Back to 2017 Chevrolet Impala

2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA

2.5L I4 EcotecAWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor990Torque7715Fluid15DTC1938Battery2Maintenance0Recalls0
B0285low severityBody

Passenger Cooled Seat Circuit

on 2017 Chevrolet Impala 2.5L I4 Ecotec · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the passenger ventilated/cooled seat fan circuit.

Symptoms

  • Passenger cooled seat not working
  • Fan not running
  • Intermittent cooling
  • Weak airflow from seat

Common causes

  • Faulty fan motor
  • Blocked air passages
  • Wiring issue
  • Control module failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test fan motor
  2. Check air passages
  3. Inspect wiring
  4. Test control output

Repair notes

Replace ventilated seat fan or clear obstructions.

Other Body codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →