If it just spikes up and then back down quickly I bet it's your thermostat. If it spikes up and down in less than about 30 seconds I would just swap it out as a start.
'00 Silverado 4.8L (Gone)
'11 Silverado 4.8L
Originally Posted by RUFFNECK
...First relieve the pressure before doin' that or else you will get a nasty squirt and may get in ur eye.