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by deville42
Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Short banging noise from engine on startup
Replies: 7
Views: 2595

Re: Short banging noise from engine on startup

I can't say for sure if the technician had that info or not, I can only take his word, but I sure was impressed how they handled the whole thing.
by deville42
Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Short banging noise from engine on startup
Replies: 7
Views: 2595

Re: Short banging noise from engine on startup

Turned out that camshaft actuator was shipped to the the dealer locked. Nothing said for the technician to unlock actuator before installing. Dealer had to install new unlocked part and the car runs great now. GM was great in standing behind the warranty.
by deville42
Fri Aug 15, 2014 3:30 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Short banging noise from engine on startup
Replies: 7
Views: 2595

Re: Short banging noise from engine on startup

In June 2014, my daughter's 2009 1.8 Vibe developed the " cold start engine rattle" at 50K, we bought it new. We were lucky it was covered under the 5yr powertrain warranty. The dealer replaced the camshaft timing gear actuator, but have had the car for 2 weeks because after driving about ...