Engine Whine - 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7 with etorque

[Kevo]

Hello,

I have a new 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn with the 5.7 Hemi and etorque. I have about 5500 miles on it. I bought it at the end of June this year. I have noticed for the last 2000 or so miles that my engine has this whining/humming noise when accelerating and decelerating. It is very noticeable in the cab and outside the truck. I have no idea what it is and all service centers around me are about 2-3 weeks out. I was wondering if any of you had a similar issue?

 

[Skg74]

Sounds to me like your generator is going bad.

 

[Kevo]

Sounds to me like your generator is going bad.

Oh, I really hope not...

 

[Skg74]

Still should be under warranty if that’s what’s wrong.

 

[Kevo]

Still should be under warranty if that’s what’s wrong.

Yeah, it's just getting it in there and figuring out how long I'll be without it. Only vehicle I have.

 

[Dr. Cheeseburger]

Yea I would take it in ASAP. That definitely doesn't sound right. Fellow e-Torque owner here

 

[hehovis]

could be any of the other pulleys on the MGU belt drive. there's a tensioner and ilder pulley. its a bearing noise for sure. unfortunately things do break and these days the dealers are very slow. my ilder seems to be throwing a little grease from the seal on the bearing. mines probably going to be causing problems before to long

 

[Kevo]

Yea I would take it in ASAP. That definitely doesn't sound right. Fellow e-Torque owner here

Got it scheduled for October 1st 8am to be brought in for service.

 

[Skg74]

Yeah, it's just getting it in there and figuring out how long I'll be without it. Only vehicle I have.

Yeah, that does stink. Good luck in getting it fixed.

 

[GKIII]

A bearing somewhere on your accessory drive is about to eat itself.

 

[206truck]

Did you figure out what was wrong here? Same noise happening on my truck.