No worries at all everyone. I have a 2005 Silverado crew cab 5.3 , Been doing this since it was brand new. Over 200,000 miles now and still running strong.

@donald420trump6

Жыл бұрын

thank god iv been shittin my pants

@josephmoreno7730

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 Silverado extended cab 5.3 and it won’t start at all. It’s makes the ticking when i try to start it

@mariettadashcam6857

Жыл бұрын

That makes me feel better I have 09 with 171k

@rubenbadillo5009

10 ай бұрын

Yeah them old ones will def hold up better . For some this tick means death but I've had an 03 with 400k+ carried loads on the bed every day for work and still runs to this day.

@jimmycollier3744

7 ай бұрын

It is the flexes plate in the bell houseing

My buddy bought new left over 18 off a lot with 11 miles and it had the tick sounding just like my 2014. Nothing to worry about. Great video and thanks for getting this info out there.

I just got the tick noise this morning and I was worried that it is a big problem, But now I'm relieved. Thanks for the great video, keep it up.

@jaidenlewison6953

Жыл бұрын

Hows that going for you

@srryan1

9 ай бұрын

​@@jaidenlewison6953shit man I put new lifters and rockers in my 2000 silverado and now it ticks 😂 should have just kept the old one in. I guess all the new stuff gm makes now ticks

I have a 2017 Denali with the 6.2 with around 20k miles.....has the EXACT same sound. Sounds like a sticky lifter, but its not a lifter. Most people say its the high pressure fuel pump. Its cool to say not to worry about it, but pulling up next to a building with a 60 thousand dollar truck and hearing what sounds like a loud, bad lifter is kind of bullshit....IMO.

@20tea

2 жыл бұрын

Injectors have a loud tick too.

@adamwaffledivision1785

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 silverado 5.3 and i have the lifter tick. Everyone said "Its normal dont worry". Have a 2015 silverado 5.3 with over 200k miles and no ticking noise. Its from the AFM v8 to v4 crap that messes the lifter up. Its not normal, dont listen to this guy.

@doctorfeinstone6524

2 жыл бұрын

Fuel pump is in the gas tank

@joemontoya5314

2 жыл бұрын

Bad o ring on oil pick up tube is common for silverado

@EatMyYeeties

2 жыл бұрын

I know the 5.3 Vortex noise is the lifter. They're hydraulic which means they pass oil directly through them and up the center of the lifter rod to funnel oil up to the valve train. The problem with the early 2004+ ones was that the channel in the lifter was too small and crud could build up in them. Then the tap will show itself as the lifter rod just taps the rocker with no lubrication leading to that rhythmic tapping. The solution I saw for it was to spray carb cleaner down the rod and let sit for a day before starting the engine back up. The cleaner will dissolve most of the carbon crud and allow oil to pass through the lifter again and up the rod. Just make sure to get constant 3000 miles oil changes.

You might want to check the valve clearance. Also, the gas may make a different but its not to likely. I have a 2017 LT Z71 and the owners manual said use 91 Octane or higher. I run the Lucas oil Upper Engine and Injector cleaner in all my vehicle, every other tank of gas. I run 89 Octane and the Lucas oil bumps the Octane rating over 91. I had a 2005 Ford Super Duty 6 liter diesel, ran the Lucas oil in that one too. We bullet proofed the engine 5 years ago and took a look at the engine's upper end and injectors. All of the parts were spotless, very clean and never had a tick in the engine. Oil is cheap, we changed the oil every 5,000 miles and never had a single issue. The Ford has 140,000 mile on it, and mechanically, never a hiccup. Regular oil changes are just cheap insurance. Enjoy your videos, liked the oil change one, thanks.

Truck with a 100,000 mile warranty. Mile 99,999 - Dealer: "I don't hear anything." Mile 100,001 - Dealer: "You need a new engine!"

@futurefunk88eddins96

7 күн бұрын

😂

I just bought a used 2015 Silverado, and I noticed this tick today. Glad I found this video before I took the truck back to the dealership! Thanks for the info!

I have a 2011 5.3 makes a lil ticking nosie glad I found your channel brotha 💪

Thanks a million ! I feel at ease now !

Absolutely it is nothing to worry about, all of these trucks do it and that is okay. It is not a problem, there is nothing wrong with any of them. My 03 with 300k does it & has done it since day 1 & it runs like a clock with absolutely no issues. My dads 06 did it the whole time he owned it from 150 miles - 180k (8+ years) with absolutely no problems at all the whole time. His next truck a 2011 did it too, it definitely wasn’t as loud in the 2011 as the 03 & 06 but the noise was still there & it had no issues for the 7 years & 150k++ he had it. And last but not least the 2018 he just bought brand spanking new at the beginning of last year does it as well. Again not as loud as the earlier models I mentioned and it is even a bit quieter then the 2011, but the sound is still there. It now has about 18k and not a single problem. From what I’ve seen it seems to be getting quieter in the newer generation engines. I’m curious about the 2019’s and if the 2020’s will even make this noise at all. Anyone here have a 2019 5.3? Does your engine make the ticking/tapping noise?

