Chevrolet OBD Codes: Meaning & Fixes
Chevrolet: 208 error codes with meaning, severity, likely causes and repair cost estimates.
112Codes
2.9Average severity
20%High or critical
14%DIY-friendly
Severity distribution
Generic codes with Chevrolet data
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Field data · Chevrolet
Source: NHTSA Complaints API (US government open data), analyzed by DTC mention.
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P0420
Powertrain
The bank 1 catalytic converter no longer stores enough oxygen to clean the exhaust properly.
Low
C0035
Chassis
The ABS module lost a valid signal from the driver-side front wheel speed sensor.
Moderate
P0171
Powertrain
The engine computer is adding the maximum extra fuel it's allowed on bank 1 and still sees…
Moderate
P0299
Powertrain
The turbo or supercharger isn't building the boost pressure the engine computer is asking for.
Moderate
P0300
Powertrain
The engine computer sees misfires that jump between cylinders or hit several cylinders at once.
High
P0304
Powertrain
Cylinder 4 is misfiring. Its end or rear position makes water, oil and intake leaks common…
Moderate
All codes (112)
P1404
Chevrolet · Powertrain
The electric EGR valve on a Chevy isn't fully closing when the PCM commands it shut.
Low
P1441
Chevrolet · Powertrain
Engine vacuum is reaching the fuel tank even though the PCM has the EVAP purge valve turned off.
Low
P1516
Chevrolet · Powertrain
The electronic throttle didn't move to where the computer commanded, so the engine drops into…
Moderate
P1626
Chevrolet · Powertrain
The engine computer lost the 'OK to fuel' signal from the Chevy anti-theft system, so it may…
Moderate
P1631
Chevrolet · Powertrain
The engine computer received the wrong anti-theft password, so it blocks starting or fuel.
Moderate
P1682
Chevrolet · Powertrain
The engine computer's two ignition power feeds disagree, which can cause stalling or Reduced…
High
P1E00
Chevrolet · Powertrain
Volt/Bolt pointer code: the hybrid/EV controller found a fault and asked for the check engine…
Moderate
P20EE
Powertrain
The SCR catalyst isn't removing enough NOx; DEF quality, dosing, a NOx sensor or the catalyst…
Moderate
P2108
Powertrain
The throttle control module isn't performing as expected – check its power, data link…
Moderate
P2135
Powertrain
The two position signals inside the throttle body disagree, so the PCM can no longer trust…
Moderate
P2138
Powertrain
The two sensors in the gas pedal report different pedal positions, so the PCM limits throttle…
Moderate
P2198
Powertrain
Bank 2's front sensor keeps claiming rich, so the PCM leans out that side of the engine more…
Low
P25A2
Chevrolet · Powertrain
The brake module stored a fault and asked the engine computer to turn on the check engine light.
Moderate
P3400
Powertrain
Cylinder shut-off on bank 1 (AFM, DFM, MDS or VCM) isn't doing what the engine computer…
Moderate
P3401
Powertrain
The engine computer sees a broken or open circuit to the solenoid that shuts off cylinder 1.
Low
U0101
Network
The engine computer and other modules stopped hearing from the transmission control module.
High
U0107
Network
The engine computer can't reach the module that drives the electronic throttle, so power is cut…
High
U0109
Network
The PCM lost contact with the module that controls fuel pump speed; stalling or no-start can…
High
U0401
Network
The engine computer is still on the network, but another module doesn't trust the numbers it's…
Moderate
U1000
Chevrolet · Network
A module on an older GM's Class 2 data line couldn't communicate, so modules stopped hearing…
Moderate
U1064
Chevrolet · Network
Other modules stopped hearing the body control module on an older GM's Class 2 data line.
Moderate
U1096
Chevrolet · Network
Other modules on an older GM's Class 2 network stopped receiving messages from the gauge…
Low