Turns out, the system had no Dexcool in it (water only, and I suspect the head gasket failure was related), and the sensor never saw the level. He did, but the low coolant indicator didn't stop. An independent shop and the Chevy dealer both told the owner the sensor was bad, and the tank needed replacement. I ran across this while doing head gaskets on a 2001 Malibu about a month ago. The density of water is considerably different than Dexcool. If you've added water to the tank recently, it may not sense the level correctly, and give the false indication of a failure. Find out more about our advertising opportunities.It's true. Advertise Advertising on is well-targeted, has unique benefits, and is highly successful. Looking for something lighter? Read our funny complaints to see people who found humor in a bad situation. Vehicle Problems Find out what cars to avoid, view the latest problem trends, or keep up-to-date with the most recently reported problems. Contact us with any comments or concerns. Car Problem Resources Around the Site Information Find out more about us in the press or read stories from drivers who praise our work.The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. Anyway, the coolant level has disappeared not long after I did the gaskets, and almost 20,000 miles later, no coolant leaking! Everything is running great!Ĭ ® is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. Its not under warranty and they sure will be more than willing to take your money if your engine fails to fix it! The Prestone regular antifreeze will not harm your motor. People need to flush their systems on regular intervals to stop from the Dex-cool turning into acid and eating away at their gaskets and destroying their cooling systems! If you own the car, you should use what you want in the car. After I changed out the intake manifold gaskets and flushed everything again, I decided to run regular Prestone (green color) antifreeze in the car unlike what the manufacturer stated. It wasn't bad yet and I managed to catch it before it caused major damage. I noticed not long after the light came on that there was oil getting into my coolant recovery tank. Update from : As of I have fixed the coolant level sensor issue.Unfortunately, I had to replace the intake manifold gasket to fix the problem. The coolant is full in the recovery tank and it the system has been flushed as well as new hoses, coolant temp sensor and thermostat. It usually goes off shortly after the vehicle is driving. The coolant level sensor light started coming not not too long ago and usually comes on when the engine is cold. I think I would felt better with a ford focus after seeing all the complaints and how you have not stood behind your product what so ever!!!!! Just admit u fumbled the ball ,& make things rite with you MILLIONS of customers Means me and millions of citizens who buy vehicles annually mean absolutely nothing to u? Just bought 08 cobalt for the daughter 2 weeks ago. U recalled all these police squads, but because I don't need 20- 30 patrol cars every couple of years and I'm not government. I know it's long to read but is true and I'm very disappointed in GM with the whole deal come on take care of your customers. both vehicles went well over 160,000 on original plugs oil changes and minor routine maintenance. Oh I did mention in 1999 I purchased a new Pontiac Grand Am SE every option but leather with a 2.4l 4 cyl and also owned a 98 Cev Malibu which we let our daughter seal its coffin at 220,00 on 2 sets of plugs. Way to drop the ball GM!!!! and even more shame on u for not standing by your product!!!! Definitely not the automaker I'll ever purchase new from again. And I'm talking like 88 and up Chevrolets. and hands down over all cost on wear n tare wasn't even a quarter of the costs and down time fords and dodges cost me annually. I live in Duluth, Mn And have plowed thousands of miles commercially with 4x4 pickups. well lets just say I learned something then and that was GM finally did something right. ![]() lol that's a true story about the pick up. thank god back then I was wiser and was into pymouths growing up,& always said Mopar was the heartbreak of the heartbeak.So some 20yrs ago bought an 89 Chevy 4x4. I'm a long time GM fan at 40 yrs old now, and I hate to say it but that piece crap in my opinion has to rank up there with that late 70's and early to mid 80's Buick Regal with the buick 3.8.
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