Changed my condenser with the help of your video👍🏾👍🏾

I had a Blazer 4.3 Vortec (the worst). It had a very common problem, blown intake gasket. After the job, it started ticking very loud, known as a collapsed lifter. Apparently loosened debris blocked oil entry into a hydraulic lifter port. I put Wynn's Hydraulic Valve Lifter Treatment in the CC. The ticking got a lot quieter in about 30 seconds. It totally went away after about a half hour and I would barely hear it for a few seconds on cold winter mornings. It is very important to use the specified weight oil. Push rod/rocker engines usually require lower viscosity oil than over head valve engines. The oil needs to be more fluid to pass through the push rods to lube the rockers while over head cam engines don't have this path. You can also add a half quart of transmission fluid to the oil to clean and lube noisy lifters.

My 2014 does the same thing, o well I guess I don't have to worry about it thanks for the video 👍👍👍

My 2014 5.3L v8 has the same tick. 80k miles. Good to know it’s common and nothing to worry about. My first truck and I hope to keep it for many miles to come. Thanks

@KCOLBURN_8

2 жыл бұрын

Have you had any problems since?

@edgarg8816

Жыл бұрын

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@adriantrejo6696

11 ай бұрын

“Keep it for many mile” Yeah how’s that going 😂

My 2015 z71 sierra makes the same noise. I thought something was broken but it sounds exactly like the 2014 in your video. Thanks I'm relieved.

My 2015 Silverado with the 4.3 v6 makes the same noise. I've just learned to ignore it because I was never concerned and it now has 100,000 miles and still runs as good as ever.

Turn the radio up and you won't hear the noise no more😂😂

@patrickmayer9566

5 жыл бұрын

Put on some lamb of god,and NEVER have a tickling problem again...!😐......or, some similar cd.

@melrose9252

5 жыл бұрын

The Mexican It should be “any more.” No more is a double negative.

@ozziesheppard17

5 жыл бұрын

I successfully drove a 2009 suburban with almost no oil pressure, 300,000 miles and only a few working cylinders for years before I sold it. Sounded absolutely horrible.

@salvadorenosenalaska5913

5 жыл бұрын

That's what am doing right now, the music all the way up.

@viperstrike3827

4 жыл бұрын

i cant my 03 has a broken radio

My 2006 has 298,000 miles on it. The ticking started about 30k ago, not just at startup but while driving too. It comes and goes, but gets more frequent as mileage racks up. I always use Mobil 1 synthetic and change oil religiously. One thing I noticed, is the ticking noise goes away right after fresh oil change, then shows up occasionally once oil gets to around 70%, and progressively more often as the oil gets older. Then when I change the oil, the ticking goes away…and the cycle starts again. One time I added an oil viscosity additive, and the ticking stopped right away…until it came back eventually. Otherwise truck runs perfect. One other observation, the ticking is more frequent with around town driving, but never seems to come up during long highway road trips.

@ericcollins2349

6 ай бұрын

I see when you do that to keep it smooth you have to do it with every oil change

@billybobbarker3175

5 ай бұрын

First thing everyone should do is Stop using Mobil 1. . It is a really a crap oil. I used to have the exact same experience described in all of my trucks GM and Dodge. When I quit using M1 10 years ago the problems disappeared. Just about any other oil will eliminate the sound. I run Penzzoil Ultra and Castrol Edge in everything. No such problems ever since dumping M1.

I have a 2017 Silverado that I bought last February as a demo vehicle with 1400 miles on it, it has 35000 now and I have had the tick from day one. I did buy a AFM delete from range technology and it does seem to help with the tick and crazy enough improve gas mileage for me. My 2005 was the same color as yours and it had that tick too.

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

No joke, it improved the mpg? I may have to check this out.

@fordkid5098

6 жыл бұрын

Dustin T yes, it was only a .5 to a 1 mile extra, but the ticking went down some, and I don't have to worry about the famous AFM oil consumption.

I own a 2011 Sierra gmc 4x4 it's got a 117000 miles on it I just notice the noise. U have a lot of good content. Thx

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Stay tuned, I’ve got some cool things coming!

My 2001 Silverado has been doing the same thing for at least 15 years. I have never had anything done to the engine except oil changes. It still runs like new with over 200 thousand miles and yes it still makes the same noise when you first crank it up, but after about three minutes or less it stops. This usually happens after you let them sit up over night. I love mine and have no plans on getting rid of it.

@DustinT

5 жыл бұрын

This is good to hear. Sounds like that has been a great truck!

