Ticking, Clicking Noise on Chevrolet Avalanche (Common AFM/DOD Lifter Issue on the GM 5.3 Engines)

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Hey Good People,
I had a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche in the shop this week. Guess what! He found me on youtube and brought his truck in. Shout out to him.
Anywho, I thought I'd make a "watch me work" video since I've already did a similar video on a Cadillac Escalade, which you can see here: • Cadillac Escalade Lift...
In this case, the AFM lifters failed causing a ticking noise. In this video I'm just showing as I break this engine down to locate the problem child lifter lol. My phone did die during recording so I had to change the camera view, but I wanted to get this video out to you guys anyways. I hope you learn something for this video. Enjoy!
Your favorite Mechanic,
Alex
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@brianalexandre1125 4 месяца назад

Attitude is everything... you're a talented, fine human being who sets a good example for others. It's far-reaching and makes a bigger difference than you may think. I rarely ever comment so hopefully this one serves as a gauge/meter for the positive impact you have on others. ⭐⭐⭐

@scottguenthner4106 Год назад

Dude rebuilds the top end in less time than it takes me to fill the washer fluid. 👍

@TurnThemWheels 8 месяцев назад

Hell yeah he’s fast

@erictech201 2 месяца назад

These are easy to do. Because he doesn’t have to deal with any timing. Now if it had timing in the way ohhhh boy that would of been a different story.

@AllenManor Год назад

Look how fast you can replace the alternator, amazing. After working on Toyotas and Hondas it seems unbelievable.

@ShamyYah 7 месяцев назад

Wow I wish I lived near you I got an 06 Avalanche just started tapping 02/2024… You are very informative, talented, and patient. If anyone has an inkling of mechanical background they can learn a lot from you.. Great job 👏🏽 I got to subscribe. Where are you located? Many take advantage of us women. 😢

@AlexTheCarDoctor 7 месяцев назад

I understand. I’m in Morrow, Ga. Thank you for subscribing.

@DAPHNE1776 Год назад

Thank you for this, I have to do this to my '13 and im a nurse. When I opened the hood, I started to cry.

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

Dang sorry to hear that smh what do drive

@DAPHNE1776 Год назад

@@AlexTheCarDoctor 2015 Chevy Avalanche Black Diamond LTZ. The rockers are still functioning just fine but there's a tick on the passenger manifold and your video taught me what to pull out and then I can just watch in reverse to put it back together.

@DAPHNE1776 Год назад

2013, NOT 15... My bad.

@DAPHNE1776 Год назад

@@AlexTheCarDoctor the amount of times I have watched this video!!! 😂

@NFLHASADIVAPROBLEM Год назад

I'm in the same boat with my 2011. It's ticking it's not horrible and actually goes away within a few mins after the truck has started. I'm looking into a DOD delete but need to know more about it like how much mpg you lose from the delete

@simeydavila688 Месяц назад

Alex thank you for what you do and for showing us how is properly done, wishing you the best much love and respect sir.

@CrazedPerformanceRepair 10 месяцев назад

My lifter release trick likely would have fixed that without pulling the heads. BTW unless you disable the system or fix the lack of oil pressure during activation that caused that failure, replacing the lifters will only cause the failure to return again at a later point.

@duke792 9 месяцев назад

Okay? What’s your trick?

@drock00013 8 месяцев назад

What trick?

@philg5477 4 месяца назад

Ordered your Lifter Release Kit with VLOM Plug yesterday 👏🏻

@TurnThemWheels 8 месяцев назад

I have this P219A code on my 2013 Chevy Silverado and I have already changed spark plugs, spark plug wires, all eight fuel injectors, both upstream oxygen sensors, purge valve, cleaned mass air flow sensor, changed air filter, changed dirty air pcv hose, cleaned throttle body and performed idle reset using scan tool.

@johnglos1038 Год назад

How much does the cost. My 2009 Avalanche 5.3 just started making that noise. Ugh.

@yalikejazz7136 8 месяцев назад

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 what a great job.

