My truck started overheating yesterday while idling?

2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
175,000 MILES • 4.8L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAOWN01
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My truck started overheating yesterday while idling not much but it was over the line when I drove it was all good. But also sometimes after I drive the reservoir will be full and sometimes it will be empty? I'm thinking the thermostat is not opening and closing all the way. But I kind of don't think it's the thermostat because all the hoses are hot so I know there is circulation. I just installed a brand new radiator last Friday because it was cracked. Yesterday when noticed it was overheating while I had plugged in a pump to the outlet, I unplugged the tire pump and the temp started going down.
Oct 19, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Are the cooling fans working?

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

I attached a wiring diagram for you to view. Check the 2 fuses in the diagram for power on both sides.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

I would change the thermostat as well to be sure it is working correctly.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

Roy

Oct 19, 2020 at 12:31 PM