How to repair a broken heater hose connector on a 2000-2007 GM product
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- This video outlines the process of replacing a broken heater hose coupler on a General Motors vehicle. 2000-2007 year model Chevrolet, GMC pickups, SUV's, Hummer and some Cadillac models may develop a cooling system leak from a cracked heater hose coupler. The repair process is simple and this video shows how its done. Thank you for liking and subscribing to our channel. If our video has helped save you money please consider supporting our channel by donating at the button on our channel homepage. We appreciate your support for making quality repair information videos!
this is by far the best video I found on how to replace this hose fitting. Thank you very much! After spending $26.85 on a new hose fitting and $6.99 on the hose quick disconnect tool set (Harbor Freight Tools has the cheapest and yet the best I found), I was able to get my truck back on the road in about 25 minutes. The dealer wanted $235.00 for this job and the tow company would have cost me around $85 to get the tuck to the shop. Man, what a savings this video was for me, I am eating steak for dinner tonight ;)
Mechanic was going to charge me over $900, saying it was the HVAC needing to be replaced, and said they were no shortcuts that could be done to fix it, but something didnt feel right...Glad I decided to do my homework first...after I viewed your video along with several others, solved the issue for only $10...Thank you...you are the Truth
I discovered a small leak on that very connector on my 04 Sierra. Just squeezing the metal clip made it snap off!
So after changing my shorts, I googled plastic heater core 04 gmc and you came up, thank you for this, saved my night, and my truck, I thought I was about to replace a heater core!! Thank you again!!
It’s 2020. Like me, my truck is old. You saved me hundreds of $. Took about 5 minutes. Thank you.
This guy is spot on, not hard to do at all. Solid information. Thanks
You helped turn a pain in the neck into a quick and easy repair.. thank you sir!!
My old connector broke exactly like the one in this video.. it was so brittle it came out of the hose in pieces..
My 2002 chevy just broke the nip off. Thanks for the video!!
Perfect vid.. I caught hell getting it off my 2002 GMC Envoy, even w/the disconnect tool.. I ended up carefully breaking it off away from the metal post by the firewall.. I put the hose the connector on w/2 clamps first, then attempted to reconnect it to the metal post & it would not go on easily.. I thought, "what am I doing wrong" came back to the vid & saw that you said to LUBRICATE the fitting 💡.. Went on w/ease after a light spray of WD40.. all is working like a charm again, 👍👍.. thank you Sir!!
I have a '99 Silverado with the same problem and parts. This is just what I needed. Thank you!
Angel Ochoa So glad I was able to help! Thanks for watching
I have a 99 Sierra. Same thing here.
Thanks for you well made and extremely well narrated/described video. This is exactly where my 02 had a failure and in the exact same way. I was able to get the parts and the needed disconnect tool and complete the repair in about an hour...including running for the parts! Thanks for sharing what you know, and doing it so well.
Was yours overheating?
O thank God! I thought I was gonna have to replace the whole heater core. And it's a nightmare. Thanks for the video👍🇺🇲
My day just went from bad to good. Thanks for the video. I thought I was going to have to pay someone to fix this, or pull apart the dashboard, to get at the heater core. This made my day!
This video was a life saver! My nephews truck overheated and coolant was pouring out the bottom. Found the leak, took one simple google search for this video to come up, drove to Auto Zone (that part was the trickiest; some part numbers or more detailed part description might help. We keep pausing the video to show the guys. We ended up having to find the parts ourselves), back to the Waffle House where the truck was and we had it fixed in 15 minutes. You are a savior! So appreciative of those who take the time to make videos like this, helping others. 🙌🏻
Thank you very much for making this video. It really helped me with my 2004 GMC Sierra 5.3l. I had the added complication of the plastic barb breaking into pieces as I tried to remove it from the hose. I ended up replacing the hose as well as the coupler to be on the safe side.
You are the man! Mine broke exactly like this video. Cost me $10 for a set of cheap disconnects and $7 for the coupler over at O'Reilly.
Thanks for the video. Fixed my 06 Suburban 8.1L very quickly and saved me a tow and labor fees.
