TickingRepaired (paid)

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali

Fremont, NebraskaReported 1 month agoby Jesse Adams

What happened

Lifter failed and ate the cam.

Symptoms

Ticking / tapping noiseRough idle / misfireBurning / consuming oilSudden loss of power

Case details

Mileage at failure: 96,458 mi
Date of failure: Apr 13, 2026
Repair status: Repaired out of pocket
Out-of-pocket: $13,200
Days out of service: 28 days
Warranty: Unknown

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