Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Circuit/System Description
The heated seat system operation is controlled through the switch inputs to the driver and
passenger door modules. When a heated seat switch is pressed a GMLAN message is sent to the
memory seat module (MSM) indicating the switch is active. The MSM monitors the heated seat
switch inputs and determines the appropriate operating mode. When a heated seat function is
activated the MSM will send a GMLAN message to the door module to illuminate the
appropriate indicators. The memory seat module controls the voltage supply and the ground
circuits to the seat heater elements. When a heated seat function is commanded active, the seat
module will switch battery voltage to the heater element supply circuits, and ground is provided
through pulse width modulated (PWM) low side drive control circuits. During heated seat
operation both the seat back and cushion heater elements are supplied battery voltage. The seat
module grounds the appropriate control circuits for back only or back and cushion heating modes,
and opens or closes the active control circuits as necessary in order to maintain the desired seat
temperature. The seat module relies on 4 independent inputs from thermistors located in the seat
back and seat cushion of the driver and passenger seats to control heated seat temperatures. The
thermistors are 2-wire sensors supplied with a 5-volt referenced signal circuit and a low reference
circuit from the seat module. Resistance through the thermistors varies with temperature causing
the heated seat sensor signal circuit voltage levels to decrease as the seat temperatures rise.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Heated/Cooled Seat Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Heated Seats Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Circuit Testing
Connector Repairs
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Seat Heating and Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,
Sierra & Silverado