Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet C/k Pickups. The number one most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Radiator problems |
Intake manifold leaking coolant. Read details...
Intake manifold gaskets leaking anti-freeze. Many trucks are experiencing this same problem. My truck has 74000 miles and I know of 2 others w/ 78,000 and 66,000 miles that needed gasket replacement. Talking to a dealer employee revealed that it is a popular problem with the chavy vortec motors. Read details...
Traveling about 100mph, when vehicle died out. Took to dealer & was informed safety feature built-in due to requirement by NHTSA. Computer has a built-in safety feature. Read details...