Table 1 shows three common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet C3500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Diesel Engine problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems |
Exhaust which is too close to floor boards gets overheated on passenger's side. This causes the passenger to put feet on dashboard due to hot floor boards. Been to dealer & informed by mechanic the problem can not be solved.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet C3500 diesel truck. While driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The contact stated that she waited approximately 15 minutes and the vehicle started. The failure was intermittent. Chevrolet replaced the engine in may of 2002 at 63,000 miles. In July 2003, the dealer replaced the fuel injections at 67,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times for of the failure. The vehicle was at an authorized dealer when the report was filed. The dealer ordered a fuel pump for the vehicle but the manufacturer would not pay for it. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 75,000 miles.
2002 -coolant leaking from engine at approx 33,000 miles. Diagnosed as intake manifold gasket and corrected by Chevrolet dealer under warranty. 2005 64000 miles -coolant leaking from engine compartment, discovered cracked radiator, replaced at my expense. 2005 66,000 miles -coolant leaking from engine compartment, replaced water pump. My expense. 2005 70,000 miles-coolant leaking from engine compartment, diagnosed intake manifold gasket again, replaced at my expense. Since purchase I have done everything I can to properly maintain vehicle. Cooling system was supposed to remain sealed for 5 years or 150,000 miles per dealers instructions.