Carburetor problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Two problems related to carburetor have been reported for the 1996 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Carburetor problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Coolant leaking from back of intake manifold,auto mech. Tell me that this is a common problem with the vortex motor, when I tell the mechanic that my truck is leaking anti-freeze ,every mechanic has said that he knows just where it is leaking and they are right every time; is this a defect in this motor and what can I do about it? thanks r. Mclaughlin. Mc laughlin e.

2 Carburetor problem

Failure Date: 01/06/1997

Upper intake manifold gasket replaced due to leak.


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