cooling system problem
7.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$700.00
Average Mileage:
52,250 miles
Number of complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2002 Chevrolet Silverado losing coolant
2007Jan 02
(reported on)Silverado LS
- Automatic transmission
- 49,000 miles
I noticed when I test drove the vehicle that the low coolant light came on. I should have had the dealer check it, but since I am somewhat mechanical I just added coolant and bought the vehicle. I have had the nagging thought that I should have questioned the dealer about it but I was familiar with the dealer and the people that previously owned it so I bought it anyway. Drove vehicle for a time and coolant light came on again. It was low on coolant. No spots on floor, no coolant smells, no nothing. Checked the oil. No evidence of coolant in oil. Now it has done it again and I am getting smell. Checked service bulletins. There is one out for this problem so GM is aware of this happening on other vehicles. With this low of miles you would think they would step up and admit there is a problem and help the consumer that is still buying American made vehicles. I am p_ _ _ _ _. I quit driving Gm for awhile and went to Ford but their stuff was even worse. I paid good money for this vehicle. It had low miles, excellant shape so I thought I was being a good shopper. I would not expect to have to replace intake gaskets on a vehicle with 49,000 miles on it. After all, their advertising promotes reliability and longevity. I am like everyone else in America. Making payments on a vehicle that should not have any major repairs til it is paid for or 100,000 miles. Now to be facing $700.00 or better to repair this piece of _ _ _ _ hurts.
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2008Jan 24
Silverado 1500 Z71 5.2L
Vehicle Slowly leaks coolant. I also think it is burning or slowly leaking oil.Could Be water pump or intake manifold gasket, Waiting For A recall That will Probably not Happen. The Truck Only Has 56,00 miles. No Wonder People are Buying Foreign autos.
ferruchio
Sterling Hts, MI, USA
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