This video helped me change my thermostat on a 2017 Chevy Colorado V6. Thank you for helping me solve this problem. The auto shop wanted $1500 to do the job!
They must be charging you for the z71. That thermostat on that one is behind the engine, and you have to remove the intake manifold. This one on the books calls for 1.5hrs, the other 5hrs. Sucks!
I did this job in about an hour and 15 minutes. As I was filling up the rad again I noticed that there was a fluid leak down by the thermostat so I had to pull the air box back off again. As it turned out I forgot to put a small coolant line back together that I removed to get the thermostat out. lol
What was the reason you were replacing it? I have a feeling I have to replace mine because my fans stay on when the vehicle is off and my ac stopped working.
Sorry for late reply. The reason for this one was thermostat under regulated. For yours, I would check for code(s) in PCM to make sure you are on the right path. Don’t waste your money just replacing part(s).
I have the same issue in my 2019 Chevy Colorado with the ac no blowing cold air and the engine fan staying on for a few minutes after. I am currently trying to decide if I should change the thermostat or the coolant temperature sensor. I also have a check engine light come on when this happens and it is as soon as the temperature outside drops or if I switch my ac to fan on no ac it will happen as well. If I unhook my battery and re hook it it solves the problem temporarily what do you think? Thank you
@@alex94293 The best way to approach this is if you have handheld scan tool with data or professional scan tool. I’m sure regular handheld is not be able to scan all codes in all modules. Here are two options you can approach this as follow: 1. If you have handheld scan tool with live data. If so, I look at the ECT (engine coolant temperature). Based on your problem, you turned the vehicle off the fans running. I believe your coolant temperature is reading wrong than engine block. You can see this data on your scan tool such as like this “ECT ---- 220 F degree or more. If your ECT reading at 220 degree or above this will cause the radiator fan keeps running for awhile. In this case I would replace ECT sensor. 2. If you have a professional technician scan tool that cost more than $2,000, you’ll be able to read the code in all module. This is more accurate than a handheld scan tool with live data. This more accurate path and know the path much clearer than based on ECT reading or thermostat because you will have the code to diagnose, much easier. I know this is very technical, if you don’t understand, please me know. Best of luck my friend.
thank you for sharing! i have two questions, Is this technique compatible for replacing the thermostat on the 2018 Chevy Colorado? and do you have a video for replacing the thermostat sensor?
Thank your for your comment and questions. If your vehicle is v6? Then it should be in the same location at 2019-2022 in the video. And I have not encountered or replace thermostat sensor yet and I believe thermostat sensor is mounted with the thermostat housing on a 4 cylinders. I’m sorry, I Do Not have the video for Thermostat sensor or 2018 Chevy Colorado thermostat or thermostat sensor replacement. If I encounter one & I will certainly making a video for it.
I have a lift kit on my truck and a shop I went to refused to replace thermostat on my V6 2018 Colorado. They said they’d need to remove the exhaust manifold heat shield down near driver side wheel well to access the thermostat. I mentioned watching this video and said I think it can all be accessed from the top. He disagreed and said they didn’t want to do the work. Would a lift kit interfere with exchanging the thermostat the way you do in the video?
I have not done 2018 Chevy Colorado v6 yet. If you could compare my video thermostat location to your vehicle. You can look at the top or bottom radiator hose, then you can make an adjustment from there.
Let me rephrase my question. The truck in your video seems to be identical to mine. So my question would be does replacing the thermostat in your video require any access from below or were you able to complete the job from above like in the video?
@@opticaldelusion2766 if you vehicle is identical or the placement of the thermostat same as mine in the video you should be able to access from the top. For my vehicle in this video I did not remove any manifold.
Is it safe to use the truck like this? I have to wait till the dealer is available for a diagnostic so I can file a warranty claim. But I can’t afford to lose time at work and it’s my only vehicle
The answer is no. When you have thermostat problem you should fix it regardless, if not might lead to other problem. The dealer should have a loaner for you. If your vehicle warranty or extended warranty.
@@autorepairprocedures dealer is giving me the run around :( saying they have no loaners and that a diagnosis takes 5-6 days I’m hoping I can have it figured out tomorrow
I have not working on 2016 Chevy Colorado yet, but I believe it’s the same too, as long as 2016 Chevy Colorado thermostat is the same place as mine in this video.
Part 2 is here: How To Install 2019-2022 Chevy Colorado Thermostat Without Removing Upper Intake Plenum | Cheat Code th-cam.com/video/5VwrDyeyr8c/w-d-xo.html
This video helped me change my thermostat on a 2017 Chevy Colorado V6. Thank you for helping me solve this problem. The auto shop wanted $1500 to do the job!
Wow, good for you, my friend. I’m glad you have found this video useful. I am here to help you guys out.
They must be charging you for the z71. That thermostat on that one is behind the engine, and you have to remove the intake manifold. This one on the books calls for 1.5hrs, the other 5hrs. Sucks!
How long did it take you? They gave me a similar price. I'm fairly mechanically inclined and it doesn't look to extreme.
This job was quoted at $1500 at a local shop but with the right tools it's quick and very easy. Thanks you help
Whoever you took it to us an asshole 😂
Literally took me 45 minutes to do this job . It’s about having the right tools and a little bit of know how
Nice job friend.
Thanks for the help. Took me about an hour yo complete
Where you at I'll pay you? Lol
This method works for a 2018 Chevy Colorado also. Thank God!!
That is awesome, man, thanks for confirming the 2018 Chevy Colorado.
