Chevrolet P2797
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For a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV (US), DTC P2797 is referenced in GM bulletin 17-NA-030. The supplied verified evidence does not establish the code’s correct diagnostic definition because the stored title/meaning is corrupted. The bulletin describes inspection and repair of wiring-harness insulation/corrosion concerns by trained technicians.
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1. What does P2797 mean?
For a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV (US), DTC P2797 is referenced in GM bulletin 17-NA-030. The supplied verified evidence does not establish the code’s correct diagnostic definition because the stored title/meaning is corrupted. The bulletin describes inspection and repair of wiring-harness insulation/corrosion concerns by trained technicians.
2. Technical explanation
GM bulletin 17-NA-030, version 2 dated March 28, 2017, added DTC P2797 and updated the model section. The verified excerpt instructs technicians to inspect for open cuts and/or corrosion in an insulator, repair the wiring harness as needed using GM service information, and apply a double layer of woven polyester electrical tape beyond the contact points. The exact circuit, component, trigger conditions, and complete diagnostic definition for P2797 are not yet established by verified evidence supplied here.
3. What system is affected?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. The supplied evidence does not provide a severity classification.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- A stored P2797 DTC may be present. No driver-visible symptoms are established by the supplied verified evidence.
- Open cuts and/or corrosion in an insulator are referenced in the related GM bulletin.
6. Possible causes
- Wiring-harness insulation with open cuts and/or corrosion is referenced by GM bulletin 17-NA-030.
- The exact cause of P2797 is not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Arrange diagnosis by a Chevrolet/GM-trained technician or qualified EV service facility.
- Do not attempt high-voltage or wiring-harness repair yourself.
- Provide the service facility with DTC P2797 and reference GM bulletin 17-NA-030.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- A trained technician can inspect the applicable wiring harness and insulator for open cuts and/or corrosion, as described in GM bulletin 17-NA-030.
- If damage is found, the bulletin directs repair of the wiring harness as needed using GM service information.
- The bulletin specifies double-layer woven polyester electrical tape extending past the contact points after harness work. This is professional-service guidance, not do-it-yourself instruction.
11. When to contact service
Service is recommended because the only verified source is a GM technician bulletin concerning wiring-harness inspection and repair. GM explicitly states that its bulletins are intended for professional technicians, not do-it-yourselfers.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm the vehicle is a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV for the supplied US applicability record.
- Retrieve and diagnose stored DTC P2797 using GM service information.
- Inspect the relevant harness/insulator for open cuts and/or corrosion, as applicable under bulletin 17-NA-030.
- Repair the wiring harness as needed and protect the harness with the specified double-layer woven polyester electrical tape, following GM service information.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Repair the wiring harness as needed if inspection identifies the referenced damage.
- Apply woven polyester electrical tape in a double layer extending past contact points, as specified in the bulletin.
- The exact final repair for every P2797 occurrence is not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Bolt EV · 2017 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- GM bulletin 17-NA-030, NHTSA manufacturer communication MC-10138040-9999, published March 28, 2017. Version 2 added DTC P2797 and updated the models section. The supplied excerpt addresses inspection for cuts/corrosion in an insulator and wiring-harness repair/protection.
16. Recall information
- No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA-hosted GM manufacturer communication 17-NA-030: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10138040-9999.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P2797 mean on a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The exact meaning is not yet established by the supplied verified evidence. The stored title and meaning are corrupted, while GM bulletin 17-NA-030 confirms that P2797 was added to a bulletin involving wiring-harness inspection and repair guidance.
Is there a GM bulletin for P2797?
Yes. GM bulletin 17-NA-030, version 2 dated March 28, 2017, added DTC P2797 according to the supplied NHTSA-hosted document excerpt.
Can I repair the issue myself?
No do-it-yourself repair guidance is supported. GM states that its bulletins are intended for professional technicians and not do-it-yourselfers.
Is P2797 covered by a recall?
No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.