Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises Problems of Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado owners have reported 18 problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 11/04/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle misfired and a small tick noise was heard under the hood. Over time, the tick noise increased in volume and became more of a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the cam shaft, rods, and lifters needed be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. When the vehicle began to make the ticking noise, the check engine warning light and several other warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the contact was directed to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

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2 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 09/28/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. Stated that while parked, the vehicle makes a loud tapping noise and hesitates without warning. The check engine light and the traction light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the lifters needed to be replaced. The repairs were done. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Ed.

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3 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 05/20/2006

The engine in my 2000 chevy has a knock and tapping noise this has been a ongoing problem I have talked to two chevy dealers and they say it is normal but it keeps getting worse the mileage now is 76585 .

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4 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 10/13/2005

Light ticking noise from engine from about 30,000 miles by 45,000 miles the noise is much more noticeable like lifters tapping. Failure was with one of the cam shaft lobes chipping off a substantial piece of metal ( brake failure as opposed to being wiped ). The repair has not yet been completed but will require new cam shaft, lifters, head bolts, gasket kit.

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5 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 10/10/2003

Ticking sound coming from engine after engine warms up, occurs at idle.

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6 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 09/05/2002

Duramax engine, the engine was ticking when vehicle was purchased (600 miles), dealer stated this was normal. This ticking sound has gotten worse, dealer still says this is normal. Ts.

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7 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 01/09/2002

Ongoing ticking noise in 5. 3l v8 engine while running. Dealer notified. Feel free to profvide any further information.

8 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 11/28/2001

While driving during a cold or warm start, engine will start making loud clicking noises coming from valves. Consumer has to warm up engine before driving it every day to try to avoid noise. Dealer could not determine where noise was coming from.

9 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 11/07/2001

Engine valves would make a loud tapping sound intermittently when starting. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer not to be concerned if it did not last more then a minute.

10 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 09/25/2001

The consumer states that there is a clattering noise during acceleration/pinging, up inclines and under load weight. And found excessive valve clattering on acceleration and decarbonized the valves, but were unable to resolve the problem. (the vehicle was released with the knowledge that the pinging still occured) the consumer is giving Chevrolet the oppurtunity to resolve the problem in a timely manner, and if these problems are not repairable, then he is expecting a refund of the purchase price with interest.

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11 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 08/08/2000

The 2000 Silverado has to be a blunder by general motors. The truck has bad tires, the engine has used oil since day one . The engine has a deep knocking noise in the lower part and a tapping noise in the upper part . The engine has a miss at idle and no matter how much diagnostic equipment you hook up to the truck you can't find the reason, but after checking I have found that all the 99 and 2000 silerado's with the 5. 3 have had a strange miss/vibration. There are so many more problems that I can't explain them all within this comment section. . Note the truck only has 8,592 miles. General motors has got a major problem with these trucks . Gm trucks have really gone down hill . Gm customers need to be able to get ahold of some upper level management to discuss their problems and address their concerns on timely manner. (tiresize: p265/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p265/75r16 ).

12 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/15/2000

Engine has a deep knocking noise in the lower part and a tapping noise in the upper part after setting several hours or overnight. Also the same thing happens when hot upon start-up. Dealer stated the engine knocking in their oppinion did not last over a minute and half, therefore the gm tech asst advised no repairs are required, this is a normal condition. Although the dealer stated gm is aware of the problem. How can this be normal and a problem? gm has a major problem with this 4. 8 and 5. 3 engines.

13 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 04/24/2000

Engine tapping noise when vehicle first started in the morning, dealer and GMC contacted on several occasions, vehicle still tapping, I will make my fourth trip to the dealer soon.

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14 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 10/08/1999

Vibration in vehicle, oil consumption, brakes, popping noise in front-end.

15 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Clattering noise from engine (left side) when accelerating ,steer left -right noise goes up and down, dip in road noise disappears - can't get help from dealer - lots of people complaining gm has no TSB for this. We need help getting gm to listen and fix the problem. . . .

16 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Consumer heard a tapping noise coming from motor area. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic replaced engine lifters. But, problem has continued.

17 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado

After only having this new truck for 2 days the transmission was taken out of it due to a ticking noise in the engine. The mechanic was advised by gm to take out the transmission and replace a flywheel. After 2 weeks of waiting for a part I picked up my truck. The next day the noise was back. I have had 2 gm reps listen to the noise. The secound rep told me that it was "entrained gasses" and that there was nothing they could do about it. I did not purchase this truck making the noise and do not want it anymore after the transmission has been taken out.

18 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Steering wheel shaking bad and light vibration in cab above 62+ m. P. H(took to dealer and have had tires balanced 3 times, dealer said no fix at this time, I should not be told this for paying $ 30,000 for the truck. ( light ticking noise coming from engine idle to 1000 r. P. M 's ) dealer said no worry but what is going to happen when it is out of warranty.


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