2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuses And Fuse Box | How to Fix Blown Fuse
Like every other car, the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe has a fuse box to guard against overloads and short circuits on its electrical systems. A blown fuse may be the cause of a specific electrical component in your Tahoe ceasing to function. Because they are made to “blow” or break when they sense an electrical overload, fuses shield the linked systems from harm. Any owner of a car can do the comparatively simple task of fixing a blown fuse in their Tahoe. Finding the fuse box, identifying the blown fuse, and replacing it with a new one with the same amperage rating are the steps involved in doing this. To determine the precise position of the fuse box and a description of the functions that each fuse regulates, it is imperative that you refer to the owner’s manual for your car. You can make sure that the electrical systems in your 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe are operating smoothly and effectively by following these easy steps. Always remember to operate safely and cautiously when handling the electrical parts of your car.
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming
The headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If an adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Caution
Do not replace incandescent bulbs with aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This can cause damage to the vehicle electrical system.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stop lamps, and Back-Up Lamps
Base Level Taillamp Assembly
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Stop Lamp
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Turn Signal Lamp
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Back-Up Lamp
It is recommended to replace the grommets when replacing a bulb. See your dealer.
To replace one of these bulbs:
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the middle trim piece by pulling towards the centre of the vehicle to disengage the clips.
- Remove the lower taillamp closeout cover from the taillamp assembly by pulling rearward from the top and bottom to disengage the clips.
- Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws.
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Pull the rear lamp assembly rearward to remove it from the vehicle.
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Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
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Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
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Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–6 to reinstall.
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed. This greatly reduces the chance of circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems. Fuses and circuit breakers protect the wires that provide the power to the devices in your vehicle. If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced, the same amperage fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible. To check a fuse, look at the band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a fuse of identical size and rating.
Replacing a Blown Fuse
- Turn off the vehicle.
- Locate the fuse puller on the instrument panel end cap. See the Instrument Panel Fuse Block.
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Use the fuse puller to remove the fuse from the top or side, as shown above.
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If the fuse must be replaced immediately, spare fuses are also provided on the instrument panel end cap or borrow a replacement fuse with the same amperage from the fuse block. Choose a vehicle feature that is not needed to safely operate the vehicle. Repeat Steps 2-3.Insert the replacement fuse into the empty slot of the blown fuse.
At the next opportunity, see your dealer to replace the blown fuse.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart. Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an electrical problem and not snow or ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems.
Danger
Fuses and circuit breakers are marked with their ampere rating. Do not exceed the specified amperage rating when replacing fuses and circuit breakers. Use of an oversized fuse or circuit breaker can result in a vehicle fire. You and others could be seriously injured or killed.
Warning
Installation or use of fuses that do not meet GM’s original fuse specifications is dangerous. The fuses could fail, and result in a fire. You or others could be injured or killed, and the vehicle could be damaged.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is in the engine compartment, on the driver side of the vehicle.
