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Old 12-21-2006, 01:12 PM
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Re: Knocking upon start up..

My dad's '00 Silverado did the same thing. He was told through the dealer that these engines have hydraulic lifters and after sitting for a little while they just take some time to "pump up". As long as you let it pump up before driving it would be ok.
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