Why does my GMC Yukon make a clicking noise?

This piston “slap” noise described appears to be manufacturer defect in 5. 3 liter engine where shipment of engines with cylinder heads that are oversized or pistons shipping as undersized is causing warping on piston head, hence the reason why the noise progressivly gets louder and longer lasting as time progresses.

Are there any problems with the GMC Yukon?

GMC Yukon owners have reported 13 problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Yukon based on all problems reported for the Yukon.

Why does my Chevy Silverado make a knocking noise?

I have a 2006 Silverado and mine started knocking at 175K miles. I’ve been using Valve Medic and it tends to work well to quite the knocking. It occasionally knocks on cold mornings, but tends to quite down after about 5-10 miles and when the engine warms up.

Why does my lifter make noise at high RPM?

Check the oil level. If the oil level is low enough, the oil pump may begin to suck in air at high RPM, thus starving the lifters of the required pressure.

How long does the GMC Yukon engine ticking last?

Engine ticking on startup, lasts for 5 minutes currently – longer on cold starts or after letting the car sit overnight. Progressively has gotten louder and longer in duration since reporting the failure last year to the dealership.

What’s the loud ticking noise on silveradosierra.com?

Took into dealer again today, they said it’s a knock, tearing off heads, all the way down. AltitudeSilverado wrote: Raffy it isn’t the DI I had that noise, now it’s a different beast. Took into dealer again today, they said it’s a knock, tearing off heads, all the way down.

When did GMC Yukon start having engine problems?

Only suggested recourse is to replace engine with 5. 3 that shipped after September 2002 and was not manufactured from one of three gm plants responsible for the manufacture of the defective engines. See all problems of the 2003 GMC Yukon .

Is the GMC Yukon sear seat still broken?

The vehicle was returned to the dealer who claimed that the seat is broken and that all the 2006 Yukon denali seat are broken. The sear was taken apart and longer bolts were used to secured the seat. The seat is still broken.

Why does my car engine make a clicking noise?

Engine noises can be hard to trace. Talk with a trusted mechanic to figure out what’s wrong with your car. Rotating parts, like belts or brakes, make grinding or whining noises, but reciprocating parts, like pistons or tire rods, make an annoying ticking or clicking noise during operation.

What causes a sharp knocking noise in the engine?

Cam gear noise will usually be evident at a warm idle in neutral and sounds much like a loose timing chain noise. Piston pin, piston, and connecting rod noise are hard to separate. A loose piston pin, for example, causes a sharp double knock usually heard when the engine is idling, or during sudden acceleration then deceleration of the engine.

Why does an overhead cam engine make a clicking noise?

In an overhead cam engine, the camshaft lobes themselves depresses the valve while in single cam engines, the cam actuates push rods that open the valves by moving a lever called the rocker arm. Since your valves move very quickly and only move a short distance, the distance from the cam or pushrod to the valve needs to be very precise.

Why does my pushrod engine make a ticking noise?

If you have a pushrod style engine with solid lifters, may want to make sure the lifters are clean as there can be oil deposits built up on them which can also cause noise. This is the least expensive fix as you can typically change the motor oil in your car and the lifter tick will go away. Lifter Tick or Rod Knock?

Why does my car make a ticking noise when I idle?

As high-pressure exhaust escapes from a crack in the manifold or a leak in the gasket it will sound like ticking or clicking especially at idle or low engine RPMs. This tick also isn’t dangerous for your engine, but should be fixed as soon as possible to keep exhaust gases where they should be.

Why does my engine make a clunking noise when I Turn on the engine?

Rod knock comes from a bad bearing in your connecting rod. As the bearing wears out it will allow movement and that play will sound like tapping or clunking depending on how bad it is. If you’ve got rod knock the sound will change with engine RPM and will not change with engine temperature or load.

Why does my check engine light go off at night?

kwangmoo/123rf. An aftermarket alarm can wreak havoc on your car if it’s not installed properly. It can drain the battery, trigger the check engine light, or even prevent the vehicle from starting. Then, when you least expect it, it’ll go off in the middle of the night because a leaf from an oak tree fell on the hood.

Where does the ticking noise come from in a Chevy Tahoe?

It is really loud under the drivers side wheel. It doesn’t stop either when the car gets going. I hear it if I’m stopped and the windows down. I took to Chevy dealer and the lead mechanic told me that’s normal because of the new motor and pistons they use.

What kind of warning lights are on a GMC Yukon?

They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are over 40 of them, so search carefully! Models examined include Acadia, Savana, Sierra, Terrain, and Yukon.

Is the ticking noise coming from the engine normal?

Also i noticed slight engine vibration wnen car standing and very big vibration when driving on the highway between 70-80 mpr. AMWWORKS likes this. There are lots of threads about this, search around a bit. In most cases the noise is normal with the new setup, but some have had it worse (and it’s been other things) and it’s been addressed.

Why does my car make a clicking noise when I start it?

Because the starter is not getting enough electricity to stay powered and crank the engine, the system’s repeated attempts make a clicking sound. Follow these steps toward a resolution: Try jump-starting the car. If it starts, then dies, you might have an issue with the alternator.

What kind of engine makes a ticking noise?

Discussion in ‘ Engine & Drivetrain ‘ started by John Bendzsuk, Feb 22, 2017 . Guys I need some advice. I have a 2015 Yukon and when I sart the engine I hear a ticking noise.

Who is the owner of the GMC Yukon XL?

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What are the features of a GMC Yukon XL Denali?

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What to do if your GMC Yukon bounces?

Walk around to each corner of the vehicle and push down. If the corner springs back up and settles immediately, that wheel is fine. If it bounces up and down or takes a long time to come back up, you probably have suspension failure at that wheel.

What to do when your Silverado has no sound?

Rebooting works for me when MyLink screws up, likely some type of logic lockup under certain conditions, door reopen, radio playing, using Bluetooth at the same time etc. Remove, wait about 30 secs. and reinstall the R a D i O fuse (in the passenger side dash fuse panel) to reboot the My Link system.

What’s the name of the GM truck with no sound?

From buying research to owner support, join 1.5 MILLION GM Truck Enthusiasts every month who use GM-Trucks.com as a daily part of their ownership experience. Same happened to my 14. All i did was turn it off open the door let sit for 5 minutes and restart.

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