@timothysimpson912 7 месяцев назад

That’s a lot of work for a leaking exhaust - lol (that’s what mine sounded like and exhaust gasket on passenger side was the fix.

@TurnThemWheels 8 месяцев назад

Mine doesn’t shake that bad, however it does have a slight tick and I have tried 5QTS Full synthetic Valvoline and 1QT Marvel Mystery oil / Rislone engine treatment. The tick is less but doesn’t go away

@kennyphelps1160 7 месяцев назад

Use slick 50

@TurnThemWheels 7 месяцев назад

@@kennyphelps1160 oh okay

@davidjensen5505 5 месяцев назад

I have an 03 that is having an issue with 02 censors reading bad. I have replaced them both 3 times, replaced both catalytic converters, and mass air flow censor. It still shows bad 02, bank 1 censor 1. What else can I do

@bernardopadilla1842 10 месяцев назад

I just put all new lifters on an 08 avalanche, as soon as I was done, it ran for about 10 minutes nice and smooth, then I had 2 collapsed lifters again, cyl 1 and 7 intake side, please help me. 😢

@kennyphelps1160 7 месяцев назад

Check to make sure that oil pressure is good

@noahadim 4 месяца назад

May I recommend getting a skycreeper? Makes those tall jobs alot easier imho 🙂

@AlexTheCarDoctor 4 месяца назад

It’s on my list! I need to replace my engine hoist too 😩

@MitchGaar 11 месяцев назад

Hold power tool still and you have way more torque! You let it wander all around while loosening head bolts! My 1/2 Dewalt would have removed those easy! Right tool really helps! My 3/8 Mid Torque has 650 lbs breaking torque!

@AlexTheCarDoctor 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tips!

@KentKnuckle 2 месяца назад

How long does this take

@johngoetz9534 2 месяца назад

I’ve owned an 08 for 6 years now and I would say.. add oil!! And if it’s misfiring.. change your coil packs , plugs and wires. Problem solved

@bastianmotors Год назад

Very common I recently replaced thermostat and two rods but now I have smoke coming out my exhaust like a lot of it idk if it because I drive in the heat everything it’s update change coolant and oil but exhaust still smoking so I have it sitting right now 😢 it’s 07 Chevy Tahoe 4wheel drive 5.3 stock

@donaveningram826 5 месяцев назад

The Active faul management aka cylinder deactivation system broke the engine.

@JohnMolina-f4h 10 месяцев назад

Do the lifters on these truck have to be GM parts? If not, what’s the second best?

@jl456 Год назад

DoD delete with a TRUCK NORRIS CAM!

@philipcbarrera1537 11 месяцев назад

5.3 Liters are known for a broken exhaust stud bolt.

@legitgaming1669 8 месяцев назад

How much you charge for a job like this?

@harveywhitaker6447 2 года назад

How much does a job like that cost

@AlexTheCarDoctor 2 года назад

Between 2000$ to 3000$

@AmitroniX 4 месяца назад

Worth every penny with a mechanic like you. @@AlexTheCarDoctor

@robertsolberg7666 8 месяцев назад

How does he do all this work and not get his hands dirty?

@AlexTheCarDoctor 8 месяцев назад

😂 I wash my hands…. ALOT 😩

@TurnThemWheels 8 месяцев назад

Are you familiar with code P219A on these GM Engines? Replaced upstream denso oxygen sensors, eight acdelco fuel injectors, purge valve, eight spark plugs and spark plug wires.

