Chevrolet C1500 owners have reported 43 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline engine (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
This vehicle had a defective distributor cap. While attempting to start it the engine jerked several times causing the engine block to crack where the starter is mounted. The dealer first replaced the original cap with another defective cap. Read details...
Engine knocks when left running in morning, to warm up engine. Read details...
The belt tensioner came apart, causing loss of power steering and no air conditioning. (original report 557308) Read details...
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Loose exhaust equipment near the drive shaft causing vibrations, dealership unable to identify. Read details...