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Rogue Leader · 11-16-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kelleyperformance

yeah ive honestly NEVER had any LS motored vehicles throw belts (stock LS cars at least lol). ive seen them squeek and squeel, usually a harmonic balancer issue. and seeing as all these cars have had and still have automatic tensioners, im guessing its the balancer. they tend to start wobbling, which will cause an annoying noise, and eventually they throw the belts. ask the LS1 guys- that problem was for anyone and everyone

we used to stock shelf loads of balancers

EDIT: almost forgot about the TSB for the gurgling noise... it involves the draining of the coolant, and if any gets on the belt and its not immediately cleaned off, youve got permenant squeek. i guess we will be seeing alot of the noise around here now

Need to watch out for the Power Steering Pulley. Its made of plastic. I had a strange squeal that wouldn't go away on my 99 TA, turned out the PS pulley had cracked down the middle. Lingenfelter makes a Billet Aluminum stock replacement which I bought and installed.

kelleyperformance · 11-16-2009, 08:00 AM

i can assure you the p/s pulley is metal

HeavyD · 11-16-2009, 12:31 PM

Glad to hear they found the tensioner. That was my guess. I have been a tech for 15 years. Belts don't squeal just because of the belt, they are either too long or wrong, (has happened) or you have a bad tensioner. I have seen the spring in tensioners have the proper tension when cold, but once the engine warms up they lose their tension and you get that noise. I am surprised they didn't find the tensioner on one of your other trips to the dealer. A mechanic will change the belt, but a good tech will find out why it was making noise in the first place.

camaro5 · 11-16-2009, 03:19 PM

Tensioner - of course.

BlackRS · 11-20-2009, 11:23 AM

I have the same issue, squealing belt...squeals above 2000 rpm's, very annoying. I took it to the dealer and they said they need to order a new belt. I asked them if they were sure it wasn't the tensioner, they said it was the belt. perhaps this is one of those common "bugs"... I just hope it gets fixed!

FC_GIBB · 01-25-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackRS

I have the same issue, squealing belt...squeals above 2000 rpm's, very annoying. I took it to the dealer and they said they need to order a new belt. I asked them if they were sure it wasn't the tensioner, they said it was the belt. perhaps this is one of those common "bugs"... I just hope it gets fixed!

:( I just started having your exact problem @ 2K Rpm :(

camarowa · 01-25-2010, 06:24 PM

how loud is this squeel. I have a very faint noise but I am unable to pin point it. I know that I am going to have to wait before I take it into the dealership since most of those guys seem to be deaf when it comes to squeeks and rattles

FC_GIBB · 01-25-2010, 06:31 PM

yeah mine is not very loud either, just dissapointing to hear from a new motor. I was hoping the belt was just a little bit wet from the hard rain we just got, but after a while it should have stopped.
I made an appointment at the local GM/Chevy/Buick dealer.

camarowa · 01-26-2010, 01:21 PM

have an appointment at 8am tomorrow morning. Hopefully this time i get a mechanic with some hearing left.

FC_GIBB · 01-27-2010, 06:08 AM

yeah I made an appointment on the 25th but couldn't get in 7:30am tomorrow.

let us know what they say, hopefully they do have their hearing.

Chrisrp454 · 01-27-2010, 09:16 AM

7000+ miles no belt issues so far.

camarowa · 01-27-2010, 11:30 AM

had appointment had dealership this morning regarding this issue. Mechanic told me there was a TSB issued on the 13th of jan addressing this problem. They are ordering a redesigned serpentine belt. Only v6 models build before aug 09 are affected. Supposedly the new belt is made out of a different material.

FC_GIBB · 01-27-2010, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarowa

had appointment had dealership this morning regarding this issue. Mechanic told me there was a TSB issued on the 13th of jan addressing this problem. They are ordering a redesigned serpentine belt. Only v6 models build before aug 09 are affected. Supposedly the new belt is made out of a different material.

Good to know

, but is it so serious that they have to hold the car or are can you just bring it in when they get it in?

FC_GIBB · 01-28-2010, 10:00 AM

Yeah man, I got the same news. They ordered me a new belt and will notify me when it comes in.

