Overheated maybe water pump?

[Blh1960]

New to forum. I have had my Yukon about a month. Had a few issues I new about. Abs which I think is solder joints in the be EBCM, oil leak, and a/c issues. This morning on my commute to work my coolant light illuminated. A immediate scan of my gauge revealed climbing temps. Pulled off the road and notice steam coming from the hood. Since I am a AAA member I called. Because it was dark and the flashlight I had sucked I could not pinpoint the source. As it cooled off a little it look like it was coming from the WP area. Could somebody chime in on the best way to approach this problem? I had it towed to my home. I am mechanically inclined and plan to do the work. I have solved my a/c problem. The oil leak is probably partially valve covers as I can smell it on the exhaust manifold. The vehicle is in excellent condition except high mileage. Thanks
Blh1960

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Dry it off, fill it up with distilled water, and run that bad boy to find the leak.

 

[Blh1960]

That is the plan. I called in at work. It has been raining all morning. My day just started crappy. Maybe it is a simple issue. Thx

 

[HiHoeSilver]

That is the plan. I called in at work. It has been raining all morning. My day just started crappy. Maybe it is a simple issue. Thx

Very likely just the pump or a hose. Easy fixes. You got this.

 

[Blh1960]

Very likely just the pump or a hose. Easy fixes. You got this.

I just realized I posted on the wrong year of yukons. Sorry, newly mistake. Problem sorta remains the same with all years. Sorry, I will pay closer attention next time.