3 Signs Your Chevy Needs Maintenance

Car components wear out, leading to problems ranging from minor repairs to larger ones, depending on the affected part or system. Fortunately, your Chevy dealership provides the services you need to keep your vehicle in great condition and perform any necessary repairs. We’d like you to know a few signs you need to visit us for maintenance.

Pulling to One Side

When you hit the brakes, the brake pads inside the calipers generate friction with the rotors, and this friction stops the wheels. All calipers engage simultaneously to quickly and safely stop your vehicle. If you apply the brakes, and one of the wheels continues to move until stopped by the other wheels, something can be wrong.

This problem may be that a caliper failed to engage. It can happen if the affected caliper is faulty and needs to be replaced. Another possible cause could be that the brake pads on one of the wheels have more wear and tear than the other wheels. You may also need to get a wheel alignment.

Coolant Leak

Coolant is one of the most important fluids in your car.  It’s pumped through the engine at high speed and absorbs heat as it moves. When the coolant reaches the radiator, it enters rows of tubes, and the heat is removed by air flowing in through the radiator grille. The cooling system operates under high pressure, and over time, it could be because of radiator corrosion, worn hoses, and more, that could lead to a leak.

A coolant leak is easy to spot, as the fluid is brightly colored blue, pink, orange, or green. If you find a leak, contact us as soon as you can so that we can examine your vehicle. If you’ve lost a lot of coolant, the engine can rapidly overheat and suffer major damage. We’ll find and fix the leak, then refill the coolant.

Illuminated Engine Light

The engine light is the most important warning light in your vehicle. It lights up in response to any problem that affects engine performance or efficiency. Important systems and components have sensors connected to them. The sensors receive instructions from and send information to your computer to allow it to make decisions. They also monitor their connected component for any sign of trouble.

If something goes wrong, the relevant sensor will detect it and inform your computer. If the computer can’t fix the problem, it logs the situation with an error code and illuminates the engine light. We’ll identify the problem and repair it, and the light will go out.

Need Maintenance at Our Chevy Dealership in Stillwater, OK?

If you need maintenance, contact the Chevy service experts at Wilson Chevrolet.

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