1999 GMC Jimmy Running Hot Coolant Loss
Suggested Repair
Look under the vehicle for coolant puddles. If none are found, check the oil for a milky appearance and the coolant for floating oil, and watch for white exhaust smoke, which can indicate a head gasket, cracked head, or cracked block. Have a shop diagnose internal leaks. Also inspect the exhaust system for rusted or worn parts that could cause the rattling noise.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 1999 GMC Jimmy reports that coolant repeatedly disappears, the vehicle runs hot, and a rattling noise occurs when pulling away from stops. The expert explains that the coolant must be leaking externally or internally and recommends checking for puddles, milky oil, oil in the coolant, and white tailpipe smoke. Internal leakage may require shop repair. The noise may come from a worn exhaust component such as the engine pipe, catalytic converter, intermediate pipe, muffler, or tailpipe.
