@@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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 🤙🏽
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
2016 5.3 LT Z71 here. Mine has 62,000 miles, bought at 35,000 miles. Went back to the dealership after three hundred miles because of the tapping, got it in writing from the dealership, that the sound was not unusual. That being said, mine was not near as loud. Good luck bud.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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🥰😃😊
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
@@LeviL98241 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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
My 2016 gmc sierra makes the same noise. I was afraid I bought a lemon. After watching your video and others. I'm relieved it's not something serious. It reminds me of my old 350 lifter tick.
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.
On older trucks make sure the screen is clear under the oil pressure sender. On newer trucks with GDI some ticking is normal from the high pressure pump used to drive fuel pressure into the thousands of pounds per square inch range.
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..
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
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 💯
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!
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!
@@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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I use Marvel Mystery Oil for a about 500 miles before an oil change , I bought a used one and you could hear it down the block. Put the Marvel in it and it worked great , Also prolong worked for My Father's truck. In Theory a full synthetic oil should get to the last lifter faster so it wont tick. I only do the Marvel treatment once and my trucks never need it again.
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
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’m not no professional mechanic, but learn a lot about smallblock 350s and 454s ,new cam and lifters every 100,000 miles is what I would recommend but I ran a 4.3 vortec v6 “based on the small block 350” till 300k
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.
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.
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!
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 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.
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
So I had a 2005 suburban with a 5.3. it had a loud "lifter" sounding tick. One shop wanted to do an $1800 lifter job! I took it to my brothers mechanic and he explained to me that he checked the oil compression from somewhere between the firewall and block. It was low oil pressure! He changed the oil pump and I never heard the lifter tick again!! BTW, the oil pressure gauge read oil pressure was good!
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.
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.
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?
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
I've been using the 5.3 since 2007. I do my own oil changes...every 5000 miles. Mobil 1 with Lucas oil treatment. NEVER had a problem or noise. You should disable the Multi Cylinder thing. Never let it run as a V4. Idk if it matters..but I do use E85 occasionally.. With the idea it helps clean out the system. I THINK it works.
Same here pretty much, except the E85 thing. 2011 5.3, 6 spd, 3.42 rear. For the most part, I pretty much have it in manual mode, in 5th gear. It only goes to V4 mode when in 6th gear. Still decent mileage at highway speeds because of the rear gears. I should just get the delete kit, I know, lol. Cheers...
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.
My 02,10,15 all did it my 03 Sierra also did it. I have the 15 now 93k on od no issues besides blown rear under warranty. The 02 sold with 330k on it with a oil filter that wasn’t changed for 2 years. Guy still has it running. Now if only Chevy right out the box could make a trans that doesn’t feel like absolute crap we’d be in business lol.
It's the vacuum pump. These gdi engine don't produce enough vacuum to operate the brake booster properly. It's more noticeable on the driver side because the v-pump is were the power steering used to be. Hope this helps.
I had an 05 gmc sierra z71 with the same problem. I got rid of my with gunk motor flush and seafoam. It had 263k miles on it and it STILL runs like a boss! I also recommend using Lucas oil stabilizer. That stuff keeps the top end of motor lubricated well and eliminates dry starts. I sold my truck to a friend and it still runs like a boss. Got a 2015 GMC now and I'm going to do the same thing to this one. It worked for me. Hope this helps
There's a couple things that cause the ticking noise 1. A dirty VLOM filter (Under oil pressure switch for AFM/DOD systems) 2. 0w-20 or 5w-30 oil caused wear on a lifter bore. 3. Blow-by carbon causing stuck lifters or wearing lifter bore When the VLOM filter gets clogged the solenoids don't receive enough pressure to activate the AFM lifters, so they shut down. You may flush your block, thinking it fixed it, but you just pushed the dirt through the filter. Also when a lifter shuts down it can cause a very slight wear on a lifter bore. Even with as little as 15,000 miles this system can fail. What happens now is the lifter is full of oil and starts to rise from the camshaft , but the bore has enough wear in it to bleed off the oil from the lifter cause it to hop on the camshaft. GM should have never designed a lifter with .150 of travel after the .030-.080 of preload. They should have stayed at .020 of travel, sleeved the lifter bores, and added a full oil ring the lifters. An easy test is to use 0w-40 or 10w-40. If the noise quiets down your lifter bore or bores have a slight wear. The only reason they want 0w-20 or 5w-30 is for the AFM/DOD solenoids and VVT response time. If you don't have the AFM/DOD system it's most likely a worn lifter bore from the thin oil. That being said the LS aluminum block are noising. This is also common problem with aluminum valve bodies in transmissions nowadays. The slightest wear in the anodized film can cause the vehicle to not up shift, downshift, or have flares lift the clutches are slipping.