@joeyyoung9517

5 жыл бұрын

Dustin T it’s like a family member after all this time lol

@1990GearHead

3 жыл бұрын

this sounds exacly like a manifold leak if its more present on start up and goes away its most likely manifold if it comes with heat its probbaly engine related

I’ve just hit 160,000 on my 2015 reg cab 5.3 engine 4x4. I’ve baby’d it, had absolutely no problems out of it, always use sea foam or Lucas every single fill up, never get down on it but I drive a lot. Mine just started the ticking sound. Thanks for the info. I’m really trying to make this truck last to 400k. The body style still has that classic look, especially with the mud tires they set it off.

@isthatasupra9569

2 жыл бұрын

You might consider a dod delete kit. It prevents lifter knock/failure but it disables the v4 mode

I have a 2000 GMC Sierra with a 5.3. It now has over 200k miles. It knocked when cold from day one when I drove it off the dealer lot. Still running strong.

I have a 2015 5.3 rally edition crew..these engines all make that noise..brand new ones and ones with some miles..keep up on your maintenance and such and enjoy your silverado.

When I brought my 14 it had 4 miles on it and it had that same tapping noise. I was told all there direct injection engines do the same thing. I now have 170,000 miles on it. I still hear the same tapping noise and never had any issues with the truck.

@hairpunut

4 жыл бұрын

Well if you got 170k im hoping mine will last that long. Got 90k now on it and hoping it last for a long time to come.

@MrBdogg317

4 жыл бұрын

I was told by the service manager to Keep the oil changed because those particular engines don’t like to get dirty. So I’ve been changing it faithfully so far so good

@johnm.runyon3682

4 жыл бұрын

brian gentry Are additives like Lucas Oil Stabilizer recommended in these engines? My ‘14 GMC makes exact same noise.

@sirdumbthicc4294

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnm.runyon3682 my 14 Sierra has the same noise and I obsessed over it for a few months with zero change. Thought it was a lifter, thought it was an exhaust leak, thought it was an injector etc etc. none of that, noise still there. Finally took it to the dealership and they told me it was a high pressure fuel line and normal noise. Lol put a new exhaust on the truck and can’t hear the tick over the exhaust now. Problem solved.

@TexasMonsters

3 жыл бұрын

@@sirdumbthicc4294 did you disable the v4 with the new exhaust or leave it?

Ive got the same thing goin on with my 14 and its got just under 140k on it and still runnin strong!

I am so glad I found this video …. I commented on one of your other videos about the “tick” …. It’s been driving me nuts , BUT , I feel much better after watching this video. I have the same sound in the same area on my 2014 Sierra I just picked up …. Why a 2014 when it’s 2022 you might ask ….. it only has 40,000 miles on it , that’s why

I have a 2010 with 222 k on it with the same tick. After it warms up the tick goes away. I was worried about it and tried everything to stop it but nothing worked. Glad i saw this vid and know that it happens to a lot of these tricks and they still run strong.

Depending how often you change your oil will determine the tapping noise. I have a 03 Tahoe with a 5.3 I always use synthetic 5w-30 it never makes the tapping noise and has close to 260,000 miles.

@dman23827

2 жыл бұрын

I've changed my oil religiously at 4k miles. Thought 3k was too soon and 5k was too many. 5w-30 full synthetic every time. Mine started ticking at 200k.

@freedomisntfree_44

2 жыл бұрын

These have failed for years and still are

@jakemettlach7261

10 ай бұрын

These 14-18 5.3l motors call for 0w-20 synthetic

My "02" 6.0 has done it since brand new.... around 37k I wrote G.M. about my concerns with this noise and they sent me a 100k written warranty on all internal engine stuff... just clicked over 109k without issue , except repaired exhaust leak.

Yea I had a bad lifter and I had heads redone and put in a new cam and new lifters. It still has a bit of a tik. I'm actually going to put in a new high pressure oil pump because my oil pressure is low at first start up but it has 140k miles being a 07 classic. Thanks for the video appreciated it!

I have a 2004, 4x4, short bed, 5.3 Vortex. And has 270 miles running stronger than the newer chevys. I driven to Texas, New Mexico, Mexico, California, Las Vegas. Bruh Chevy are the strongest trucks out there!! Thanks for the video bro 🤙🏽

My 2001 has done it since day 1, now with 256k miles. Always seemed to me that it quits after a minute or two, just enough time for a poorly designed oil pump to get up to speed.

Different levels of the notorious tick! Do worry about it. It will wear down the cam lobe and more. Has to do with the VFM on all 5.3 & 6.0 LS engines. 07-20, a few ways to try and make it stop, some work depending on how severe tick is and others have to go into engine.

@kylieknight3334

Жыл бұрын

This issue plagues earlier models as well my 01 Silverado 5.3 does it

My 2017 had this same issue start at 26k miles had it serviced for oil change and recall. The dealer claimed it as normal function of high pressure fuel delivery. Well 10 days after my engine blew... original dealer wanted no part of it. Found a nearby different dealer and they had 2 other ‘17 and ‘18 with exact problem needing new engines... thankful it’s happened within warranty... good luck!