Had a hell of a time fixing mine
i just did this fix today thanx to this video. doorman makes an inexpensive replacement for around $7 and I bought a cheap plastic removal tool for under $2
This also saved me and to the thumbs down people your a bum this man easily explains what to do
Thank you!
Thanks! Had this exact problem today. Couldn't have done it without your help.
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. It was easy to understand, easy to follow and gave me the confidence to turn something that may have cost me a few C notes into spending 25 bucks on parts and using the other 75 on a nice dinner for the wife and I. Thanks again.
Saved me a bunch of work - thanks!
Thanks for the explanation. I just did this repair last night. Had a bit of trouble working that quick connect tool but got it out with a little tweaking. And as said before: "no silly cutting or burning like a lot of others recommend". Cheers!
+Ray Aguirre Good job! Another successful repair.
No joke this just broke on my friends truck and your video was no lie the best video on this, thank you good sir
Dr D. You made my day! Today my 2007 Hummer H2 overheated and I noticed the heater hose broke off just like in your video. I was NOT looking forward to removing my dah, disconnecting the AC and other work. On my way to AutoZone to get the part.
This happened to my 2000 Chevy Silverado today. This Video certainly saved me some time.
+Eddie B. Great news!
Well it finally happen to my 03 Silverado with 188,000 miles :(. I’ll tackle the problem this weekend . Thanks for uploading this 👍
My sister in law's car had this issue. thanks to this video, i was able to fix it for her
excellent advice, thanks for this, worked like a charm, less than 10 minutes to complete the job, no silly cutting or burning like a lot of others recommend.
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Thank you for your video. My truck broke down on my way to work and your video helped a great deal.
Mine broke today on my 2011 Chevy Colorado. I just removed the metal clip in the plastic housing that connects to the heater core using a screw driver and then removed the rest of the broken plastic that was left in the heater hose and re attached the heater hose back to the heater core using a stainless steel clamp. Going to do the other side of the heater core in the morning.
For some of us who didn't find quick disconnect tools useful, please just use small knife ang cut over the plastic a lot easier than trying to figure out how to make quick disconnect engage the broken part. Also when all the anti-freeze drains out all nasty stuff might clog your heater core, so you may end up flushing your cooling system.
Thank you so much. :) I didn't realize it was so easy. I was about to rig something by tapping into it. You saved me lots of work! :)
Glad this helped. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video. Tonight, my 06 Silverado started smoking. I thought it was a hole in the hose. While inspecting it the hose came loose in my had. Dang, a broken connector and I'm 30 miles from home. I found you video describing the exact problem. i managed to find an auto parts store 5 miles away. They had the parts. It was had getting the broke part off. The quick disconnect tool wasn't that quick. 2 hours later I was back on the road. Thanks again for the help.
Did it mark as overheating or anything?
Thanks man mine was corroded and broke off in little pieces/crumbs. Which is making me think my heater core is clogged bc I’m not getting any hot air inside cabin. Thanks again for the helpful video
just happened to me. couldn't figure out how to remove the base. now I know. very helpful and we'll explained. thanks
Dr. D! Well explained! Oh brother the other videos are crap. Your information is priceless
Thank you.
Sir / Mister I love you. Thx you thx you so much you made this job easy from start to finish in 3 minutes flat, im so great full
Thank you for this informative video. Just happened to me today with my 05 sierra 1500.
Hey Dr. D. thanks for the informational video, I just finished my 2002 GMC Serria, got a192,000 miles on it following your advise total time 20 minutes thanks again
Had the same problem with my 2006 Chevy Silverado. Your video Saved me some money! Thanks bud.
+Michael Garcia Glad I could help. Thanks for dropping by.
Thanks to this video i was able to replace this part right on the highway! I appreciate this very much!
+Juan Hernandez Right on!
you are sir a very resourceful tech...this saved my butt from someone trying to charge me 400 dollars....i think looking at this tjat is not worth it....thanks
+Carlos Guevara No, even at a shop it should be under $100 even with coolant. Glad it helped!
Now I see why the 3 mechanics were murdered in Los Angeles a few years ago. They be pulling some scandalous BS. A guy told me He would replace an oil sending sensor for $275... I started laughing and walked out. I got a guy working in front of autozone to do it for $30. A lot of mechanics aint about shit.