@@larrywarolin7215 Boy, I just bought a 2014 Sierra 1500, SLT, Z71. only has 27k miles, owner only droved on weekends, to HD/ Lowe's and probably DD!🤣. My first GMC was 2003, droved til 170k, only issue was a transfer case, which I replaced @ 140k. Wondering if I should buy extend warranty, like 48mo/40km. Dealer offering, B- B. 3k. Crazy! Only issue I noticed is when I use the breaks, if above 40MPH it viabrated. Should've done my homework prior to invest in this pile of problems.
My 2003 Chevy Silverado 5.3 has 219,000 miles on it and it just started making that ticking sound when I start the engine up probably no more than six months ago. I think it’s the hydraulic valve lifter leaking out because it goes away after a little while. Not too concerned about it. Thanks for the video👍
My trusted mechanic said a couple ways to fix it. 1. 100 miles before an oil change, put recommended cap fulls of sea foam in it and run it for 100 miles, then change oil. May take several future oil changes to hopefully quit. 2. Drain oil, put in transmission fluid as a replacement, and run it for 6-8 hours. Then change oil. That would probably cost over $100 in gasoline. I am trying #1 personally.
Well, when I spoke with the mechanic putting a new CAM and Lifters, due to a stuck missfire in #7 cylinder. He "Explained how often these go" as he had mine opened up at the same time I happened to be there. Mine went at 96,400 miles just within warranty.
I got a 06 Silverado with the 5.3 had a tick, bought a can of sea foam and followed the instructions for how much to put in the oil, left it in for about 500 miles to really do its job and when I changed the oil after the 500, no tick. It’s been about 10,000 miles since then and still no tick
the new ecotec3 series motors (4.3, 5.3 & 6.2) are all direct injected and all seem to have a slight “ticking” that’s associated with this type of injection system. I have a 2018 Sierra with the 5.3 with only 3000 miles on it and it sounds the same. Has since day one when I picked it up at the dealer. GM service tech assured me it’s perfectly normal sound. However they did mention the top tier gasoline you spoke as being the best option for DI engines.
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?
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?
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!"
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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.
Hows that going for you
@@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
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.
thank god iv been shittin my pants
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
That makes me feel better I have 09 with 171k
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.
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.
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.
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.
Injectors have a loud tick too.
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.
Fuel pump is in the gas tank
Bad o ring on oil pick up tube is common for silverado
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.
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?
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 🤙🏽
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.
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.
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
brian gentry Are additives like Lucas Oil Stabilizer recommended in these engines? My ‘14 GMC makes exact same noise.
@@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.
@@sirdumbthicc4294 did you disable the v4 with the new exhaust or leave it?
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!
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.
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.
These have failed for years and still are
These 14-18 5.3l motors call for 0w-20 synthetic
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
Have you had any problems since?
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“Keep it for many mile” Yeah how’s that going 😂
Turn the radio up and you won't hear the noise no more😂😂
Put on some lamb of god,and NEVER have a tickling problem again...!😐......or, some similar cd.
The Mexican It should be “any more.” No more is a double negative.
That's what am doing right now, the music all the way up.
i cant my 03 has a broken radio
I run 90w gear oil in my Tahoe, NO MORE NOISE.
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
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.
This is good to hear. Sounds like that has been a great truck!
