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GMC Savana 3500

Report: Intake Manifold Gaskets May Leak Coolant or Engine Oil

GMC Savana 3500 Problem

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Model Years Affected: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Engines Affected: 5.7L V8, Gasoline

Average Mileage: 87,602 mi (13 mi - 157,000 mi)

The intake manifold gasket may develop and external engine oil or coolant leak. In some cases, an internal coolant leak may occur causing coolant to mix with the engine oil. Running the engine with a coolant/oil mix may result in engine damage. Replacing the intake manifold gasket should correct this issue.

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Visitor, 2001 GMC Savana 3500, 5.7L V8, 53,000 mi

changed oil and it was light brown with water mix, coolant has to be added regularly from leak.
replaced intake manifold gasket

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Joey Ratz, 2000 GMC Savana 3500, 5.7L V8, 157,000 mi

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Gasket leaking coolant externally, replace gasket

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Visitor, 2001 GMC Savana 3500, 5.7L V8, 53,000 mi

changed oil and it was light brown with water mix, coolant has to be added regularly from leak.
replaced intake manifold gasket

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Joey Ratz, 2000 GMC Savana 3500, 5.7L V8, 157,000 mi

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Gasket leaking coolant externally, replace gasket

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Report: Intake Manifold Gaskets May Leak Coolant or Engine Oil

GMC Savana 3500 Problem