Is there a water leak on the side of my Chevy Tahoe?
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Why does my Silverado have water on the floor?
It is usually disconnected which lets water come down the a-pillar. I’m new to this board but found this discussion when searching for exactly the same symptoms for the 2007 Silverado Crew Cab I bought a couple months ago.
Why is there water on the front of my truck?
The first rain we’ve gotten since I bought it came about a week ago and I found water in the floorboard carpet on both the driver and passenger front of the truck. I found water resting under the door trim which I’m afraid could lead to electrical issues if unresolved.
What kind of horsepower does a Chevy Suburban have?
All 1500 Chevy Suburban models feature a 5.3-liter V8 rated at 295 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.
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Why is my coolant leaking in the back of my car?
You could have a leaking rubber hose or the heater control valve in the rear area. The coolant leak will need to have the cooling system pressure tested to see if a hose or component is leaking in the rear heater system. If you lose all the coolant, the engine will overheat and can cause engine damage.
What kind of fluid is leaking from the rear of the car?
If you get this stuff on your hands the smell doesn’t go away for days. Gear oil is dark brown, or dark amber if it’s new and clean. If your rear differential is leaking, or your standard transmission has a leak, you will find this fluid dripping. Gear oil can also leak from the wheel bearing seals or rear axle seals.
How can I tell if my transmission fluid is leaking?
Transmission Fluid Leaks Automatic transmissions use red or pink fluid, and lots of it. Very often, the first sign of an automatic transmission leaking is that the transmission will start to slip (the car will rev without going into gear). If the leak continues, eventually the car will not move at all.
What kind of leak does a 97 Sierra have?
Lately my ’97 Sierra has developed a coolant leak. It’s never anything much, a few drops on the driveway here and there, but nevertheless annoying. The overflow tank is just about empty, so I’m definately loosing some.
Where to look for a coolant leak in a Chevy?
This heater hose that goes to the intake manifold (inlet) looks like it had a leak before and was glued by the shop that the previous owner brought it to. As you can see, the hose connection is broken, and yes, it is wet with coolant.
Can a car coolant leak look like a leak?
If the overflow tank is too full coolant will spill out of that reservoir and may look like a leak. If this is the case, you should only see coolant overflowing the tank 1 or 2 times and after that, the excess coolant will be removed from the system and you shouldn’t see any more overflow.
What to do if your car heater is leaking?
BlueDevil Pour-N-Go will create a chemical weld at the leak, permanently sealing the leak in your heater core without expensive removal. Simply add BlueDevil Pour-N-Go to your vehicle’s radiator and allow up to 2 days drive time for the leak to seal.
Can a broken radiator hose cause a leak?
Overtime, due to heat and age, the ends of those hoses can become brittle and begin to crack where they are attached causing small leaks. In this case, the best thing to do is purchase a new hose and clamps and replace the broken hose. Here is more information on how to fix a radiator hose leak.
What to do about a leaking hose on a Chevy Silverado?
Fix leaky hoses The best way to fix leaking hoses is to replace them, but if you don’t have time, a stop leak product might work for you 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.3L V8 FlexFuel Extended Cab Pickup (4 Door)
Where does the coolant leak on a 2004 Silverado 1500?
Coolant can leak from the reservoir or from the hoses, in 2004 Silverado 1500s with the 5.3 liter engine, coolant leaks are most likely to occur where the hoses connect to the engine. The video above shows you where the coolant reservoir, hoses and connections on your 2004 Silverado 1500 LS are located and the steps needed to fix minor leaks.
Overtime, due to heat and age, the ends of those hoses can become brittle and begin to crack where they are attached causing small leaks. In this case, the best thing to do is purchase a new hose and clamps and replace the broken hose. Here is more information on how to fix a radiator hose leak.
Can a coolant leak cause an overheated engine?
Coolant leaks, if ignored, can lead to an overheated engine in your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.3L V8 FlexFuel Extended Cab Pickup (4 Door) About Us Maintenance Parts & Tools Contact English SpanishFrench Search Home Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2004 Coolant (Antifreeze) / Fix Leaks
How can I tell if my car has a leak?
At this point the source of the leak was fairly easy to spot. You could easily see that the seam had never had any sealant on it. Where the seam is, is right next to where water would drain from the cowl into the fender. That area had built up just enough dirt/crud to back up water toward the seam and thus into the cab.
Where do you find water in a truck?
Got the garden hose and ran water over the roof of the truck toward the engine bay and cowl and immediately found water entering the cab around the driver’s kick panel behind the parking brake assembly. At this point I removed the wipers, antenna, cowl to find no conclusive evidence. Next, I removed the driver’s side wheel well.
Got the garden hose and ran water over the roof of the truck toward the engine bay and cowl and immediately found water entering the cab around the driver’s kick panel behind the parking brake assembly. At this point I removed the wipers, antenna, cowl to find no conclusive evidence. Next, I removed the driver’s side wheel well.
At this point the source of the leak was fairly easy to spot. You could easily see that the seam had never had any sealant on it. Where the seam is, is right next to where water would drain from the cowl into the fender. That area had built up just enough dirt/crud to back up water toward the seam and thus into the cab.
Why is my green taco truck leaking water?
Kinda like a water blast up the firewall. Took the dealership two visits and a total of a month to find that. My green taco truck has been dry ever since. Driver’s door has been known to leak water up over the door sill into the footwell, too.
Where does the water come from in a Silverado Sierra?
Yah, the drain for the window is under the wiper cowl and sometimes junk gets in there and clogs it up to the point it overflows into the interior. Yah, it will be tough to dry without some dry sunny warm weather. Even with a fan, it will take a while. Good luck. Neal, please don’t discount a leak source in the rear.
Why is my front brake light full of water?
A leak in the firewall. Seal on the XM/Onstar sharkfin antenna. Door seals. Those are all possibilities. But, just because it is water you are finding in the front, don’t discount leaks in the rear. Number one is the 3rd brake light.
Why does my car have a leak in the radiator?
Any place a hose connects, though, is prone to springing a coolant leak. Modern coolant has anti-corrosive agents that help protect your radiator from damage. Still, sometimes radiators develop holes. If your vehicle’s radiator has one, you may notice a leak in front of your engine.
How can I find a coolant leak in my car?
To locate a coolant leak, first look for puddles of coolant beneath your vehicle. If you see any, you probably have fluid dripping from somewhere in the system. With the car’s engine running, look under the hood to see if you notice any fluid flowing out. If you do, trace the fluid to its source.