P1651
Fan 1 Relay Control Circuit
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
- Swap the Fan 1 relay with an identical relay and command the fan with a Tech2/GDS2 scan tool
- Test the fan motor by powering it directly before condemning the control circuit
- Check the control circuit for opens and shorts with a multimeter
- 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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