Have a 17 High Country 6.2L was bought new and been using Amsoil Signature Series and PI treatment every 5000kms might of heard a slight tick once for 10 seconds but never for an period of time. Factory calls for Premium gas that may be the reason and also added an Elite RX catch can and clean side separator since new you wouldn't believe the crap that accumulates in it. Would highly recommend this to anyone that has direct injection. Great video!

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been hearing that about the direct inject engines. How do you like the 6.2?

@anthonymacneil2279

6 жыл бұрын

Dustin T Awesome engine and the power band is crazy after driving both 5.3 and 6.2L wouldn't go back to the 5.3 not knocking it is a great engine.

@jeremyjackson7994

5 жыл бұрын

I have a 5.3 that will out run that 6.2

@jeremyjackson7994

5 жыл бұрын

I guess I got a fast motor. It does happen

@anthonymacneil2279

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyjackson7994 🙄🤣🤣

Some people also hear some piston slap when Cold, because of no piston skerts to reduce drag to get as much millage as possible. My 96 with 290,000 Has been doing it from day one More when cold.

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, thats been a good truck! Love to hear stuff like this.

@patrickjohnson7801

6 жыл бұрын

Dustin T yeah man it's been a good one, it has a utility bed and a rack and it's loded down with weight from day one, even today at a stop light you have to look at the tack to see if it's still running, I've had people in it and ask did the moter stop running. By far the moter I have ever had , All cylinders have 175 except for one at 177 , don't know what will stop it.

@jamesoutlaw2043

6 жыл бұрын

My 96 does it also. Bought it with 72000 mile on it. 255000 now. After 3 minutes it stops. Have changed the front and rear seals. Engine looks new on the inside. Change havoline 5-30 oil every 5000 miles. The 5.7 vortec engines run forever if not over reved. Hope I'll be able to say the same for my 2013. But I doubt it. Truck just isn't made as well.

I have a 2018 Tacoma 3.5 L, direct injection, and it has a tick. I think this is common with direct injection motors.

Does it also throw codes that your stability track is off? I've had this happen before but then it went away. I just got my headers done and everything cleaned out. It does sound like a lifter tick in mine.

Just bought a 2015 GMC Sierra SLT and it’s making the same noise. Glad to see it’s normal.

This made me feel so much better. I've been worrying myself to death trying to figure out what the hell that tick is. I just need to get some exhaust to distract from that sound.

@sirdumbthicc4294

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I did lol. CAI and exhaust. Only hear it if I’m parked next to a wall.

@chuckbuttons0699

3 жыл бұрын

@@sirdumbthicc4294 yeah. The drive through is annoying as shit, but going through a tunnel is fucking great 😆

@LORDSLADE

3 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it just financed a 2015 Sierra and I been stressing like a mf thinking this shit is gonna break down 😭

@sirdumbthicc4294

3 жыл бұрын

@@LORDSLADE lol naw my 2014 been doing it since the day I drove it off the lot. Even if it is a lifter you’ll get a misfire code (p0300-p0308) but the truck will still drive. Run like shit but it’ll run. But like I mentioned before get a cold air intake and a cat back exhaust and you won’t even notice it unless you’re in a drive through lol.

Just a heads up, what I hear is the Fuel Purge Valve. It is located to the right of your throttle body and feeds to your Intake. $30 part. Chevy OEM FPV is notorious for being noisy. If you put your hand on the throttle body and on the FPV , you can "feel" what youre hearing. Almost like a distinct grinding sound/feel. I put some Dynamat extreme on mine when I replaced it. .....and noise is GONE. AFM lifters will be much noisier when they go. Yours has no problems....yet. Up the oil viscosity as recommended by owners manual for your weather conditions. You'd be surprised how heavy you can go and still be under mfg recommendations.

@johnwick-bx6yt

Жыл бұрын

My code popped up yesterday saying my purge valve

Just Subscribed fella, cool channel keep the awesome content coming

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man, got lots more coming! Stay tuned

I drive a 2014 LTZ with the 5.3 motor. Mine has made this noise since the day I drove it off the lot in 2014. The salesman and a mechanic told me that day that it was a normal Noise. I have never had a problem and I have 79,000 miles on it now. Still listening and still watching the situation. Only thing that I ever had a concern in with this truck. steve

I have a 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the 5.3 only 3000 miles on it I bought it with 1 mile The same exact noise that’s just how they are. And when I bring it to the service for my first six months they checked over thumbs up. 👍👍👍. I broke the dealers balls they went over the whole thing because I’m a hypochondriac like that. Lol.

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Haha man i'm just like you, everything has to be perfect!!

