High Pitch Whine 2007 Tahoe

Plimbob · Sep 16, 2024

I have a high pitch whine in my 07 which I can hear only at idle. When it's first started it is less pronounced in park but detectable in drive and reverse. After it's warmed up it mostly constant
regardless. It is not loud enough to hear while driving with window opened or closed. I have checked the alternator and brake pump and it doesn't appear to be coming from those.

I thought it was possibly a vacuum leak but with the hood open I can't locate it, doesn't mean it isn't but I can't locate it if it is.

Feedback is much appreciated.

Thanks,
Tim

Big Mama · Sep 19, 2024

Any changes in drivability or other things not working? Any change if AC or heater is off or on? If you walk around your rig with it running can you pin the area down like left front etc?

Marky Dissod · Sep 19, 2024

I have a similar whistle at idle.
I have changed three throttle bodies and 3 idle air control motors, each, for a total of 9 combinations.
Yes, mine is a GMT800, but I'm still interested in how this turns out.

Doubeleive · Sep 19, 2024

Plimbob said:
I have a high pitch whine in my 07 which I can hear only at idle. When it's first started it is less pronounced in park but detectable in drive and reverse. After it's warmed up it mostly constant
regardless. It is not loud enough to hear while driving with window opened or closed. I have checked the alternator and brake pump and it doesn't appear to be coming from those.

I thought it was possibly a vacuum leak but with the hood open I can't locate it, doesn't mean it isn't but I can't locate it if it is.

Feedback is much appreciated.

Thanks,
Tim

take the belts off, start it up for a minute and see if the sound is gone or not

Plimbob · Oct 2, 2024

All - thanks for the feed back. Sorry for the delayed response, been out of pocket on a fishing trip.

There has been no impact on the vehicle driveability. I am going to dig into it next week and try to get it resolved (very annoying). I'll update my findings.

Thanks again, Tim

Plimbob · Oct 17, 2024

Update -

Removed the belts, no change. However, I have determined it is much louder in drive or reverse. In park, there is a very slight noise almost nonexistent.

I was going to have someone get in and put in drive and hard brake, then lay next to the vehicle to see if I can hear it coming from the drive train. I am wondering if its the trans, TQ or the transfer case.

I'll update further as I get info or resolution.

Thanks,
Tim

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