B2701low severityBody
Power Liftgate Pinch Sensor Circuit
on 2017 Chevrolet Impala 2.5L I4 Ecotec · AWD
What this code means
Malfunction in the power liftgate anti-pinch sensor. This safety sensor stops liftgate movement when an obstruction is detected.
Symptoms
- Liftgate reverses immediately when closing
- Liftgate will not close
- Anti-pinch system fault warning
- Power liftgate disabled
Common causes
- Faulty pinch sensor strip
- Sensor wiring damage
- Sensor contaminated with dirt
- Sensor strip out of position
- Control module fault
Diagnostic steps
- Clean pinch sensor strip
- Inspect sensor strip positioning
- Test sensor circuit
- Check wiring
- Recalibrate anti-pinch system
Repair notes
Replace or reposition anti-pinch sensor strip. Clean debris from sensor area.
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B0002
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B0003
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B0003
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B0004
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B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
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B0005
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