Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Chevrolet K2500

Chevrolet K2500 owners have reported 9 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine exhaust system (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Chevrolet K2500

The Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Stopped do to heavy traffic and started smelling exhaust in cab. Pulled off on next exist opened hood and drivers side of engine was smoking. Coughing and lung discomfort. Found some shade to let truck cool.   Read details...

The Engine Exhaust System problem

Exhaust manifold bolts are failing. Have two bolts on drivers side were the head has popped off the bolt and now there is a major exhaust leak.   Read details...

The Gasoline Engine problem

While driving the vehicle at 50mph engine will start loosing or gaining power. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts   Read details...

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

After flooring the gas pedal, it stuck to floor caused vehicle to continue accelerating. Once had to shutoff engine another time it happened briefly and fixed itself. Upon inspection I noticed a piece of metal wire splintered and would get caught in other parts when fully depressing accelerator   Read details...

The Diesel Engine problem

1997 k 2500 truck problem with engine stalling and surging will stall at high speeds and with hydro boost there are only 10 % braking power this has happened many times with each time a failure of a pmd box on engine that the dealer says is a major problem since 1994 I have had replaced 4 times   Read details...




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