SigPig94

Thx for your reply Tony, I appreciate it. I’m certainly glad ALL the lifters have been replaced.

Picked up my truck yesterday afternoon…..second bank of lifters was replaced. So far everything sounds good….I guess now I just keep my fingers crossed every time I get in and start driving. One curious thing though…..I posted a couple weeks ago in a different thread about the knocking/metallic rapping noises that I was hearing when I first started up my truck in the morning (chilly mornings)…..I didn’t hear those noises this morning. Many theories I read online mentioned carbon deposits as the possible explanation. Were these knocking noises a warning of what was to come (lifters failing)? I do believe they’re separate issues, but if I knew anything I guess I wouldn’t be on a Forum such as this. So, fingers crossed….until I have to type here again. (Yeah, I know, very pessimistic). Thx again to everyone.

Really sorry to hear about the trouble you’re going through…..that’s a lot of $$. I just feel like I’m always gonna be worried about something going wrong…especially if I’m on a long trip or something. I have 16k miles on this thing and it’s major repair #3 so it’s hard to have any feelings of optimism.

Couldn’t agree more…..I immediately brought the same point up when they mentioned “additional lifters may need replacement” but ultimately only did one bank. 16k miles and this is my 3rd major repair (leaking rear window took over a week to fix). Unreal.

Thx my friend…I hope your truck’s future is brighter than mine’s past and present. I’m picking up a loaner tomorrow morning and then we’ll just have to wait and see. I feel like I’m getting what I asked for…..I have owned multiple 4Runners (loved them/no issues) and a Honda Pilot (loved it/no issues)……and I traded in an Audi Q7 (best car EVER/no issues) for my Sierra…..I’m almost fearful admitting that because I now expect someone reading this to show up at my house to beat some sense into me……it would be deserved.

And here we go again. Good morning all….hope everyone is doing well. I once again had my truck towed to my dealership (on MON) with similar symptoms that led to one bank of lifters being replaced and numerous posts here. I was just informed TODAY that the other bank now needs replacement. After my first issue, I was told by the service manager that he has only seen a vehicle come back for a second bank replacement “1 or 2 times”….so boy do I feel SPECIAL . Looks like the best case scenario is “a week or week and a half”……I have just about given up believing in any best case scenarios. Now I just have to battle to get a loaner or a rental and hope for the best apparently. Several other similar vehicles are currently in this dealer’s shop for lifter replacements or total engine replacements, which will probably be the next shoe to drop for me. Really disappointed…..I’ll be looking at Tundras and Titans when inventories increase. No way I can trust this truck going forward. I’ll update my situation as it unfolds…..thanks again to everyone for guidance/opinions/personal accounts.

Good morning all: Thanks for all the advice leading up to the replacement of one bank of lifters on my truck……it’s been about a month since the work was done and, so far, all seems to be going well. Mornings here in MA are still pretty chilly and I am hearing loud, metallic knocking/rapping noises from the front end of my truck when I first start it up for a warm-up. The noises usually last for a minute or so and are noticeably loud. I usually let my truck run for about 15 minutes to warm-up, but if I have to leave immediately after I start the truck, the knocking/rattling continues for a bit as I start driving…..this DEFINITELY freaks me out because it sounds VERY similar to the knocking/clicking noises I heard right when my lifters crapped out and had me calling a tow truck for the eventual lifter repair saga. Thanks for any advice/information anyone can provide.

Thanks SO much for sharing your personal experiences…..I really appreciate the information you’ve provided here.

Picked up my truck and drove it home without any issues. One bank of lifters was replaced. 1) I asked if anything else was removed/replaced/repaired/etc and I was told “No”…..I specifically referred to the serpentine belt and other belts and the Service manager said none of those have to be removed to make my necessary lifter repairs. 2) I expressed concern over what to expect from the bank of lifters that was NOT replaced and I was told that no vehicles have come back to them with issues in the last 1&1/2 years…..but (and this is the good part) people that have had similar issues have contacted GM to inquire about warranty extension and maybe it would be a good idea for me to do the same…..needless to say, that didn’t leave me with a warm, fuzzy feeling in my tummy. I did appreciate the information and recommendation and will most likely do just that. Has anyone here done this and would/could you offer any suggestions or advice before I make a call to GM? Maybe I can expedite my approach if someone shares their experience inquiring about warranty extension due to major engine issues. Thanks to all.

Great advice here and I appreciate it. Thanks for all the helpful replies. I am going to ask what else, if anything, got replaced and make sure I keep my notes (calls, conversations, receipts) on the issue. I’m going to get the truck now…we’ll see what the future holds.

Just spoke with Service…..of course I had to call them and did so 45 minutes before they close. Was told one bank of lifters was replaced and I can pick the truck up tomorrow morning. Lots of thoughts going through my head but I’m just gonna pick the thing up and wait until the next issue……pessimistic, I know. We’ll see what the future holds. For now I have to live with myself knowing I traded-in an Audi Q7 for this thing. F**k me.

So now MORE lifters may have to be replaced in addition to the initial “one bank”. As usual, I had to call Service for updates as they refuse to keep their “promise” to call me…..I WILL NOT piss and moan but I WILL be an update-requesting pest. I’m waiting for my daily update that I will certainly have to initiate again, but I am less than optimistic I will receive any credible details. Negativity is starting to ooze in to my attitude….I wish dealerships had inventory as I’d certainly be perusing new truck options.

One bank.

I’m with ya….and no need to apologize….sorry for what you’ve had to go through. My rear window has been finesince it’s repair (replacement) so I hope I’ll be able to say the same thing about my latest issue….again, we’ll see.

Really appreciate your supportive reply. I just spoke with the dealership and they will be reimbursing me for the rental and said my truck should be ready late Monday. I’m not going to get my hopes up for anything….not to be negative, just so I may be pleasantly surprised. After my rear window leak issue, this is major problem #2 and I have yet to reach 14k miles. I don’t want to say “3 strikes and you’re out”, but I feel like I might. We’ll see.