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#2973 of 2977 Valve Tappet and Camshaft Timing Gear Issue by maxx4me

Nov 09, 2012 (6:04 pm)

Anyone have the one second metal on metal screech sound at cold start-up related to the failing timing gear? GM has a bulletin out on this as does Toyota. Mine occurs about once a month and when the car has not been started for two days or on very cold mornings. Suggestions?

#2974 of 2977 Re: Valve Tappet and Camshaft Timing Gear Issue [maxx4me] by gmcustsvc

Nov 12, 2012 (9:52 am)

Replying to: maxx4me (Nov 09, 2012 6:04 pm)
What model year is your Vibe, maxx4m3? I would be happy to check my resources to see if I can help troubleshoot in any way.
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#2975 of 2977 Re: Valve Tappet and Camshaft Timing Gear Issue [gmcustsvc] by maxx4me

Nov 12, 2012 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Nov 12, 2012 9:52 am)
Thanks Sarah. I have a 2009 Vibe with 1.8 liter engine. I posted a note on the Matrix page as well since they are having the same issues. I originally got the bulletin from Toyota. Once I showed it to my GM dealer, they found the equivalent bulletin. My service writer also said that the camshaft timing gear is also likely to be responsible for the valve tappet I have been experiencing. I have 62,000 miles on the car. Again, I greatly appreciate your interest Sarah.

#2976 of 2977 Re: Valve Tappet and Camshaft Timing Gear Issue [maxx4me] by gmcustsvc

Nov 12, 2012 (1:25 pm)

Replying to: maxx4me (Nov 12, 2012 12:43 pm)
Hello maxx4me,
 
I checked and was unable to find any troubleshooting tips in the resources I have available to me - sorry about that! Are you planning on working with your dealership to resolve this or take an alternative approach? If the former, we're happy to check in with the dealership on your behalf and work with you until this is resolved. Please email us at socialmediagm.com (include your name and contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, a summary of the situation, and the name of your dealership).
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#2977 of 2977 Re: Valve Tappet and Camshaft Timing Gear Issue [gmcustsvc] by maxx4me

Nov 12, 2012 (1:35 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Nov 12, 2012 1:25 pm)
I'll send it right now. Sorry; I did not mean to omit the notice/bulletin number:
 
09-06-01-015

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