do a pressure test on your cooling system. pressurizing the system will cause coolant to seep out of your leak allowing you to pinpoint it.
this is just a guess but check your water pump. that's my bet. mine leaked like you describe from the pulley shaft.
tweek
The pressure in the can of coolant you are adding is usually enough to start the compressor howerver you must have the air conditionig switched on in the vehicle.
no.the a/c system is probably low on freon
You will have to replace the refrigerant, but not the engine coolant.
Typical causes of a compressor not running are: low coolant, blown fuse in compressor circuit, bad compressor, bad temperature sensor.
9.6 qt coolant capacity
Dexcool by GM.
dexicool
Where is the coolant temp sensor on the 1998 gmc safari awd
If it is too low on coolant the ac compressor will not engage. It is a safety feature to keep from burning it up. Try to add freon and as the pressure builds the compressor should kick on. If you are sure you have adequate coolant; it could be anything from electrical to a frozen compressor.
It's belt driven & has 2 coolant lines attached if that helps.
bad coolant level sensor in either side or bottom of plasit coolant resivoir,
The 2004 Chevrolet Malibu coolant sensor float is located in the radiator. The coolant sensor float replace the level of coolant to the instrument panel.