Do seat blower fans really need to be programmed?

[2Cool2Fool]

I have a 2016 Yukon SLT with ventilated (heated & cooled seats). The ventilation blower fan in the drivers seat (back) is dead - and it's not a wiring problem. I located the correct replacement part (GM Part # 84206625 - $115.00), but all of the sites selling the replacement blowers have the following caveat: " This part requires programming and/or special setup procedures. GM Service Information describes the procedures and special tools needed to ensure proper operation in the vehicle."

I'd like to hear from anybody who has replaced one of these fans. It's hard to believe that a ventilation fans needs to be programmed by the dealer. That will turn a 15 minute $115.00 repair into a $350 bill.

Thanks

 

[KMeloney]

I have a 2016 Yukon SLT with ventilated (heated & cooled seats). The ventilation blower fan in the drivers seat (back) is dead - and it's not a wiring problem. I located the correct replacement part (GM Part # 84206625 - $115.00), but all of the sites selling the replacement blowers have the following caveat: " This part requires programming and/or special setup procedures. GM Service Information describes the procedures and special tools needed to ensure proper operation in the vehicle."

I'd like to hear from anybody who has replaced one of these fans. It's hard to believe that a ventilation fans needs to be programmed by the dealer. That will turn a 15 minute $115.00 repair into a $350 bill.

Thanks

You should post this in the proper model years section (you've got it in the '21+ section). But assume that you have to program EVERYTHING electrical swapped into these trucks.

 

[Big Mama]

And unfortunately it’s a common failure. I believe anything that comes on by itself is going to need programming. On the upside look on YT for ways to get around the dealer.