Radiator fan comes on when engine is cold.
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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?

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nosyboss answered 9 years ago

Have your thermostat checked. It may be stuck open.

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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.

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