2002 GMC 2500hd overheating when moving boat in yard

Tiny
JAMES E HUGHES
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  • 2002 GMC TRUCK
  • 6.0L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
My truck over heated two times when I was moving my 18 foot Starcraft aluminium boat around the yard. It was in four wheel drive and the ground was soft. The first time it happened I got the cooling system flushed and when I moved the boat again it over heated again. I did get the truck stuck in the mud. My wife drives it to work and it has never over heated on her. The oil is clean. Any thoughts?
Saturday, May 7th, 2016 AT 9:26 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Check to see if the fans are working then check for cold spots in radiator if you feel any thew radiator is no good. Finally pressure check for leaks.
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