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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Hey guys. When I first got my car I would rarely get this sound of rushing liquid in my dash board when I would accelerate normally from a cold start. Lately the problem seems to be getting more and more often to the point where it will do it even from a warm start. I've read about others having this issue in the past...but I never heard about it again. Has anyone figured out what causes this?
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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There was a TSB about this issue. I read about it a while back. Grand Prix GXP's were having this issue too. I am looking for it, but so far can't find it.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Probably air in the heater core. Mine had the same problem but eventually it works itself out how many miles do you have ?
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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Well, like I said, the problem has gotten worse...so I don't know about "working itself out" in my case. I have about 19-20k on my car. Yeah mike, if you find it let me know. That would be good information to give the dealership!
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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A/C - Gurgling Noise On Vehicle Start Up

Bulletin No.: 06-06-02-008

Date: May 22, 2006

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Gurgle Type Noise Coming From Instrument Panel (IP)/Heater Core Area at Start Up (Replace Heater Hoses)

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2006 Chevrolet Impala SS Built Prior to November 1, 2005
2005-2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP

with 5.3L Engine (VIN C - RPO LS4)

Condition

Some customers may comment on a gurgle type noise coming from the IP/heater core area at start up.

Cause

Coolant flow within the heater core may be causing this noise.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Give your car some cold meds and a tissue.

Have the car blow really hard into the tissue.

Wipe off the nose and you will be all set.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Taz34SS
Give your car some cold meds and a tissue.

Have the car blow really hard into the tissue.

Wipe off the nose and you will be all set.
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Mine does this too. Does this mean we need to change the heater hoses? If it's harmless, then it can gurgle away.
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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Thank you, Thank you. I will be here all week.
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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I had this issue and noticed that my coolant overflow was really low. Don't know where it went, but added some to overflow and checked the radiator. Needed to add a small amount, and after about a week it was back to its quiet self.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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We had the same problem with our '04 Monte SS. I added a little dexcool to the overflow (and I do mean a little) and the problem has gone away. It's worth a shot.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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My wifes 04 gp had this problem. It went away when i checked the overflow and found that it was empty. I filled it up and the noise soon went away. Mine "consumes" coolant so i've got some other issues as well.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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I'll check out the overflow tank guys. That might just be it. The sound was happening A LOT yesterday morning....Any time I would accelerate from a stop it would do it. Very annoying.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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C'mon, lazy! Just pop the freakin hood In the amount of time it took you to post here, you could have done that!
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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haha...not lazy...I'm just a post *****...and btw, it does look like it needs some dexcool in there. Hopefully that'll solve the problem.
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