Chevrolet Active Shutter System and March 2023 Inventory Update

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[@bug512]

WOW, what could possibly go wrong with that system !

[@Fitz710]

Especially as the bean counters get ahold of it and start cutting out any quality parts it may have had

[@BobThe9534]

EXACTLY 😭

[@gkins1907]

I would say 'active shutter performance' dtc. P059F searching around, it seems the shutters aren't getting into the correct position and it throws a code. You have to take the entire fascia off of it to change it out. I miss working on my 71 Chevelle at these times. You could get at everything easily. Except the heater core....

[@Andrew-bb3lc]

GM has been using this louver system since 2010 and have been adding them to various models over the past 13 years. I haven’t heard of issues with these in the 13 year period it’s been used, so everyone panicking about it failing can rest easy. Other manufacturers use a similar technology as well. I’ve owned two GM vehicles with these louver systems and they never caused an issue. Love your videos, Dave!

[@BearPapa49]

Dave that was very interesting. Never knew shuttles were even in front of a radiator let alone responsive like you’ve shown . Wow interesting.

[@melissathompson7229]

Great idea....more things that won't work in a year and will cost a fortune to fix. Brilliant

[@adamstuhlmiller3385]

I have a 2018 equinox and I notice the shutters close a lot more when it’s cold out like below 45 degrees. They close more when going around 50mph or higher and I notice a slight difference in the sound of the engine (feels like the engine has enough torque to keep going without needing to give it more gas)

[@danielhertzig9085]

Yeah typically the grille shutters will close until the engine warms up and then open as more airflow is needed.

[@lirr408]

Dave, it is always great to see a video by you. Thank you for the demonstration. I love the Camaro. Looking forward to the next video.

[@MarcosSilva-kd3kz]

Dave, as always great video… but I forecast an Active Shutter System recall in less than 2 years… it’s just one more thing to go wrong. Radiators want fresh air.

[@snivesz32]

AFAIK, the active radiator shutters make the front of the grill more aerodynamic and can save as much as 2% on your highway MPG. They also help the engine get up to operating temp quicker, and open at 203F or when the engine demands more cooling. They close at highway speeds to obtain efficiency, yet will open if there is more demand such as AC on or vehicle speed is low. The computer has a matrix of conditions based on ambient temperature, radiator temperature, AC status, and vehicle speed to drive the appropriate state of the shutters. Personally I like this feature because it allows the engine to heat up quicker in the winter. Oil that is at operating temperature also lubricates the top end better and has less parasitic losses.

[@stevemattson4988]

Makes as much sense as auto start/stop.

[@twanunit7662]

Good content as always Dave..... at my plant here in Flirt Michigan right now we pushing out them 2024 Silverado, Sierra dually trucks . Really nice trucks....

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Right on! Thanks for getting these great trucks built!

[@johnmiech3544]

Pleasantly surprised to see your vidoe posted tonight. Thanks for the demo on the Active Shutter System. I was going to refer to it as an acronym, but didn't want you to get penalized from KZbin. 🙂

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

HAHAHA

[@dschmidt1140]

Glad to see you back, Dave B.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching

[@rogerc1260]

Great video Dave glad you’re back I missed you!

[@Lawson4450fire]

Yes usually they close when colder and will open when warmer

[@portknoxxa]

Nice informative video. I've never even thought about active grills.

[@robertclubs9908]

Awesome show

[@cassidybb10]

Inventory seems pretty high. I wouldn't say deep. I think the Inventory is gonna keep growing with a slowing in sales ...can't wait to see you prove me wrong. I honestly hope you can

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Great review.

[@09priusman]

Closes for quick warm up to get engine operating temp and nbest efficiency.

[@michaeloliva3759]

Interesting video. My last 3 vehicles had the active shutters but I didn’t really know how they worked until now. Missed your videos. Glad ur back!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching!

[@rpifass]

Thank you for sharing. I’d personally love lower tech cars. Too many variables which will lead to a higher probability for points of failure.

[@Buick4me]

I believe that HVAC settings also determine shutter operations.

[@martingriggs6362]

My front shutter in my 2015 Chevy Spark EV went bad soon after I bought it last fall. That, or the dealer cleared the code before I bought it. Anyway, the part has been on backorder for about a year now.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Sorry to hear that

[@richardsmith2721]

I prefer taping cardboard over the grille in the winter.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I think our 6.6L diesel trucks still come with the grille blanket

[@johnwalker6888]

For well over 100 years cars came without any shutter system. Just one more thing to go wrong with the cars.

[@jnich17]

Thanks for the info. Our 2023 Tahoe Premier came with shutter system, and I didn't know what it did. Very informative.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PAHighlander24]

I had a VW Euro an in the early 90's that had a similar louver system on it's radiator. It's function was to help the engine to warm up in winter. It was actuated by a solenoid.

[@Bus_211]

Welcome back Dave B Y’all have any Loaner Cars Dave B

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Service dept has a few.. They are usually booked up a week or so in advance

[@melissamitchell3901]

That was neat.

[@Paul-cx4gm]

That's interesting. I've never checked mine out. Knew about them but now I'm going to have to take a "second look" lol.

