Intermittent Coolant Sensor Issue

[OSUCherokee]

Originally Posted by Carbon Sky I really wish people would stop adding additives to their coolant. But anyways that's a personal gripe. There is no way any additive can drop temperature too much, sounds a lot more like classic symptoms of a failing/sticking t-stat.

Back when it was still hot outside it dropped temps about 5-6 degrees. Unfortunately, I think the coolant doesn't need that kind of drop during the winter.

So it warmed up a little today I the mid 40s. On the drive home the temperature gauge came back on.


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[Jackknife]

Originally Posted by GS Stage 1 Must resist smart-ass comment....................

Even looking through my "prurient crystal", I can't imagine what your, obviously, more creative "mind" has conjured up from these innocent comments.

Draw me a picture...and, don't forget to make it flattering.

[Ybrew]

So - I'm not really all that handy.

My coolant light has been coming on and I've got the money to get it fixed.
My question - do I take it to the local automax only a few blocks from my house or should I just play it smart and take it the GM Dealer?

[rob the elder]

Any competent shop should be able to fix the problem.

There are plenty of examples of GM service departments not having experience with our cars and not fully implementing the factory procedures . .. and we ended up with bent fenders, air bubbles in the coolant . ..

If it were me, I would have a conversation with the GM service manager and make sure he knows what he is going to do and get his committment to following thorugh. If you do not get a warm fuzzy, do the same with the mechanic of your choice.

[Ybrew]

I took it to GM Friday. I'm very happy with everything so far. The sensor was bad. They said they had to replace the coolant tank. Total charge for that was $170. While I was there, I got my oil changed and also had them flush the transmission fluid (it was due).

Out the door total was $525.

Maybe tomorrow I'll spend the day washing my car. That's due too.

[GMCustomerSvc]

I apologize for any inconvenience these has caused. Please keep us posted on repair status and/or dealership service. Please do contact us privately but please include your VIN#, name, situation, dealership, contact information. I hope is well considering

Matt,

GM Customer Assistance