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I have recently had to get my radiator in my 2014 Silverado LT 5.3L replaced due to leaking, they also stated that I needed the revised thermostat housing due to cycling issue that have been know to cause stress fractures in the radiator. This is the same exact issue that the 2014 Silverado/ Sierra LD have that is covered under the special coverage #15829. These are the same exact engines but they refuse to cover the vehicles because they said these vehicles parts are ok, but they are exactly the same. The more people that bring this issue up to them the better the chance it will get covered. Todd, senior advisor at Chevrolet recall is a great person to bring this issue to phone number 1-866-790-5600 Ext.5923696. He will be able to pass the information to the individuals at General Motors so they are aware of the issue and hopefully find a resolution for these faulty parts.

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Was just told today that my 2014 Sierra has this Radiator Issue (I'm at 158K of a 160K warranty), and this will be covered 100%.

But the reason why I took my truck in was that the A/C did not hold it's recharge from last week, and the Condenser will need to be replaced.

 

Funny how I was told about the Rad issue only after I complained that I'm not paying for the Condenser until I get word from GM that this is a known issue and should not be my cost.

 

I was not aware of the "Special Coverage" from Nov 2016 for Radiators, and will be asking why there is no "Special Coverage" for my $1200 quote for A/C Condenser repairs.

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They really try to avoid letting people know that these things are known issue by GM. I had to talk to several individuals at GM to try and get them to cover the cost, the best they could do was a good will call for $350. 

 

I have not had AC in my truck for the last 2 years due to it not holding a charge and everyone I know has had the same issue with the AC. Seems like they really make their money in service on all the vehicles they sell but won’t cover the cost of repairs.

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My 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 radiator has started to leak at top right corner.  Dealer says not covered 47000 miles still under the powertrain warrantee. Cant understand why this is not under the special coverage adjustment 15829. Dodge Ram is starting to look better for my next truck.   

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A/C Condensers also fail on the early '14 and 15' Trucks and '15 full size Suv's, so be prepared for that also.

The cycling thermostat is known to cause radiator stress fractures on early trucks.

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