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#6 of 173 Re: 4.8L Tipping Noise [obyone] by p100 May 01, 2006 (8:54 pm)
Replying to: obyone (Apr 17, 2006 10:14 pm) Actually, the engineers at GM have determined that there is nothing they can do about it because the upper management told them to STFU. It can probably be stated that the tapping noise will make the engine readh the 100k mark, and that's probably good enough for them. Replies to this message: noobie1 (May 06, 2006 10:26 am)
#7 of 173 Re: noise under hood [jamci] by jneal May 03, 2006 (5:53 am)
Replying to: jamci (Apr 27, 2006 6:44 am) I had a strange noise under the hood of my old Chevy once while cranking it......mama's cat never was the same after that!!
#8 of 173 Re: 4.8L Tipping Noise [p100] by noobie1 May 06, 2006 (10:26 am)
Replying to: p100 (May 01, 2006 8:54 pm) Longevity aside, what the engineers and that TSB (GM) do not address is the lost value to the vehicle caused by the tapping. I, and I assume most smart buyers, would not buy one making that noise (without significant discount).   -David
#9 of 173 HIgh pitched sound while driving by silvertruk Jul 01, 2006 (8:08 am)
My 2002 Silverado 1500 makes a high pitched sound when I start the engine. Although the sound goes away after a few minutes of idling, when I engage the drive and give it gas it starts again and the pitch increases/decreases depending on if I push the gas pedal down/let go. This is when the truck is in motion. Is this the fuel pump? Thanks in advance for your help. Replies to this message: l204 (Oct 05, 2006 7:23 pm)
#10 of 173 Re: HIgh pitched sound while driving [silvertruk] by l204 Oct 05, 2006 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: silvertruk (Jul 01, 2006 8:08 am) Sounds like the serpentine belt is slipping and or you may have a broken or weak tension pully. When you first start it up its under strain because the alternator, water pump and A/c all kick in. Then they get up to speed until you step on the gas and speed everything up. A fuel pump is under a steady pressure. You can check this by taking the belt off and starting it. Just dont run it long. NO Engine COOLING with out the belt on. Also keep in mind if its a bearing in the alternator or water pump it will also go away when you take the belt off. Where is the sound coming from? Under the hood or back Of the truck?
#11 of 173 '07 Classic Silverado Drone by jschunke Sep 14, 2006 (7:27 am)
#12 of 173 '07 Classic Silverado Drone by jschunke Sep 14, 2006 (7:27 am)
I just bought an '07 Silverado 1500 crew cab, short bed, 5.3L, 2 wheel drive, 3.23 rear. The stock exhaust has an irritating low frequency drone when I give it gas. I have tinnitus and am very sensitive to noise. I need this thing to be near silent! There are several options:   1) leave it be for a while and let the muffler break in. Maybe it'll quiet down. 2) add a resonator (a dynomax super turbo, for instance) before the muffler, but that would put it right under the cab. 3) wrap the stock muffler with some kind of sound insulation. 4) insulate the cab with acoustic material.   Has anyone else noticed that this automatic transmission whines under certain conditions?   Other than that I like this truck. Reasonably quiet (besides the wind noise). It doesn't feel like I'm driving a four story building (F150). It also puts out relatively low electromagnetic field (EMF) emissions. For other truck EMF ratings see, www.ahappyhabitat.com Warning to Toyota Tundra drivers: You are being exposed to a good deal of EMF.   Best, JES
#13 of 173 Re: noise under hood - steam teapot by wingsh00ter Dec 21, 2006 (11:33 am)
Replying to: jamci (Apr 27, 2006 6:44 am) My 2000 Silverado is making the same noise. It started this summer with about 55k miles. It sounds like a "steam teapot" or a coil of wire violently unwinding and only lasts for a second or two. My guess is something in the torque converter.   If you do a search for "steam teapot" on the forum you will see someone else had the issue, but did not leave me a way to reply. He had a newer truck also.   If you search on "Driveline Vibration/Growl Noise" (msg# 329) there looks like there is a TB on reprogramming the PCM. I just started looking into this issue and the TB mentions something about the torque converter clutch exciting various driveline components.   Other than the noise, I have not noticed any other symptom or side effects.   Let me know if anyone else discovers additional info. Replies to this message: wingsh00ter (Dec 21, 2006 11:37 am) wingsh00ter (Dec 21, 2006 11:42 am)
#14 of 173 Re: noise under hood - steam teapot [wingsh00ter] by wingsh00ter Dec 21, 2006 (11:37 am)
Replying to: wingsh00ter (Dec 21, 2006 11:33 am) The searches I mentioned earlier are located at: GMC Sierra: Problems & Solutions msg# 329 - Tech Bulletin msg# 1454 - Other post about issue.   Good luck Replies to this message: wingsh00ter (Dec 21, 2006 11:42 am)
#15 of 173 Re: noise under hood - steam teapot [wingsh00ter] by wingsh00ter Dec 21, 2006 (11:42 am)
Replying to: wingsh00ter (Dec 21, 2006 11:37 am) Here is the TB info:   Driveline Vibration/Growl Noise (Reprogram PCM) #99-07-30-024 Driveline Vibration/Growl Noise (Reprogram PCM) 2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility and Pickup Models (Silverado and Sierra)    with 4.8 L or 5.3 L Engine (VINs V, T -- RPOs LR4, LM7)    and Hydra-Matic 4L60-E Transmission (RPO M30)    Condition Some customers may comment about a driveline vibration/growl noise at speeds between 56-80 km/h (35-50 mph) with low engine speeds.    Cause Engine torsional vibration when the torque converter clutch is engaged at low engine speeds, 1100-1400 RPM, can excite various driveline components. These driveline disturbances can cause noises and vibrations that the driver may feel and/or hear.    Correction Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the calibrations listed in this bulletin.

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