5.9
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$125.00
Average Mileage:
58,340 miles
Total Complaints:
20 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (17 reports)
- add marvel mystery oil to engine every oil change (1 reports)
- replace bad wrist pin knock (1 reports)
- switched to synthetic motor oil (1 reports)
engine problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Chevrolet dealer.
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2002Feb 26
Silverado LT 5.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
There is not much to say, that hasn't been said. I start the engine and it knocks for about a minute or two. There are days that it gets me so mad that i would like to drive it straight into the dealership show-room floor and right up the ass of the salesman that sold me that truck. This is my last GM product. GM better make good on this and have a recall and fix the f*&^%$g problem, otherwise they won't get a penny from me.
I love it when I get someone that asks me, "How you like your truck?". First thing I tell them is, "DON'T BUY ONE!" Hope, you bastards at GM (The Suit wearing bums) all lose your jobs and go to hell. This is why other Americans are buying foreign cars and so will I.
2002Sep 01
Silverado LS 4.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 10,000 miles
Everybody with the Chevy knock is guessing what I know. They say piston slap this and that. We need a law suit to replace all of these engines. I know THAT THE COLD START KNOCK IS A BAD WRIST PIN. WHEN IT LETS GO YOUR ENGINE WILL BE WILL BE WIPED OUT.
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2006Oct 12
(reported on)Silverado 2500HD
- 60,000 miles
The engine knocks and rattles under any kind of load. Premium gas does not help and knock sensors checked out fine. Dealer was USELESS!
2001Sep 12
Silverado 1500 5.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 82,000 miles
Truck has been nothing but problems since bought new. First was had to replace the slip yoke in the driveshaft (under warranty) 8000 miles. Engine knock at start for about 5-10 minutes pending temperature outside. Was told it common engine knock. Sounds like a diesel. Constant brake issues. 3 set of brakes and rotors at 82000 miles. mostly lifetime Napa brakes and rotors. Had to have 4x4 buttons replaced on the dash. approx 40,000 miles out of warranty. Fuel gauge bounces all over the place especially when full. Now check engine light on, stating vacuum leak. Wont buy another Silverado.
2007May 05
(reported on)Silverado LX 5.6
- Automatic transmission
- 84,000 miles
2001 Silverado 1500 4x4 knocking when I start the engine. (lasts for a few seconds) seems to last longer in the winter time. I don�t have any other problems with the truck, good oil pressure.....
any ideas?
thanks
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2008Jan 25
(reported on)Silverado LS 5.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
A single knock, sounding like a rod bearing knock, when the engine is started. This occurred in all climates/seasons.
2007May 22
(reported on)Silverado LT 6.0
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
2001 Silverado 1500HD 6.0, Engine rattles at acceleration - has since day 1, Also replaced Tie Rod ends, Pitman Arm, Left front Bearing (That was Cheap! YEAH!) Now the Fuel Gauge drops to empty when Idling and the Fuel light comes on.. You will not burn me again GM! I have been a chevy man all of my life until this truck came along. I had Paint trouble with the 88 and the 93 and now its mechanical issues!
2007Aug 27
(reported on)Silverado 1500 5.3L L
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Typical Chevy Silverado problem.
2007Sep 11
(reported on)Silverado 1500 5.3L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
When my 1500 Silverado, with a 5.3L V8, is started after sitting overnight, there is an engine knock that lasts for about 2 minutes or so at idle. Sounds like a lifter knock. I am told that the lifters in this truck may not be adjustable. This is a very annoying sound it makes and I am afraid it may get worse.
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2007Jul 21
(reported on)Silverado V6
- Manual transmission
- 99,000 miles
like everyone else, the engine is knocking but every time we take it in they say nothing is a matter with it.
2007Mar 20
(reported on)Silverado 1500 4.3 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 67,800 miles
When the motor is cold a ticking sound occurs and can become more of a knocking at times. It sounds like a bad lifter or rocker arm that is bad. It has been going away as the motor gets warm. I took it to the dealer to have them look at it and tell me whats wrong. I haven't heard from them yet.
2004Jul 23
(reported on)Silverado
- 46,000 miles
The 5.3 V8 burns excessive oil that deposits on the pistons and heads causing the compression to riaise.
This caused excessive spark rattle. Chevy tries to "top end clean" the problem but it comes bace in a couple of months. They can't seem to fix the problem even after 6 times in the shop. Time for the lemon law! They even gave me a lifetime warranty to calm me down. ha!
2007Jan 17
(reported on)Silverado 1500 LS 4.8
- Automatic transmission
- 140,000 miles
This truck was my fifth brand new Chevy, My 20th over all. This ticking/piston slap is driving me crazy. Someone please let me know about some kind of class action suit. I have tried to sell my truck a few times. No one wants a truck that might be on its last leg.
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2007Jan 08
(reported on)Silverado 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 82,000 miles
Truck started making a knocking sound this Winter - after the truck is warm the knocking goes away. Took to an auto-mechanic - they told me they didn't see anything wrong with it. Very annoying, affraid it's going to break-down while driving. Not happy with this truck.
2006Dec 27
(reported on)Silverado LT 5.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 20,000 miles
Engine sounds like a diesel at start up due to the well known issue of piston slap.
2006Aug 29
(reported on)Silverado EX
- 80,000 miles
In the winter, or when the temperature is cold, this vehicle starts like a diesel, but it is a 4.3 V-6. It sounds like the rods are knocking or the lifters are bad. This happens especially in very cold weather and throughout the day, even after the vehicle has been run to warm it up. If we leave it setting for more than 1/2 to 1 hour, the knocking is there in the colder weather. The dealer says nothing is wrong, this engine makes this noise and it is okay. (Surprise on that one!) See more complaints listed.
2005Nov 07
(reported on)Silverado LT
- 47,000 miles
the engine knock has been occuring since the truck had 7000 miles on it. Chevrolet says this is normal and not a problem, funny when I bought this truck new, no one said by the way this thing will knock and make more noise than like the lifters are bad. I have had the truck back to the dealers since the 7000 mile mark and they say Chevrolet (GM) says this is a normal sound. Some mornings i think I have a Ford diesel engine in the truck. I think I am going to record the sound, document the
miles and put it on a web site to help GM sell more trucks. I think people should know what a GM truck sounds like after you are stuck (there is another word but I won't use it).
2003Apr 25
(reported on)Silverado LT
- 1,000 miles
I took it to dealership and they said it was the oil pump and they put in a new one but didn't fix anything
2002Apr 06
(reported on)Silverado 3500
- 1 miles
I own a 2001 silverado 3500 with a 6.0L engine. Since mile 1 I have heard tons of pinging from the engine, up hills, under load, and just cruising. I put some super unleaded in the tank and it seemed to help. But when I called the dealer they said "don't use super it will screw it up, the knock sensor will take care of it". The knock sensor is worthless. Every person I have talked to with this engine has had the same problem.
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2001Feb 25
Silverado LS 1500 3.8L V8
front lights ned to be adjusted, I feel relieved to report this problem, I'm waiting for response to my problem from chevrolet company, thank you.
Jose L.
Modesio, CA, USA
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