Overheating

Wish you had given more info..... > Although there can be many different causes of an overheating issue, the reason your engine is overheating is because something inside the cooling system is preventing the absorption, transportation or release of heat. Here are some reasons why heat isn’t leaving your engine compartment: Leak in the Cooling System – This is one of the main causes of engine overheating. If you get a leak in your radiator, water pump, hoses, head gasket or thermostat housing, your engine isn’t going to be able to cool properly. If you can find the leak, you may be able to seal it on your own, but you’ll probably benefit from bringing your car into a mechanic. Coolant Issues – You can have problems with your coolant even if there isn’t a leak in the system. If you put the wrong coolant in your car, or if the coolant-to-water ratio is off, your engine my have problems staying cool. Try flushing the system and adding the proper mix as recommended by your owner’s manual. Blocked Hoses – If there’s no leak and the coolant has been installed properly, the next thing you’ll want to check is your coolant hose. Sometimes dirt or road sediment can get into your coolant department and block the flow of fluid through your hoses. Flushing the system and refilling your coolant tank is once again the preferred course of action. Radiator Problems – Another common cause of engine overheating is a problem with your radiator. Leaks, clogs or problems with the radiator fan all mean that heat can’t properly escape your vehicle, which will cause the temperature to rise. A mechanic will be able to diagnose exactly what’s wrong with your radiator and what needs to be done to correct the problem. Broken Water Pump – The water pump, as the name implies, helps pump and propel engine coolant throughout your cooling system. Any issue associated with the water pump can lead to an overheating engine. Common water pump problems include leaks, shifting of the pump shaft, or eroded impeller vanes. If you notice your car is overheating, turn the heat on in your car, as this will help move hot air out of the engine compartment, and bring it into a trusty mechanic right away. Ignoring the problem can cause your engine system to fail, which can mean thousands of dollars in repairs!

Hey I have a problem with my 05 Chevrolet Silverado I put a brand new water pump thermostat own and it still running hot is it that the top on my overflows have a problem with it running hot. My top hose was flat what do I need to do

this was helpful but why would it take about 2 weeks and then i have to add antifreeze and i never see any water around the truck or on my engine

I brought antifreeze a lot and I feel it leaking on me when I pour water and coolant in and the coolant system hot

What makes my 05 Silverado loose electrical power randomly. Makes the stereo go on and off .electric windows, the 4wd lights. And lights up every gauges on the cluster. Just replace the cluster and still does it. Checked the ground on 4wd .ground. for abs. Also the abs sensors are bad according to the error codes. Waiting on the new sensors.

I would almost guarantee it’s a faulty ground at the negative battery cable. Replace that FIRST! $10 if it doesn’t work you’re not out a lot of $. I chased the same problem on a 2012 Chevy Cruze for far to long and found that was eventually the problem. A faulty factor crimp that would fail on occasion

Yes also if you want to reset your faults ,just did one t the battery,and away from the put positive and negative together and then reconnect the battery it should be reset Della Brown

I have a 02 Silverado 1500 I was running the A/C and after a couple mints at idle the temp raised withing secs to over 260 so shut it off and let it cool then drove it home with no AC on and it was fine!

Check your a/c relay it's probably bad an make sure have good ground at your battery make sure both battery cables r tight

My 2002 Chevy Silverado Vortech motor overheated towing my boat I think I blew the head gasket how can I check that if I add water to the radiator it won’t fill up

check the oil dip stick if its mixed water easy to see ......

2004 Chevrolet Silverado LS 1500 5.3L V8. My truck keeps over heating. I don’t changed brand new thermostat, water pump and also heater hose; but my truck keeps over heating. I was thinking of draining the oil and flushing radiator and adding Blue Devils head gasket sealant just to be sure and see if it’s a blown head gasket. But I ordered a new O2 sensor, radiator cap; just in case. Any ideas what it might be though

Well I guess I'm part of the club now..... 50k miles on GMC 1500 and yup, I have a Radiator leak. Small but noticeable. It is clearly an issue. GMC has put out a notice on it and the 2014 GMC 1500 have a recall/fix on it. Unfortunately, the dealer say the 2015's aren't part of the fix.... "NOT ENOUGH COMPLAINTS" really? Pretty disappointed in GMC. Its a known problem and still are unwilling to fix it. I filed my Complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Hope other will follow.... this is an expensive fix.... Manufacturing defect. I'll attach some info for others

50k miles on 2015 GMC 1500 &yup,I have a Radiator leak.Small but noticeable. It is clearly an issue.GMC has put out a notice on it &the 2014 has recall BUT THEY REFUSE TO DEAL WITH 2015 UNLESS "MORE COMPLAINTS ARE MADE?" Beware the GMC trucks..dont stand by their products