Consumer Complaint Detail

CHEVROLET / C/K PICKUPS / 1997

Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003214376	Incident Date: May, 21 2003
Consumer's City: JACKSONVILLE	Consumer's State: GA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO	Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: C/K PICKUPS	Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No	Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No	Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2GCEK19R9V1	Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 21 2003	Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No	Purchase Date: May, 31 2000
Was Original Owner: No	Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8	Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: -	Description of the Complaints: The quick disconnect heater hose fitting screwed into the intake manifold of vortec 4.3, 5.0, 5.7 engines 1996--2000. it is made out of an inexpensive pot metal material, it corrodes and leaks antifreeze. it is a very common problem that occurred on my own vehicle (1997 k1500 4x4) and at least on 2 others that belong to friends of mine. the part costs 15.00 at the dealer, but upon failure, it can cost 600--1000 to repair and replace. failure causes engine overheating that can be a hazard while vehicle is in use. engine failure can cause a crash. gm should institute a recall to all owners of vehicles with vortec engines that use this fitting. *nlm