Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Car is running hotter than normal Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(76)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(76)

Car is running hotter than normal Inspection Service

How much does a Car is running hotter than normal Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Car is running hotter than normal Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1998 Chevrolet K1500 SuburbanV8-6.5L Turbo DieselService typeCar is running hotter than normal InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
1994 Chevrolet K1500 SuburbanV8-5.7LService typeCar is running hotter than normal InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1997 Chevrolet K1500 SuburbanV8-6.5L Turbo DieselService typeCar is running hotter than normal InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1992 Chevrolet K1500 SuburbanV8-5.7LService typeCar is running hotter than normal InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
1996 Chevrolet K1500 SuburbanV8-5.7LService typeCar is running hotter than normal InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
1999 Chevrolet K1500 SuburbanV8-5.7LService typeCar is running hotter than normal InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1994 Chevrolet K1500 SuburbanV8-6.5L Turbo DieselService typeCar is running hotter than normal InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
1998 Chevrolet K1500 SuburbanV8-5.7LService typeCar is running hotter than normal InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Car is running hotter than normal Inspection prices

An observant driver keeps an eye on the various gauges in the dash – they provide important information. One of the most important is the temperature gauge, which tells you how hot the engine coolant is. Every car has its own “normal” range, but if you’ve noticed that your car is running hotter than normal, it may be a sign of an impending problem.

How this system works:

Your coolant system is designed to help remove heat from the engine during operation. The engine creates a great deal of heat, and coolant is circulated throughout to absorb heat, and then remove it. The coolant flows through the engine, and then back into the radiator. Fins built into the radiator help disperse the heat as air passes over them.

There are several important components here. The radiator is probably the most visible, but you also have an upper and lower radiator hose, a thermostat, the water pump, a coolant reservoir and more. All are critical to the operation of the system, and if one starts to “go south”, you may experience higher operating temperatures than normal.

Several potential problems could cause your car to start running hotter than normal without overheating. It could also be something as simple as sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic on a hot summer day.

Common reasons for this to happen:

  • Low Coolant: With any engine temperature related issue, the first thing to check is the level of the coolant. If it’s low, then the system doesn’t have enough fluid to do its job correctly. Low fluid can be caused by many things, including not properly topping it off after draining the old coolant, and leaks from various parts, such as one of the radiator hoses, the water pump gasket, a damaged or open bleeder valve and more.

  • Sticking Thermostat: This could be a sign that your thermostat is about to fail. If it has started sticking, but hasn’t quite given up the ghost, it’s possible to see higher engine operating temperatures without overheating.

  • Damaged Radiator Cap: Most modern radiator caps are pressure caps. They’re designed to increase the boiling point of coolant by pressurizing the system. If your cap is failing (the seal is generally the problem), then you can expect to see higher than usual engine temperatures.

  • Deteriorating Hose: Your radiator hoses are responsible for transporting coolant to and from the radiator. Over time, they age and deteriorate. If a hose has gone “soft”, it’s possible that is has partially collapse and created a bottleneck that limits coolant flow, which will increase the temperature.

  • Faulty Temperature Sensor: It’s possible that the temperature sensor on the engine block is faulty, and sending inaccurate information to the car’s computer/dash gauge. In this instance, the reading is incorrect and your car’s engine temperature is most likely normal.

What to expect:

A professional mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to inspect both the temperature gauge and your car’s cooling system. The mechanic will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

The mechanic will inspect the coolant level, the condition of the hoses, the radiator cap and more. It may also be necessary to test drive the vehicle to get the coolant up to operating temperature to verify the higher than usual temperature reading.

How important is this service?

A temperature gauge reading slightly higher than normal may or may not be a sign that something’s wrong. If you’re stuck in traffic on a hot day, this would be normal. However, if you’ve noticed the car is running hotter than normal without any mitigating factors, it’s a sign that something’s going wrong. One of our professional mechanics can diagnose and repair the issue before it becomes a serious problem.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Chevrolet mechanics

Real customer reviews from Chevrolet owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(76)

Rating Summary
70
4
0
0
2
70
4
0
0
2

Jose

17 years of experience
433 reviews
Jose
17 years of experience
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban V8-5.7L - Coolant is leaking - Portland, Oregon
Jose is awesome and knows what he is doing. I recommend him for his expertise with vehicles, as well as his personality and respect with customers. He was able to fix everything wrong with my baby!

Richard

17 years of experience
141 reviews
Richard
17 years of experience
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban V8-5.7L - Alternator - Danville, California
I would definitely hire Richard again

Andrew

11 years of experience
867 reviews
Andrew
11 years of experience
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban V8-5.7L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Kansas City, Kansas
Very good with keeping communication on the vehicle. Issue with the dealer made a full inspection of the car out of the question, but andrew was outstanding

Joseph

33 years of experience
540 reviews
Joseph
33 years of experience
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban V8-5.7L - Window Motor Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Garland, Texas
He did a great job of replacing my window motor but now it comes off of the track, it didn’t do that before!

Excellent Rating

(76)

Rating Summary
70
4
0
0
2
70
4
0
0
2
Number of Chevrolet K1500 Suburban services completed
836+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Chevrolet MECHANICS
1600+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Is it Safe to Drive With an Oil Leak?
Oil lubricates the engine, and is an essential part of your vehicle. Oil reduces corrosion, helps to cool the engine, and...
P0261 OBD-II Trouble Code: Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
P0261 P0261 code definition Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low What the P0261 code means This trouble code indicates that the powertrain control module (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-a-vehicle-s-electrical-control-unit) has detected a lower reference voltage coming from the number 1 cylinder’s fuel injector than what...
P2121 OBD-II Trouble Code: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit Range/Performance
P2121 means there is a problem with a particular throttle position sensor circuit

Truck starts then immediately dies

Hello, thanks for writing in. Most of the time this is caused by a fuel system issue. I would usually start by installing a scan tool to see if there are any codes in the computer pertaining to this problem....

Check engine light is on with error code P052B. Reset the ECM 3 times. Car is running fine. What could be wrong?

Hi there. The code is on for multiple different sensors that you would need to check. Check for a faulty Crankshaft position sensor, a faulty Camshaft position sensor, a faulty intake valve timing control solenoid valve, or a faulty intake...

Is it possible to manually release a parking brake that has been engaged too far? 08 Honda Pilot

Looking at the foot operated pedal assembly, you will see a plastic wheel, or like mechanism possibly with metal spikes or steps, that locks the pedal when you depress it. That component is stuck or seized in place. If an...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com