Lift the cover to access the fuse block.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
- ELM 7 – Exterior Lighting Module 7
- ELM 4 – Exterior Lighting Module 4
- ELM 5 – Exterior Lighting Module 5
- ELM 6 – Exterior Lighting Module 6
- Spare
- Washer Front
- Washer Rear
- REC 2 – Rear Electrical Center 2
- Power Sounder
- Spare
- DC/AC Inverter
- IECR 2
- REC 1 – Rear Electrical Center 1
- Camera Wash
- IECL 2
- EBCM – Electronic Brake Control Module
- Horn
- Headlamp RT – Right
- Headlamp LT – Left
- ELM 3 – Exterior Lighting Module 3
- ELM 1 – Exterior Lighting Module 1
- Not R/C
- On Board Diagnostics (OBD) Body
- MISC Body
- Upfitter
- MISC Instrument Panel (IP)
- Trailer Parking Lamps
- Right Taillamp
- Trailer Tow
- Secondary Axle Motor
- Engine Control Module (ECM) Ignition
- OBD Engine
- TCM – Telematics Control Module
- A/C Clutch
- TCCM – Transfer Case Control Module
- Left Taillamps
- Trailer Back-up Lamp
- SADS – Semi Active Damping System
- Spare
- Starter Motor
- AFM 1 – Active Fuel Management 1
- Automatic Lamp Control (ALC) Main
- ICCM/CVS/DEF – Integrated Chassis Control Module/Canister Vent Solenoid/Diesel Exhaust Fluid
- Trailer Brake
- AUX UEC – Auxiliary Underhood Electrical Center
- Left Cool Fan Motor
- AFM 2 – Active Fuel Management 2
- Automatic Lamp Control (ALC) Motor
- Starter Pinion
- Cool Fan Motor Lower
- Right Cool Fan Motor/ Lower
- Left Trailer Stop Turn Lamp
- TIM 2 – Trailer Interface Module 2
- DEFC – Diesel Exhaust Fluid Controller
- ELEC RNG BDS
- ECM – Engine Control Module
- Cabin Cool Pump 17W
- Right Trailer Stop Turn Lamp
- TIM 1 – Trailer Interface Module 1
- FTZM – Fuel Tank Zone Module
- Trailer Battery
- Engine
- ECM – Engine Control Module
- Injector B Even
- 02 B Sensor
- 02 A Sensor
- Injector A Odd
- Engine Control Module (ECM) Throttle Control
- Cool Fan Clutch AERO Shutter
- DC/AC Inverter
- Park Lamp
- Run/Crank
- Secondary Axle Motor
- A/C Clutch
- Starter Motor
- Starter Pinion
- Powertrain
Instrument Panel Fuse BlockThe right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. A fuse puller is available on the right instrument panel end cap.
There are relays on the back of the fuse block. To access, press the tabs and remove the fuse block.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
- F1 Right Door
- F2 Left Door
- F3 Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)/OnStar Hands free Calling (OHC)/ Camera
- F4 BCM 2 – Body Control Module 2
- F5 Displays
- F6 Front Blower
- F8 Left Door Panel
- F10 Tilt/Column Lock
- F11 USB/Data Link Connector (DLC)
- F12 Central Gateway Module (CGM)/Onstar
- F14 Right Door Panel
- F17 Steering Wheel Control
- F18 AVM 1 – Active Vibration Module 1
- F19 –
- F20 –
- F21 –
- F22 Heated Wheel
- F23 –
- F24 –
- F25 Search Engine Optimization (SEO)/UPFITTER
- F26 USB/Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
- F27 Auxiliary Power Outlet (APO)/Retained Accessory Power
- F28 Spare
- F30 SDM/AOS – Sensing and Diagnostic Module/Automatic Occupant Sensing
- F31 BCM 3 – Body Control Module 3
- F32 Center Stack Module (CSM)/USB
- F33 BCM 4 – Body Control Module 4
- F34 Out of Park
- F40 –
- F41 –
- F42 Electric Park Brake Switch F43 RSE – Road Side
- Equipment F44 AVM 2 – Active Vibration
Module 2
- F45 Radio Module
- F46 BCM 1A – Body Control Module 1A
- F47 –
- F48 TCM – Telematics Control Module
- F49 BCM 1 – Body Control Module 1
- F50 DMS – Driver Monitoring System
- F51 –
- F52 –
- F53 –
- F54 Sunroof
- F55 APO 3 – Auxiliary Power Outlet 3
- F56 DC/DC CNV BATT 1 – Direct Current/Direct Current Converter Battery 1
- F57 DC/DC CNV BATT 2 – Direct Current/Direct Current Converter Battery 2
- F58 Spare
- F59 –
Breakers
- CBO1 APO 1 – Auxiliary Power Outlet
- CBO2 APO 2 – Auxiliary Power Outlet 2
Relays Usage
- K1 –
- K2 RAP/ACCY 1 – Retain Accessory Power/ Accessory 1
- K4 RAP/ACCY 2 – Retain Accessory Power/ Accessory 2
