marcojones1

Essentia active air flap fault

Hi, I have a 2017 Chevrolet Essentia with a gasoline engine. The check engine light is on and the engine overheats. Mileage is 49296 km. A diagnostic scan indicates an active air flap fault. I suspect the electromechanism is defective. Anyone else experience this?

A 2017 Chevrolet Essentia owner experienced a check engine light and engine overheating, with a diagnostic scan indicating an active air flap fault. The suspected cause was a defective electromechanism. Another owner with a similar issue confirmed that the problem was indeed the air flap electromechanism, which required professional repair. The issue was resolved after replacing the defective part.

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Sounds familiar! I have a Chevrolet Essentia too, though a bit older. Had a similar issue – engine light, overheating... felt like the car was gasping for air. Did you check the fault code?

Yes, the fault code points to the active air flap. Just wondering if it's a common issue or if there are any temporary solutions before I spend almost 600€ on repairs.

Ah, that's the same code I got. I tried fiddling with it myself, but honestly, it's like trying to fix a smartphone with a hammer. Ended up taking it to the shop. They confirmed it was the air flap electromechanism.

Thanks for the info! Confirmed the electromechanism was defective. Repair cost me 590€. All good now.

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ESSENTIA