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WE485 · 10-23-2013, 12:14 PM

I have never had a warranty issue with one of my cars. any concern I have ever had, was always handled. but not this. In the last 3 years I have spent 75k with GM on new car's. this is not the way you handle problems. "drive it and see if it goes away" is just stupid

cmore · 10-23-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WE485

Well, I took the car in for the nice lifter noise. I even gave them the TSB. their responce? it's not bad enough. they want me to keep driving it and see if it get's worse. they said it was piston slap and it's minor. everytime you start the car it sounds horrible. I should not have to just live with this. thoughts?

Same here. Took it in twice. Mine is nosier some times that others also.

strych9 · 10-23-2013, 04:42 PM

I would try a different dealer. Seems stupid that they won't properly address a published, known issue, but so be it. If you really want to try the same dealer again, speak to the service manager directly, tell him about your purchase history, and advise him that if they don't fix it properly, you'll be forced to find a dealer who will. And your business will be with the new dealer from now on.

It puts things into perspective, fast.

Rocky1974 · 10-23-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by WE485

Well, I took the car in for the nice lifter noise. I even gave them the TSB. their responce? it's not bad enough. they want me to keep driving it and see if it get's worse. they said it was piston slap and it's minor. everytime you start the car it sounds horrible. I should not have to just live with this. thoughts?

I don't understand the thought process here. You've got the problem. You know you've got the problem. The dealer knows you've got the problem. GM knows you've got the problem. Heck, they've even documented the problem and the fix for the problem. But now they think that the proper way to handle the problem, is to deny the problem. If it was mine and they told me it was piston slap, I'd tell them that while they've got your engine apart for new lifters go ahead put a new set of pistons in it too.

I think I'd go some graphics place and have me some large, yellow, stick-on lemons made up. Park the car on the street in front of the dealership, stick the lemons all over it and write on the windows, with white shoe polish that "this car is a lemon and the dealership and GM refuses to repair it". Then call a local TV station and see if they'll do a story on it.
Most of them eat this kind of stuff up.
I'll bet that if you do this, the dealership wont be able to fix your car fast enough. They'll probably put the entire service department to work on just your car!

wullger · 10-23-2013, 09:50 PM

I've taken mine into two seperate dealers for the lifter tick issue and the horrible squeaking brakes. Both issues have a TSB and neither dealer would do a damn thing about it.

WE485 · 10-24-2013, 11:07 AM

Gm has officially closed my case and labeled me "dissatisfied" that about cover's it

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 10-24-2013, 11:57 AM

Hello WE485,

I have sent you further information regarding your case via private message.

Jessica
Chevrolet Customer Care

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Originally Posted by WE485

Gm has officially closed my case and labeled me "dissatisfied" that about cover's it

WE485 · 10-31-2013, 05:51 AM

Drove car to work yesterday. Still makes noise.

davidcroft · 10-31-2013, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WE485

Drove car to yesterday. Still makes noise.

wanna drive to Houston?

102SS · 10-31-2013, 07:08 AM

So do they(L99's) all wind up like this or is it just random?

davidcroft · 10-31-2013, 10:32 AM

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So do they(L99's) all wind up like this or is it just random?

It's usually just 2010s and NOT ALL have this issue. Like othershave previously stated, there is a revised AFM lifter.

WE485 · 11-11-2013, 05:44 AM

GM still making no effort to fix noise.

camaro500 · 11-11-2013, 07:28 AM

I have a 2013 L99 and it seems to run as quiet as any GM I have ever owned. Is there a documented date out there on when they revised these DOD lifters?

myold88 · 11-14-2013, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro500

I have a 2013 L99 and it seems to run as quiet as any GM I have ever owned. Is there a documented date out there on when they revised these DOD lifters?

I have an early 2010 L99. Never had a lifter noise in 30,000 miles.
I change the oil every 5,000 miles or twice a year so I think this might help.

10-23-2013, 12:14 PM	#15
WE485 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AUSTIN, TX Posts: 205 View My Garage	I have never had a warranty issue with one of my cars. any concern I have ever had, was always handled. but not this. In the last 3 years I have spent 75k with GM on new car's. this is not the way you handle problems. "drive it and see if it goes away" is just stupid __________________ 1996 Z28 04 GTO 2010 SS 2011 Avalanche

10-23-2013, 04:42 PM	#17
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	I would try a different dealer. Seems stupid that they won't properly address a published, known issue, but so be it. If you really want to try the same dealer again, speak to the service manager directly, tell him about your purchase history, and advise him that if they don't fix it properly, you'll be forced to find a dealer who will. And your business will be with the new dealer from now on. It puts things into perspective, fast. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

10-23-2013, 09:50 PM	#19
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	I've taken mine into two seperate dealers for the lifter tick issue and the horrible squeaking brakes. Both issues have a TSB and neither dealer would do a damn thing about it. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

10-24-2013, 11:07 AM	#20
WE485 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AUSTIN, TX Posts: 205 View My Garage	Gm has officially closed my case and labeled me "dissatisfied" that about cover's it __________________ 1996 Z28 04 GTO 2010 SS 2011 Avalanche

10-31-2013, 05:51 AM	#22
WE485 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AUSTIN, TX Posts: 205 View My Garage	Drove car to work yesterday. Still makes noise. __________________ 1996 Z28 04 GTO 2010 SS 2011 Avalanche Last edited by WE485; 11-11-2013 at 05:43 AM.

10-31-2013, 07:08 AM	#24
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,119	So do they(L99's) all wind up like this or is it just random? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

11-11-2013, 05:44 AM	#26
WE485 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AUSTIN, TX Posts: 205 View My Garage	GM still making no effort to fix noise. __________________ 1996 Z28 04 GTO 2010 SS 2011 Avalanche

11-11-2013, 07:28 AM	#27
camaro500 Drives: 2017 Jaguar F Type R Tuned 498awhp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 871 View My Garage	I have a 2013 L99 and it seems to run as quiet as any GM I have ever owned. Is there a documented date out there on when they revised these DOD lifters? __________________ JRE cammed w.full bolt ons 444rwhp/422rwtq SOLD 2017 Jaguar F Type R ''Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.'' - F. Bueller