Thank you very much doctor D you really saved me alot of money with this video, I was putting the hose back on the heater core and it broke off I had no idea about the quick connect deal and all so now I can go get the quick disconnect tool and replacement snap on connector and be back in business, thanks again for putting this on here I pray the LORD bless you and yours :)
Had a hard time putting connector back till you said add spray lubricant. Thanks.
Thank you very much for, showing us this video. Save us a lot of time and trouble, good bless you, always
This video literally just now saved my ass on the side of the road!!
Thanks for the upload. Done in 5 minutes thanks to this.
I also have a '99 Silverado and you saved my butt, thank you so much!
+Raven Rahl Great news. Thanks for stopping by!
I own a chevy 98 s10 and had the same issue and this video helped me a lot. Thank you
Fantastic video & information. OReilly Auto had the quick disconnect, as well as the plastic tool fittings that release the tabs on the connection. All repaired for UNDER $20, and took about 15 minutes from start to finish.
+Rex Smith Happy to assist! Thanks for watching.
Once again doc a great video saved me a few bucks. Now I can have heat again
Thank you this was very helpful I could find myself saving a lot more money in the future by watching your videos
Thank you for this video, everything you said and showed was spot on! 👍🏼
Thanks
Thanks doc! Just the facts, with no fluff.
Came here Stressed as all hell. Now I'm happy you saved me.
Fantastic video. It just helped get a family back on the road. Thanks!
tantivymuckermaffikk Glad it was a help. Thanks so much for watching.
thank you so much. God Bless you. Two auto shops wanted to charge me for the full hose plus labor. coming out to 243.00 . Again, thanks!
+Fernando Gomez Glad I could help. Blessings to you and thanks for watching!
Dr. you just saved the day. I have the exact same issue. Also, I've been chasing what I think is an oil leak in the same area (top back of engine). Maybe it was actually coolant running down the back of the engine. I'll monitor and see if the leak stops. Thx for the video.
Great video Doc. ! Very to the point good camera handling with explanation! Thank you saved me a lot aggravation
This just saved my girlfriend's truck, bad ass
V Navarro Glad it helped! Thanks for watching
very nice video but i did it different way.... zero cost to me , i just remove all the plastic conections and install the hose directly to the heater hose line and also i use the orginal clap. worked perfect!
Hector Salinas how is it holding up? any leaks?
OMG my hose just broke off exactly like this I am so hoping this will help me as it looks like it should solve the problem YOU ARE AWESOME!!
My husband's truck overheated and had to be towed home Friday night. We spotted the busted hose yesterday (but had no idea what it was LOL). A few minutes of internet searching led me to this video. We went to the Auto Zone two blocks away and bought the parts for $20. Took less than 30 minutes to repair. Now we can enjoy Super Bowl Sunday!
Awesome!
So glad it helped. Blessings.
what size quick connector is required? I can only find the 800-403 dorman at autozone and it doesn't seem to fit.
Dorman part number 800-409.
Came across ur video 1st trying to replace the connector. A disconnect tool would've been so nice to know about prior to breaking the old one apart. Lol.
A lil more info would have also been nice to have with this video. I.E., showing what the core looks like after complete disconnect, o ring, and maybe an alternative if a disconnect tool is unavailable.
GREAT JOB ALL IN ALL
Thanks for the help, didn't know exactly what I'd need but thanks to you I got it
glad I found this video. I have a 01 Silverado and mine broke off and my truck got hot. I thought I was going to have to replace the core. I did a bypass for a temporary fix.
Nathan Arney glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
+DoctorD907 is the same proces for any of the two hoses, mine is the left side one, and idk if i can apply the same process on it
What size hose connects to the heater core. Im tryimg to bypass pass my heater core. Just trying to figure out what size hose i need
How did you bypass the heater core? Mine snapped on the freeway, antifreeze all over the motor. Replaced the hose now heater won't work.
Great video!!! I suggest twisting the coupler then pulling, it was a tight spot but all done!!! thanks alot!!!
+Aric Reyes Thank you for watching!
This just broke 45 min ago to my 2000 gmc sierra. Thanks that helped a lot .PS I was in Anchorage AK 1 month ago.
thanks Dr.D for your help. you saved the day
Glad to assist! You take care.
