Table 1 shows five common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2004 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the water pump (one problem).
A truck went tho a red light as I was under the light heading east and the other vehicle was at stop light and for unknown reason it took off hitting the front of my right fender and putting me into a spin. At first I didn't realize what happened. The my van stopped. The police asked if I was ok. Read details...
Noticed coolant level would get low. Found water pump mounting gasket leaking, replaced water pump and gaskets, but continued lossing coolant. Found out there is a know defect with chevy 4. 8 and 5. 3 vortex engine heads cracking around the mounting bolt holes. Read details...
The check engine light came on the first time I was accelerating going up a mountain highway ; it was not a very steep grade but the cruise control was not worth using. The engine is a v-8. I had it looked at at a dealership . They found nothing and could not get the light to come back on. Read details...