Sorting out your LBZ thermostat and cooling issues

If you've noticed your temperature gauge acting a bit wonky lately, it might be time to take a closer look at your lbz thermostat setup. For those of us running the 2006 to 2007 Duramax, we know these trucks are absolute workhorses, but they aren't exactly immune to the occasional maintenance headache. The cooling system is one of those areas where you really don't want to cut corners, especially if you're using your truck for what it was built for—hauling heavy trailers or pushing through long highway miles. ...

February 17, 2026 · 6 min · Williams Rodolfo