My son has a 2008 chevy silverado LT. The tempature gauges bounces all around and then bottoms out at 160. The truck has coolant and no apparent leaks.

Asked by Guru986X8 Jul 13, 2017 at 12:24 PM about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1LT Crew Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2008 Chevy Silverado LT 4 wheel drive
Temperature gauge all over the place
The AC cuts off when the gauge is bouncing all around

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K answered 6 years ago

engine temp sensor? You may want to replace it, there may be a safety built in when the temp gauge gets x degrees hot, A/C shuts off to minimize heating

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