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In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the GMC Sierra 3500HD (models 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002), including diagrams of the fuse boxes, a list of fuses and relays, their designation, and the location of the fuse blocks within the vehicle.
Checking and Replacing Fuses in GMC Sierra 3500HD
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Caution!
- Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first.
- Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
- Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
Location of Fuse Boxes
Instrument Panel Fuse Block:
The fuse block access door is on the driver’s side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center:
The underhood fuse/relay center is located in the rear of the engine compartment near the brake fluid reservoir. Move the retainer clips for the cover to access the fuse block.
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
Fuse Box Diagrams
1999
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
List of fuses in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block (1999)№ | Usage |
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1 | Stop / TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL, Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps |
2 | Transfer Case |
3 | Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Dome / Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors |
4 | Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay, Lamp Switch, Keyless Entry, Low Coolant Module, Illuminated Entry Module, DRAC (Diesel Engine) |
5 | Not Used |
6 | Cruise Control |
7 | Auxiliary Power Outlet |
8 | Crank |
9 | License Lamp, Parking Lamps, Taillamps, Roof Marker Lamps, Tailgate Lamps, Front Sidemarkers, Fog Lamp Relay, Door Switch Illumination, Fender Lamps, Headlamp Switch Illumination |
10 | Not Used |
11 | Wiper Motor, Washer Pump |
12 | A/C, A/C Blower, High Blower Relay |
13 | Power Amp, Cigarette Lighter, Door Lock Relay, Power Lumbar Seat |
14 | 4WD Indicator, Cluster, Comfort Controls, Instrument Switches, Radio Illumination, Chime Module |
15 | DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay |
16 | Front and Rear Turn Signals, Back-Up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid |
17 | Radio (Ignition) |
18 | 4WAL / VCM, ABS, Cruise Control |
19 | Radio (Battery) |
20 | PRNDL, Automatic Transmission, Speedometer, Check Gages Warning Light |
21 | Security / Steering |
22 | Not Used |
23 | Not Used |
24 | Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp, TP2 Relay (Gasoline Engine) |
A | Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power Seat, Keyless Entry Module |
B | Power Windows |
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center
List of fuses in the Underhood Fuse Relay Center (1999)
Name | Usage |
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ECM-B | Fuel Pump, PCM/VCM |
RR DEFOG | Rear Window Dcfogger |
IGN-E | Auxiliary Fan Relay Coil, A/C Compressor Relay, Hot Fuel Module, Dual Tanks |
HORN | Horn, Underhood Lamps |
AUX FAN | Auxiliary Fan |
ECM-1 | Injectors, PCM/VCM, Fuel Solenoid (Diesel Engine, Fuel Control Module (Diesel Engine) |
HTD ST-FR | Not Used |
A/C | Air Conditioning |
HTD MIR | Not Used |
ENG-1 | Ignition Switch, EGR, Canister Purge, EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid, MAF, Heated O2, Fuel Heater (Diesel Engine), Water Sensor (Diesel Engine), Boost Solenoid (Diesel Engine), EPR (Diesel Engine) |
HTD ST-RR | Not Used |
LIGHTING | Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch, Fog and Courtesy Fuses |
BATT | Battery, Fuse Block Busbar |
IGN-A | Ignition Switch |
IGN-B | Ignition Switch |
ABS | Anti-Lock Brake Module |
BLOWER | High Blower Relay |
STOP/HAZ | Stoplamps |
HEATED SEATS | Not Used |
2000
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
List of fuses in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block (2000)№ | Usage |
