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rryan
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Jan 10, 2017, 8:35 AM
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Rough Idle 2013 Savana
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2013
GMC Savana 2500
4.8L V8
90k miles
I first noticed this because I can feel an unusual idle in the driver's seat at red lights. There is a random bumpiness present in the the idle.
Listening from the outside, there are clicking noises from the engine and a pronounced change in engine sound, heard most clearly near the exhaust pipe. It sounds as thought the engine is revving way down--at the lowest point the exhaust pipe shakes a bit. Seems to be worse after several hours on the road.
A couple of times there was slight lurch as I stopped, but there have been many, many more times it did not lurch.
No check engine light on. A local mechanic could not find anything other than a dirty throttle body, which they cleaned, but it didn't help at all. They checked the battery also, said it was fine.
Shortly after this started I noticed another issue: I can often feel a grinding sensation in the accelerator. Particularly on the freeway when there are subtle changes in the pavement, causing the van to bounce just a hair. I doubt the problems are related, but I really don't know.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
My description may be vague, so I took a video that I think captures the issue okay: https://youtu.be/lc5lrvC4RJM
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kev2
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Jan 10, 2017, 10:59 AM
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Re: Rough Idle 2013 Savana
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The CEL is off, but you still need to scan for codes - did you?
No modifications no added devices, GPS, audio, something plugged into DLC?
Poor running and no codes might want to check fuel pressure...
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Discretesignals
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Jan 10, 2017, 11:00 AM
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Re: Rough Idle 2013 Savana
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Did your mechanic inspect the exhaust system? Bang on the pipes and see if anything is loose or vibrating. Maybe do a good visual of the exhaust heat shields.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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rryan
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Jan 10, 2017, 2:59 PM
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Re: Rough Idle 2013 Savana
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@kev2: No mods at all. Honestly, I'm not sure if the the mechanic scanned for codes.
@Discretesignals: They probably did not inspect in detail. I will try that with the pipes.
@Hamertime: The clicking sounds more like a solenoid closing than a spark. You can hear it in the video.
Thanks for the relpys, guys. I was hoping this might be a common issue, but it looks like it could be any number of things. I don't really want to go back to the same mechanic after they have already displayed a lack of interest in getting to the root of the issue. I am in Arlington, TX and gladly will take suggestions on a good shop.
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kev2
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Jan 10, 2017, 3:19 PM
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Re: Rough Idle 2013 Savana
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many of the auto parts stores do FREE scans - easy, fast, FREE, a suggestion to get started ..
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rryan
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Jan 10, 2017, 3:29 PM
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Re: Rough Idle 2013 Savana
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Good call. I will take it to Auto Zone in the morning and see what they can pull up.
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