Coolant leak

Tiny
BPHILLIPS1589
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 5.3L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
My coolant has a steady leak on the ground behind the passenger tire. It seems like it only leaks after the vehicle has been run a while and shut off. What could this be?
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 AT 8:45 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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  • 33,916 POSTS
You know we can't see it over a computer, but the most common cause on GM vehicles is a leaking heater core, especially if you still have the miserable red Dex-Cool antifreeze. If the heater core is leaking, you'll see coolant dripping from the AC condensate drain hose on the passenger side of the firewall, under the hood. That's a 4" long rubber hose hanging down, with a 90 degree bend in it.
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