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1 | Stop / TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL, Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps |
2 | Transfer Case |
3 | Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Dome / Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors |
4 | Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay, Lamp Switch, Keyless Entry, Low Coolant Module, Illuminated Entry Module, DRAC (Diesel Engine) |
5 | Not Used |
6 | Cruise Control |
7 | Auxiliary Power Outlet |
8 | Crank |
9 | License Lamp, Parking Lamps, Taillamps, Roof Marker Lamps, Tailgate Lamps, Front Sidemarkers, Fog Lamp Relay, Door Switch Illumination, Fender Lamps, Headlamp Switch Illumination |
10 | Not Used |
11 | Wiper Motor, Washer Pump |
12 | A/C, A/C Blower, High Blower Relay |
13 | Power Amp, Cigarette Lighter, Door Lock Relay, Power Lumbar Seat |
14 | 4WD Indicator, Cluster, Comfort Controls, Instrument Switches, Radio Illumination, Chime Module |
15 | DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay |
16 | Front and Rear Turn Signals, Back-Up Lamps |
17 | Radio (Ignition) |
18 | 4WAL / VCM, ABS, Cruise Control |
19 | Radio (Battery) |
20 | PRNDL, Automatic Transmission, Speedometer, Check Gages Warning Light |
21 | Security/Steering |
22 | Not Used |
23 | Not Used |
24 | Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp, TP2 Relay (Gasoline Engine) |
A | Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power Seat, Keyless Entry Module |
B | Power Windows |
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center
List of fuses in the Underhood Fuse Relay Center (2000)Name | Usage |
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ECM-B | Fuel Pump, PCM/VCM |
RR DEFOG | Rear Window Defogger |
IGN-E | Auxiliary Fan Relay Coil, A/C Compressor Relay, Hot Fuel Module, Dual Tanks |
HORN | Horn, Underhood Famps |
AUX FAN | Auxiliary Fan |
ECM-1 | Injectors, PCM/VCM, Fuel Solenoid (Diesel Engine, Fuel Control Module (Diesel Engine) |
HTD ST-FR | Not Used |
A/C | Air Conditioning |
HTD MIR | Not Used |
ENG-1 | Ignition Switch, EGR, Canister Purge, EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid, MAF, Heated O2, Fuel Heater (Diesel Engine), Water Sensor (Diesel Engine), Boost Solenoid (Diesel Engine), EPR (Diesel Engine) |
HTD ST-RR | Not Used |
LIGHTING | Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch, Fog and Courtesy Fuses |
BATT | Battery, Fuse Block Busbar |
IGN-A | Ignition Switch |
IGN-B | Ignition Switch |
ABS | Anti-Lock Brake Module |
BLOWER | High Blower Relay |
STOP/HAZ | Stoplamps |
HEATED SEATS | Not Used |
2001
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
List of fuses in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block (2001)№ | Usage |
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1 | Stop / TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL, Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps |
2 | Not Used |
3 | Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Dome / Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirrors |
4 | Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay, Lamp Switch, Keyless Entry, Low Coolant Module, Illuminated Entry Module, DRAC (Diesel Engine) |
5 | Not Used |
6 | Cruise Control |
7 | Auxiliary Power Outlet |
8 | Crank |
9 | License Lamp, Parking Lamps, Taillamps, Roof Marker Lamps, Front Sidemarkers, Door Switch Illumination, Headlamp Switch Illumination |
10 | Not Used |
11 | Wiper Motor, Washer Pump |
12 | A/C, A/C Blower, High Blower Relay |
13 | Power Amp, Cigarette Lighter, Door Lock Relay |
14 | Cluster, Comfort Controls, Instrument Switches, Radio Illumination, Chime Module |
15 | DRL Relay |
16 | Front and Rear Turn Signals, Back-Up Lamps |
17 | Radio (Ignition) |
18 | 4WAL / VCM, ABS, Cruise Control |
19 | Radio (Battery) |
20 | PRNDL, Automatic Transmission, Speedometer, Check Gages Warning Light |
21 | Security/Steering |
22 | Not Used |
23 | Not Used |
24 | TP2 Relay (Gasoline Engine) |
A | Power Door Lock, Keyless Entry Module |
B | Power Windows |
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center
