Engine Cooling System Problems of Chevrolet C/k Pickups

Intake manifold leaking coolant.

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Intake coolant leak on a 1998 k1500 $850 for a temporary fix.

The quick disconnect heater hose fitting screwed into the intake manifold of vortec 4. 3, 5. 0, 5. 7 engines 1996--2000. It is made out of an inexpensive pot metal material, it corrodes and leaks antifreeze. It is a very common problem that occurred on my own vehicle (1997 k1500 4x4) and on many other vehicles of the same model. The part costs 15. 00 at the dealer, but upon failure, it can cost 600--1000 to repair and replace. Failure causes engine overheating that can be a hazard while vehicle is in use. Engine failure can cause a crash. Gm should institute a recall to all owners of vehicles with vortec engines that use this fitting.

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Intake manifold leaking oil and coolant at 54,000 miles. Will cost me over $400. 00 to have repaired. I know of many other 1998 k-1500 trucks w/ vortec 350 with the same issue.

Leaking intake manifold gasket.

The quick disconnect heater hose fitting screwed into the intake manifold of vortec 4. 3, 5. 0, 5. 7 engines 1996--2000. It is made out of an inexpensive pot metal material, it corrodes and leaks antifreeze. It is a very common problem that occurred on my own vehicle (1997 k1500 4x4) and at least on 2 others that belong to friends of mine. The part costs 15. 00 at the dealer, but upon failure, it can cost 600--1000 to repair and replace. Failure causes engine overheating that can be a hazard while vehicle is in use. Engine failure can cause a crash. Gm should institute a recall to all owners of vehicles with vortec engines that use this fitting.

Engine coolant leak from the intake manifold area. Gm says a common problem for all its trucks 1996-2003 and has released a new style gasket kit to repair the concern.