Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1999 GMC C1500

Table 1 shows three common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1999 GMC C1500.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of GMC C1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems
1
Radiator problems
1
Engine And Engine Cooling problems
1

Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem #1

Consumer states his truck makes a ticking sound while driving. He states he has taken it to the dealer and mechanic told him that this kind of noise is normal for this kind of truck. Consumer states that his truck did not do this when he first purchased the truck. He also states that his noise is getting worse. Mr.

Radiator problem #2

The contact owns a 1999 GMC suburban. The contact stated that the brakes were wearing prematurely. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that the brake lines, hardware, brake cylinder and calipers needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 137,960. Also, the a/c was repaired several times, as it was blowing out hot air, the rear passenger door was inoperative, the starter was replaced, the radiator was leaking. Updated 07/30/14.

Engine And Engine Cooling problem #3

The contact owns a 1999 GMC C1500 suburban. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the oil field exploded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the field fractured and caused oil to seep into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000.



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