No worries at all everyone. I have a 2005 Silverado crew cab 5.3 , Been doing this since it was brand new. Over 200,000 miles now and still running strong.

I have a 2017 Denali with the 6.2 with around 20k miles.....has the EXACT same sound. Sounds like a sticky lifter, but its not a lifter. Most people say its the high pressure fuel pump. Its cool to say not to worry about it, but pulling up next to a building with a 60 thousand dollar truck and hearing what sounds like a loud, bad lifter is kind of bullshit....IMO.

My buddy bought new left over 18 off a lot with 11 miles and it had the tick sounding just like my 2014. Nothing to worry about. Great video and thanks for getting this info out there.

You might want to check the valve clearance. Also, the gas may make a different but its not to likely. I have a 2017 LT Z71 and the owners manual said use 91 Octane or higher. I run the Lucas oil Upper Engine and Injector cleaner in all my vehicle, every other tank of gas. I run 89 Octane and the Lucas oil bumps the Octane rating over 91. I had a 2005 Ford Super Duty 6 liter diesel, ran the Lucas oil in that one too. We bullet proofed the engine 5 years ago and took a look at the engine's upper end and injectors. All of the parts were spotless, very clean and never had a tick in the engine. Oil is cheap, we changed the oil every 5,000 miles and never had a single issue. The Ford has 140,000 mile on it, and mechanically, never a hiccup. Regular oil changes are just cheap insurance. Enjoy your videos, liked the oil change one, thanks.

I just got the tick noise this morning and I was worried that it is a big problem, But now I'm relieved. Thanks for the great video, keep it up.

Truck with a 100,000 mile warranty. Mile 99,999 - Dealer: "I don't hear anything." Mile 100,001 - Dealer: "You need a new engine!"

I just bought a used 2015 Silverado, and I noticed this tick today. Glad I found this video before I took the truck back to the dealership! Thanks for the info!

I have a 2011 5.3 makes a lil ticking nosie glad I found your channel brotha 💪

My 2014 does the same thing, o well I guess I don't have to worry about it thanks for the video 👍👍👍

Absolutely it is nothing to worry about, all of these trucks do it and that is okay. It is not a problem, there is nothing wrong with any of them. My 03 with 300k does it & has done it since day 1 & it runs like a clock with absolutely no issues. My dads 06 did it the whole time he owned it from 150 miles - 180k (8+ years) with absolutely no problems at all the whole time. His next truck a 2011 did it too, it definitely wasn’t as loud in the 2011 as the 03 & 06 but the noise was still there & it had no issues for the 7 years & 150k++ he had it. And last but not least the 2018 he just bought brand spanking new at the beginning of last year does it as well. Again not as loud as the earlier models I mentioned and it is even a bit quieter then the 2011, but the sound is still there. It now has about 18k and not a single problem. From what I’ve seen it seems to be getting quieter in the newer generation engines. I’m curious about the 2019’s and if the 2020’s will even make this noise at all. Anyone here have a 2019 5.3? Does your engine make the ticking/tapping noise?

Turn the radio up and you won't hear the noise no more😂😂

I had a Blazer 4.3 Vortec (the worst). It had a very common problem, blown intake gasket. After the job, it started ticking very loud, known as a collapsed lifter. Apparently loosened debris blocked oil entry into a hydraulic lifter port. I put Wynn's Hydraulic Valve Lifter Treatment in the CC. The ticking got a lot quieter in about 30 seconds. It totally went away after about a half hour and I would barely hear it for a few seconds on cold winter mornings. It is very important to use the specified weight oil. Push rod/rocker engines usually require lower viscosity oil than over head valve engines. The oil needs to be more fluid to pass through the push rods to lube the rockers while over head cam engines don't have this path. You can also add a half quart of transmission fluid to the oil to clean and lube noisy lifters.

Ive got the same thing goin on with my 14 and its got just under 140k on it and still runnin strong!

My 2014 5.3L v8 has the same tick. 80k miles. Good to know it’s common and nothing to worry about. My first truck and I hope to keep it for many miles to come. Thanks

Changed my condenser with the help of your video👍🏾👍🏾

My 2015 Silverado with the 4.3 v6 makes the same noise. I've just learned to ignore it because I was never concerned and it now has 100,000 miles and still runs as good as ever.

