2013 Chevy Cruze Coolant Hose Diagram (2024)

FAQs

Why is my Chevy Cruze coolant hose leaking? ›

The most common reasons a Chevrolet Cruze has a coolant leak are loose hose connections, a broken radiator, or a failed water pump.

Cracks or Fraying:

Signs: Visible cracks, splits, or fraying on the surface of the radiator hose. Possible Cause: Wear and tear over time can lead to structural damage, risking leaks.

Note that GM has issued a Chevy Cruze coolant leak recall for model years 2011-2014. The 2015 Chevy Cruze coolant recall does not include Cruze vehicles from newer model years, which could also have the coolant leaking issue.

Two large hoses, first the discharge hose from the engine usually closest to the top which brings in hot water from the engine, and the inlet hose which takes the cooler water back into the engine, usually located nearer to the bottom of the radiator.

Most vehicle cooling systems are comprised of four main hoses. The upper radiator hose is connected to the thermostat housing and to the radiator. From the bottom of the radiator, is the lower radiator hose that is directed to the water pump.

Electrochemical degradation is a primary cause of most coolant hose failures. This phenomenon occurs when different kinds of metals in the cooling system generate an electrical charge, which is carried from one component to another by the coolant.

Replacing a radiator hose is usually fairly easy. For many people, the most difficult part of the job is bleeding the cooling system afterward (especially if they don't have the proper tools).

The average cost for a Chevrolet Cruze Coolant Change is between $280 and $307. Labor costs are estimated between $102 and $129 while parts are typically priced around $178. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your unique location.

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To locate a coolant leak, first look for puddles of coolant beneath your vehicle. If you see any, you probably have fluid dripping from somewhere in the system. With the car's engine running, look under the hood to see if you notice any fluid flowing out. If you do, trace the fluid to its source.

What hoses leak coolant? ›

Coolant leaks are one of the most common symptoms of a faulty radiator hose. They happen when the hose either deteriorates due to heat or abrasive damage, or when there's a problem with the clamps that connect the hose to another component in the engine.

Your engine has two main radiator hoses: an inlet hose, which takes the hot engine coolant from the engine and transports it to the radiator, and an outlet hose, which transports the engine coolant from the radiator to the engine.

The hot coolant passes through the radiator. Air flows past the cooling fins and cools the coolant. The radiator has two tanks that hold coolant: sometimes one the top and bottom or one on either side.

Radiator hoses are designed to connect coolant passages from the engine to the radiator with one upper rad hose and one lower rad hose. They're vehicle specific and molded to fit properly, curving around parts that could cause damage to the hose if it makes contact, like the serpentine belt or cooling fan.