@wyattdartez

6 жыл бұрын

Don’t want to sound rude but I think you meant to say that it has a 6.0L. The 2500 and up only come with the 6.0 and 6.2 engines. The 1500 comes with the 5.3L and the 4.8L.

@David-hh7nc

6 жыл бұрын

wyatt dartez You are 100% right I was thinking of my 1500 I had before this but either way mine makes The noise to. Thank you.

@wyattdartez

6 жыл бұрын

Dave Jil no problem man. I not the best with truck info but as i learn i try and teach other people or at least in this case just help people not get confused or mispronounce things.

@glennojn

6 жыл бұрын

wyatt dartez 2500’s dont come with a 6.2. You can get either the 6.0 gasser or 6.6 Duramax.

My 07 4.8 silverado does it. Planning on having new performance lifters installed along with a new cam and oil pump

@mrhighway

3 жыл бұрын

@port nut 10/30 full synthetic?

I got a 2015 Silverado high country.. 5.3… got that same very mild tick or tap.. no issues so far.. 155,000 miles still running strong..

I bought my Sierra brand new in 2000. It made that noise since it was new. It now has 377000 kilometers on it now. It's been a good truck

2010 6.2 Denali has done it since I drove it off the lot with 0 miles. It’s got 196,000 now

Thank you!

2015 Tahoe 5.3 also had same issue not as loud but still a little annoying tick, during a routine oil change and maintenance I accidentally over filled it with oil and it went away to almost nothing no adverse effects I then did another synthetic oil change to the recommended level and still working fine with the slightest tick super quiet now compared to before…might work for your truck also!

The 5.3 has a plastic filter/strainer under the oil pressure switch for the AFM lifters. Change it out to make the clatter on startup go away. The LS4 seems to have this problem more than the truck motors but all of the AFM motors have this filter.

2012 with 193k mike, makes the same noise, runs pretty good though

I own a 2015 and my father has 2012 and both do it. I’ve noticed in mine that at idle the oil pressure drops just below 40psi. Rev the motor just a little and it rises eliminating the noise.

@johnkrimmel1533

2 жыл бұрын

Just got the tick, idles at 33/34 psi a lil throttle and it's gone

My Family Has A 2003 Buick Rendezvous with 285k Miles On It, And Still Running Like New(Nothing Wrong With It), And It Has A Cold Start(Lifter)Tick, But It Goes Away After It Warms Up, Which Is Awesome🥰😃😊

Thumbs up,,, thank you for your video. We are thinking about getting a suburban and it has the same sound I work at a shop and iv noticed that it seems to be like u say a normal thing for this motor..again thank you 👍👍

Thank you man, im very relieved now. I have an 18 silverado, by any chance do you get a gurgle exhaust noise when accelerating through the low end rpms?

@TheMikesta22

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Y I have an 18 Silverado as well and have the same sound as I accelerate through low rpms..drives me nuts..start up makes same noise as well..have you heard anything what it is

My 99 new body style 5.3 does it. Also has 307k miles on it still going strong. Only vehicle I've owned 16 to 32

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Thats great to hear man! Its been good truck for you, especially if you've owned it since your teenage years

@garymoore2504

6 жыл бұрын

I’m chevy dude I have a 05 has since I was 19 just turned 30 has 310 still a monster I will always drive a Chevy til I die

@jmb2889

6 жыл бұрын

Bought my 2001 2500hd with 6.0 new, 285,000 miles later still running strong, just started ticking a while back, fixing to flush lifters with b12 and change oil pump to a Melling high volume due to low pressure at start up, that said, it's out lasted ALL the trucks I've personally known with family and friends

@DurtyDirkDiggler

6 жыл бұрын

i have a 1999 with 270k miles and it ticks. Still rides strong. Gonna put another motor whenever it blows

@zacharysmith7324

6 жыл бұрын

jonesy8682 what have you replaced?

I have a 2008, 2011 and 2013. All bought used with the 5.3L on it. The 2011 and 2013 I have a small knock on the passenger side. Most flex fuel have a little knock or ping. What i did to eliminate the both noise I had was engine flush all the time before changing oil and started using 10w-30 on my oil. Full syn and never had those noise again. All GM vehicles cooperate better on Amsoil products. Especially on my trucks. Don't use Seafoam on the crank case. It dries out lifters. Have a great one!

Beautiful truck! I just picked up a 15 Sierra that’s close to the same color.

You mentioned using (Lucas oil treatment), wouldn't that make the oil thicker, and more difficult to flow through the engine and oil filter? I drive the Silverado 2015 crew cab, 5.3 v8 and the engine oil required is the (OW-20), which pours like water. I would believe adding lucas can cause engine damage, especially with the (AFM) system.

@SM_Marketing181

4 жыл бұрын

Its recommended to thicken the oil but only on the high millage older models

@mikemuzzell5167

2 жыл бұрын

Stick to what your supposed to use. Mr Grant your absolutely right.

