hey all, i just bought a '97 Silverado with all options 2WD, locking rear, ext. cab, etc. 250, 300 miles. any common problems with this year?
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97 Silverado
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Pretty solid truck basically. GM has had problems with intake manifold gasket leak antifreeze to back of engine block (not internally) otherwise no real issues.
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Just my experience: My 98 Burb had the intake manifold gasket done and the heater hose coupling before I bought it. When I bought it it was leaking around the heater core bypass valve. My mechanic has the same truck and suggested I replace the Dexcool with older green coolant (he has).
Not trying to restart a Dexcool debate, I just suggest that you research the issue yourself. If you choose to do it (I did), do a pretty thorough flush of the system.
Just my experience.
Jeff