2005 Tahoe running hot

[Trucker7575]

I have a 2005 Tahoe Z71 5.3 that’s been running hot for a while now (around 210-220). When it reaches a certain temp, the fans kick in and it drops back down to about 200-210 but NEVER drops below 200. Always smelling antifreeze when the windows are open. Never fully overheated to the point of having a breakdown but just checking to see if anyone else is having this problem. I do a yearly flush and I use Dexcool antifreeze. I don’t have any leaks, my water pump and thermostat are about 3 years old (AC Delco) and my fluid is always at the operating range.

 

[strutaeng]

Possibly water water pump leaking in the rear if you are smelling coolant outside. It's hard to see. Try an inspection mirror down in there. My 06 Suburban had this. I replaced the gaskets thinking it was them, and leak got worse. Finally saw the leak with a mirror and replaced the water pump.


Why do you annual coolant replacement? I replace mine around average 5-6 years and like 75,000 miles, usually because something like a pump, hose, etc. needs replacement. I think it's good for 100,000 miles and maybe 10 years.