Dustin T it’s like a family member after all this time lol
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
2016 5.3 LT Z71 here. Mine has 62,000 miles, bought at 35,000 miles. Went back to the dealership after three hundred miles because of the tapping, got it in writing from the dealership, that the sound was not unusual. That being said, mine was not near as loud. Good luck bud.
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.
Haha man i'm just like you, everything has to be perfect!!
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.
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.
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.
wyatt dartez 2500’s dont come with a 6.2. You can get either the 6.0 gasser or 6.6 Duramax.
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..
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.
I see when you do that to keep it smooth you have to do it with every oil change
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 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.
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.
You might consider a dod delete kit. It prevents lifter knock/failure but it disables the v4 mode
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.
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.
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.
That’s what I did lol. CAI and exhaust. Only hear it if I’m parked next to a wall.
@@sirdumbthicc4294 yeah. The drive through is annoying as shit, but going through a tunnel is fucking great 😆
Tell me about it just financed a 2015 Sierra and I been stressing like a mf thinking this shit is gonna break down 😭
@@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.
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
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.
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.
No joke, it improved the mpg? I may have to check this out.
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.
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
Thats great to hear man! Its been good truck for you, especially if you've owned it since your teenage years
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
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
i have a 1999 with 270k miles and it ticks. Still rides strong. Gonna put another motor whenever it blows
jonesy8682 what have you replaced?
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
Thanks buddy! Stay tuned, I’ve got some cool things coming!
I use amsoil 5w30 no noises plus I plugged a little module into the computer port so it’s always 8 cylinders.
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.
Can not put anything but 0-20 in the newer 5.3s. It will destroy stuff.
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🥰😃😊
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.
This issue plagues earlier models as well my 01 Silverado 5.3 does it
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.
2014 and up use high pressure common rail injection. The high pressure fuel pump is what you are hearing
Didn't know that, i'll check this out!
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.
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
cayugabrother1 any way to add more?
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
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.
Ive got the same thing goin on with my 14 and its got just under 140k on it and still runnin strong!
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!
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.
MrGreenelight is it bad?
@@LeviL98241
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.
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!
I’ve been hearing that about the direct inject engines. How do you like the 6.2?
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.
I have a 5.3 that will out run that 6.2
I guess I got a fast motor. It does happen
@@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.
Wow, thats been a good truck! Love to hear stuff like this.
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.
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 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.
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.
My code popped up yesterday saying my purge valve
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.
I have a 2011 5.3 makes a lil ticking nosie glad I found your channel brotha 💪
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.
My 2014 does the same thing, o well I guess I don't have to worry about it thanks for the video 👍👍👍
My 2016 gmc sierra makes the same noise. I was afraid I bought a lemon. After watching your video and others. I'm relieved it's not something serious. It reminds me of my old 350 lifter tick.
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.
On older trucks make sure the screen is clear under the oil pressure sender. On newer trucks with GDI some ticking is normal from the high pressure pump used to drive fuel pressure into the thousands of pounds per square inch range.
Great advice, thanks buddy!
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
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..
NC BassMaster fuel injector
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
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 💯
Not mine
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!
I have a 2018 Tacoma 3.5 L, direct injection, and it has a tick. I think this is common with direct injection motors.
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!
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.
Good info to hear! I tried the Lucas oil treatment without luck on my 06. Maybe Marvels got some better stuff
Yep they been around since 1923. So I can trust it’s a good product.
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
@@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
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
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.
Its the Chevy tic... Nothing too worry about they all do it ..
Ok good. My 15 is my baby. I'm so excited to build it
Just bought a 2015 GMC Sierra SLT and it’s making the same noise. Glad to see it’s normal.
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.
Its recommended to thicken the oil but only on the high millage older models
Stick to what your supposed to use. Mr Grant your absolutely right.
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.
Sounds like a solid truck! When did you have the motor rebuilt?
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.
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.
Just got the tick, idles at 33/34 psi a lil throttle and it's gone
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
My 07 4.8 silverado does it. Planning on having new performance lifters installed along with a new cam and oil pump
@port nut 10/30 full synthetic?
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.
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!
