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jbres
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Jan 22, 2016

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe heat/ac fan not working.

So my 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe with 154,000 miles has issue with blowing heat and or a/c. For awhile, its only worked on speeds 3-5. Now, only working on speed 5. 1-4, not working at all. Is this an issue with my blower motor resistor? Is this easy to access on the 2003 Tahoe?
Do I access it on passenger side below the glove box area?

Thanks!
  • thanks for all the advice! got a used blower resistor at junkyard today for $12.00, and works like new! so easy to fix!
  • Replace the blower motor too! It is the high resistance of the blower that causes early resistor failures.
  • Fan resistor, get it from any parts store. Very common issue, so easy to fix!
  • I concur on this being the blower motor resistor. It's probably about $12. It's usually behind the heater box but not too hard to get to. As said, search Google and you'll find a youtube video.
  • Had the same problem on my '03 Silverado a while back, was the fan resistor located in the heater box on the passenger side. Plenty of videos on Youtube on how to change it out and I think it was only three screws to remove it. The part was available at my local auto-parts store for around $25.00
  • Change out the fan resister. I've done it a bunch of times. Google it real easy fix.
  • On my 2000 Chevy Blazer I only have 4 speeds. However, 1-3 get their power through a fuses and 4 comes from the relay. You might want to look at your fuses.
  • The switch in the dash. Common issue on that era GMs.