Radiator fan comes on when engine is cold.
20

Asked by brianp77 Sep 10, 2015 at 05:46 PM about the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2011 silverado. The radiator fan comes on when the engine is cold,
even when first started after sitting all night. Does anyone know what the
problem could be?

2 Answers
400

nosyboss answered 9 years ago

Have your thermostat checked. It may be stuck open.

7 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
60

GuruD2MQ answered 7 years ago

check if a/c is on this would activate fans to cool condenser when parked. you would need to look at wire schematic to be sure for that model, very likely.

5 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Radiator fan comes on when engine is cold. 2 Answers

    I have a 2011 silverado. The radiator fan comes on when the engine is cold, even when first started after sitting all night. Does anyone know what the problem could be?

    2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • cooling fan stays on after engine is shut off? 1 Answer

    my cooling fan stays on for several minutes after engine is shut off? temperature gage not reading? is it safe to drive the truck?

    2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Crew Cab RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • engine light comes on goes off 1 Answer

    A few weeks ago, I hit a large bump and the icon for check engine came on. After I shut the truck off for the night, light went out. Today, light popped back on, several weeks after the first time. ...

    2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Radiator Fan stays on. No A/C 18 Answers

    Ok. Looked everywhere and can't find anything about this. My radiator fans are all out off whack (simply put). They run from the time i turn the truck on to the time I shut it off. BUT sometimes th...

    2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Fan 1 Answer

    I have a 2005 Chevy truck 1500 is the fan supposed to stay on when truck is running

    2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    10,510
  • #2
    John Carson
    Reputation
    9,680
  • #2
    Andrew Olsen
    Reputation
    9,680
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Sierra 1500
143 Great Deals out of 7,101 listings starting at $3,950
Used Ford F-150
316 Great Deals out of 15,233 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
21 Great Deals out of 1,272 listings starting at $9,990
Used RAM 1500
468 Great Deals out of 15,656 listings starting at $5,000
Used Toyota Tundra
32 Great Deals out of 1,157 listings starting at $8,500
Used Toyota Tacoma
56 Great Deals out of 1,044 listings starting at $8,708
Used Dodge RAM 1500
5 Great Deals out of 69 listings starting at $4,000
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
19 Great Deals out of 885 listings starting at $5,995
Used Chevrolet Colorado
24 Great Deals out of 1,471 listings starting at $6,800
Used GMC Sierra 2500HD
18 Great Deals out of 1,632 listings starting at $11,900
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
24 Great Deals out of 1,197 listings starting at $7,995
Used Chevrolet Camaro
20 Great Deals out of 313 listings starting at $10,500
Used RAM 2500
51 Great Deals out of 2,188 listings starting at $14,995
Used Dodge Charger
35 Great Deals out of 639 listings starting at $4,888
Used Chevrolet Corvette
23 Great Deals out of 1,034 listings starting at $15,871

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.