service Director & main tech that worked on it were great to deal with. No issues on customer service at all. I understand SOPs & with delays it parts it was what is was. Oh, also replaced my leather steering wheel that was started to tear.

Month update today. Was told at the beginning of the week, that the tech believes that my truck will be completed by tomorrow Friday. Not holding my breath but hopping for it to happen. Turned in my rental today & received a loaner truck from the dealership. At least I have truck for my camping trip coming up in a few weeks regardless. Still super disappointed that others on this forum have had the repairs completed in a week while mine is not at a month due to part availability. OK, it is what it is. Dealership has been great with keeping me updated daily regardless of the long delay in completing the repair.

Update as of this morning. Just received the below from the Service Department. Good morning, I just spoke to the technician and he informed me, that he has to order a camshaft. He said that the procedure that GM makes them go is piece by piece. This what they make them do. I will keep you posted. So I replied with this. Thoughts? That's disappointing considering the tech more than likely diagnosed the camshaft needed replacement with his initial review & diagnose. Just want to confirm. Lifters along with Head Gasket were confirmed damaged on initial tech review & these parts were ordered/received per our text correspondence on 10-19-2021. With possible completion this week. With today's update the camshaft will now need to be replaced & part ordered. With this being mention after this step there is a likely high percentage that a new part may identified as damaged & need to be replaced for example a rod after the camshaft is replaced. Is it possible that the parts that were ordered & are currently on hand for my vehicle needs may now be utilized for another vehicle in need for repair hence extending the repair time of my vehicle? I do understand GMs SOP, but to see parts are now only being identified as approved to replace now is somewhat unacceptable. I do understand this is out of both yours & the techs hands at this time. Thanks again for providing all of the details. I appreciate it.

Received a call from the service director yesterday stating that the parts are in & my truck should be completed (not using the word fixed.) by next week.

Really don't even want to read all of these different threads on the same lifter issue anymore at all. So disappointed in this truck now. Should have stayed in my old one.