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Hey fellas, 

I have a 2014 with the 5.3 engine with around 80k miles and every time i start the engine it makes a squeaking noise either Hot or Cold. Sounds like belts but changed them all, lube them and still there?

Anyone with this issue?

 

Thanks. 

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Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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4 minutes ago, jpmiami said:

Hey fellas, 

I have a 2014 with the 5.3 engine with around 80k miles and every time i start the engine it makes a squeaking noise either Hot or Cold. Sounds like belts but changed them all, lube them and still there?

Anyone with this issue?

 

Thanks. 

I had this issue with my '14 Sierra.

Thought it was the starter, but I found the flapper valve in the exhaust was the culprit.

It was worse and louder when warm.  Tried lubricating but no luck, so I just clamped it open.

Try clamping your exhaust flapper valve open, start up and see if that works.

Aside from that could be your starter or a belt etc, but my gut says you have same issue I had.

Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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Yeah, my clamping also eliminated the V4 to V8 squeak.

Darn, I was hoping to save you money!  LOL

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2 hours ago, starman8tdc said:

Defective belt tensioner? 

Came here to say that.  Pretty sure if you take the tension off and spin it by hand it will feel pretty 'rough' or tight.

Supreme Pizza Senior Enthusiast

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What? 

 

    I'm not talking about the pulley bearings on the tensioner, i'm talking about a loose or worn out tensioner spring, which would reduce the tension on the belt, resulting in a squeal. But yes, it could be the pulley bearing too I guess. 

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4 hours ago, Sierra Dan said:

Yeah, my clamping also eliminated the V4 to V8 squeak.

Darn, I was hoping to save you money!  LOL

That never happens but thats for the tip!

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26 minutes ago, starman8tdc said:

What? 

 

    I'm not talking about the pulley bearings on the tensioner, i'm talking about a loose or worn out tensioner spring, which would reduce the tension on the belt, resulting in a squeal. But yes, it could be the pulley bearing too I guess. 

I will look at that tomorrow.

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1 minute ago, Sierra Dan said:

Can you take a vid or post a soundclip and we might further be able to help?

For sure, ill post one up tomorrow.

Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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Well, to me it sounds like your battery is weak....  seems like a slight hesitation on start like it is not getting the CC Amps it needs.

This could be causing stress on your belt? Sounds like the belt to me.

Definitely from the engine/front engine area.

Do you have a warranty?

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