Part of the problem on these engines are the fact that they’re made out of aluminum and aluminum heads in plastic intakes with all this being said the noise is a lot more pronounced in it travels from those materials a lot easier than it would if it was cast iron so the new aluminum engines a lot of them are just noisy because you can hear the internals a lot easier than you would if it was an old cast-iron ...what are your thoughts

Subscribed! Great video!

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Stay tuned!

Amen brother. I have a 2008 Tahoe with the 5.3 Vortec in it, has over 330,000 miles. If you do your SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE these engines will last half a million miles.

My (new to me) 2003 Chevy Suburban with the 5.3 (74k miles) makes a tick but I've always assumed it has to do with the injection system. It sounds more like a "good" or normal tick than anything. What I'm trying to figure out is this whistle/whining noise that's just started. I can hear it mostly from the driver's seat. Like it's a vacuum leak but the only vacuum lines I can see under the hood in that area are okay. Have any input on that?

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Wow that thing is low mileage! Hmm, hard to say without hearing the sound. I would check the intake, that would be easy to do, I’ve heard them make a funny noise if they are loose. And as for the vacuum line, I know what you mean. Is there a pinhole prick somewhere in it maybe? Other than those two things, maybe the alternator?

@ddoperations2768

6 жыл бұрын

1 Road alternator bearings going bad

@willr7027

5 жыл бұрын

I owned a 2003 suburban and it is not the same.. 2014 and up is a totally different set up

@Mr.Beastforpresident

5 жыл бұрын

That's what happens when you drive a Chevy, get used of it. What you're hearing is what Ford owners don't hear, women whistling as you drive by

@johnrice1943

5 жыл бұрын

@@Mr.Beastforpresident best comment!

My 15 sounds identical. Started researching it and every thing I see says it's direct injection. My 02 had the tap your 06 has. That was a known issue. We call it the Chevy slap. Has to do with head clearance on the piston. Goes away within a minute or so. Chevy actually had a bulletin on that. My 02 had 204000 when I sold it. Still ran like new. Nothing to worry about. Thanks for the vid.

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment buddy! Luckily it just runs and runs. I'll check out the bulletin!

@hochhaul

6 жыл бұрын

below zero You call it "Chevy slap" but I've heard more Tundra 5.7's and Ford 5.0 Coyotes with piston slap than GM V6's these days.

@willr7027

5 жыл бұрын

Direct injection sound is consistent and continuous. That lifter like noise you hear is your vacuum pump starting to fail .. dealership will always say it's normal or blame it on direct injection. They just don't like doing warranty work because they don't make much on it

My 2004 Silverado 4x4 is noisy for 1/2 mile on cold mornings and then get quiet. 290,000 miles on engine rebuilt trans and still loving this truck. Probably buy a new motor when this one goes.

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a solid truck! When did you have the motor rebuilt?

@1975ssnova

5 жыл бұрын

I also have a 2004 1500 with 5.3 157k on engine/trans. When did you have the trans rebuilt? Everyone says these engines are gutless and doggy, mine runs like a champ with all kinds of power,even whith a load of coal in the bed. I just done the corvette servo in the transmission and it shifts nice and quick now , no more sliding into gears.

Mine started doing that at around 44000 now it has 123000 still runs fine don't worry about keep changing the oil when required and keep on trucking

I'm a mechanic, it has nothing to do with your lifters. There's nothing to be concerned about. Also, even a slight exhaust leak will make a ticking noise, and may go away when the engine heats up. We have many fleet vehicles with this engine. Some have almost 400k miles with no issues.

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, those have been great vehicles! Do you just follow the recommended maintenance on the fleet? 400k is impressive

@AnonYmous-qg4ph

6 жыл бұрын

Dustin T we follow the GM maintenance schedule

@AnonYmous-qg4ph

5 жыл бұрын

T He has 60psi of oil pressure....

@Mr.Beastforpresident

5 жыл бұрын

T did you change O-ring yourself?

@Mr.Beastforpresident

5 жыл бұрын

T I keep debating on changing it, my idle is never under 21psi and highway speed is about 38psi. Hardly ever goes over 40psi unless I floor the gas and if I do it'll at most do 45psi. This is on a 2008 Chevy 2500HD gas 6.0 LY6 over 500,000 miles meticulously maintained

It is the lifters, GM still uses a old-school push-rod design of their V8's. The low in torque, and reliability is in-matched. But it is a 60 year old design and still currently used, even in the new 2020 mid engine corvette. Most notably the small block Chevy 350, The Most popular automotive engine ever built, but Now LS series engine still use push-rods, lifters and rocker arms.

@Levil000Editz-

4 жыл бұрын

MrGreenelight is it bad?

