dashboard says engine hot A/Cshut down

2008 GMC C1500
54,000 MILES
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JIMMYBARNZONI
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just bought truck today drove it about 10 miles and this came on where odometer is.The engine is a v6
Nov 29, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure the engine isn't overheating. Then check the temp sending unit. Let me know what you find.
Nov 29, 2011 at 4:48 PM
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