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Chevy22 · 11-02-2014, 09:43 PM

So I have been having some problems with lifter noise on my 2010 SS/RS L99! I bought the car about 11 months ago and noticed it immediately! I took it to the the dealer service tech 10 months ago (before warranty expired) and he said it's just exhaust rattle I've recently decided to do a little more research and investigate my self because it is becoming louder! It is on the left side of my engine! I talked to a GM rep and gave him my VIN and told him about the TSB and he told me that it doesn't matter because my power train warranty is up! Is this true and Is there anything I can do because I tried to bring it to their attention before my warranty expired? Also if they don't do anything and I am left to do the repair out of pocket how much would it cost of I did it all my self?!

Rock-It Man · 11-03-2014, 05:35 AM

The L99 lifter noise happens at the beginning of a cold start up. Mine typically lasted two or three seconds, and it was random. That is, sometimes it didn't happen even if the car had been sitting for days.

However, it never happened during a hot start up.

My lifters were replaced under warranty. It would have cost over $2,000.

11-02-2014, 09:43 PM	#1
Chevy22 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 12 View My Garage	Lifter Question? So I have been having some problems with lifter noise on my 2010 SS/RS L99! I bought the car about 11 months ago and noticed it immediately! I took it to the the dealer service tech 10 months ago (before warranty expired) and he said it's just exhaust rattle I've recently decided to do a little more research and investigate my self because it is becoming louder! It is on the left side of my engine! I talked to a GM rep and gave him my VIN and told him about the TSB and he told me that it doesn't matter because my power train warranty is up! Is this true and Is there anything I can do because I tried to bring it to their attention before my warranty expired? Also if they don't do anything and I am left to do the repair out of pocket how much would it cost of I did it all my self?!

11-03-2014, 05:35 AM	#2
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	The L99 lifter noise happens at the beginning of a cold start up. Mine typically lasted two or three seconds, and it was random. That is, sometimes it didn't happen even if the car had been sitting for days. However, it never happened during a hot start up. My lifters were replaced under warranty. It would have cost over $2,000.