P0446 CHEVROLET
P0446 CHEVROLET - Evaporative Emission Vent System Performance
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Possible causes
- Plugged vapor canister
- Faulty vent solenoid
- Pinched or blocked EVAP hose
- Faulty FTP sensor
- Faulty vent solenoid
- Pinched or blocked EVAP hose
- Faulty FTP sensor
Tech notes
Dirt and dust intrusion into the EVAP canister vent hose assembly, resulting in restricted air flow, may cause this condition.
There is a bulletin for the following models:
1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado (Classic) Models
2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado Models
Chevrolet Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0446
There is a bulletin for the following models:
1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado (Classic) Models
2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado Models
Chevrolet Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0446
When is the code detected?
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) sets the P0446 code if the vacuum decay rate is greater than a predetermined value.
Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Possible a noticeable fuel odor caused by the release of fuel vapors
- Possible a noticeable fuel odor caused by the release of fuel vapors
P0446 CHEVROLET Description
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the performance of the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system by applying a predetermined level of vacuum to the EVAP system then monitors the vacuum decay rate.
CHEVROLET Technical Service Bulletins for P0446 code
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2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CLASSIC Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control Details
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2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CLASSIC Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Details
2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CLASSIC Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control Details
2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CLASSIC Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap Details
2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CLASSIC Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Details
2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CLASSIC Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control Details
2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CLASSIC Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap Details
2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CLASSIC Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Details
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