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Am17 · 02-21-2013, 05:25 PM

Recently changed my oil and noticed a leak from the radiator cap. Cleaned it off and hoped it would go away. Low and behold I checked again today and it's still leaking. Also noticed the hose connected to the radiator looks slightly warped on one end. Honestly my dealer's a complete a-hole and I don't really feel like paying them a visit. Dealers will service your vehicle regardless if you purchased it from that location, right? Thanks! /naive

caligrown562 · 02-21-2013, 07:35 PM

mines doing the same thing but its not the radiator cap. it's the hose going to the overflow tank..

2011 SS SLP ZL427 · 02-21-2013, 08:30 PM

Looks like either the cap is the problem or the radiator might have a hairline crack right on the seam, Ive noticed a few other guys on here that had to have their radiators replaced due to leakage where theirs was leaking compared to yours Im not sure, Hopefully the cap is the problem because if its the radiator it will most like be a warranty job if yours still has one and a dealer job.

Hannibal · 02-22-2013, 07:29 AM

I had this issue on my 2011 SS. What appeared to be the hose leaking actually turned out to be a stress crack in the radiator. Go to a dealer asap and get it diagnosed. Mine looked exactly like your picture and then within weeks it looked a lot worse as the crack continued to split.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 02-22-2013, 03:35 PM

Am17,

I’m sorry you are experiencing this issue. I also recommend having a dealer inspect the issue.

And to answer your question, yes, another dealer will service your vehicle. Just be sure it is a GM dealer.

If you need assistance locating one near you, please PM me your zip code for a listing.

Louis (assisting Brandon)
Chevrolet Customer Service

02-21-2013, 05:25 PM	#1
Am17 Drives: 2012 Camaro LS, Ashen Grey Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 78	Leaking from radiator cap, easy fix or dealer? Recently changed my oil and noticed a leak from the radiator cap. Cleaned it off and hoped it would go away. Low and behold I checked again today and it's still leaking. Also noticed the hose connected to the radiator looks slightly warped on one end. Honestly my dealer's a complete a-hole and I don't really feel like paying them a visit. Dealers will service your vehicle regardless if you purchased it from that location, right? Thanks! /naive Attached Images

02-22-2013, 03:35 PM	#5
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	Am17, I’m sorry you are experiencing this issue. I also recommend having a dealer inspect the issue. And to answer your question, yes, another dealer will service your vehicle. Just be sure it is a GM dealer. If you need assistance locating one near you, please PM me your zip code for a listing. Louis (assisting Brandon) Chevrolet Customer Service __________________ For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html

02-21-2013, 07:35 PM	#2
caligrown562 Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 318	mines doing the same thing but its not the radiator cap. it's the hose going to the overflow tank..

02-21-2013, 08:30 PM	#3
2011 SS SLP ZL427 Drives: 2011 SS ZL427 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drums PA Posts: 115	Looks like either the cap is the problem or the radiator might have a hairline crack right on the seam, Ive noticed a few other guys on here that had to have their radiators replaced due to leakage where theirs was leaking compared to yours Im not sure, Hopefully the cap is the problem because if its the radiator it will most like be a warranty job if yours still has one and a dealer job.

02-22-2013, 07:29 AM	#4
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	I had this issue on my 2011 SS. What appeared to be the hose leaking actually turned out to be a stress crack in the radiator. Go to a dealer asap and get it diagnosed. Mine looked exactly like your picture and then within weeks it looked a lot worse as the crack continued to split.