Engine noise most audible when engine coolent temps of 70 C or 158 F , or higher and from idle to approx. 1500 RPM.
Make sure your out of your truck and down by the front drivers wheel well.

** This applies to all Duramax 6.6 engines ** LBZ , LB7 , LLY , LMM
They claim that all engines have this noise , just that its more audible in some than others.