When I brought my 14 it had 4 miles on it and it had that same tapping noise. I was told all there direct injection engines do the same thing. I now have 170,000 miles on it. I still hear the same tapping noise and never had any issues with the truck.

Thanks a million ! I feel at ease now !

I have a 2000 GMC Sierra with a 5.3. It now has over 200k miles. It knocked when cold from day one when I drove it off the dealer lot. Still running strong.

My 2015 z71 sierra makes the same noise. I thought something was broken but it sounds exactly like the 2014 in your video. Thanks I'm relieved.

My 2001 Silverado has been doing the same thing for at least 15 years. I have never had anything done to the engine except oil changes. It still runs like new with over 200 thousand miles and yes it still makes the same noise when you first crank it up, but after about three minutes or less it stops. This usually happens after you let them sit up over night. I love mine and have no plans on getting rid of it.

My 2006 has 298,000 miles on it. The ticking started about 30k ago, not just at startup but while driving too. It comes and goes, but gets more frequent as mileage racks up. I always use Mobil 1 synthetic and change oil religiously. One thing I noticed, is the ticking noise goes away right after fresh oil change, then shows up occasionally once oil gets to around 70%, and progressively more often as the oil gets older. Then when I change the oil, the ticking goes away…and the cycle starts again. One time I added an oil viscosity additive, and the ticking stopped right away…until it came back eventually. Otherwise truck runs perfect. One other observation, the ticking is more frequent with around town driving, but never seems to come up during long highway road trips.

I have a 2015 5.3 rally edition crew..these engines all make that noise..brand new ones and ones with some miles..keep up on your maintenance and such and enjoy your silverado.

Yea I had a bad lifter and I had heads redone and put in a new cam and new lifters. It still has a bit of a tik. I'm actually going to put in a new high pressure oil pump because my oil pressure is low at first start up but it has 140k miles being a 07 classic. Thanks for the video appreciated it!

Some people also hear some piston slap when Cold, because of no piston skerts to reduce drag to get as much millage as possible. My 96 with 290,000 Has been doing it from day one More when cold.

My "02" 6.0 has done it since brand new.... around 37k I wrote G.M. about my concerns with this noise and they sent me a 100k written warranty on all internal engine stuff... just clicked over 109k without issue , except repaired exhaust leak.

I own a 2011 Sierra gmc 4x4 it's got a 117000 miles on it I just notice the noise. U have a lot of good content. Thx

Does it also throw codes that your stability track is off? I've had this happen before but then it went away. I just got my headers done and everything cleaned out. It does sound like a lifter tick in mine.

Depending how often you change your oil will determine the tapping noise. I have a 03 Tahoe with a 5.3 I always use synthetic 5w-30 it never makes the tapping noise and has close to 260,000 miles.

My 2001 has done it since day 1, now with 256k miles. Always seemed to me that it quits after a minute or two, just enough time for a poorly designed oil pump to get up to speed.

I have a 2010 with 222 k on it with the same tick. After it warms up the tick goes away. I was worried about it and tried everything to stop it but nothing worked. Glad i saw this vid and know that it happens to a lot of these tricks and they still run strong.

I am so glad I found this video …. I commented on one of your other videos about the “tick” …. It’s been driving me nuts , BUT , I feel much better after watching this video. I have the same sound in the same area on my 2014 Sierra I just picked up …. Why a 2014 when it’s 2022 you might ask ….. it only has 40,000 miles on it , that’s why

2010 6.2 Denali has done it since I drove it off the lot with 0 miles. It’s got 196,000 now

I have a 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the 5.3 only 3000 miles on it I bought it with 1 mile The same exact noise that’s just how they are. And when I bring it to the service for my first six months they checked over thumbs up. 👍👍👍. I broke the dealers balls they went over the whole thing because I’m a hypochondriac like that. Lol.

Just bought a 2015 GMC Sierra SLT and it’s making the same noise. Glad to see it’s normal.

