Temperature Sensitivity

2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Base, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0L Eng VIN GSECTION Temperature Sensitivity
  • An intermittent condition may occur when a component/connection reaches normal operating temperature. The condition may occur only when the component/connection is cold, or only when the component/connection is hot.
  • Freeze Frame, Failure Records, Snapshot, or Vehicle Data Recorder data may help with this type of intermittent condition, where applicable.
  • If the intermittent is related to heat, review the data for a relationship with the following:
    • High ambient temperatures
    • Underhood/engine generated heat
    • Circuit generated heat due to a poor connection, or high electrical load
    • Higher than normal load conditions, towing, etc.
  • If the intermittent is related to cold, review the data for the following:
    • Low ambient temperatures - In extremely low temperatures, ice may form in a connection or component. Inspect for water intrusion.
    • The condition only occurs on a cold start.
    • The condition goes away when the vehicle warms up.
  • Information from the customer may help to determine if the trouble follows a pattern that is temperature related.
  • If temperature is suspected of causing an intermittent fault condition, attempt to duplicate the condition. Refer to Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions in order to duplicate the conditions required.
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