Home Resources Forums Nationals Meets Store
07/28/14 11:26 AM *
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
News: Welcome to the Chevy Avalanche Fan Club of North America

Become a Supporting Member

Visit the CAFCNA General Store
 
   Home   Help Search Login Register Bookmark  
Advertisement
Put your advertisement image here...

Quick Navigation
Members
Partners
Resources
Forums
Fun Stuff
Meetings
Adventure
Club Store

Advertisement
  
Pages: [1]   Go Down
« previous next »
  Print  
Author Topic: 2002 Check Engine Light  (Read 2510 times)
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
rfc
Member
**
Offline Offline

Posts: 10

Chevy Avalanche


Awards
« on: 03/07/07 06:22 PM »
Just bought a used 2002 Z71 Avalanche with 80,000 miles 2 weeks ago. The truck is in great shape. Like the truck but am getting frustrated.
3 days after purchasing the truck the check engine light came on. Took it in and was told it was the gas cap. Drove it 2 days and again the light came on. Did not refuel during this time so the cap was still tight from the dealer resecuring it. Took it in a second time - they got the same code but replaced the "solenoid" as they said this is the second most common cause for the code. Drove 2 days without refueling and again the light came on tonight. The dealer who is Nissan/Kia is going to take it to a Chevy Dealer this week to try to track down the problem - they said Chevy would have better equipement and access to help.
What could this be? What can I do differently to get this problem diagnosed and corrected as I don't have the time to continue a wild goose chase? Help me!
Logged
DougD
CAFCNA 2010 Supporting Member
Full Member
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 20,257


So, didja?


Awards
« Reply #1 on: 03/07/07 06:47 PM »
Identifying the code in question is the first step.
Logged
2003 Victory Red WBH Z66.  Suburban moldings.  Color-matched handles.  K&N FIPK-II.  Dynomax Cat-Back.  DVD/TV & Vizualogics.  Ambers.  Silverstars Hi, Lo & Fog.  Police Pursuit wipers.  Dually rear clearance light (still in the box).
WILDFIRE
CAFCNA 2007 Supporting Member
Full Member
*
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 24,011



Awards
« Reply #2 on: 03/07/07 07:00 PM »
Quote from: DougD on 03/07/07 06:47 PM
Identifying the code in question is the first step.
yep, just shooting in the dark until we know which one 
Logged
sittin by the phone, waitin for the lord to send my calling
Question~ What are you doing in my house? Answer~ Bleeding out
sperry
Silent Avalanche - In Memorial
Full Member
*
*
*
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 13,160


I'll be right down...


Awards
« Reply #3 on: 03/07/07 09:02 PM »
A (Pxxxx-code) like that should show up on even that NON-GM dealer's code reader. Or did they read it?
Logged
’03  Z71 3:73 LPM Cladded. Fact. Roof Rack, TowPk, XM, Gen 6.2 OnStar, leather & heated/mem. Delphi OEM (UM8 INR Nav System W/Bose Luxury audio). BkUp Cam & entertainment on Nav . DIC, DIO’d Esc. Platinum cluster, Console DVD W/3 Vizlogic 7” 16:9 (two in articultng. '02 HR's & one in pass. visor), 3  A/V inputs/FM headph's. SS893 Fogs, Amber DRL's, All4onHi, All4OnBrake.
rfc
Member
**
Offline Offline

Posts: 10

Chevy Avalanche


Awards
« Reply #4 on: 03/08/07 07:26 AM »
I checked the service records.
The history codes they found were P0442 and P0440.
Logged
DougD
CAFCNA 2010 Supporting Member
Full Member
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 20,257


So, didja?


Awards
« Reply #5 on: 03/08/07 08:47 AM »
Might want to try a different gas cap - is it a locking one by chance? 
Logged
2003 Victory Red WBH Z66.  Suburban moldings.  Color-matched handles.  K&N FIPK-II.  Dynomax Cat-Back.  DVD/TV & Vizualogics.  Ambers.  Silverstars Hi, Lo & Fog.  Police Pursuit wipers.  Dually rear clearance light (still in the box).
MUDWOMPER
Full Member
***
Offline Offline

Posts: 43

I love the Chevy Avalanche


Awards
« Reply #6 on: 03/08/07 10:26 AM »
 IF ITS THE STOCK GAS CAP WITH THE 2 PINS THAT ENGAGE THE FILLER NECK GET A NEW AFTERMARKET ONE. I RUN A SMOG SHOP AND IVE SEEN THOSE CAPS DO THAT. THEY DONT SEEM TO FIT VERY TIGHT WHEN YOU TIGHTEN THEM DOWN. BUT IF ITS A USED CAR FROM A DEALER MAKE THEM FIGURE IT OUT. THE LADY WHO RUNS OUR OFFICE HAS AN 05 CORVETTE AND THE DEALER ACTUALLY WENT OUT AND SHOWED HER HOW TO PUT A CAP ON!!! SHE WAS P.O'D SHE SAID SHE HAS BEEN PUTTING ON GAS CAPS FOR 40 YEARS. ANYWAY THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND WE PUT ONE OF OUR CAPS ON IT AND ITS FIXED!!
Logged
AVY14
Full Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 1,315


got 22's?


Awards
« Reply #7 on: 03/08/07 10:48 AM »
maybe the sensor?  banghead
Logged
rfc
Member
**
Offline Offline

Posts: 10

Chevy Avalanche


Awards
« Reply #8 on: 03/13/07 02:28 AM »
3rd time is a charm. Chevy dealer found a leak in the evap canister.
Logged
WILDFIRE
CAFCNA 2007 Supporting Member
Full Member
*
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 24,011



Awards
« Reply #9 on: 03/13/07 02:48 AM »
glad they figured it out
Logged
sittin by the phone, waitin for the lord to send my calling
Question~ What are you doing in my house? Answer~ Bleeding out
Pages: [1]   Go Up
  Print  
Chevy Avalanche Fan Club Forum > Avalanche Owners Zone > Chevrolet Avalanche Problems, Questions & Answers > Problems: Engine (Moderator: ItsStopher) > Topic: 2002 Check Engine Light
 « previous next »
 
Jump to:  

Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP Powered by SMF 1.1.19 | SMF © 2006-2011, Simple Machines Valid XHTML 1.0! Valid CSS!
Page created in 0.06 seconds with 25 queries.
Official SEMA Member ChevyAvalancheFanClub website are the rightful owners as indicated in the ALT TXT tags provided.  Chevrolet, Chevy, Avalanche, PRO-TEC, PASSlock, Midgate, the Chevrolet bowtie logo, Avalanche logo, and their images are registered trademarks of the General Motors Corporation and are used with kind permission as approved by Chevrolet Public Relations, Chevrolet Brand Management, and the Chevrolet Legal Department (thanks Chevrolet!).  OnStar and it's logo are the property of OnStar.  XM, XM Radio, and the XM logo are property of XM Radio.  I'm just a little guy so don't even think about suing me.  It's recommended you read the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use of this website.  The Chevrolet Avalanche Fan Club of North America is a proud member of SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association.  All content appearing on this is protected under international copyright ©, 2002 to 2008, All Rights Reserved