Overheating I changed the radiator, the engine coolant sensor?

2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

10,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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My truck is a 2011 Chevy silveradol1500 5.3 LT is overheating. I changed the radiator, the engine coolant sensor, the thermostat, and the ambient sensor, the cap and its idleing pretty high It overheats more when not driving.

Oct 2, 2024 at 3:24 AM

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When the engine is running hot can you hear the clutch fan kick on? If not, then this is the problem. Here is a guide to help you as well, please go over it:

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

Here is a video to help you remove the fan clutch and I have included instructions in the images below for your car.

https://youtu.be/PoVQpbkCvtc?si=iHXlH_hbFN2Qsd5g

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Oct 2, 2024 at 6:06 AM