List of fuses in the Underhood Fuse Relay Center (2001)Name | Usage |
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Starter Relay | Starter |
A/C Relay | Air Conditioning |
Fuel Pump Relay | Fuel Pump |
Brake Lamp Relay | Brake Lamp |
Blank | Not Used |
Horn Relay | Horn |
ECM-B | Fuel Pump, PCM/VCM |
RR DEFOG | Not Used |
IGN-E | A/C Compressor Relay, Dual Tanks |
Blank | Not Used |
Blank | Not Used |
Blank | Not Used |
HORN | Horn, Underhood Lamps |
AUX FAN | Not Used |
ECM-1 | Injectors, PCM/VCM, Fuel Solenoid (Diesel Engine) Fuel Control Module (Diesel Engine) |
HTD ST-FR | Not Used |
Blank | Not Used |
Blank | Not Used |
A/C | Air Conditioning |
PTO | PTO Relay |
ENG-1 | Ignition Switch, EGR, Canister Purge, EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid, MAF, Heated O2, Fuel Heater (Diesel Engine), Water Sensor (Diesel Engine), Boost Solenoid (Diesel Engine), EPR (Diesel Engine) |
HTD ST-RR | Not Used |
Blank | Not Used |
Diode | Not Used |
LIGHTING | Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch, Fog and Courtesy Fuses |
BATT | Battery, Fuse Block Busbar |
IGN-A | Ignition Switch |
IGN-B | Ignition Switch |
ABS | Anti-Lock Brake Module |
BLOWER | High Blower Relay |
STOP/HAZ | Stoplamps |
HEATED SEATS | Not Used |
2002
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
List of fuses in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block (2002)№ | Usage |
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1 | Stop / TCC Switch, Buzzer, Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps |
2 | Not Used |
3 | Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Dome / Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirrors |
4 | Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay, Lamp Switch, Keyless Entry, Low Coolant Module, Illuminated Entry Module, DRAC (Diesel Engine) |
5 | Not Used |
6 | Cruise Control |
7 | Auxiliary Power Outlet |
8 | Crank |
9 | License Lamp, Parking Lamps, Taillamps, Roof Marker Lamps, Front Sidemarkers, Door Switch Illumination, Headlamp Switch Illumination |
10 | Not Used |
11 | Wiper Motor, Washer Pump |
12 | A/C, A/C Blower, High Blower Relay |
13 | Power Amp, Cigarette Lighter, Door Lock Relay |
14 | Cluster, Comfort Controls, Instrument Switches, Radio Illumination, Chime Module |
15 | DRL Relay |
16 | Front and Rear Turn Signals, Back-Up Lamps |
17 | Radio (Ignition) |
18 | 4WAL / VCM, Antilock Braking System, Cruise Control |
19 | Radio (Battery) |
20 | PRNDL, Automatic Transmission, Speedometer, Check Gages Warning Light |
21 | Security / Steering |
22 | Not Used |
23 | Not Used |
24 | TP2 Relay (Gasoline Engine) |
A | Power Door Lock, Keyless Entry Module |
B | Power Windows |
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center
List of fuses in the Underhood Fuse Relay Center (2002)Name | Usage |
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Starter Relay | Starter |
A/C Relay | Air Conditioning |
Fuel Pump Relay | Fuel Pump |
Brake Lamp Relay | Brake Lamp |
Blank | Not Used |
Horn Relay | Horn |
ECM-B | Fuel Pump, PCM/VCM |
RR DEFOG | Not Used |
IGN-E | A/C Compressor Relay, Dual Tanks |
Blank | Not Used |
Blank | Not Used |
Blank | Not Used |
HORN | Horn, Underhood Famps |
AUX FAN | Not Used |
ECM-1 | Injectors, PCM/VCM, Fuel Solenoid (Diesel Engine) Fuel Control Module (Diesel Engine) |
HTD ST-FR | Not Used |
Blank | Not Used |
Blank | Not Used |
A/C | Air Conditioning |
PTO | PTO Relay |
ENG-1 | Ignition Switch, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Canister Purge, EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid, MAF, Heated O2, Fuel Heater (Diesel Engine), Water Sensor (Diesel Engine), Boost Solenoid (Diesel Engine), EPR (Diesel Engine) |
HTD ST-RR | Not Used |
Blank | Not Used |
Diode | Not Used |
LIGHTING | Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch, Fog and Courtesy Fuses |
BATT | Battery, Fuse Block Busbar |
IGN-A | Ignition Switch |
IGN-B | Ignition Switch |
ABS | Anti-Lock Brake Module |
BLOWER | High Blower Relay |
STOP/HAZ | Stop lamps |
HEATED SEATS | Not Used |