Amen brother! Like a rock!
CHEVY RULES... ALL OTHERS DROOL !!!
I use Marvel Mystery Oil for a about 500 miles before an oil change , I bought a used one and you could hear it down the block. Put the Marvel in it and it worked great , Also prolong worked for My Father's truck. In Theory a full synthetic oil should get to the last lifter faster so it wont tick. I only do the Marvel treatment once and my trucks never need it again.
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
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.
2010 6.2 Denali has done it since I drove it off the lot with 0 miles. It’s got 196,000 now
I’m not no professional mechanic, but learn a lot about smallblock 350s and 454s ,new cam and lifters every 100,000 miles is what I would recommend but I ran a 4.3 vortec v6 “based on the small block 350” till 300k
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.
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.
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!
Thanks a million ! I feel at ease now !
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 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.
Thanks for the comment buddy! Luckily it just runs and runs. I'll check out the bulletin!
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.
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
So I had a 2005 suburban with a 5.3. it had a loud "lifter" sounding tick. One shop wanted to do an $1800 lifter job! I took it to my brothers mechanic and he explained to me that he checked the oil compression from somewhere between the firewall and block. It was low oil pressure! He changed the oil pump and I never heard the lifter tick again!! BTW, the oil pressure gauge read oil pressure was good!
thank you , i just bought a 2000 silverado yesterday with a tick , seems like it has plenty of power
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.
@@m.m14433 I've put about 150k miles on my 2003 Silverado 5.3L without any issue. It's more annoying than anything
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.
EcoTec3 5.3 and 6.2 motors have direct injection. You are hearing the injectors :)
Thanks for the comment, that seems to be what it is!
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.
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?
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
I've been using the 5.3 since 2007. I do my own oil changes...every 5000 miles.
Mobil 1 with Lucas oil treatment. NEVER had a problem or noise. You should disable the Multi Cylinder thing.
Never let it run as a V4. Idk if it matters..but I do use E85 occasionally..
With the idea it helps clean out the system. I THINK it works.
Same here pretty much, except the E85 thing. 2011 5.3, 6 spd, 3.42 rear. For the most part, I pretty much have it in manual mode, in 5th gear. It only goes to V4 mode when in 6th gear. Still decent mileage at highway speeds because of the rear gears. I should just get the delete kit, I know, lol. Cheers...
2012 with 193k mike, makes the same noise, runs pretty good though
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.
Direct injection engine all run like that, type of oil may quiet the engine some, but it is still normal
Glad to hear!
My 02,10,15 all did it my 03 Sierra also did it. I have the 15 now 93k on od no issues besides blown rear under warranty. The 02 sold with 330k on it with a oil filter that wasn’t changed for 2 years. Guy still has it running. Now if only Chevy right out the box could make a trans that doesn’t feel like absolute crap we’d be in business lol.
It's the vacuum pump. These gdi engine don't produce enough vacuum to operate the brake booster properly. It's more noticeable on the driver side because the v-pump is were the power steering used to be. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the tip buddy!
YOU ARE 100% PERCENT RIGHT.. just had mine replaced under warranty
So relieved, I got a matching high country with the same sound
The direct injection is louder thsn the pre 14 multiport injection.
I had an 05 gmc sierra z71 with the same problem. I got rid of my with gunk motor flush and seafoam. It had 263k miles on it and it STILL runs like a boss!
I also recommend using Lucas oil stabilizer. That stuff keeps the top end of motor lubricated well and eliminates dry starts. I sold my truck to a friend and it still runs like a boss. Got a 2015 GMC now and I'm going to do the same thing to this one. It worked for me. Hope this helps
There's a couple things that cause the ticking noise
1. A dirty VLOM filter (Under oil pressure switch for AFM/DOD systems)
2. 0w-20 or 5w-30 oil caused wear on a lifter bore.
