2019 Cadillac CTS-V: Service Bulletin: #19-NA-218: Ticking Noise from the Engine - (Dec 16, 2020)
Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes#19-NA-218: Ticking Noise from the Engine - (Dec 16, 2020)
| Subject: | Ticking Noise from the Engine | 
This bulletin replaces PIP5606E. Please discard PIP5606E.
| Brand: | Model: | Model Year: | VIN: | Engine: | Transmission: | ||
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| from | to | from | to | ||||
| Cadillac | CTS-V | 2019 | 2019 | — | — | 6.2L (LT4) | — | 
| Escalade | 2019 | 2021 | 5.3L, 6.2L (L83, L86, L87) | ||||
| Chevrolet | Camaro | 2019 | 2021 | 6.2L (LT1, LT4) | |||
| Corvette | 2019 | 2019 | 6.2L (LT1, LT4, LT5) | ||||
| 2020 | 2021 | 6.2L (LT2) | |||||
| Silverado 1500 (New Model 12th Digit VIN = 7) - 4WD | 2019 | 2019 | 4.3L, 5.3L, 6.2L (LV3, L82, L84, L87) | ||||
| Silverado 1500 (New Model) | 2019 | 2021 | 4.3L, 5.3L, 6.2L (LV3, L82, L84, L87) | ||||
| Silverado LD | 2019 | 2019 | 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L (L83, L96, LC8) | ||||
| Suburban | 2019 | 2021 | 5.3L, 6.2L (L83, L84, L86, L87) | ||||
| Tahoe | 2019 | 2021 | 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L (L83, L84, L86, L87, L96) | ||||
| GMC | Sierra Limited | 2019 | 2019 | 5.3L, 6.0L (L83, L96, LC8) | |||
| Sierra 1500 (New Model) | 2019 | 2021 | 4.3L, 5.3L, 6.2L (L82, L84, L87, LV3) | ||||
| Yukon Models | 2019 | 2021 | 5.3L, 6.2L (L83, L84, L86, L87) | ||||
| Involved Region or Country | North America, Europe, Russia, Middle East, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Japan, Cadillac Korea (South Korea), GM Korea Company, Thailand | 
| Condition | Some customers may comment that they hear a ticking noise coming from the engine when cold. 
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| Cause | This condition may be caused by a lifter not having a sufficient amount of oil during cold start operation (not pumped up). | 
| Correction | To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure below. | 
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Service Procedure
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Allow the engine to sit overnight. Note: You may need to allow 5-7 minutes to confirm. - Start the vehicle and listen for a tick noise.
 - If a tick noise is present, proceed to the next step.
- If a tick noise is NOT present after running engine for at least 5 to 7 minutes, release the vehicle back to the customer.
 
- Drive the vehicle through the DFM modes.
- Check for any misfire DTCs and record:
- If DTCs are found, refer to SI for diagnosis.
- If no DTCs are found and noise still persists, operate the engine through cylinder Deactivation test to isolate the cylinder with the concern.
 
- If the noise has been isolated, inspect for a bent pushrod and/or collapsed lifter.
- If the pushrods are found to be in working condition, replace the lifters on the affected banks. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement in SI.
 
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Parts Information
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Note: Only select the parts that coincide with the repair performed. Replace the part with the P/N outlined in the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) in accordance with the vehicle VIN. Note: Refer to Service Bulletin 20-NA-038 for additional information on AFM and DFM usage. Causal Part Description Part Number Qty X LIFTER, VLV (Active) 12680871 2 per bank (6 CYL DFM) 4 per bank (8 CYL AFM) 8 per bank (8 CYL DFM) X LIFTER, VLV (NON-ACTIVE LIFTERS) 12648846 4 per bank (6 CYL) 4 per bank (8 CYL non DFM) N/A GASKET, CYL HD (L82, L83, L84) 12622325 1 N/A GASKET, CYL HD (L87) 12688943 1 N/A GASKET, CYL HD (LC8, L96) 12610046 1 N/A GASKET, CYL HD (LT1) 12659260 1 N/A GASKET, CYL HD (LV3) 12632968 1 N/A GASKET, CYL HD (L86, LT2) 12688943 1 N/A BOLT, CYL HD (M12x1.75x102) 11611976 Refer to EPC N/A BOLT, CYL HD (M12x1.75x134) 11546959 Refer to EPC N/A GASKET, VLV RKR ARM CVR 12619787 1 N/A GASKET, EXH MANIF 12657093 1 N/A PIPE, FUEL FEED INTER Refer to EPC 1 N/A GASKET, INT MANIF 12626354 6 (6 CYL) 8 (8 CYL) N/A GASKET, W/PMP 12682391 1 N/A SEAL, KIT F/INJR (O-ring) 12672366 Refer to EPC 
| Version | 4 | 
| Modified | Released February 14, 2020 May 28, 2020 – Added RPO LT2 to Corvette and Cylinder Head Gasket P/Ns 12632968 (LV3) and 12688943 (L87) to Parts Information. December 01, 2020 – Updated the Quantity information for P/N 12626354 and 12672366 in the Parts Information section. December 16, 2020 – Added the 2021 Model Year to certain vehicles, added Engine RPOs and updated the Parts Information section. |