Hood Noise and Leakage Near Front Left Tire

[djnice]

It can happen but not common.

 

[jfoj]

Hard for a hole to be in the radiator due to the AC condenser being in front of it.

My guess is the radiator was damaged during the engine replacement either when removal and installation or laying around the shop if they took it out.

If it was damaged due to road debris, the dealer should have been able to prove this to you and you would have been charged for replacement, the dealer should only warranty a defect or factory workmanship issue, not something damaged at the dealer by a tech (but they warranty this stuff all the time) or something that was damage while driving.

 

[NT1978]

Thanks for the update. They said the repair was under warranty so I am not going to complain about that...just seems odd. I do take my SUV through an automatic car wash often...perhaps something in there could have hit the radiator?

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Thanks for the update. They said the repair was under warranty so I am not going to complain about that...just seems odd. I do take my SUV through an automatic car wash often...perhaps something in there could have hit the radiator?

Not very likely, as said before. The radiator is offset from the front of the vehicle by probaby 12", and the Air Conditioner Condenser (looks like a radiator too) is between the radiator and the front of the vehicle.
Guessing, like stated above, it was damaged in the process of replacing your engine. The daeler fixed at no charge to you...so they either ate it, or sent it to GM. Either way...you are back in business.