4.2
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 27,600 miles
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A "low coolant" warning was displayed & I had to add coolant frequently. The intake manifold gasket had to be replaced at a substantial cost. I understand that the manufacturer had issued a service report that replacement gaskets would be different. I looked at the new one to be installed and it is made of metal and rubber. The original is made of plastic and rubber. Obviously the metal against metal will make a better seal than plastic against metal. This has occurred in the last 6 months on a 2000 Silverado 1/2 ton and a 2001 Silverado 1/2 ton extended cab. I drive both vehicles daily.
- Joplin, MO, USA
No crash. Low coolant light illuminated. Added coolant a couple of time and light would reappear after a week or so of driving. Dealer examined truck and found head gaskets leaking from loose head bolts and apparently factory defect. Cost of $1100 to repair. Mileage at 65,000. First repair.
- Fredericksburg, TX, USA
When I have my plow on the truck it will over heat and fog up allthe windows. The windows fog up so fast and so much that it is hard to pull off the road because you cant see. I told the dealer about this last year and they said that if they did not see it happen they could not fix it. As soon as I put my plow on this year it did it again. Now the dealer said that they have had other complaints about it and they don't know how to fix it. They said it is a design flaw with my truck. They are trying to find a way to fix it but in the mean time I am driving my family around in an unsafe vehicle.
- West Seneca, NY, USA
No summary listed for above vehicle.
- Coeburn, VA, USA
- Teaticket, MA, USA