@MrGreenelight

4 жыл бұрын

@@Levil000Editz- No, look on you tube, you cannot find a car of any make that someone has not replaced the original engine, from Toyota to Porsche and Mercedes, with a Chevy small block. It is the number 1 replacement engine of all makes and models. and even some motorcycles have replaced the original engine with a Chevy small block.

I just had that noise and used Motor Medic Motor flush. I drained about a quart of oil, dumped in the flush in, started the truck (cold start), let it idle for 5 minutes, changed the oil with some generic synthetic blend (got from Walmart) and used an AC Delco oil filter. The ticking noise is 90% gone and the engine runs better. It was on a 2000 Silverado 5.3 Z71 4x4 Extended cab with about 215k miles.

I have my 2014 silverado 5.3 LT getting diagnosed at the dealership right now. It's been happening as long as I could remember gotnin 2018. Just recently got on my radar bcuz I'm changing the exhaust and heard about afm and the infamous lifter tap. I thought my truck was a taking time bomb but thanks for this video should have looked at this first. Would have sent it in any way but I would have eased my mind.

thank you , i just bought a 2000 silverado yesterday with a tick , seems like it has plenty of power

@m.m14433

3 жыл бұрын

Similar boat. Just picked up an 08 silverado 2 weeks ago with the tick. Its annoying, just hope it doesn't end up getting worse.

@thegreatestfallout1794

2 жыл бұрын

@@m.m14433 I've put about 150k miles on my 2003 Silverado 5.3L without any issue. It's more annoying than anything

My 2013 Silverado 5.3 did it to at 40k. Did a oil change with a half a quart of marvel mystery oil for the whole oil change. And it when away.

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Good info to hear! I tried the Lucas oil treatment without luck on my 06. Maybe Marvels got some better stuff

@jw4332

6 жыл бұрын

Yep they been around since 1923. So I can trust it’s a good product.

@Kevin_Yagoonie

5 жыл бұрын

Yup exactly what I was gonna recommend. Throw some full synthetic oil (mobil 1 or Pennzoil Platinum) and use some marvel mystery oil in the gas tank

@jayusher576

5 жыл бұрын

@@DustinT marvel is basically diesel fuel... Which acts as a solvent to loosen up oil stuck parts like lifters ... It will work for a bit but the design of the part will cause it to happen again when conditions present themselves...sadly

Regular oil change intervals is key with modern engibes between 3k on conventional oil and 3-5K with synthetic oils to keep them healthy.

Wow, thank you for this video!

Its the Chevy tic... Nothing too worry about they all do it ..

@Hallo-yv1ks

3 жыл бұрын

Ok good. My 15 is my baby. I'm so excited to build it

My dads old 06 silverado 1500 with the 5.3 it had that noise when he bought it with 30,000 on it and when he got rid of it with that noise at 160,000+ And my truck had that noise and it’s a 08 silverado with almost 119,000

Nice High Country, I was thinking about that too with mine. Difference is I have the 6.2, yet it still does that sound. I went to get it checked out and said it's perfectly fine. One of the companies I have worked for, all their company trucks is either Chevy or GMC. Some are 2014 or over, Same 5.3, same sound, even brand new do the same odd sound.

I have the 2014 Silverado with the 6.2 liter. The dealership mechs told me the tick was the high pressure fuel injectors. Just what they sound like and no problem at all.

I use amsoil 5w30 no noises plus I plugged a little module into the computer port so it’s always 8 cylinders.

@sheffieldchristy99

4 жыл бұрын

You Sir know what your doing I told them to change oil and substitute a quart of transmission fluid and to use Pennzoil 5w-30 synthetic preferably or Valvoline even Mobil 1 hell even Wal-Mart brand super-tech and marvel mystery oil will keep your lifter's clean and help keep them built up but like I said dirty lifter's are noisy lifter's.

@adamwaffledivision1785

2 жыл бұрын

Can not put anything but 0-20 in the newer 5.3s. It will destroy stuff.

The direct injection is louder thsn the pre 14 multiport injection.

I was told today by a mechanic who works at a mechanic shop at a Chevy dealership and like a lot of people I asked what that noise is. He said it was the secondary fuel pump. Seemed pretty confident and he has been asked many times lol

@JustTrizIt

3 жыл бұрын

I doubt that there is such an animal as a secondary fuel pump. Its prolly just the little people in the motor banging on the pots and pans.

It is caused by the large lifter like plunger that runs the direct injection pump of of the camshaft. If you're truck is older than 2014 and you hear a noticeable ticking its usually caused by worn or ojt of adjustment valvetrain components. Rocker or two are a little lose possibly.

My 06 5.3 Sierra Had the same sound aswell. I always figured it was a pulley, never found out cuz i totaled it in the Winter.

I had a 2005 5.3 with 300k miles made the same noise still kept going before I sold it cheap. Chevy trucks proven longevity!

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Amen brother! Like a rock!

@1975ssnova

5 жыл бұрын

CHEVY RULES... ALL OTHERS DROOL !!!

