P0141 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Chevy S10. It is caused by a failure in one of the elements that heat the oxygen sensors, specifically bank 1 sensor 2, which is downstream from the catalytic converter. It technically stands for: The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor … Read more
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 S10. 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 S10′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
P0441 is one of the more common OBD II codes that can occur in the Chevy S10. 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 S10 is P0174. It indicates that your Chevy S10 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
P0455 in the Chevy S10 is a trouble code that indicates your truck has a LARGE evaporative emissions leak. With this code, you shouldn’t notice any symptoms besides perhaps a noticeable fuel smell. P0455 usually is not an immediate threat to the driveability of your S10. But, whenever the check engine light is on, it’s … Read more
One of the most common trouble codes with the Chevy S10 is the P0496 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your S10 into an OBDII scanner. Below, you’ll find the most common symptoms and ways to diagnose the P0496 in your Chevy S10. Good Luck! Chevy … Read more
P0305 is a fairly common trouble code with the Chevy S10. 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 S10. 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 S10. 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 S10. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)→ Insufficient Flow. The EGR system in your truck is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicle’s emissions output. There are three … Read more