2015 Tahoe 5.3 also had same issue not as loud but still a little annoying tick, during a routine oil change and maintenance I accidentally over filled it with oil and it went away to almost nothing no adverse effects I then did another synthetic oil change to the recommended level and still working fine with the slightest tick super quiet now compared to before…might work for your truck also!

Just a heads up, what I hear is the Fuel Purge Valve. It is located to the right of your throttle body and feeds to your Intake. $30 part. Chevy OEM FPV is notorious for being noisy. If you put your hand on the throttle body and on the FPV , you can "feel" what youre hearing. Almost like a distinct grinding sound/feel. I put some Dynamat extreme on mine when I replaced it. .....and noise is GONE. AFM lifters will be much noisier when they go. Yours has no problems....yet. Up the oil viscosity as recommended by owners manual for your weather conditions. You'd be surprised how heavy you can go and still be under mfg recommendations.

2012 with 193k mike, makes the same noise, runs pretty good though

I bought my Sierra brand new in 2000. It made that noise since it was new. It now has 377000 kilometers on it now. It's been a good truck

I have a 2017 Silverado that I bought last February as a demo vehicle with 1400 miles on it, it has 35000 now and I have had the tick from day one. I did buy a AFM delete from range technology and it does seem to help with the tick and crazy enough improve gas mileage for me. My 2005 was the same color as yours and it had that tick too.

I’ve just hit 160,000 on my 2015 reg cab 5.3 engine 4x4. I’ve baby’d it, had absolutely no problems out of it, always use sea foam or Lucas every single fill up, never get down on it but I drive a lot. Mine just started the ticking sound. Thanks for the info. I’m really trying to make this truck last to 400k. The body style still has that classic look, especially with the mud tires they set it off.

Different levels of the notorious tick! Do worry about it. It will wear down the cam lobe and more. Has to do with the VFM on all 5.3 & 6.0 LS engines. 07-20, a few ways to try and make it stop, some work depending on how severe tick is and others have to go into engine.

My 2017 had this same issue start at 26k miles had it serviced for oil change and recall. The dealer claimed it as normal function of high pressure fuel delivery. Well 10 days after my engine blew... original dealer wanted no part of it. Found a nearby different dealer and they had 2 other ‘17 and ‘18 with exact problem needing new engines... thankful it’s happened within warranty... good luck!

I have a 2008, 2011 and 2013. All bought used with the 5.3L on it. The 2011 and 2013 I have a small knock on the passenger side. Most flex fuel have a little knock or ping. What i did to eliminate the both noise I had was engine flush all the time before changing oil and started using 10w-30 on my oil. Full syn and never had those noise again. All GM vehicles cooperate better on Amsoil products. Especially on my trucks. Don't use Seafoam on the crank case. It dries out lifters. Have a great one!

I have a 2018 Tacoma 3.5 L, direct injection, and it has a tick. I think this is common with direct injection motors.

Its the Chevy tic... Nothing too worry about they all do it ..

My Family Has A 2003 Buick Rendezvous with 285k Miles On It, And Still Running Like New(Nothing Wrong With It), And It Has A Cold Start(Lifter)Tick, But It Goes Away After It Warms Up, Which Is Awesome🥰😃😊

I got a 2015 Silverado high country.. 5.3… got that same very mild tick or tap.. no issues so far.. 155,000 miles still running strong..

It is the lifters, GM still uses a old-school push-rod design of their V8's. The low in torque, and reliability is in-matched. But it is a 60 year old design and still currently used, even in the new 2020 mid engine corvette. Most notably the small block Chevy 350, The Most popular automotive engine ever built, but Now LS series engine still use push-rods, lifters and rocker arms.

Thank you man, im very relieved now. I have an 18 silverado, by any chance do you get a gurgle exhaust noise when accelerating through the low end rpms?

The 5.3 has a plastic filter/strainer under the oil pressure switch for the AFM lifters. Change it out to make the clatter on startup go away. The LS4 seems to have this problem more than the truck motors but all of the AFM motors have this filter.

