NHTSA ID Number: 10198869
Manufacturer Communication Number: 21NA077
Summary
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Aero Shutter Related Diagnostic Codes.
11 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2019-2021 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2020-2021 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2019-2021 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2019-2021 |
Condition
Some customers may comment on seeing a Check engine lamp illuminated in the DIC.
Cause
The cause of the condition may be a various combination of Aero shutter related diagnostic codes.
Correction
Check Aero shutter operation, electrical integrity, displaced vanes, and for debris that could potentially cause the shutter movement to be blocked, following the Service Information below.
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Service Bulletin Bulletin No.: 21-NA-077
Date: May, 2021
INFORMATION
Subject: Information on Aero Shutter Related Diagnostic Codes
Brand: Model:
Model Year: Date Breakpoint: Engine: Transmission:
from to from to
Cadillac Escalade Models 2019 2021 SOP June
30, 2021
All All
Chevrolet
Silverado 1500
(New Model)
Silverado 1500 2019 2019
(New Model – 12th
VIN Digit = 7) – 4WD
Silverado 1500
2020
2021 SOP June
30, 2021
Silverado
2500HD/3500HD
Suburban
2019
Tahoe
GMC
Sierra 1500
(New Model) 2019 2019
Sierra 1500
2020
2021 SOP June
30, 2021
Sierra
2500HD/3500HD
Yukon Models 2019
Involved Region or Country
North America, Europe, Middle East, Uzbekistan, Russia, Israel, Palestine, Chile,
Columbia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Japan, S. Korea, Thailand, Philippines,
Australia and New Zealand.
Additional Options (RPOs)
Condition Some customers may comment on seeing a Check engine lamp illuminated in the DIC.
Cause The cause of the condition may be a various combination of Aero shutter related
diagnostic codes.
Correction
Check Aero shutter operation, electrical integrity, displaced vanes, and for debris that
could potentially cause the shutter movement to be blocked, following the Service
Information below.
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Service Information
Silverado/Sierra 1500 (New Model) and Silverado/
Sierra 1500
U0284 / U0285
If these codes are paired with any of U0632 / U0633,
U01B0 and U1345, please do the following:
1. Check the fuse for the Aero shutters to ensure that
it is not loose.
2. Check the continuity on the engine wiring harness
to see if there are any high resistances present
along the wiring. If any corrosion is found, repair
the harness. (And report where the failure occurred
with photos).
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3. Check the integrity of the J170 splice. Moving this
splice, even small amounts, can cause intermittent
communication issues. If any issues are detected
in the splice, repair the splice and report what was
repaired.
Note: If the J170 splice is found to be an issue, replace
the entire splice, do not attempt to repair it. Cut out the
splice for part return and submit a photo,taken prior to
cutting the section where the issue has been
detected.
4. Check the engagement of the jumper harness to
the shutter actuators. Ensure there is no soft
connection.
5. Check the continuity jumper harness for the Aero
shutters to see if there are any high resistances
present along the wiring. If any corrosion is found,
replace the Aero shutter, not the wiring.
6. Perform a functionality check on the shutters. If
they do work, then do not replace the assemblies,
if they were not replaced at step # 5.
7. Check the X133 connector for corrosion and water
intrusion. Additionally, check the other connectors
to the Aero shutter.
8. If there are signs of water, but not corrosion, please
check the seal condition of the connectors. If they
are not damaged, please apply dielectric grease to
the connector. If there’s corrosion present, proceed
to replace the shutter. Take photos and hold the
part for return.
P059F / P05AE
Please do the following:
Note: For vehicles equipped with upper and lower
shutters, the upper shutter, top passenger side louvre/
vane is intentionally missing from the shutter assembly
for airflow reasons. DO NOT replace the shutter for this
reason.
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1. Check for any debris in the upper and lower
shutters. If found, please remove the debris.
2. If there is no debris evident, please look for a
louvre/vane that is disengaged from the linkage. If
the vehicle has a shutter with this condition, please
engage the louvre/vane in the shutter assembly. If
shutter is operational, DO NOT replace the shutter.
3. Check to see if the upper shutter in open position is
binding on the air induction plenum. It is located on
the driver’s side upper behind the upper shutter. If
this condition exists, secure the air induction
plenum to structure behind, using a 2–stage
push pin.
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Silverado/Sierra 2500HD/3500HD
P059F- Upper Shutter
Please do the following:
Note: For MY 2020-2021 vehicles equipped with upper
and lower shutters, the upper shutter, top passenger
side louvre/vane is intentionally missing from the
shutter assembly for airflow reasons. DO NOT replace
the shutter for this reason.
1. Before removing the fascia of the vehicle, check for
any debris in upper shutter. Also, utilizing a mirror,
look behind the lower shutter to determine if there
is any debris lodged in the back side.
