NHTSA Complaint #11544539 — 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal ticking sound heard. The contact stated that the sound was like a metal on metal. The contact stated that he drove approximately 20 MPH and returned to the residence and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lifters were sticking and were not opening as designed and the cylinder was pressing down on the cam shaft. The mechanic determined that the lifters needed to be replaced and then he would inspect the cam shaft for damage. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.