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Why does my Silverado make a thumping noise?

Why does my Silverado make a thumping noise?

While it is thumping, I can feel under the blower motor something striking something. I pulled the blower motor. No luck. The thumper is somewhere in the distribution box between the passenger and driver side. Any ideas or do I just pull that monster out and try to get a peek inside there!

Why does my truck heater make a thumping noise?

Heater works fine otherwise. When I shut the truck down, the “thumping” cycle repeats, again, for 15 to 20 seconds. It does this all the time, even with the Heat or AC in the off position. While it is thumping, I can feel under the blower motor something striking something.

Why does my truck keep thumping when I shut it down?

When I shut the truck down, the “thumping” cycle repeats, again, for 15 to 20 seconds. It does this all the time, even with the Heat or AC in the off position. While it is thumping, I can feel under the blower motor something striking something. I pulled the blower motor. No luck.

While it is thumping, I can feel under the blower motor something striking something. I pulled the blower motor. No luck. The thumper is somewhere in the distribution box between the passenger and driver side. Any ideas or do I just pull that monster out and try to get a peek inside there!

Heater works fine otherwise. When I shut the truck down, the “thumping” cycle repeats, again, for 15 to 20 seconds. It does this all the time, even with the Heat or AC in the off position. While it is thumping, I can feel under the blower motor something striking something.

Why does my Suburban make noise when I Turn Off the gas?

In 2wd problem starts at 10mph w foot on gas. When I take foot off gas or put into 4wd the problem goes away. Sounds like I am driving on rumble strips on the side of the highway. I have had this 08 suburban in the shop 5 times this year.

Where does the lifter sound come from on a Chevy Silverado?

You can hear lifter click best around the top of the engine, and isolate the noise with a stethoscope against the valve cover. It will occur at idle and increases as you rev the engine, continuing even when the engine is warm. Valve lifter noise is detrimental and should be addressed quickly.

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Ruth Doyle