3 Signs Your GMC Needs Maintenance at Your GMC Dealership

During servicing, our technicians replace worn or damaged components to ensure all your vehicle’s systems work efficiently. Maintenance also prevents unnecessary repairs, as parts are replaced before they fail and potentially damage other components or systems. As your GMC dealership, we want to tell you a few signs you need to visit our service department ASAP.

3 Signs Your GMC Needs Maintenance at Your GMC Dealership

Delayed Starting

When you hit the start button on your dashboard, the battery sends a strong electrical charge to the starter, activating it and causing it to crank the engine. Within seconds, combustion will begin. This process requires three systems: the battery, the alternator, and the starter. In time, these systems can wear out due to age or damage, and the engine will take longer or refuse to start.

As we saw above, the battery powers the starter, and the starter cranks the engine. The alternator is responsible for recharging the battery once the engine runs. A starting issue usually develops over time, warning you that something is wrong and giving you time to visit our service department. We’ll investigate and fix the problem.

Clogged Radiator

The radiator is a vital part of your GMC’s cooling system that protects the engine against overheating. Combustion generates large amounts of heat, which can cause serious engine damage if it’s not removed. Coolant is pumped through the engine to absorb the heat and transport it to the radiator. Inside the radiator, the heat enters rows of thin metal tubes, and airflow through the grille removes the heat from the coolant.

Coolant also absorbs dirt, tiny metal fragments, and other debris that are left behind at the bottom of the radiator. In time, junk accumulates inside the radiator, forming a sludge that can block the radiator tubes. Blocked tubes prevent heat removal, and your engine will start to overheat. Our technicians fix this issue by flushing the radiator to remove the blockage.

Glazed Brake Pads

The brake pads fit into the brake calipers, and each pad has a rough material covering. When you hit the brakes, the calipers close on the rotors, and the pads generate friction against the rotors, which stops the wheels. The pads are essential for stopping your GMC, but worn or rusted calipers can damage them, causing an effect known as glazing.

Glazed pads have a smooth, glass-like texture, which is caused when a pad continues to skim against its rotor for a prolonged period. Glazing prevents a pad from generating friction, and the affected wheel will continue to turn until brought to a stop by the others. We can replace a glazed pad in minutes to fix this issue.

If your GMC has a problem, we can fix it. Contact us today at Schwan Buick GMC in Mandan, ND.

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