GMC Envoy Engine is making a gurgling sound Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(313)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(313)

Engine is making a gurgling sound Inspection Service

How much does a Engine is making a gurgling sound Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a GMC Envoy Engine is making a gurgling sound Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2003 GMC EnvoyL6-4.2LService typeEngine is making a gurgling sound InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2008 GMC EnvoyV8-5.3LService typeEngine is making a gurgling sound InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2009 GMC EnvoyL6-4.2LService typeEngine is making a gurgling sound InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2008 GMC EnvoyL6-4.2LService typeEngine is making a gurgling sound InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2006 GMC EnvoyL6-4.2LService typeEngine is making a gurgling sound InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2002 GMC EnvoyL6-4.2LService typeEngine is making a gurgling sound InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2006 GMC EnvoyV8-5.3LService typeEngine is making a gurgling sound InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
2005 GMC EnvoyL6-4.2LService typeEngine is making a gurgling sound InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example GMC Envoy Engine is making a gurgling sound Inspection prices

You’re driving along one day just fine. You arrive at your destination and park your car, turning the engine off. Just as you’re about to get out, you hear what sounds like a bubbling, or the engine making a gurgling noise. If you’re like many vehicle owners, your first thought is that something is very wrong. Well, it may be a problem or it might be normal operation.

How this system works:

Hearing a bubbling or gurgling sound means that there’s fluid at work. The most common source of this sound is your coolant system, particularly if you have an expansion tank attached to your radiator.

These systems work a little differently than those on other vehicles. In a basic coolant system, the coolant is locked into the radiator, with nowhere to go as it heats. In a vehicle with an expansion tank, engineers have taken into account the natural expansion of fluid when it’s heated.

Your expansion tank is connected to the radiator, usually by a hose through the radiator cap, but sometimes in another location. As the coolant heats and expands, some of it spills over into the overflow tank. When the coolant cools and condenses, it moves into the radiator. Both of these can cause a gurgling or bubbling sound, and are completely normal.

However, there’s also the possibility that there is air trapped in the system. As the bubbles move with the flow of coolant, you hear the movement as a “gurgling”. This can be a problem – air trapped in the system can cause your car to overheat.

Common reasons for this to happen:

  • Inexpert Coolant Service: The most common reason for air to be trapped in your system is that it wasn’t bled out properly when your coolant was changed. There are several ways to bleed air from the coolant system, including using a funnel on the radiator attached to a special tool that allows mechanics to run the engine while filling the coolant. There are also bleeder valves located on the coolant lines (notably at the back of the engine) that let you bleed air out.

  • Blown Head Gasket: A blown head gasket can allow exhaust gases to enter the coolant, which becomes trapped in the system and can cause a bubbling or gurgling sound during operation. If this is the case, you may also notice that your engine doesn’t run as well as it used to because it’s losing compression due to the leak.

  • Air in the Heater Core: Your car’s heater core uses coolant to provide the heat for your cabin. If air makes it into the heater core, you’ll hear a bubbling or gurgling sound from the passenger side, behind the glovebox.

  • Low Coolant: If your coolant is low, then air moves in to fill the void left by the missing coolant. Again, this creates air pockets in your system, which cause the gurgling sound. Low coolant is generally caused by a leak or several leaks, including from cracked hoses, a leaking water pump gasket and many other possible locations.

  • Normal Operation: As mentioned above, some vehicles have an expansion tank as part of the coolant system, and hearing some bubbling/gurgling is normal with these types of systems.

What to expect:

One of our highly trained mechanics will come to your home or office to inspect your radiator, coolant level and listen to the gurgling noise. The mechanic will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

The mechanic will check the coolant level, as well as the condition of the radiator, radiator hoses, coolant reservoir/overflow tank and more. It may be necessary to test drive the car in order to get the engine up to normal operating temperature and duplicate the noise in question.

How important is this service?

While bubbling or gurgling from the engine may be normal on some vehicles, it is not on all of them. It could be a sign of air trapped in the system, which can cause the engine to overheat. Having your coolant system regularly serviced and properly maintained is essential, and one of our professional mechanics can inspect the system and provide any needed repairs.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert GMC mechanics

Real customer reviews from GMC owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(313)

Rating Summary
292
11
2
0
8
292
11
2
0
8

Paul

25 years of experience
261 reviews
Paul
25 years of experience
GMC Envoy L6-4.2L - Power Steering Fluid Service - Henderson, Nevada
Paul is very professional. He works quick and always perform great work. My car drives like its brand new again. I had transmission fluid changed. Cooling connector replaced and a radiator cap. I want him to do all my work. I even referred my mother in law for her car. Thank you Paul.

Wesley

16 years of experience
277 reviews
Wesley
16 years of experience
GMC Envoy L6-4.2L - Ignition key does not turn - Broomfield, Colorado
Wes is great person

Troy

40 years of experience
107 reviews
Troy
40 years of experience
GMC Envoy L6-4.2L - Car Thermostat Replacement - Phoenix, Arizona
Excellent! Timely, efficient, friendly. Highly recommend Troy and the serice

Keith

18 years of experience
370 reviews
Keith
18 years of experience
GMC Envoy V8-5.3L - Car starts and then dies - Kissimmee, Florida
He explained everything so I could understand it.Very knowledgeable

Excellent Rating

(313)

Rating Summary
292
11
2
0
8
292
11
2
0
8
Number of GMC Envoy services completed
3443+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT GMC MECHANICS
900+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Air Fuel Ratio Sensor
If you notice a decrease in fuel efficiency or engine power output, as well as a rough idle, you may have to replace any air-fuel ratio sensors.
Rules of the Road For North Dakota Drivers
Those Those who have a valid driver’s license have already proven that they know the rules of the road in the state in which they drive. Much of that knowledge, especially the laws that are based on common sense, also...
P0271 OBD-II Trouble Code: Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit High
P0271 P0271 code definition Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit High What the P0271 code means This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-the-on-board-diagnostics-obd-system) indicates that a reference voltage from the fuel injector associated with cylinder number 4 has gone higher than the range...

How do you correctly latch the seat belt?

Your Altima is equipped with seat belts for every seat, and everyone (driver and passengers) should wear a seat belt at all times in the vehicle. Of course, this is only effective if you’re able to latch the belt correctly....

08 BMW 328i. DSC Malfunction,Brake lights , Car is shaky,airing notice coming from engine, can't go over 45mpb..any idea?

This is typically related to a speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/speed-sensor-replacement) problem. The reduced speed is due to the engine control module putting the car into reduced power mode as a result of the intermittent signal from the speed sensor. The check...

Speed sensor

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com