2. If debris is present, clear the debris from the
assembly by hand or compressed air. If
unsuccessful, remove the shutter from the vehicle
and clear debris, then reinstall the shutter.
3. If there is no debris, please look for a louvre/vane
that is disengaged from the linkage. If the vehicle
has a shutter with this condition, please engage
the louvre/vane in the shutter assembly. DO NOT
replace the shutter.
4. Functionality test the shutter. If they are functional,
DO NOT replace the assemblies.
P05AE – Lower Shutter
Please do the following:
1. Remove the lower shutter from the vehicle and
clear the debris if present from the assembly by
hand or compressed air.
2. For 2020-2021 vehicles only, remove the fourth
lowest row of louvers by completing the Lower
Shutter Louver Modification found in Bulletin
#21-NA-071. If the fourth lowest row is already
missing, move to step #3.
3. Check to see if there is any debris sitting in the
baffle area behind the lower shutter and clear
debris if present.
4. If there is no debris, please look for a louvre/vane
that is disengaged from the linkage. If the vehicle
has a shutter with this condition, please engage
the louvre/vane in the shutter assembly. DO NOT
replace the shutter.
5. Functionally test the shutters. If they are functional,
DO NOT replace the assemblies
6. If the lower shutter is ordered for replacement
and arrives with all 4 rows of louvers, complete
the Lower Shutter Louver Modification found in
Bulletin #21-NA-071.
U0284 / U0285
Please do the following:
1. Check the fuse for the Aero shutter, to ensure it is
not loose.
2. Check the engine wiring harness to see if there is
any high resistance present along the wiring to the
shutters. If any corrosion/damage is found, the
repair the harness. Report where the failure
occurred with photos or a detailed description.
3. Check the engagement of the jumper harness to
the shutter actuators. Ensure no soft connection.
4. Check the continuity in-jumper harness for the
Aero shutters, to see if there is any high resistance
present along the wiring. If any corrosion is found,
replace the Aero shutter, not the wiring.
5. Perform a functionality check on the shutters. If
they do work, then DO NOT replace the
assemblies, if they were not replaced at step # 4
6. Check the X133 connector for corrosion and water
intrusion. Additionally, check the other connectors
to the Aero shutter.
7. If there are signs of water, but not corrosion, please
check the seal condition of the connectors. If they
are not damaged, please apply dielectric grease to
the connector. If there’s corrosion present, proceed
to replace the shutter.
SUV’s
U0284 / U0285
Please do the following:
1. Check the fuse for the Aero shutters to ensure that
it is not loose.
2. Check the continuity on the engine wiring harness
to see if there are any high resistances present
along the wiring. If any corrosion is found, repair
the harness. (And report where the failure occurred
with photos).
3. Check the engagement of the jumper harness to
the shutter actuators. Ensure there is no soft
connection.
4. Check the continuity jumper harness for the Aero
shutters to see if there are any high resistances
present along the wiring. If any corrosion found,
replace the Aero shutter not the wiring.
5. Perform a functionality check on the shutters if they
do work, then do not replace the assemblies, if
they were not replaced at step # 4
6. Check the X133 connector for corrosion and water
intrusion. Additionally, check the other connectors
to the Aero shutter.
7. If there are signs of water, but not corrosion, please
check the seal condition of the connectors. If they
are not damaged, please apply dielectric grease to
the connector. If there’s corrosion present, proceed
to replace the shutter.
P059F / P05AE
Please do the following:
Note: For vehicles equipped with upper and lower
shutters, the upper shutter, top passenger side louvre/
vane is intentionally missing from the shutter assembly
for airflow reasons. DO NOT replace the shutter for this
reason.
1. Check for any debris in the upper and lower
shutters. If found, please remove the debris.
2. If there is no debris, please look for a louvre/vane
that is disengaged from the linkage. If the vehicle
has a shutter with this condition, please engage
the louvre/vane in the shutter assembly. DO NOT
replace the shutter.
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3. Check to see if the upper shutter is binding on the
HORN BRACKET. It is located on the passenger’s
side upper, behind the upper shutter.
4. Functionally test the shutters, if they work do not
replace the assemblies.
Parts Information
Use the VIN and refer to the GM Electronic Parts
Catalog (EPC) to determine the proper part to order.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under the Bumper-to-Bumper
coverage (Canada Base Warranty coverage), use the
following labor operation. Reference the Applicable
Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH)
for coverage information.
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the
appropriate labor operation for the repair performed.
Labor Operation Description Labor Time
1481528* Check Aero Shutter Operation and Function 0.8 hr
Add Complete Lower Shutter Louver Modification 0.2 hr
*This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only.
Version 3
Modified Released March 26, 2021
Revised April 21, 2021 – Updated with Additional Models and Model Years.
Revised April 30, 2021 – Added Graphic and Detail to J170 Splice Reference.
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