I went out to leave for a meeting and started my truck. I heard a ticking noise that I had not heard prior to this morning. I opened the hood to investigate the cause of the ticking and discovered on the left bank one of the exhaust manifold bolts was missing the head. I then went around to the right bank and noticed that the exhaust manifold was broken completely about mid way of the manifold. I have owned this vehicle since it was new off the dealership and have had very little issue with it until this issue popped up. I have done some research and discovered that this is a major problem affecting chevrolet and gm vehicles with 8 cylinder engines. This vehicle is used as a daily driver and is not used for commercial towing, nor is it used for towing on a regular basis.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado: engine knocking or ticking
7 of the 622 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- recalls
- 1
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that there was a knocking coming from the steering column. The noise would become louder when attempting a turn in either direction. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the sector shaft was failing and needed to be replaced. The failure and the current mileages were 125,000. Updated 8/31/12 *cn the consumer stated the failure was recurring. Updated 09/11/2012
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal knocking from the engine. The dealer diagnosed that fuel was leaking into the engine abnormally. The manufacturer was contacted but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.
Engine noise at idle. Ticking which sounds like lifters or injectors hanging up.
Speedometer on my 2004 chevy silverado is acting up. The needle is ticking like a clock as I accelerate and slow down. I have heard and read about many complaints about this same exact problem on this make, model, and year vehicle.
Tl* - the contact purchased a 2004 chevrolet silverado from chevrolet of tyson's. There was a knocking sound in the steering wheel regardless of the speed at which the contact was driving. Gm stated that they were aware of the steering failure, and were redesigning the steering column, it dill not be final until february after the contacts warranty expiresd,and was advised by gm to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly...
- Gmc/chevrolet: engines, with EGR system, has leakage from EGR cooler engine coolant into the combustion...
- General motors: an optional engine block heater plug in for onboard AC power and with continuous usage...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose...
- This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle...
- Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple...
- Gm: there is a diesel engine hard start when hot. starts fine when cold. there will be no internal trouble...
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
- Risk
- If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc trucks at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 06V289000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado?
7 of 622 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (1%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado?
There is 1 recall and 166 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
Brake failure 65Harsh shifting 19ABS 17No deployment 17Headlights 10Jerking 9Stalling 9Steering noise 9Adaptive cruise 8Loss of power 8Airbag light 7Fire or smoke 7Overheating 7Slipping 7Tire blowout 7Check engine light 6Fuel gauge 6Spongy pedal 6Fuel pump 5
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