Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 GMC Savana 3500, 2019 GMC Savana 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500, and 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Condition | Action |
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| Low oil pressure | Insufficient or poor oil supply to valve train.
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| Improper lubrication to the valve rocker arms |
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| Excessive valve lash |
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| Worn pushrod upper end ball |
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| Bent valve pushrod |
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| Loose, worn or damaged valve rocker arm |
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| Loose valve rocker arm attachments |
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| Broken valve springs |
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| Worn and/or damaged valve spring shims, seats, or keys |
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| Sticking valve | Carbon on the valve stem or valve seat may cause the valve to stick.
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| Missing or improperly positioned lifter guides |
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| Worn or faulty camshaft lobes |
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| Worn valve guide |
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| Damaged or misaligned timing gears |
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