2019 - 2020 Corvette: Service Bulletin: #19-NA-218: Ticking Noise from the Engine - (Dec 1, 2020)


#19-NA-218: Ticking Noise from the Engine - (Dec 1, 2020)

Subject Ticking Noise from the Engine

This bulletin replaces PIP5606E. Please discard PIP5606E.


Brand:

Model:

Model Year:

VIN:

Engine:

Transmission:

from

to

from

to

Cadillac

CTS

2019

2019

6.2L (LT4)

Escalade

2019

2020

5.3L, 6.2L (L83, L86)

Chevrolet

Camaro

2019

2020

6.2L (LT1, LT4)

Corvette

2019

2019

6.2L (LT1, LT4, LT5)

2020

2020

6.2L (LT2)

Silverado 1500 (New Model 12th Digit VIN = 7) - 4WD

2019

2019

4.3L, 5.3L, 6.2L (L84, L87, LV3)

Silverado 1500 (New Model)

2019

2020

5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L (L83, L86, L96)

Silverado LD

2019

2019

4.3L, 5.3L, 6.2L (L84, L87, LV3)

Suburban

2019

2020

5.3L (L83, L86)

Tahoe

2019

2020

5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L (L83, L86, L96)

GMC

Sierra Limited

2019

2019

5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L (L83, L86, L96)

Sierra 1500 (New Model)

2019

2020

4.3L, 5.3L, 6.2L (L84, L87, LV3)

Yukon Models

2019

2020

5.3L, 6.2L (L83, L86)

 

Involved Region or Country

North America, Europe, Russia, Middle East, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Japan, Cadillac Korea (South Korea), GM Korea Company, Thailand

Condition

Some customers may comment that they hear a ticking noise coming from the engine when cold.

    • This ticking noise will mainly occur during the first initial start in the morning.

Cause

This condition may be caused by a lifter not having a sufficient amount of oil during cold start operation (not pumped up).

Correction

To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure below.

Service Procedure

Allow the engine to sit overnight.

Note: You may need to allow 5-7 minutes to confirm.

  1. Start the vehicle and listen for a tick noise.
  • Drive the vehicle through the DFM modes.
  • Check for any misfire DTCs and record:
  • If the noise has been isolated, inspect for a bent pushrod and/or collapsed lifter.
  • Parts Information

    Note: Refer to Service Bulletin 20-NA-038 for additional information on AFM and DFM usage.

    Causal Part

    Description

    Part Number

    Qty

    X

    LIFTER, VLV (Active)

    12680871

    2 per bank (6 CYL DFM)

    4 per bank (8 CYL AFM)

    8 per bank (8 CYL DFM)

    X

    LIFTER, VLV (NON-ACTIVE LIFTERS)

    12648846

    4 per bank (6 CYL)

    4 per bank (8 CYL non DFM)

    N/A

    GASKET, CYL HD (L84)

    12622325

    1

    N/A

    GASKET, CYL HD (L87)

    12688943

    1

    N/A

    GASKET, CYL HD (LT1)

    12659260

    1

    N/A

    GASKET, CYL HD (LV3)

    12632968

    1

    N/A

    BOLT, CYL HD (M12x1.75x102)

    11611976

    Refer to EPC

    N/A

    BOLT, CYL HD (M12x1.75x134)

    11546959

    Refer to EPC

    N/A

    GASKET, VLV RKR ARM CVP

    12619787

    1

    N/A

    GASKET, EXH MANIF

    12657093

    1

    N/A

    PIPE, FUEL FEED INTR

    12677002

    1

    N/A

    PIPE, FUEL FEED INTER

    12679463

    1

    N/A

    GASKET, INT MANIF

    12626354

    6 (6 CYL)

    8 (8 CYL)

    N/A

    GASKET, W/PMP

    12682391

    1

    N/A

    SEAL, KIT F/INJR (O-ring)

    12672366

    Refer to EPC

    Warranty Information

    Note: Only select the labor operation that coincides with the repair performed.

    For vehicles repaired under the Powertrain coverage, use the following labor operation. Reference the Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage information.

    Labor Operation

    Description

    Labor Time

    4062390

    Valve Lifter Replacement - Right Side

    Use Published Labor Operation Time

    4062391

    Valve Lifter Replacement - Both Sides

    4062410

    Valve Lifter Replacement - Left Side

    4062450

    Valve Lifter Replacement

     

    Version

    3

    Modified

    Released February 14, 2020

    May 28, 2020 – Added RPO LT2 to Corvette and Cylinder Head Gasket P/Ns 12632968 (LV3) and 12688943 (L87) to Parts Information.

    December 01, 2020 – Updated the Quantity information for P/N 12626354 and 12672366 in the Parts Information section.

     



    Article ID: 1475
    Created: December 2, 2020
    Last Updated: December 2, 2020

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