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What causes a 2014 GMC Sierra ticking noise?
My 2014 GMC Sierra has been great to me since I bought it off the lot. However, it recently developed this weird, annoying ticking noise that’s been driving me nuts. What could be the cause of this type of noise?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
**Ticking noises in a 2014 GMC Sierra are most commonly caused by lifter issues. The lifter is a part that sits between the cylinder valves and a car’s camshaft that allows the valve to open. When the lifter begins to fail, it can often make a ticking noise that’s consistent as long as the engine is in motion—driving, idling, or otherwise.
If fixing that doesn’t solve the issue, some other components to check are:
- Loose spark plugs
- Loose exhaust bolts
- Low oil pressure
Unfortunately, fixing a lifter issue isn’t exactly cheap. It runs from about $1,000 to $2,500. This isn’t really due to the price of the part; reaching the lifters in most vehicles is just insanely time-consuming, which causes you to rack up a ton of labor charges.
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