overheating

2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
80,000 MILES
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SILVARADO57
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Oil level is fine. Coolant level is fine. Nothing plugging the fins on the radiator. Car is overheating; all the way to the top, in a very short distance. Coolant (in the reservoir) seems to still be reasonably cool to the touch. This seems to have happened all at once. Just had the car fully serviced a week ago.
Jul 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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I think maybe the thermostat is stuck closed or you have a blown head gasket here are two guides to help you fix the problem. Here is the guide to walk you through the steps and diagrams below to show you hoe to change the thermostat

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Please run down this guide and report back.
Jul 21, 2013 at 12:55 PM
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HLACEFIELD
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Thank for this post I had the same problem and had to replace the thermostat all fixed! I love this site.
Feb 20, 2019 at 6:26 PM
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