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Universal Air RA1521C Radiator
Reliable Cooling Solution for Chevrolet and GMC Trucks
The Universal Air Crossflow Radiator RA1521C is designed to provide efficient cooling for select Chevrolet and GMC heavy-duty trucks. Engineered to meet the demands of vehicles like the Chevrolet C2500 and GMC K3500, this radiator supports optimal engine performance under various driving conditions.
- Compatible with Chevrolet C2500, C2500 Suburban, C3500, Express 3500, and GMC K2500, K2500 Suburban, K3500 models
- Part number RA1521C ensures precise fitment and easy identification
- Crossflow design promotes effective heat dissipation and consistent engine temperature
- Constructed to integrate seamlessly with existing cooling system components
- Manufactured by Universal Air, a recognized brand in automotive cooling parts
About the Universal Air Crossflow Radiator Line
The Crossflow Radiator product line by Universal Air focuses on radiators that utilize a crossflow design, where coolant flows horizontally through the radiator core. This design enhances heat transfer efficiency and supports better engine cooling compared to traditional downflow radiators. The RA1521C model is part of this line, offering a balance of durability and performance tailored for heavy-duty Chevrolet and GMC trucks.
Product Details and Compatibility
The RA1521C radiator is specifically engineered for use in Chevrolet and GMC trucks including the C2500, C2500 Suburban, C3500, Express 3500, K2500, K2500 Suburban, and K3500. Its crossflow configuration allows for improved cooling capacity, which is essential for maintaining engine temperature during heavy loads or extended operation. This radiator is designed to replace original equipment with a direct fit, minimizing installation complexity.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Replaces leaking or damaged radiators in Chevrolet C2500 and GMC K3500 trucks
- Addresses engine overheating issues caused by inefficient cooling
- Restores proper coolant flow and heat dissipation in heavy-duty applications
- Solves radiator core clogging or corrosion problems
- Improves cooling system reliability for trucks used in towing or hauling
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Universal Air Crossflow Radiator RA1521C should be performed by a qualified technician familiar with Chevrolet and GMC truck cooling systems. Ensure the cooling system is fully drained before removal of the old radiator. Verify all hose connections and mounting points align with the vehicleβs specifications. After installation, refill the cooling system with the appropriate coolant and bleed air pockets to prevent overheating.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Universal Air manufactures the RA1521C radiator to meet industry standards for durability and performance. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Universal Air products typically come with a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. It is recommended to consult the product documentation or manufacturer for exact warranty terms.
This part fits 96 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Chevrolet | C2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Express 3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 2000 | GMC | C2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 2000 | GMC | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 2000 | GMC | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 2000 | GMC | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | C2500 | LS | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Base | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1999 | GMC | C2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1999 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1999 | GMC | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1999 | GMC | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1999 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1999 | GMC | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Silverado | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Cheyenne | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C2500 | WT | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1998 | GMC | C2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1998 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1998 | GMC | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1998 | GMC | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1998 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1998 | GMC | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Base | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Cheyenne | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Silverado | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Base | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Silverado | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Cheyenne | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1997 | GMC | C2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1997 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1997 | GMC | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1997 | GMC | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1997 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1997 | GMC | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Base | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Silverado | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Cheyenne | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1996 | GMC | C2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1996 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1996 | GMC | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1996 | GMC | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1996 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1996 | GMC | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Cheyenne | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Silverado | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Base | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C2500 | WT | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1995 | GMC | C2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1995 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1995 | GMC | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1995 | GMC | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1995 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1995 | GMC | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Base | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Cheyenne | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C2500 | WT | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Silverado | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | K2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1994 | GMC | C2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1994 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1994 | GMC | C3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1994 | GMC | K2500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1994 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator | |
| 1994 | GMC | K3500 | 7.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Raised Filler Neck; Crossflow Radiator |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.