http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/HayBay/2004-10-25_142837_RESIZEDbelt.jpg2005 GMC Sierra SL 2500HD Reg Cab D/A


1st Post here.


I bought the truck above this month. The belt chirps at cold startup every time. Salesman said it was armour all. Engine build may possibly be pre June 2004


I have been following a thread http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16121&K (http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16121&KW=belt+chirp) W=belt+chirp


Socaldieseltech was nice enough to post a Bulletin on this item


PIP#3138 - (09/15/2004) GM part #97362175


The Service manager was given this information and told me the Updated Part # for this is #97386417


Part costs $184.56 and is not available in Canada (here that is)


He says the Mechanic will try and shim the powersteering pump in order to eliminate the chirping. If that doesnt work he will replace the bracket under warranty.


My question to the Techs:


Is shimming a decent fix for this problem or should the Bracket be replaced. Just wondering about problems in the future with belt or power steering pump.


I am trying to attach an image with the belt touching the inboard side of the fan pulley, (should the belt be more centered on the fan pulley?)


Thanks.


HayBay

I'm glad you posted this I' ve been fighting this from the start and no ones been any help if there is a buliten could you please send to me or tell me were you found it as i had all but given up on this squeeking of the belt http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif thank for any help you might be able to give DENNIS

It was on Page 2 of that last link I provided.





Here is the link to page 2 http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16121&K (http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16121&KW=belt+chirp&PN=0&TPN=2 ) W=belt+chirp&PN=0&TPN=2

I had the same problem with my truck only it would shred the belt. The first 300 miles I put on this truck it threw the belt. Took it in and they replaced the powersteering pump completely said it was a bent shaft.

Mods: Have I posted in the wrong Area?





Should I have posted this question in the ASK THE TECH section?


If so can you move this thread. Thanks.

Here is a Picture of the 2005 GMC SIERRA


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/HayBay/2004-10-26_142324_IMG_0268resized.JPG