Circuit/System Verification

2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Base, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0L Eng VIN GSECTION Circuit/System Verification
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  1. Ignition OFF, inspect the cooling fan and the drive belt for the conditions listed below:
    • A loose, worn, or mis-routed drive belt.
    • Oil leaks at the cooling fan clutch.
    • A free-spinning cooling fan.
    • A seized cooling fan clutch.
    • A broken cooling fan.
    • If a condition is found 

      Repair as necessary.

    • Go to next step: If a condition is not found 
  2. Ignition ON.
  3. Verify DTC P0480 or P0526 is not set.
    • Go to next step: If no DTC is set 
  4. Verify the difference between the scan tool Fan Speed and Desired Fan Speed parameters is less than 500 RPM while operating the engine at 1, 500 RPM andslowly commanding the Cooling Fan from 10 % to 80 %, then back to 10 % with a scan tool.
    • If not within 500 RPM 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

    • Go to next step: If within 500 RPM 
  5. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
  6. Verify that P0483 does not set.
    • If the DTC sets 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing

    • Go to next step: If no DTC is set 
  7. All OK.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.