Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Chevrolet Express 1500

Chevrolet Express 1500 owners have reported 9 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Chevrolet Express 1500


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Chevrolet Express 1500

The Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Exhaust manifold bolts are breaking causing exhaust fumes to leak in to engine compartment. Fumes then enter the cabin. First bolt broke at 70,000 miles and the. Another at 120,000 miles.   Read details...

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

I was traveling east thro an intersection when a truck on the my right ramed me in the front right side of my car. I felt the car spin and the truck ended up in my right rear bumper and when I came to a stop both airbags deployed and I was injured and the airbags exployed and I have eye damage to   Read details...

The Engine Knocking Noise problem

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500. On September 7, 2008, the contact started the vehicle and heard a knocking sound. The sound originated from the engine and persisted throughout the day. He checked the oil and noticed that there was only one quart. He placed more oil in the vehicle.   Read details...

The Engine Overheat problem

2004 Chevrolet express g-van engine overheated causing smoke to come from driver cabinet and engine shut off. The consumer experienced the problem on 4 separate occasions. The brake master cylinder was replaced.   Read details...

The Radiator problem

Radiator hose gets damaged when radiator fan shroud touches it repeatedly through motor vibrations. We have seen this on two different vehicles (2007 and 2010 models) of chevy express vans. 2010 van is VIN #1gcugadx0a1118474. Our mechanic explained this to us and took photos.   Read details...




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