I did this job in about an hour and 15 minutes. As I was filling up the rad again I noticed that there was a fluid leak down by the thermostat so I had to pull the air box back off again. As it turned out I forgot to put a small coolant line back together that I removed to get the thermostat out. lol
What was the reason you were replacing it? I have a feeling I have to replace mine because my fans stay on when the vehicle is off and my ac stopped working.
Sorry for late reply. The reason for this one was thermostat under regulated.
For yours, I would check for code(s) in PCM to make sure you are on the right path. Don’t waste your money just replacing part(s).
I have the same issue in my 2019 Chevy Colorado with the ac no blowing cold air and the engine fan staying on for a few minutes after. I am currently trying to decide if I should change the thermostat or the coolant temperature sensor. I also have a check engine light come on when this happens and it is as soon as the temperature outside drops or if I switch my ac to fan on no ac it will happen as well.
If I unhook my battery and re hook it it solves the problem temporarily what do you think? Thank you
@@alex94293I did end up changing the thermostat and all the problems were solved
@@alex94293 The best way to approach this is if you have handheld scan tool with data or professional scan tool. I’m sure regular handheld is not be able to scan all codes in all modules.
Here are two options you can approach this as follow:
1. If you have handheld scan tool with live data. If so, I look at the ECT (engine coolant temperature). Based on your problem, you turned the vehicle off the fans running. I believe your coolant temperature is reading wrong than engine block. You can see this data on your scan tool such as like this “ECT ---- 220 F degree or more. If your ECT reading at 220 degree or above this will cause the radiator fan keeps running for awhile. In this case I would replace ECT sensor.
2. If you have a professional technician scan tool that cost more than $2,000, you’ll be able to read the code in all module. This is more accurate than a handheld scan tool with live data. This more accurate path and know the path much clearer than based on ECT reading or thermostat because you will have the code to diagnose, much easier.
I know this is very technical, if you don’t understand, please me know. Best of luck my friend.
I have a 2019 and had the same problem. It’s the thermostat stuck in the open position. Mine has corrected itself twice now.
Why did you remove the coolant hose??
thank you for sharing! i have two questions, Is this technique compatible for replacing the thermostat on the 2018 Chevy Colorado? and do you have a video for replacing the thermostat sensor?
Thank your for your comment and questions.
If your vehicle is v6? Then it should be in the same location at 2019-2022 in the video. And I have not encountered or replace thermostat sensor yet and I believe thermostat sensor is mounted with the thermostat housing on a 4 cylinders.
I’m sorry, I Do Not have the video for Thermostat sensor or 2018 Chevy Colorado thermostat or thermostat sensor replacement. If I encounter one & I will certainly making a video for it.
Is it the same for 2017 GMC Canyon?
I have not see the GMC yet, so I can’t really answer your question at this moment.
Need to know what thermostat you recommend for a 2019 Chevy Colorado V6 2x4 and where to get it.
I would recommend from the dealer. Second, from parts stores. In the video we used the part from dealer.
@@autorepairprocedures The parts stores no longer carry them it seems. I have no idea why.
@@autorepairprocedures No specific make you recommend?
Can you get by with manual socket wrenches?
It's a bit of a challenge but I did it with regular sockets. Definitely need to have a long extension for you drive
Yes, you can do it.
You didn’t need to remove that coolant hose…
What type of thermostat did you buy to replace it? I have a 2019 colorado and i plan on replacing mine as well
I replaced it with dealer thermostat, because it is fairly new model.
I suggest go to the dealer and get one.
I have a lift kit on my truck and a shop I went to refused to replace thermostat on my V6 2018 Colorado. They said they’d need to remove the exhaust manifold heat shield down near driver side wheel well to access the thermostat. I mentioned watching this video and said I think it can all be accessed from the top. He disagreed and said they didn’t want to do the work. Would a lift kit interfere with exchanging the thermostat the way you do in the video?
I have not done 2018 Chevy Colorado v6 yet. If you could compare my video thermostat location to your vehicle. You can look at the top or bottom radiator hose, then you can make an adjustment from there.
Let me rephrase my question. The truck in your video seems to be identical to mine. So my question would be does replacing the thermostat in your video require any access from below or were you able to complete the job from above like in the video?
@@opticaldelusion2766 if you vehicle is identical or the placement of the thermostat same as mine in the video you should be able to access from the top. For my vehicle in this video I did not remove any manifold.
@@autorepairprocedures thank you. That information helps me a lot. Thanks for posting the video. 👍
@@opticaldelusion2766 Thank you, friend. I am here to help and share my knowledge what I know in this field.
Is it safe to use the truck like this? I have to wait till the dealer is available for a diagnostic so I can file a warranty claim. But I can’t afford to lose time at work and it’s my only vehicle
The answer is no. When you have thermostat problem you should fix it regardless, if not might lead to other problem.
The dealer should have a loaner for you. If your vehicle warranty or extended warranty.
@@autorepairprocedures dealer is giving me the run around :( saying they have no loaners and that a diagnosis takes 5-6 days I’m hoping I can have it figured out tomorrow
@@autorepairprocedures thank you for the response!
What about 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Lt v6 3.6 4x4?
I have not working on 2016 Chevy Colorado yet, but I believe it’s the same too, as long as 2016 Chevy Colorado thermostat is the same place as mine in this video.
What s the torque spec
130 inch pound
Where is part 2?
Part 2 is here: How To Install 2019-2022 Chevy Colorado Thermostat Without Removing Upper Intake Plenum | Cheat Code
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