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2018 GMC ACADIA

2.5L I4AWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0284low severityBody

Driver Cooled Seat Circuit

on 2018 GMC Acadia 2.5L I4 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the driver ventilated/cooled seat fan circuit.

Symptoms

  • Driver cooled seat not blowing air
  • Seat cooling fan noisy
  • Cooling function intermittent
  • Fan runs but no cool air felt

Common causes

  • Faulty seat ventilation fan
  • Blocked air passages in seat
  • Wiring damage
  • Control module fault
  • Thermoelectric cooler failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test fan motor
  2. Check air passages for blockage
  3. Inspect wiring
  4. Test control module output
  5. Listen for fan operation

Repair notes

Replace ventilated seat fan motor or clear blocked air passages in seat cushion.

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