I drive a 2014 LTZ with the 5.3 motor. Mine has made this noise since the day I drove it off the lot in 2014. The salesman and a mechanic told me that day that it was a normal Noise. I have never had a problem and I have 79,000 miles on it now. Still listening and still watching the situation. Only thing that I ever had a concern in with this truck. steve

My 99 new body style 5.3 does it. Also has 307k miles on it still going strong. Only vehicle I've owned 16 to 32

My 07 4.8 silverado does it. Planning on having new performance lifters installed along with a new cam and oil pump

I have a 2004, 4x4, short bed, 5.3 Vortex. And has 270 miles running stronger than the newer chevys. I driven to Texas, New Mexico, Mexico, California, Las Vegas. Bruh Chevy are the strongest trucks out there!! Thanks for the video bro 🤙🏽

Have a 17 High Country 6.2L was bought new and been using Amsoil Signature Series and PI treatment every 5000kms might of heard a slight tick once for 10 seconds but never for an period of time. Factory calls for Premium gas that may be the reason and also added an Elite RX catch can and clean side separator since new you wouldn't believe the crap that accumulates in it. Would highly recommend this to anyone that has direct injection. Great video!

I had a 2005 5.3 with 300k miles made the same noise still kept going before I sold it cheap. Chevy trucks proven longevity!

I own a 2015 and my father has 2012 and both do it. I’ve noticed in mine that at idle the oil pressure drops just below 40psi. Rev the motor just a little and it rises eliminating the noise.

My 2004 Silverado 4x4 is noisy for 1/2 mile on cold mornings and then get quiet. 290,000 miles on engine rebuilt trans and still loving this truck. Probably buy a new motor when this one goes.

Mine started doing that at around 44000 now it has 123000 still runs fine don't worry about keep changing the oil when required and keep on trucking

You mentioned using (Lucas oil treatment), wouldn't that make the oil thicker, and more difficult to flow through the engine and oil filter? I drive the Silverado 2015 crew cab, 5.3 v8 and the engine oil required is the (OW-20), which pours like water. I would believe adding lucas can cause engine damage, especially with the (AFM) system.

thank you , i just bought a 2000 silverado yesterday with a tick , seems like it has plenty of power

I have the 2014 Silverado with the 6.2 liter. The dealership mechs told me the tick was the high pressure fuel injectors. Just what they sound like and no problem at all.

Nice High Country, I was thinking about that too with mine. Difference is I have the 6.2, yet it still does that sound. I went to get it checked out and said it's perfectly fine. One of the companies I have worked for, all their company trucks is either Chevy or GMC. Some are 2014 or over, Same 5.3, same sound, even brand new do the same odd sound.

Thank you!

My (new to me) 2003 Chevy Suburban with the 5.3 (74k miles) makes a tick but I've always assumed it has to do with the injection system. It sounds more like a "good" or normal tick than anything. What I'm trying to figure out is this whistle/whining noise that's just started. I can hear it mostly from the driver's seat. Like it's a vacuum leak but the only vacuum lines I can see under the hood in that area are okay. Have any input on that?

Are you using lower octane gas? I noticed on my 03 Silverado it happened to me when using lower grade octane. I had to switch to high octane fuel.

Amen brother. I have a 2008 Tahoe with the 5.3 Vortec in it, has over 330,000 miles. If you do your SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE these engines will last half a million miles.

This made me feel so much better. I've been worrying myself to death trying to figure out what the hell that tick is. I just need to get some exhaust to distract from that sound.

I'm a mechanic, it has nothing to do with your lifters. There's nothing to be concerned about. Also, even a slight exhaust leak will make a ticking noise, and may go away when the engine heats up. We have many fleet vehicles with this engine. Some have almost 400k miles with no issues.

Dustin how many miles were on the truck when you made this video? Did it make the noise when new on factory AC Delco Dexos 1 Gen 2 oil?

Regular oil change intervals is key with modern engibes between 3k on conventional oil and 3-5K with synthetic oils to keep them healthy.

My 2013 Silverado 5.3 did it to at 40k. Did a oil change with a half a quart of marvel mystery oil for the whole oil change. And it when away.

I use amsoil 5w30 no noises plus I plugged a little module into the computer port so it’s always 8 cylinders.