[@gearheadjeff]

I am jealous of your inventory right now. We have about 20 Silverado 1500 crew cabs and one RS Traverse and that’s it.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Wow.. craziness still

[@tararomanow3055]

Nice!👌

[@ronmilly2121]

Dave….. I want a new Silverado but am leary of the lifter failure I keep reading about on the 5.3 engine. Your thoughts please.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I wouldn't let it stop me just like I bought a second Bolt even though there was a "fire risk" on the battery at the time. In my experience it is very few trucks. I only know of two of my clients that had the problem and they were both Tahoes. Or you can always go with the 2.7L Turbo.

[@ronmilly2121]

I may look at a 2.7…… but not sure they do one in a LTZ trim.

[@jonathanleonard1152]

The radiator shutters are not speed actuated but temperature. Now use of AC will tax the radiator more and causes somewhat different scenario on when the shutters are open/closed. The objective is to tax the engine cooling system less thus extending the life of the system.

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

"This is only a reenactment."

[@oldwentzvilleguy5435]

Great video. I guess we should call you Mr. Goodwrench.

[@alexterkiri6456]

the reason it closed so that it would make the engine get warmer fast.

[@jgroves55]

they also have them on the bolt euv , they are outside air temperature controlled .They open at a certain outdoor temp and close during cold weather. There was a tsb on a noise issue coming from the front of the car during cold weather above 45mph , the air was doing something it was not supposed to. The fix was nothing more than some foam insulation and black duct tape.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Wow, learn something new everyday. I never heard of that bulletin and I own an EUV..lol

[@jgroves55]

@@DaveBsellsChevy yes it was an issue with some of us cold weather drivers the noise was like a humming sound and was on the 2022 euvs . I had to tell my local dealer about the tsb and they had the same issue with other customers who reported the noise. I'm not sure what temperature the shutters open but when it did the noise went away . Only other nagging issue with some of the bolt euv is the wind noise from drivers side window. The window seal is not tight against the window and at highway speeds sounds like you have window open just a little. There is a fix for that issue as well. Since my car was sitting for quit some time waiting for battery replacement that may have something to do with the window seal. But great car, fun to drive if you can find one!

[@cwescapexlt4x4]

They close at start to warm engine quicker and reduce emissions.

[@reallyemptypockets6509]

It’s all about emissions, the higher the operating temperature, the more efficient the emissions system works.

[@mpf2006]

You should do a video on dealer plates. I see that you put on a plate to the Silverado. Wondering if one single play works for all your guises dealer vehicles and if it does, how does that work?

[@petergarofolo9385]

When the A/C is on, does it remain open.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Great question.. Wish I thought to test that

[@kennethbode2017]

when I first started working on big trucks many years ago they all had shudders. That went away in the 80s. The mechanic I follow on youtube has replaced many sets of those on late model Chevy Pickups due to failure. GM needs to do much better on that. I'm sure engine temp, speed and load all play a part in the calculation to control them.

[@TheBluuHouse]

It would be horrible if they failed in the close position causing over heating. I have had actuator issues with a few Chevrolets in the past.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Good thought.. Hopefully if they fail they'd default the open position... I wonder?

[@TheBluuHouse]

@@DaveBsellsChevy Possibly, there may be a secondary backup motor.

[@AaronTerminus]

You kinda look like the Dad from the Dead Island 1 Trailer.

[@mbrandt03]

Do you have to do a dealer swap with another Schumacher location or can you just sell from their inventory as if it’s at your store?

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Old days was much easier than now. We have to find out if available first and then if we can actually have it.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

1st

[@jameswinward4354]

Awesome

[@s2srt472]

It’s to help warm the car up and reduce emissions. The mechanic maybe right that they will close based off speed.

[@ko9446]

Many of us mechanics know what they are, we’ve changed a couple.

[@dogefromthefuture]

Considering how durable, simple, and functional cheap hotel window blinds are, it is really impressive to see GM incorporate this next level technology into their vehicles critical engine cooling systems in their cars 🤦‍♂️

[@tomprice1743]

Why are express vans hard to get. No one has them in stock in Florida.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

They barely build them. We haven't had one in the last 2 to 3 years

[@dillona1427]

Very cool did not know about the shutters like that! Love the test drives and seeing the vehicles keep up the great work😁

[@markadams5823]

Couldn't they just make it with a grill opens and closes?

[@skateman7711]

I see the wall tree

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Still hanging in there!! I'm going to do an update once we are full into the spring season

[@warrenbuffet8630]

Chevy should have shuttered their doors in 2008.

[@makeshiftlake3519]

That blazer RS with the red lines on the mirror and grille look kinda tacky in my opinion, almost looks aftermarket like someone just threw those on from amazon or something. Everything else looks good they should’ve just left it alone. But maybe someone out there will like it

[@jimcosgrove292]

The engines don't sound good kinda a rough sound

[@s99614]

No Malibu's in stock!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Three at the moment.

[@ez054098]

16 minutes! BTW, 3rd

[@doggy911]

The shutters in my Bolt….oh, yeah that’s right my Bolt doesn’t have shutters or a lot of other crap 💩 found on ICE vehicles.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Actually, the Bolt does in fact have the same shutters.

[@doggy911]

@@DaveBsellsChevy Well kick my a$$ and call me Sally, you're right! When I looked down from the top of the motor I couldn't see any. Low and behold when I looked into the very small, very low part of the front fascia there were four shutters on each side. Ice engines seem to have twice that many. Big fan Dave, keep up the good work keeping us knuckleheads informed.

[@drewj3329]

Crap

[@westcruz3878]

Dave B 👍🏻🇺🇸great information 🫡

[@Martyvison]

First to watch first to comment always a good video

[@mikehouser5430]

1st