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P0117: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input

on 2020 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP

Fix Cost

$20 - $150

Parts & Labor

Difficulty

2/5

1-2 hours

DIY Possible?

✅ Yes

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Your Vehicle

2020 Chevrolet

SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP

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📖 What Does P0117 Mean on 2020 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP?

The engine coolant temperature sensor is reading extremely high temperature (low resistance = high temp).

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Symptoms

• Temperature gauge reading hot
• cooling fans running constantly
• rich fuel mixture
• poor performance.

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Common Causes

• Faulty coolant temperature sensor
• wiring short to ground
• sensor contamination
• actual overheating.

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How to Fix P0117 on 2020 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP

Replace coolant temperature sensor, repair wiring shorts, check for actual overheating condition, clean sensor area.

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Related Diagnostic Codes

Other codes that may appear with P0117

P0115 Sequential Code

💡 Why These Codes Are Related:

• Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
• Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
• Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
• Same System: Components within the same automotive system