@AlexTheCarDoctor 8 месяцев назад

Check fuel psi it should be around 45 to 60 at idle also check for vacuum leaks, it’s best to use a smoke machine.last exhaust leaks can cause issues also check for broken exhaust manifold bolts

@TurnThemWheels 8 месяцев назад

@@AlexTheCarDoctor fuel pressure shows good, freeze frame and live data looks good. Replaced dirty air side pcv hose that goes into drive side valve cover. Did throttle body cleaning and relearn using bidirectional scan tool. I don’t believe it to be intake manifold leak, however it could be manifold leak, broken bolts, or even the donut gasket exhaust. I need to spray with soapy water

@AlexTheCarDoctor 8 месяцев назад

@@TurnThemWheels I’m assuming that you are working on a LS GM 5.3/6.0 if so this engines relies on the upstream oxygen sensor to run properly, an exhaust leak will affect that if large enough

@AlexTheCarDoctor 8 месяцев назад

I’m pretty sure you already checked the oxygen sensor wiring and fuses correct, also, we are not worried about the downstream oxygen sensors they have nothing to do with engine performance

@TurnThemWheels 8 месяцев назад

@@AlexTheCarDoctor yes, the 5.3 I have a video on my channel and I had the P219A and replaced all injectors but it came back. I do keep a range afm module plugged into the obd2 port. The code only “pops” when the range afm module has been unplugged for some time and 100 miles or more has been put on the vehicle.

@brightestfuture 2 года назад

I have the same issue.. 13' Avalanche ☹ help!!

@AlexTheCarDoctor 2 года назад

Hey there sorry I’m getting back to you so late. It’s getting harder for me to keep up with the shop and answer questions on here these days,how can I help

@andrewalker4457 2 месяца назад

Bruh I should have brought you my car. I'm sure you could have saved it.

@136Reid 2 года назад

Can a lifter tick happen when warm without a check engine light coming on?

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

Yes!

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

Yes!

@jl456 Год назад

Should of done a delete kit on this while you had it ripped apart.

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

“Tampering” with anything emissions related is illegal lol can’t post stuff like that on RU-vid and self incriminate. Loose my business that way. But I do know what you mean 👀

@melvinfreeman3353 Год назад

Engine gone 🤯 head💥💥💥 blown 🤯 money pit money 🔥 lit 🔥😂 😜

@vibingwithskeet Год назад

My 5.3 doesn’t sound like that Alex. Lol help me!

@StitchDGlitch Год назад

Next time before doing all this work try adding atf to your oil for a couple weeks. You’d be surprised!

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

I agree it does work great.unfortunately this was a customer truck and he wanted what he wanted

@jman7196 Год назад

Hey can you explain what you mean by this before do all this work.

@StitchDGlitch Год назад

@@jman7196 atf is high in detergent and will remove gunk and build up.. in most cases it works. But afm lifters can still go bad, and there’s no way around that.

@xxjamestheusedxx6657 Год назад

Where are you from I would love I you could fix my chevy avalanche 2008 I have a lifter issue as well

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

In Morrow, Georgia. Minutes from Atlanta.

@xxjamestheusedxx6657 Год назад

@@AlexTheCarDoctor oh :/ dang how much would it cost to get it fixed?

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

@@xxjamestheusedxx6657 it depends on if the Cam got damaged. I’d say $2k - $3k

@juliantorres6710 Год назад

hey i stay in forest park where is your shop located so you can check my avalanche if possible it’s giving me a p0016 code

@juliantorres6710 Год назад

@@AlexTheCarDoctor ^

@clearyworley7513 6 месяцев назад

That be at least lifters (the v4 dod bullshit) delete it! surface the heads an get you ah nice cam for the dod delete

@guytowers8479 4 месяца назад

Low oil pressure

@birdhill4542 Год назад

My engine have the same problem I wanted to ask you a

@dray2888 6 месяцев назад

Lifter

@dontaejarell 10 месяцев назад

Lifters

@dwaynemassey7915 Год назад

Hello Alex, I have a 2010 Avalanche that's doing the same thing as the one you just repaired was doing. I need it fixed and I wanted to know where your shop is located so I can get it to you ASAP if possible.

@dwaynemassey7915 Год назад

I see your located in GA. What is the ball park amount it would cost to have this fixed on the job you just done?

