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Code
P1651

Fan 1 Relay Control Circuit

Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls
Severity
Check Engine Light
Applies to
Silverado, Sierra, Impala, Malibu, Equinox, Traverse
Related
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What it means

P1651. Fan 1 Relay Control Circuit. This Chevy-enhanced code applies to Silverado, Sierra, Impala, Malibu, Equinox, Traverse.

Findings, check these first

  • Failed Fan 1 relay with burned contacts in the underhood fuse block
  • Open or shorted relay control circuit between the PCM and fuse block
  • Seized cooling fan motor overloading the relay circuit
  • Corroded fuse block terminals from moisture intrusion

Standard procedure

  1. Swap the Fan 1 relay with an identical relay and command the fan with a Tech2/GDS2 scan tool
  2. Test the fan motor by powering it directly before condemning the control circuit
  3. Check the control circuit for opens and shorts with a multimeter
  4. Inspect the underhood fuse block for corrosion or heat damage at the relay socket

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Last updated 2026-09-13.

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