I have my 2014 silverado 5.3 LT getting diagnosed at the dealership right now. It's been happening as long as I could remember gotnin 2018. Just recently got on my radar bcuz I'm changing the exhaust and heard about afm and the infamous lifter tap. I thought my truck was a taking time bomb but thanks for this video should have looked at this first. Would have sent it in any way but I would have eased my mind.

Beautiful truck! I just picked up a 15 Sierra that’s close to the same color.

2014 and up use high pressure common rail injection. The high pressure fuel pump is what you are hearing

My 06 5.3 Sierra Had the same sound aswell. I always figured it was a pulley, never found out cuz i totaled it in the Winter.

Toss a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil as part of your oil change. You can also put half a cord into the gas tank to clean the upper end of your motor. This has worked for me for years.

Did you get the range technology afm disabler? It doesn’t let the motor switch from v8 to v4 so that will save the lifters.

Run the AMSOIL 5w-30 signature series. I was skeptical about AMSOIL , after 70k on my 5.3 the tick is gone.

Part of the problem on these engines are the fact that they’re made out of aluminum and aluminum heads in plastic intakes with all this being said the noise is a lot more pronounced in it travels from those materials a lot easier than it would if it was cast iron so the new aluminum engines a lot of them are just noisy because you can hear the internals a lot easier than you would if it was an old cast-iron ...what are your thoughts

It is caused by the large lifter like plunger that runs the direct injection pump of of the camshaft. If you're truck is older than 2014 and you hear a noticeable ticking its usually caused by worn or ojt of adjustment valvetrain components. Rocker or two are a little lose possibly.

Direct fuel injectors & high pressure fuel making the noise . GM said its normal . Listen to the start up & reviews on similar models on you tube and they have the similar sounds . Vibration issues : If you have a towing package with 20 inch wheels ,You will feel vibrations .

It's normal, my 2002 Silverado with the 5.3 has it, it's called piston slap, the aluminum pistons take a sec to expand to proper size. I've got over 252k miles and still running strong.

My 15 sounds identical. Started researching it and every thing I see says it's direct injection. My 02 had the tap your 06 has. That was a known issue. We call it the Chevy slap. Has to do with head clearance on the piston. Goes away within a minute or so. Chevy actually had a bulletin on that. My 02 had 204000 when I sold it. Still ran like new. Nothing to worry about. Thanks for the vid.

Just Subscribed fella, cool channel keep the awesome content coming

Mine has done that clicking-tapping sound since day one 0 miles. Here we are 5 years later at 108K miles and it still makes that sound even modified the exhaust because it seemed this tapping sound was louder than the truck its self lol but GM told me it's just the way these trucks sound specially since they are much more quiet than the trucks before them.

There is nothing wrong here Chevy truck have had that noise since they started electronic fuel injection same sound on the older 5.7 model as well

EcoTec3 5.3 and 6.2 motors have direct injection. You are hearing the injectors :)

Do you have anything with that chirp sound thats supposely is coming from the flapper valve in the exhaust??

My 2016 is doing it now. Took it off-road and got a little heavy on the gas. Only time I've beat on it and I'll never take it in the mud again. Now the lifters definitely have a distinctive tick. What to do? Heavier oil or rebuild with performance parts?

The direct injection is louder thsn the pre 14 multiport injection.

My dads old 06 silverado 1500 with the 5.3 it had that noise when he bought it with 30,000 on it and when he got rid of it with that noise at 160,000+ And my truck had that noise and it’s a 08 silverado with almost 119,000

What was your oil pressure at?? Because I have a 2017 Silverado with a 5.3 and my oil pressure is at 30 when it’s at idle and goes up once I give it some gas.

I have a 2019 suburban and it just started this after oil change. Should I take off the afm? Or is this different

Direct injection engine all run like that, type of oil may quiet the engine some, but it is still normal

I had a legit noise in my 4.3 real lifter noise , Marvel mystery cleared it up quick , never came back.

I have a 15 with 70k and lucky knock on wood don't have it but I wonder on left side hearing it in the wheel well if it's the Vac pump?