@yeseniarodriguez313 Год назад

@@dwaynemassey7915need your address please I’m in ga now

@yeseniarodriguez313 Год назад

Need address please

@RichardJones-us1xl Год назад

Lifter stuck

@jorjecalderon Месяц назад

Cruzito

@yeseniarodriguez313 Год назад

Need address

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

1850 joy lake road 30260

@tonylatimer3680 Год назад

Sounds like lifters to me

@GaryFowler-rc1zo 9 месяцев назад

Collapse lifter

@bastianmotors Год назад

I’m from California and man watching everything you do I wished more mechanics like you🙌🏾 bless you for all experience you have and all hard work you put in and every vehicles

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and supporting!

@henrysmifth536 Год назад

Lifters

@adaywitjay1 Год назад

Finally a RU-vid mechanic that isn’t a goofy or… Nevermind a truly good dude glad I came across this channel! Definitely gets a Sub from me!!! Keep the content coming Boss!!!

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

Thanks for the sub! I got you on the content 🫡

@TurnThemWheels 8 месяцев назад

I agree straight to the point

@matthewz1912 2 месяца назад

I’m glade they make dod deletes. I hate active fuel management it’s useless in my opinion.. but good video man..

@scottbonkowske6412 Год назад

Replace the oil pick up tube o ring. I have fixed 4 1999 to 07 trucks. O ring gets hard and starts sucking air. No more noise in any of them

@matolittleelkwells5377 9 месяцев назад

That was the best non tutorial tutorial I've seen in awhile always great to watch you work bro

@fidelcordova9374 9 месяцев назад

Great job on the top end build .you are the car doctor

@brianjohns8903 Год назад

I have a Silverado same engine, same ticking. I took it the dealership, they kept it 2 days and told me it was a collapsed lifter. I was informed it would be a VERY expensive job. They didn't know I had a extended warranty. I told them it should be covered, an hour later they said they "called" the warranty company and a lifter making noise isn't covered, but a completely failed lifter is. therefor I would need to drive until it disables me. BUT they also said they moved somethings around and the tick is gone, and it could come back. It's been 2k miles no tick. Do you have any idea of what they could have "moved around". Or were they trying to rip me off when they thought I was paying cash. Love your videos, Great to see a honest mechanic

@zacki5663 6 месяцев назад

sometimes i see stuff like this and i cry because its so beautiful humans can do this and share so humbly to the world

@Buuboi214 4 месяца назад

This mechanic moves hella quick he must know this engine like the back of his hand.

@guadalupejalomo319 10 месяцев назад

After this Thanksgiving holiday, I will also be doing my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, 1500 with a 53 lifters and I’ll head gaskets intake valve cover gaskets And also change out my knock sensors with the new harness. I appreciate this video now I’m looking forward to what I’ll be doing. Made it look so easy. Partial blind right eye decent but I love doing mechanic work so I keep going. Keep on Truckin. Thank you and your wife for all yawls videos helpful ❤🙏🙏😇

@freddcast3465 19 дней назад

That year doesn't have AFM sistem, they start come up 2008

@karlharris7602 Год назад

Great work 👏 👍 👌 💪 and you're also a great guy. God bless 🙏

@Alex-sd6mc 6 месяцев назад

Genuine question... I'm getting that exact noise, but it will happen; randomly, and then stop after a minute or two. And by "intermittent", i mean it'll happen every couple of days. Could that mean a lifter is "going bad" or occasionally getting stuck? Replacing them honestly doesnt look that hard and I'm confident that i could do it...just a lot of steps. Incredibly detailed video by the way! I downloaded it so i have it as a reference for any future upper end problems. Thank you!

@mvc2177 7 месяцев назад

Wow looks like a common issue on these trucks. Was thinking of purchasing but now I’ll stay away. Love the video nonetheless

@kennyphelps1160 7 месяцев назад

Yeah, avalanches are very good. Used truck exactly the same thing as a Cadillac Escalade EXT all they did was re-badge the avalanche even if you have to make this repair it’s worth it. They are put on a suburban chassis very stable. Very good very versatile.

