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Roar From Engine Area On Cold Start - keywords fan I4 I5 I6 LH6 LL8 LLR LLV LS2 noise RPO start

Subject:Roar from Engine Area On Cold Start

Models:2007-2008 Chevrolet Colorado
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer models
2007-2008 GMC Canyon
2008 GMC Envoy models
2007-2008 Hummer H3
2008 Saab 97x
Applies to any model listed above equipped with any one of the following engine RPO codes... LL8 (I6), LS2 (6.0 V8), LH6 (5.3 V8) LLV (2.9 I4) and LLR (3.7 I5)



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some customers may comment of a roaring type noise from the engine compartment. This typically will occur on cold starts and goes away as the engine reaches normal operating temperatures. This is the result of a new bi-metallic cooling fan that is used on the engines and models listed above.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Fan roar is normal during cold engine start-up and should go away as the engine reaches normal operating temperature. No repair attempts should be made. This information is available in the customer's owners manual in section 5, "Service and Appearance Care", "Cooling System".

2007-2008 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and Hummer H3. Service Information owners manuals select - Service and Appearance Care - Checking Things Under the Hood - Description and Operation - Engine Fan Noise - Document 835016.

2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy and Saab 97x. Service Information owners manuals select - Service and Appearance Care - Checking Things Under the Hood - Description and Operation - Engine Fan Noise - Document 1490779.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.