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LBZ LB7 LLY 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine Accessory Drive Belt Chirp, Squeal or Squeak Type Noise at Cold Start Idle (Replace Accessory Drive Belt)

Subject:LBZ LB7 LLY 6.6L Duramax® Diesel Engine Accessory Drive Belt Chirp, Squeal, or Squeak Type Noise at Cold Start Idle (Replace Accessory Drive Belt)

Models:2002-2007 Chevrolet Silverado (Classic)
2006-2007 Chevrolet Express
2003-2007 Chevrolet Kodiak C4500/C5500 Series
2002-2007 GMC Sierra (Classic)
2006-2007 GMC Savana
2003-2007 GMC TopKick C4500/C5500 Series
with 6.6L Duramax® Diesel Engine (VINs D, 1, 2 -- RPOs LBZ, LB7, LLY)

Attention: Do not replace the accessory drive belt for a chirp noise during engine shutdown. This is a normal condition for a diesel engine.


Condition

Some customers may comment on an accessory drive belt chirp, squeal, or squeak type noise at idle, especially on a cold start. The noise may be reduced or go away after the engine warms up.

Correction

  1. Refer to Service Bulletin Number 05-06-01-018A. Follow the service procedures outlined in the bulletin to diagnose and repair an accessory drive belt chirp, squeal, or squeak type noise at cold idle.
  2. If the noise was not fully eliminated by the service procedures outlined in the bulletin in step 1, then replace the accessory drive belt with a second design belt that may be less prone to noise.

Parts Information

Accessory Drive Belt (1367 mm) Part Number 98035628

Model

Engine

RPO

2006-2007 Chevrolet Silverado

LBZ or LLY

KG7 or KG3

2006-2007 GMC Sierra

LBZ or LLY

KG7 or KG3

2003-2004 Chevrolet Silverado

LB7

KG3 + NC1 or NF4

2003-2004 GMC Sierra

LB7

KG3 + NC1 or NF4

2002 Chevrolet Silverado

LB7

KG8 + NC1 or NF4

2002 GMC Sierra

LB7

KG8 + NC1 or NF4

2003-2006 Chevrolet Kodiak C4500/5500

LLY or LB7

KG4

2003-2006 GMC TopKick C4500/5500

LLY or LB7

KG4

Accessory Drive Belt (1356 mm) Part Number 98035630

Model

Engine

RPO

2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado

LLY

KG3

2004-2005 GMC Sierra

LLY

KG3

2003-2004 Chevrolet Silverado

LB7

KG3 + NF2

2003-2004 GMC Sierra

LB7

KG3 + NF2

2002-2004 Chevrolet Silverado

LB7

K68 + NC1 or NF4

2002-2004 GMC Sierra

LB7

K68 + NC1 or NF4

2002 Chevrolet Silverado

LB7

KG8 + NF2

2002 GMC Sierra

LB7

KG8 + NF2

2003-2005 Chevrolet Kodiak C4500/5500

LLY or LB7

K68

2003-2005 GMC TopKick C4500/5500

LLY or LB7

K68

2006-2007 Chevrolet Express

LLY

KG3

2006-2007 GMC Savana

LLY

KG3

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

J0667

Belt, Primary Accessory Drive - Replace

Use Published Labor Operation Time