GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Inspect the radiator.

Is the radiator leaking?

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Repair the radiator as necessary.

Go to Step 2

2

Check the radiator cap.

Is the radiator cap faulty?

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Perform a radiator cap pressure test.

Go to Step 3

3

Check the coolant reservoir and the hose.

Is the coolant recovery reservoir or hose leaking?

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Replace the reservoir or hose.

Go to Step 4

4

Check the radiator, heater hoses and connections.

Are the heater hoses, connections or radiator loose or damaged?

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Make repairs or replace components as necessary to correct the leak.

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect the coolant pump seal.

Is the coolant pump seal leaking?

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Replace the coolant pump.

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the coolant pump gasket.

Is the coolant pump gasket leaking?

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Replace the gasket.

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