Thank you,,your video was very helpful
you are awesome. i cant tell you how thankful i am. also, never buy the new quick disconnect piece from the dealer, its 37$ at a chevy dealer or 6.50 at oreilly. thanks again man
Great video thank you made easy for me my truck hit 2000 now it’s needs some maintenance
Dr. D coming through! My exact problem in Maine. Your video is perfect! Thank you!!
Easiest way use a dremel cut them off and use hose clamps instead of replacing then piles of shot connectors! I've did this on so many truck and no leaks
this video saved me lots of time and knuckle skin lol thank you Dr. D
Exact same. Will fix myself while in shade of large tree.
So simple, I'd even brave the sun on this one! Ha ha ha!
Hey DoctorD907, Thank You so much for the info. I first thought it was going to be a new heater core until I saw your video. Parts stores were a little confused as to the removal tool and for certain which one, but went with my instincts and the one that looked like yours. Parts man told me that was not the correct one, but it was. So, Thank You so very much and I hope you and your family have a wonderful year, Doug
+Mr. Doug So glad it helped. I figure most parts guys would know exactly what you need to do this repair but maybe he was a little green. Many happy miles to you!
good job you made it perfectly clear for me thanks again
What's up doc!?🥕🐇 Thanks for the tips on dealing with this issue. I just replaced the coupler on my 2000 Silverado 1500.. the hardest part I had was getting the coupler off and i had a heck of a time trying to get the coupler tool all the way in to depress the tabs. I was afraid of using too much force and possibly break the heater core tubing. I took a chance and used controlled force and finally got the tabs to depress and after that it went really quick and was able to get everything put back together. I'm up and running again with no leaks no steam no burning coolant smell in the cab! Thanks doc for your help! 👍✌🏽🤙🏽 Btw I'm in wasilla
Again, you are awesome. This is exactly what we need. Thank you.
Such a bummer for it to happen on my fun day:( will fix ASAP thanks for the help
This saved me a lot of time. Also, thought it was cool you mentioned you’re in Anchorage, my home town. Thanks again.
Thank you ! This happened to me out in middle of no where.
Same here! Took my nephew fishing out in the middle of BFE and had to call a tow truck. Sucked
@@bigbob4191 yeah...I had called a tow truck and he didn't strap my truck down right . When he stepped on brakes my truck rolled into the back window of tow truck.
Double sucked
@@bigbob4191..
then it was too late to get another tow truck ...had to sleep in a flea bitten no tell motel.
@@misskathy4931 OMG sounds like the worst day ever!!
What a dumbass!
What city was you in
@@bigbob4191
on outskirts of Sacramento.
I don't live there so wasn't framilar with area
It was a nightmare
great video. going to save me a lot of time and money
Excellent!
its a nice video no many on youtube thanks man
+arturo perez Thank you and I appreciate you watching.
What a great video! It made my job so much easier.
This quick connect is a nightmare without that little tool. Why do they do this to us? Thanks for the video by the way.
Excellent, professional video.
This is a great video with solid explanation! Thanks D
Worked like a charm. Thanks!!!
+Darren Landry Right arm, Thanks for watching!
Thank you bud. Saved my life. Damn thing gave out on me while on site. Helped alot.
thanks very much for your time and information
Sure thing. Thanks for watching.
you saved my life sir!
This just helped me out a lot. Thanks for the video
Super glad it helped.
Good video! helped a lot
+Silverado Smith glad it helped. Take care.
I just bypass the fitting and put the hose straight on the heater core then secured it. The connector just seems to be a middle man . Maybe it's not the by the book way but the connector seems like and extra piece that tends to break.
I just did the same, No middleman for me
how is working so far i might just do this
What size hose connects to the heater core. Im tryimg to bypass pass my heater core. Just trying to figure out what size hose i need
5/8" @@antoniop5889
Great tip bro....i was tired of changing that cheap plastic crap.thanks a million
Great video
Thanks a lot sir. that's awesome very well explain, the Lord bless you!!!!!
bam, same exact thing on my this morn. Doc D is the bomb thanks!
Cool beans!
very good video and explanation!
+Craig Kuopus thanks for tuning in!