How to tell if you need to replace your blower motor or the resistor?
Here are some of the warning signs of a bad heater blower motor resistor:
- Fan does not work at all, so no air comes out of the vents.
- Fan only works on some speeds and not others.
- Fan only works on the highest speed.
- Fan runs all the time and can’t be controlled with the fan switch.
- You see smoke coming out of the vents.
What causes a GMC Sierra blower to fail?
The contact believes that the failure was caused by the rear differential or the abs. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer or mechanic at this time. The failure mileage was 205. The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the resistor melted the grounding wire and caused the blower motor to fail.
Are there any problems with my GMC Sierra 1500?
See all problems of the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 . The contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed a burning odor. She then noticed that the blower motor on the wiring harness melted, causing the vehicle to smoke.
How long does a GMC Sierra blower last?
This may be accompanied by a burning smell or smoke. This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership.
Why does my GM blower motor resistor keep failing?
In some cases, the heat is so high that it melts the connector. This is common on late model GM vehicles. If you discover a melted connector, do NOT attempt repair. Purchase an upgraded pigtail and splice it into the harness along with a new blower motor resistor.
The contact believes that the failure was caused by the rear differential or the abs. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer or mechanic at this time. The failure mileage was 205. The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the resistor melted the grounding wire and caused the blower motor to fail.
How much does a GMC Sierra blower resistor cost?
The best part is, our GMC Sierra 1500 Blower Motor Resistor products start from as little as $25.99. When it comes to your GMC Sierra 1500, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Here at Advance Auto Parts, we work with only top reliable Blower Motor Resistor product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence.
See all problems of the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 . The contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed a burning odor. She then noticed that the blower motor on the wiring harness melted, causing the vehicle to smoke.
When did the GMC Sierra truck come out?
The GMC Sierra is the fifth-most popular truck in the United States, with more than 230,000 trucks sold in 2019. General Motors introduced the GMC Sierra and its twin, the Chevrolet Silverado, in 1998.