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Vibration Noise from Under Hood, Sounds like Sheet Metal Vibrating - kw 4.2 5.3 buzz front LL8 LM4rattle squeak

Subject:Vibration Noise from Under Hood, Sounds like Sheet Metal Vibrating

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When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.

Condition/Concern:

Vibration noise when accelerating through the 2000 rpm range. Sound like sheet metal vibrating.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Noise may be the hood prop rod vibrating against the fan shroud. Insulate the prop rod using a piece of rubber hose.

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Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed. If these steps do not resolve the condition, please contact GM TAC for further diagnostic assistance. This diagnostic approach was developed for the vehicle with the VIN you entered and should not be automatically be used for other vehicles with similar symptoms.

Models:

(02 Chevrolet Trailblazer) and (02 GMC Envoy) and (02 Oldsmobile Bravada) and (03 Chevrolet Trailblazer) and (03 GMC Envoy) and (03 Oldsmobile Bravada) and (04 Chevrolet Trailblazer) and (04 GMC Envoy) and (04 Oldsmobile Bravada) and (04 Buick Rainier)

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