@4rmthebay 11 дней назад

I hear the best way to keep this from happening is to have a AFM disabler. These common problems are due to the engine switching back and forth from V8 to V4 to save gas and eventually the lifters collapse. With the disabler it will keep the motor running on all 8 cylinders.

@haroldmyers4064 Год назад

Hey Alex. What is the name of your shop. I have a 2011 Silverado 5.3 with only 81k miles. Just started a tapping noise from the area of cylinder 6. Need to talk with someone.

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

Alex the car doctor google that and my information will pop up

@antoniusmas2043 Год назад

Great video Alex, always so helpful......appreciate your dedication, homie you sound EXACTLY like 360Jezzy ....... I MEAN EXACTLY🤯🤯

@jbizzletx3420 28 дней назад

AHHHH Just waiting for my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3 lifter to go out!!! I take SUPREME GOOD CARE OF MY TRUCK!! Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening?? GM IS B/S FOR THIS!! Going Japanese NEXT TIME!!!

@elighaterrell1595 2 года назад

I think I have a big vacuum leak on mines but i cant find it. I have a 07 model

@AlexTheCarDoctor 2 года назад

The best way to find vacuum leaks is a smoke machine but it’s not worth buying one if you don’t use it on the regular take it to a shop and make sure they have one

@elighaterrell1595 2 года назад

@@AlexTheCarDoctor thanks alot Doc... lol.

@oralwayne7273 9 месяцев назад

U ROCK DUDE, I APPRECIATE YOU

@jasonowen3263 Месяц назад

I had the same thing going on with my 2015 Silverado there was actually two things causing the ticking I found one of the problems when I lost my brakes at low rpm which was the vacuum assist pump located on bottom of engine on driver side I replaced it & the tic was barely noticeable so decided to remove passenger side valve cover then started the engine & seen the problem immediately cylinder 4 or 6 I forgot exactly which rocker arm wasn’t moving which means lifter had collapsed I continued to drive until valve went through the piston then did complete rebuild with regular hydraulic roller lifters & cam then deleted DOD from ecm hope this helps you or somebody else PS it ain’t cheap even if you diy

@terrybenton4137 Месяц назад

Where you located… I have a 2010 avalanche that needs to be looked at if possible I’m in Brunswick ga if possible let me know how to contact as this is my daily driver and need to keep it running thanks in advance

@HinckleyHomestead 7 месяцев назад

What brand of cordless ratchet is it that you used in this video?

@EdwardStewart-i2r 9 месяцев назад

This guy is very good 👍

@javierochoa432 2 года назад

My 07 Chevy suburban is doing the same thing idk what to do

@AlexTheCarDoctor 2 года назад

Sorry to hear that you will need to get it diagnose to see what is damaged

@mafiagt6777 Год назад

mine the ticking comes and goes , really weird not sure what it is honestly anyone knows?

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

I have seen that before, try a engine oil flush

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

With a good cleaning solution

@petemeinke7188 Месяц назад

Chevrolet should be ashamed of themselves,making you tear half of the engine apart to replace a lifter.

@Sean.L722 Месяц назад

What does a lifter replacement job cost.. My 09 Yukon is due..

@Cherokee-sz7xi 2 месяца назад

I had a misfire on number 6, no slop in rocker arm. Turned out be intake lifter had separated into two pieces.

@storminmormn6283 Год назад

How it sounds. 0:50

@abualimixyoutubevideos3465 12 дней назад

If I take off all what you took off I won’t be able to put it together 🤣🤣🤣

@StunZ501st Год назад

Anyone have issue where it doesn’t show there is something wrong on dash and the knock was mid then loud now it’s really low knock could the lifter be trash or just stuck

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

Hey there if you can send me a video on Instagram of the noise I can point you in the right direction

@arnoldocerrato1843 9 месяцев назад

alex , every time you remove the heads on a 5.3 engine , do you replace the head bolts or do you reuse the head bolts upon installation

@robertsolberg7666 8 месяцев назад

Supposed to use new ones because they stretch

@jeffvernon9469 27 дней назад

Does it shake pretty bad while in idle? Very important to note.

