The factory warranty transfers to new owners. Only something like a salvage title invalidates the warranty.I bought the car used so I do not have a warranty on my vehicle
^^^^^ This.If they can't get it on the first try get them to agree to refund you when they do get it. Once you report the problem it's logged so even if they can't get it fixed until after your warranty expires it can still be covered.
Hi there,Hello,
I am having an interesting problem with my 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco. A strange noise comes from the engine compartment. It sounds like a tick but the sound changes. The noise is intermittent. Sometimes when I start my car the noise is very loud and slowly quiets down to nothing. Other times it starts when I start the car and the nose doesn't change throughout the drive. Other times it is a perfectly running motor at startup and then it develops this noise while I'm driving. I've taken it to a mechanic but of course every time I get there the noise stops. The knock sensor came on once but other than that there have been no other codes. it has 95,000 miles. The only thing my mechanic can think of is it could possibly be a cracked flex plate. Also when the noise is very loud my car is extremely slow and seems to hesitate and jerk slightly. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing my problem? Please help!
That is a great idea, I will definitely do that!^^^^^ This.
You might also use your phone to capture the sound so they can hear it.
I know how you feel about videotaping the issue then it can't be done again. I had that happen with a failed coil pack but luckily it happened to them when they tried to pull the car from the wash rack. Do you remember the conditions of when it happens? Cold mornings below 40*F and your driveway pitches the nose of the car down and to the right a bit? Your oil changes were under 6000 miles if dealer Dexos was used? Did you change the oil hoping that would possibly fix it before risking the fee at the dealer?Well my car was at the dealership for 4 days and they were not able to reproduce the sound. My car has not made the sound in over a week.
The noise is completely random when it happens. It doesn't always happen on start up or in a certain temperature range. The oil has not been changed in 2500 miles so the oil is still good. My car hadn't made the noise in over a week but it did a few mornings ago.I know how you feel about videotaping the issue then it can't be done again. I had that happen with a failed coil pack but luckily it happened to them when they tried to pull the car from the wash rack. Do you remember the conditions of when it happens? Cold mornings below 40*F and your driveway pitches the nose of the car down and to the right a bit? Your oil changes were under 6000 miles if dealer Dexos was used? Did you change the oil hoping that would possibly fix it before risking the fee at the dealer?
I'm not sure but I do not think it would be the tensioner pulley because it does not do it every time I drive my car. In regards to the ac I have had both the ac and heat on and the noise doesn't change. It has to be something mechanical. The sound is louder behind the engine than the front.I think I can help you. When the noise starts, let it idle for a few mins, then turn on your A/C, because the sound that your describing sounds like a bad compressor bearing. I have the same problem as well. If that's not the problem then it could be your tensioner pulley. Oh also just turn your blower speed just one click from off so you can see if the noise goes away after you turn on your ac. Hope this helps
I'll definitely check them today. Thanks.Has anyone changed or inspected the plugs?
A loose plug(s) make the same sound as excessive valve clearance......the sound on your vid makes me think loose plug(s)
Rob