I'm not sure how long this problem had been going on. My car's heater coil drained into the floorboard of my car causing alarm. It was only when I went to have the heater coil replaced that I learned the condition of my cooling system. I have learned that this has been a SERIOUS problem with GM vehicles. I was never notified, but learned today that there has been a class action lawsuit that was filed and settled and I was never notified. These conditions should be notified by GM so that it does not cause a breakdown.

I purchased a beautiful 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo back in 2005. It was a certified used vehicle with 21,000 miles. Paid 1500 for extended warranty. Around 30,000 miles i had the lower intake manifold gasket replaced. At 53,546 i had lower intake manifold gasket replaced again. Now at 66,200 LIM gasket needs replacing again. The first two repairs were covered by warranty. The cost of repair is $1200-1500, which is now not under warranty. Of course the cost is a factor but more important is the frequency of the problem. It's apparent there's a defect in this area of the 3.4L V6. I am 57 yrs old and love American cars.GM and the rest the American car makers own up to your mistakes or suffer the consequences. Need a Bail Out?