P1516 is a very common trouble code. It is a GM ONLY code, which means that it has the same meaning only for GM vehicles, such as the Chevy Equinox. A P1516 for a Hyundai, for example, means something totally different. Trouble code P1516 lets you know that the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module has … Read more
P0113 is an OBDII trouble code that occurs when the Chevy Equinox’s engine management computer detects that there is an issue with the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor, specifically that there is a High Input Problem with it. P0113: IAT Sensor → High Input Problem The IAT sensor is responsible for measuring the air temperature … Read more
P0011 is a common (and serious) OBD II diagnostic trouble code that can occur in the Chevy Equinox. In fact, P0011 is observed on the Equinox MORE than any other vehicle. It indicates an issue with your vehicle’s Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system. The first thing you should do when you have this code is … Read more
P0441 is one of the more common OBD II codes that can occur in the Chevy Equinox. It is frequently caused by a loose or bad gas cap, cracked or disconnected EVAP system hoses, vacuum leaks, or a bad purge valve. Always start by taking a look at the gas cap. P0441 is related to … Read more
One of the most common trouble codes with the Chevy Equinox is P0174. It indicates that your Chevy Equinox is running lean on the bank two side of the engine. P0174 and P0171 (fuel trim lean bank one) are the most frequently seen air/fuel mixture-related codes. If they appear together, it reduces the list of … Read more
P0302 in the Chevy Equinox is a common OBD II trouble code. It indicates that your vehicle’s second cylinder has a misfire. P0302 is a real drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If it’s bad enough to cause your Equinox’s check engine light to come on, you shouldn’t drive your vehicle at … Read more
P0305 is a fairly common trouble code with the Chevy Equinox. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0305: Misfire Detected → Cylinder 5 P0305 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Equinox. The nice thing about P0305 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, … Read more
P0135 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Chevy Equinox. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 1 sensor 1. It technically stands for: P0135: Heated Oxygen Sensor → Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction → Bank 1, Sensor 1 The purpose of the heated … Read more
P0401 is a very common OBDII trouble code that’ll pop up in the Chevy Equinox. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)→ Insufficient Flow. The EGR system in your vehicle is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicle’s emissions output. There are three … Read more
This page is meant to help you troubleshoot the Chevy Equinox P0430 trouble code. It covers the P0430 code’s meaning, symptoms, causes, and possible solutions. P0430 is an emissions-related trouble code and is virtually never a breakdown risk. P0430 is usually caused by a catalytic converter issue or a bad O2 sensor. Table of Contents … Read more