- K5 –
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
The rear compartment fuse block is behind the access panel on the left side of the compartment. Pull the panel out by grabbing the finger access slot at the rear edge.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Fuses Usage
- F01 RFA – Remote Function Actuator
- F02 WCM – Wireless Charging Module
- F03 Heated Seat Module Row 1 (Battery 1)
- F04 Memory Seat Module (MSM) Driver
- F05 –
- F06 –
- F07 Amp Aux 2 – Amplifier Auxiliary 2
- F08 –
- F09 SEO UPFTR 2 – Search Engine Optimization Upfitter 2
- F10 Motor Seatbelt Passenger F11 Power Folding Seat Row 2
- F12 GBS
- F13 –
- F14 –
- F15 Heated Seat Module Row 1 (Battery 2)
- F16 RH CINCH Latch – Right Hand Cinch Latch
- F17 Memory Seat Module Passenger
- F18 Rear Wiper
- F19 Motor Seatbelt Driver
- F20 Rear Defogger
- F21 –
- F22 Rear HVAC Display Control
- F23 EOCM – External Object Calculation Module
- F24 Amp Aux 3 – Amplifier Auxiliary 3
- F25 OBS DET
- F26 RDCM – Rear Drive Control Module
- F27 Amp Aux 1 – Amplifier Auxiliary 1
- F28 VPM – Video Processing Module
- F29 –
- F30 –
- F31 Amp – Amplifier
- F32 –
- F33 ICCM – Integrated Chassis Control Module
- F34 Heated Seat Module Row 2 F35 HFCR
- F36 ELM – Exterior Lighting Module
- F37 –
- F38 Power Slide Console
- F39 –
- F40 –
- F41 –
- F42 –
- F43 UPA – Universal Park Assist
- F44 –
- F45 AFL AHL – Adaptive Forward Lighting/ Automatic Headlamp Leveling
- F46 Rear HVAC Blower Motor
- F47 LH CINCH Latch – Left Hand Cinch Latch
- F48 Power Seat Recline Module F49 Lift Glass
- F50 Driver Power Seat
- F51 Power Liftgate Module
- F52 Passenger Power Seat
Relays Usage
- K53 –
- K54 –
- K55 L/GLASS
FAQs
The fuse box in a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe is typically located in the engine compartment or the interior cabin, depending on the specific model and
trim level.
There may be multiple fuse boxes in the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, including one in the engine compartment and one in the interior cabin.
Fuses in the Tahoe protect electrical components by breaking the circuit when an electrical overload or short circuit occurs, preventing damage.
A blown fuse can often be identified by a visibly broken or melted filament inside the fuse, or by using a multimeter to check for continuity.
You may need a fuse puller, a flashlight, and replacement fuses of the same amperage rating.
Replacement fuses are typically available at auto parts stores or can be purchased online.
Fuses come in various amperage ratings, which indicate the amount of current they can handle before breaking the circuit. It’s essential to replace a blown fuse with one of the same amperage rating.
Insert the fuse puller over the blown fuse, squeeze the handles together, and gently pull the fuse out of its socket.
It’s not recommended to use a higher amperage fuse as it can lead to electrical system damage or fires. Always replace with the same amperage fuse.
If a replacement fuse continues to blow, it indicates an underlying electrical problem that should be diagnosed and repaired by a professional mechanic.
Once you’ve replaced the blown fuse with a new one, the circuit should automatically reset, restoring power to the affected electrical component.
It’s safer to disconnect the vehicle’s battery when working with fuses to prevent accidental electrical shorts.
Yes, you can often find a fuse diagram in your vehicle’s owner’s manual or by searching online for a Tahoe fuse box diagram specific to your model year.
Common electrical issues can vary, but blown fuses are relatively common and can affect various electrical components.
To prevent blown fuses, avoid overloading electrical circuits, ensure all accessories are properly connected, and periodically inspect your vehicle’s electrical systems.
Useful Link
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