3. Blow-by carbon causing stuck lifters or wearing lifter bore
When the VLOM filter gets clogged the solenoids don't receive enough pressure to activate the AFM lifters, so they shut down. You may flush your block, thinking it fixed it, but you just pushed the dirt through the filter. Also when a lifter shuts down it can cause a very slight wear on a lifter bore. Even with as little as 15,000 miles this system can fail. What happens now is the lifter is full of oil and starts to rise from the camshaft , but the bore has enough wear in it to bleed off the oil from the lifter cause it to hop on the camshaft. GM should have never designed a lifter with .150 of travel after the .030-.080 of preload. They should have stayed at .020 of travel, sleeved the lifter bores, and added a full oil ring the lifters. An easy test is to use 0w-40 or 10w-40. If the noise quiets down your lifter bore or bores have a slight wear. The only reason they want 0w-20 or 5w-30 is for the AFM/DOD solenoids and VVT response time. If you don't have the AFM/DOD system it's most likely a worn lifter bore from the thin oil. That being said the LS aluminum block are noising.
This is also common problem with aluminum valve bodies in transmissions nowadays. The slightest wear in the anodized film can cause the vehicle to not up shift, downshift, or have flares lift the clutches are slipping.
I had that tick in my 5.3 2015 Sierra. I drained the Mobil 1 and refilled with Nyquil. Now it is so quiet, nothing but Zzzzzzzzzz's.
@@larrywarolin7215 Boy, I just bought a 2014 Sierra 1500, SLT, Z71. only has 27k miles, owner only droved on weekends, to HD/ Lowe's and probably DD!🤣. My first GMC was 2003, droved til 170k, only issue was a transfer case, which I replaced @ 140k. Wondering if I should buy extend warranty, like 48mo/40km. Dealer offering, B- B. 3k. Crazy! Only issue I noticed is when I use the breaks, if above 40MPH it viabrated. Should've done my homework prior to invest in this pile of problems.
My 2003 Chevy Silverado 5.3 has 219,000 miles on it and it just started making that ticking sound when I start the engine up probably no more than six months ago. I think it’s the hydraulic valve lifter leaking out because it goes away after a little while. Not too concerned about it. Thanks for the video👍
I had a legit noise in my 4.3 real lifter noise , Marvel mystery cleared it up quick , never came back.
@Seriously Refinishing lifters clog too. There's a oil channel in them that can get plugged up.
My trusted mechanic said a couple ways to fix it. 1. 100 miles before an oil change, put recommended cap fulls of sea foam in it and run it for 100 miles, then change oil. May take several future oil changes to hopefully quit. 2. Drain oil, put in transmission fluid as a replacement, and run it for 6-8 hours. Then change oil. That would probably cost over $100 in gasoline. I am trying #1 personally.
That’s the belt driven vacuum pump that runs the brake booster. .That 5.3 is totally different than a 06.
Build0001 explain bro respects
Well, when I spoke with the mechanic putting a new CAM and Lifters, due to a stuck missfire in #7 cylinder. He "Explained how often these go" as he had mine opened up at the same time I happened to be there. Mine went at 96,400 miles just within warranty.
Let them know a litter may get Stuck!
That thin ass oil they use I’m not surprised 0w-20 😫😫😫
I got a 06 Silverado with the 5.3 had a tick, bought a can of sea foam and followed the instructions for how much to put in the oil, left it in for about 500 miles to really do its job and when I changed the oil after the 500, no tick. It’s been about 10,000 miles since then and still no tick
Run the AMSOIL 5w-30 signature series. I was skeptical about AMSOIL , after 70k on my 5.3 the tick is gone.
Amsoil...best oil u can use...💪🏼👍🏼😎👏🏼
the new ecotec3 series motors (4.3, 5.3 & 6.2) are all direct injected and all seem to have a slight “ticking” that’s associated with this type of injection system. I have a 2018 Sierra with the 5.3 with only 3000 miles on it and it sounds the same. Has since day one when I picked it up at the dealer. GM service tech assured me it’s perfectly normal sound. However they did mention the top tier gasoline you spoke as being the best option for DI engines.
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?
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?
1 Road alternator bearings going bad
I owned a 2003 suburban and it is not the same.. 2014 and up is a totally different set up
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
@@Mr.Beastforpresident best comment!