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 10:24 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 1:06 PM