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Old 10-23-2005, 07:44 PM
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Re: 05 silverado coolant problem

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Originally Posted by abadassbowtie
I have a 05 silverado that has 12,000 miles on it and now I am using a gallon of coolant every 250 miles. It is not leaking anywere I can see So it has tu be burning out the exhaust. Has anbody had this problem or just me. I guess I will have to take it to the dealer but I really hate to deal with them. Thanks

Sounds like you have a possible intake gasket leak. These motors are pretty notorious for that, and there's even a TSB for it (I think). It should be covered under warranty being on 05 with only 12k on it.
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