I got a 2011 GMC Sierra 5.3 and it’s never made a noise like that (knock on wood) I do maintenance and check everything out on it every now and then and I don’t beat on it. Take care of your truck and it’ll take care of you.

Direct fuel injectors & high pressure fuel making the noise . GM said its normal . Listen to the start up & reviews on similar models on you tube and they have the similar sounds . Vibration issues : If you have a towing package with 20 inch wheels ,You will feel vibrations .

It's normal, my 2002 Silverado with the 5.3 has it, it's called piston slap, the aluminum pistons take a sec to expand to proper size. I've got over 252k miles and still running strong.

@mikewilmoth3383

3 жыл бұрын

Had a '06 that ticked . Made 12 trips from Arkansas to Canada and back. Had 242,000 on it when I traded. Wouldn't have been afraid to take it on another run.

There is nothing wrong here Chevy truck have had that noise since they started electronic fuel injection same sound on the older 5.7 model as well

@ncbassmaster7989

4 жыл бұрын

I have an 08 z71. Has the exact same tick with a cylinder 6 misfire code p0306. Have replaced spark plugs and coil packs. Still same exact code and same exact tick. It’s kinda loud and really doesn’t go away, also the engines starting to run poorly..

@Attachments.

4 жыл бұрын

NC BassMaster fuel injector

@Attachments.

4 жыл бұрын

NC BassMaster most likely the injector if its not a spark issue and no other cylinder has a misfire. Injectors do make a sort of tick sound, i bought a jeep and had always thought it had lifter issues until i took a screwdriver and held it up to my ear and the injector and could tell it was from the injectors. Try it on your truck if you still have it or if you havent figured it out

@trainwreckthomas9274

4 жыл бұрын

Gotta 2008 GMC Sierra got 344k still going strong has same thing and it runs like a champ, do not use Lucas oil just SeaFoam high mileage and Techron by chevron all my motors love these products FrFr 💯

@Lewisunderdog1980

4 жыл бұрын

Not mine

My 2016 is doing it now. Took it off-road and got a little heavy on the gas. Only time I've beat on it and I'll never take it in the mud again. Now the lifters definitely have a distinctive tick. What to do? Heavier oil or rebuild with performance parts?

Toss a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil as part of your oil change. You can also put half a cord into the gas tank to clean the upper end of your motor. This has worked for me for years.

@tjkaczynski5896

Жыл бұрын

I do the same thing also once a year fill with tranny fluid only 5 qts let it idle for 1/2 hr, drain real well and just use Wally world oil change ever 4,000. 150,000 miles on 2008 no noise at all. Also I bought a Dorman valve cover for drivers side, that revised the oil redistribution no oil consumption at all.

2014 and up use high pressure common rail injection. The high pressure fuel pump is what you are hearing

@DustinT

6 жыл бұрын

Didn't know that, i'll check this out!

@MrSlimneo

6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 GMC Sierra 5.3L and there is a service bulletin on the high pressure fuel line and check valve. Helped the sound for a bit but not entirely. I’d love to see someone create some sound proofing / padding to install around the fuel pump or that area to muffle the noise more.

@cayugabrother1

6 жыл бұрын

The fuel pump has sound deadening around it its just a loud setup. We have all kinds of people complain about this on all the direct injection engines

@MrSlimneo

6 жыл бұрын

cayugabrother1 any way to add more?

@calvineldridge8699

6 жыл бұрын

When I bought my 2015 it tapped new, but now with 53,000 on it every now and then it has a loud tap when start and goes away after warm up

Run the AMSOIL 5w-30 signature series. I was skeptical about AMSOIL , after 70k on my 5.3 the tick is gone.

@noearanda7547

3 жыл бұрын

Amsoil...best oil u can use...💪🏼👍🏼😎👏🏼

Thanks for the video 😎

Are you using lower octane gas? I noticed on my 03 Silverado it happened to me when using lower grade octane. I had to switch to high octane fuel.

I have an 09 avalanche with the 5.3 and mine does it when the engine is cold as it warms up it quiets down.

@goodbadugly9849

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like piston slap.

Often with ancient technology like American GM pushrod engines, they will all produce some sort of lifter / push rod noise at some stage of the engines running.. The key is whether they are getting worse or pretty much staying the same. Also, often it's simply people using the wrong viscosity oil that will make the noise sound worse. There is however a big difference between a definite TICK and a valve train "noise". It it's a definite TICK, you likely have a issue that should be solved, especially it it is still there under acceleration and load. Ive owned an LS1 for two years now and it is real sensitive to even small viscosity changes. As is with mine though, if the noise is essentially gone once it reaches operating temps and only sounds out on starts, warm starts as well as cold then it's probably OK.

Dustin how many miles were on the truck when you made this video? Did it make the noise when new on factory AC Delco Dexos 1 Gen 2 oil?