@HagiRoku 8 месяцев назад

Discount kat Williams

@angeleyes112707 Год назад

I have a 2016 Chevy equinox and it’s doing a clicking noise and gets louder when I hit the gas and goin up an incline what can that be ?

@kennyphelps1160 7 месяцев назад

Are you keeping up with your oil changes?

@M.D.Jones87 Год назад

Great job bro A lot of times I let the air out of the front tires for the vehicle to be lower

@jumolbureanu2415 Год назад

Tuners HATE him for this trick

@wally7856 Год назад

Great tip!

@jonathonwilliams2806 Год назад

I have a 2009 tahoe with the AFM. What kit was that you ordered?

@MarkJustice-r7z 7 месяцев назад

My 07 5.3 been ticking for 200000 miles.

@foolazz84 3 месяца назад

How much does a job like this cost

@NFLHASADIVAPROBLEM Год назад

Do you have a video of a DOD delete? How much mpg do you lose from doing a DOD delete? I have a 2011 avalanche and i love it but this DOD problem is a joke

@garycampbell6031 Год назад

I don't do much highway driving so I didn't even notice any mpg change.

@jl456 Год назад

Just turn them off with a tuner or range plug in module.

@Denverscorpio Год назад

I'll guarantee 💯 % the way you went about taking the head bolts out, the heads are warped! All cylinder head bolts should be loosened little by little in a Chris cross pattern.

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

This video is super old… customer is still happy. That truck purs like kitten. Have done a few oil changes now. Heads are perfectly fine. I use the same procedure time and time again in my 16+ years of experience , NEVER had a problem. Sounds like text book vs real world experience to me… could be wrong tho 👨🏽‍🔧

@Denverscorpio Год назад

@Alex, The Car Doctor I was always told when doing head bolts, outside in when taking off then inside to outside when putting it back on. But hey 👋🏻 if it's been working for you? Hell yeah 😎 if it's not broke don't fix it right. It was a great video I did learn something and the best part, no timing 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊

@AlexTheCarDoctor Год назад

@@Denverscorpio Absolutely my brother! If I do ever have a problem, I’ll come back on here and correct myself but I really never have an issue. Thanks for watching!

@kpjr85 Год назад

I said the same thing!!!! He definitely DID NOT DO THE REMOVAL OF THE HEAD BOLTS RIGHT "AT ALL"!!!!! Will not last maybe 30,000 miles if that!!!!

@davemarriott9332 8 месяцев назад

I’d say it’s number four cylinder ticket as usual. I put a high-pressure oil pump and made sure that the O-ring on the oil pump was new and I’ve never had that tick ever again.

@curtisjohnson1547 Месяц назад

Where are you located?

@andresvelasco3478 2 месяца назад

How can i get ahold of yoy

@kaikenjr Месяц назад

Watch the cost of this?

@HPX584 3 месяца назад

how much would this cost

@brianharrington5176 6 месяцев назад

Stuck valve lifter

@terrellscaife2411 10 месяцев назад

It’s looking like I’m going to be doing this job on a 6 L but I’m pulling a cam too are those hair bolt reusable?

@mikelouis9389 4 месяца назад

I get this, occasionally, on my newly acquired 2003 Z66 Avalanche. It quiets down after it warms up. Bad lifter or a clogged oil feed? Fresh oil change and the old oil looked pretty good.

@robertdean6222 8 месяцев назад

Those 5.3 liters are gonna fail ! Keep ur oil changed often ! As soon as I see the oil getting dirty I change it and NOT AT 5,000 miles ! Valves are probably the culprit here ?

@mikestalk1998 9 месяцев назад

My 2011 Tahoe always has issues AFTER the oil change. I've replaced the lifters once and seemingly i gotta do it again after an oil change

@kevinmcnabb168 6 месяцев назад

lifter failure

@k420diddy 2 месяца назад

Hi, great work. I have a question. is this part of the diagnostic included in the 180$ or is there a diagnostic test that leads to the full tear down to figure out it is the lifters?