I asked the the service guy if it was cool to drive with the belt like it is, he told me "the belt will last years, but we went ahead and ordered you a new one."

so i guess thats good news, at least I dont have to ride around in a rental HHR or something of that nature.

the belt noise just sucks especially just buying it less than a week ago.

11-16-2009, 08:00 AM	#16
kelleyperformance Drives: DD- 15' Chevy SS Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 233	i can assure you the p/s pulley is metal __________________

11-16-2009, 03:19 PM	#18
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	Tensioner - of course. __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

11-20-2009, 11:23 AM	#19
BlackRS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 106	I have the same issue, squealing belt...squeals above 2000 rpm's, very annoying. I took it to the dealer and they said they need to order a new belt. I asked them if they were sure it wasn't the tensioner, they said it was the belt. perhaps this is one of those common "bugs"... I just hope it gets fixed! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS in Rally Yellow

01-25-2010, 06:24 PM	#21
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	how loud is this squeel. I have a very faint noise but I am unable to pin point it. I know that I am going to have to wait before I take it into the dealership since most of those guys seem to be deaf when it comes to squeeks and rattles __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

01-25-2010, 06:31 PM	#22
FC_GIBB Drives: 2012 Impala LTZ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greenbackville, VA Posts: 346 View My Garage	yeah mine is not very loud either, just dissapointing to hear from a new motor. I was hoping the belt was just a little bit wet from the hard rain we just got, but after a while it should have stopped. I made an appointment at the local GM/Chevy/Buick dealer. __________________ A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "'The United States of America", for an amount "up to, and including my life". That is honor, and there are way to many people in this country who no longer understand it.

11-16-2009, 12:31 PM	#17
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	Glad to hear they found the tensioner. That was my guess. I have been a tech for 15 years. Belts don't squeal just because of the belt, they are either too long or wrong, (has happened) or you have a bad tensioner. I have seen the spring in tensioners have the proper tension when cold, but once the engine warms up they lose their tension and you get that noise. I am surprised they didn't find the tensioner on one of your other trips to the dealer. A mechanic will change the belt, but a good tech will find out why it was making noise in the first place.

01-26-2010, 01:21 PM	#23
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	have an appointment at 8am tomorrow morning. Hopefully this time i get a mechanic with some hearing left. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

01-27-2010, 06:08 AM	#24
FC_GIBB Drives: 2012 Impala LTZ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greenbackville, VA Posts: 346 View My Garage	yeah I made an appointment on the 25th but couldn't get in 7:30am tomorrow. let us know what they say, hopefully they do have their hearing. __________________ A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "'The United States of America", for an amount "up to, and including my life". That is honor, and there are way to many people in this country who no longer understand it.

01-27-2010, 09:16 AM	#25
Chrisrp454 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS M6, 98Z28 M6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 1,532 View My Garage	7000+ miles no belt issues so far. __________________ Always Remember! Rest in Peace Brothers 9/11/2001. And thanks to all those who defend and serve! Ordered 5/23/2009 3400 with TPW of 08/03/09 3800 8/11/2009 Arrived 8/21/2009 2SS/RS/Aqua Blue/Grey Interior

01-27-2010, 11:30 AM	#26
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	had appointment had dealership this morning regarding this issue. Mechanic told me there was a TSB issued on the 13th of jan addressing this problem. They are ordering a redesigned serpentine belt. Only v6 models build before aug 09 are affected. Supposedly the new belt is made out of a different material. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

01-28-2010, 10:00 AM	#28
FC_GIBB Drives: 2012 Impala LTZ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greenbackville, VA Posts: 346 View My Garage	same deal Yeah man, I got the same news. They ordered me a new belt and will notify me when it comes in. I asked the the service guy if it was cool to drive with the belt like it is, he told me "the belt will last years, but we went ahead and ordered you a new one." so i guess thats good news, at least I dont have to ride around in a rental HHR or something of that nature. the belt noise just sucks especially just buying it less than a week ago. __________________ A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "'The United States of America", for an amount "up to, and including my life". That is honor, and there are way to many people in this country who no longer understand it.

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