If that makes the whining noise stop — or sound significantly different — then the gears in one of your differentials could be worn out, or a differential may have run out of oil.

GM has issued a service bulletin for a problem with whining from the transmission of 2023 and 2024 Chevy Colorado pickups, describing a fix for the issue.

Batteries and starter motor failure, making clicking or rattling sounds when starting the engine. Fluids to thicken, resulting in whining, grinding, knocking or whirring noises.

We've always loved this model's stock whining sound, as the 6.2L supercharged V8 sounds fabulous without any mods, and we don't know what to say about straight-piping it.

I am having a problem with some sort of alternator or ignition whine getting into my car audio system. I have done a number of installs over the years, but this one has me stumped. Hoping that ...

GM has identified the cause of a transmission whining issue in the 2023 GMC Canyon and the 2024 GMC Canyon, and has an available fix for both model years.