Recirculation position out of range
What it means
B0229. Recirculation position out of range. Air inlet door cannot reach commanded spot. This Chevy-enhanced code applies to Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, Sierra with auto climate 2003 to 2006..
Findings, check these first
- Stripped recirculation actuator gears
- Stuck air inlet door
- Faulty actuator position sensor
- Binding door linkage
- Faulty HVAC control module
Standard procedure
- Listen for clicking at dash
- Inspect actuator gears
- Test door movement by hand
- Test actuator command with scan tool
- Replace recirculation actuator
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Sources and review
Review: checked against the recorded source material.
- B0229 CHEVROLET Recirculation Position Feedback Circuit Actuator Range/Performance: Code Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Tech Notes
archived reference page (engine-codes.com via Wayback Machine)
Supports: code identity and Chevrolet application
Fetched directly. The Chevrolet page names the recirculation position feedback actuator range/performance fault, matching the catalog out of range meaning. Model and year fitment remain curator claims.
Last updated 2026-09-25.
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