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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 848 (ENGINE EXHAUST)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPLAINT/CONDITION CHART
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8
Engine Exhaust System Complaint/Condition Chart
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Engine Exhaust System Complaint/Condition Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Engine Exhaust System Complaint/Condition Chart
| Header | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|
| Leaking Exhaust Gases | Leaks at pipe joints | Weld the joints. |
| Damaged or improperly installed gaskets. | Replace the gaskets as necessary. | |
| Loose exhaust pipe connections. | Tighten the stud nuts or bolts to specification. | |
| Burned or rusted out exhaust pipes. | Replace as required. | |
| Exhaust Noises (including noises at various road speeds and idle). | Leaks at the manifold or pipe connections. | Tighten the leaking connection fasteners to specified torque. Replace the gasket as required. |
| Damaged flex pipe. | Replace the front exhaust pipe. | |
| Burned or blown out muffler. | Replace the muffler assembly. | |
| Burned or rusted out exhaust pipe/resonator. | Replace the exhaust pipe assembly. | |
| Exhaust pipe leaking at the muffler flange. | Tighten the attachment nuts. | |
| Exhaust pipe/muffler hangers damaged, missing or binding. | or | |
| Exhaust manifold cracked or broken. | Replace the manifold. | |
| Leak between the manifold and cylinder head. | Replace the gaskets and tighten the manifold to cylinder head stud nuts or bolts to specifications. | |
| Loss of Engine Power and/or Internal Rattles in the muffler. | Dislodged tuning tubes and/or baffles in the muffler. | Replace the muffler. |
| Poor acceleration and/or hesitation. | Damaged exhaust pipe. | Replace the exhaust pipe. |
| Plugged 3-way catalytic converter (may result from a serious engine malfunction). | Inspect the exhaust back pressure and replace the 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust pipe, or muffler as required. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.