Chevy Truck: Active Grille Shutter

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1. Just to clear some stuff up here is the description and operation of the active grille shutter right from GM service data:
   DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION > ACTIVE GRILLE AIR SHUTTER DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
   
   The active grille air shutter system closes shutters in the front grille to enhance vehicle aerodynamics in driving situations where cooling and A/C loads are relatively low and high levels of front end airflow are not required. If high levels of airflow are required the active grille air shutter system will open one or both shutters. The control signal from the engine control module, ignition and ground circuits enable the active grille air shutter actuators to operate. If the conditions for opening the shutters are reached the engine control module commands the active grille air shutter actuators to open one or both shutters.

   The dual active grille air shutter system consists of two aero shutter mechanisms located in the front grille for controlling the amount of air entering the engine compartment. It includes three wires; ground, power and a Local Interconnect Network (LIN) Bus serial data circuit from the engine control module to the shutter actuator. The engine control module determines shutter state based on various vehicle conditions such as vehicle speed, coolant temperature, fan state, refrigerant system pressure, A/C compressor state and ambient temperature. The engine control module has the ability to command each shutter individually to the open or closed positions through communications on the LIN Bus.

   The actuators are powered by an ignition circuit that is active when the key is in the RUN position. The vehicle may have to be driven for up to 13 minutes at speeds greater than 41 km/h (25 mph) before a shutter begins to move. If low ambient temperature is detected, the shutters will remain in the closed position.

2. Thank you it was a nice and helpful video. How much was the price $$$??? for the grill shatter

3. I got a U1510 Code on my 2018 GMC 1500 Denali. Is replacing the Active Grille Air Shutter the most likely solution to the problem? Thank you from Long Island.

4. Great video!

5. Love GM explanation of how we’re supposed to believe this grill shutter gizmo is for “ Aerodynamics “ . Yeah sure.

6. Thanks

7. Stupid engineers with GM. Work with them for 30+ years and they over killed everything and slacked on the important things. No wonder it took so many line operators to put a vehicle together-I was responsible most of my years for ‘direct labor efficiency and reducing manpower’ – ha – they never listened to the people that had to put ‘em together. Rediculous-you’re right with your criticism. ❤ your work and comments.

8. I just replaced the shutters and brand new ambient temp sensor. My buddy has a Snap on scan tool and when hooked up, he tried opening and closing the shutters but nothing worked. Any idea of what else I could check?

9. How long does it take to complete the grill shutter?

10. have the same problem. I like that scanner you have. what kind is it? Thanks

11. good job and thanx for making it fun

12. Oil pressure problems on the L83 and L86?
    Care to elaborate?

13. It’s code U1510 the U15 tells you communication error part and the 10 tells you it’s the Grille Shutter. They legit made it idiot proof to diagnose.

14. Tell me you don’t like Chevy without telling me you don’t like Chevy 😂

15. Thank you for this video! This just happened on my 2018 Silverado. I know this video is a year old and not sure you'll see this comment but in hopes you do….did you get the new grille shutter directly from GMC/Chevy or was this one purchased from somewhere else? GMC quoted me $480 for the part, but I'm seeing it for more than half of that elsewhere online. Makes me nervous buying from somewhere else other than from a dealer. And usually, that much of a cheaper price means a faulty product. Amazon has one but several reviews state it failed again within months.

16. Will the code clear itself once I replace this myself or do I need to purchase a scanner to clear it or take it to a shop?

17. Is it plug and play? Or do I gotta get it re flashed when I put the new one in?

18. Speaking of 1/4 inch air ratchet.How do you like that Mac 1/4 inch air ratchet? And the 3/8s??

19. Thanks for the video! It only took me a couple of hours to take it apart, but it would have taken much longer without your help."

20. What pins do I need to jump to bypass this POS?

21. THE DAY IS COMING ,TECHS HAVE A SIT DOWN WITH ENGINEERS

22. How much does this repair cost???

23. Seems like a useless device that'll definitely go bad. I got active grill shutter code and code 2101 at the same time. And the dreaded power down shakes.

24. Is this common on a new GMC?

25. Thank you for the great video , Now I dare to change mine

26. If it doesnt sound like you're breaking it, you're probably not doing it right

27. Awesome video. Found a tip for ya when I did mine. The middle clips on the grill trim can easily be released from the underside if you another person to lightly pull from the front.

28. Thank you for posting this , just knocked the job out easy bc of your video. thank you for saving me money.

29. This cat super entertaining!

30. my 19 ram has that

31. Get you some Loctite HY 4070 universal bonder and fix any unglued part of any car. You can also rebuild plastic parts using this very fast glue.

32. I did exactly what you did DTC would clear U1510 and shutter didn't work. Took to GM dealer they put same part and it worked. What did I do wrong?

33. I can see the launch of " South main auto" sister channel….Big O's auto body!

34. Yes that stupid plastic piece all the gm trucks is so f k n stupid

35. Active Grill Shutter. And you wonder why new vehicle costs are through the roof.

36. Just recently (few minutes ago) changed shutter on my 2017 denali. Check engine light was out but came right back on a few minutes later. Not sure what's going on now.

37. Yeah there is clips underneath you can stick a quarter under each one of the tabs there is 8. It comes right off after your sides are off. I had other friends just take it off and not put another one on. Never had an issue again. You have to wire it to make it see its plugged in. Yes GM is really messing up by taking stuff off parts and also by taking out the dip stick tube for transmission. Wtf

38. Do I need a tool to clear the codes if I do this myself? I don't want to do all of that just to have to pay a mechanic in the end anyway

39. My Chevy truck has broken every week in December

40. I’ll never buy American again because I should have known that Chevy sucks big time

41. Omg what are the government’s problems with this situation

42. "Professional Grade"

43. Ever do a ford fusion drivers headlight?ridiculous .

44. saludos desde El Salvador ,excelentes videos y trabajos profesionales ,saludos Erick

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