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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 15 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 6.5L - TROUBLESHOOTING)SYMPTOMS - ENGINE CONTROLSVISUAL AND PHYSICAL CHECKS
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500
Visual and Physical Checks
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Visual and Physical Checks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 GMC C3500 HD and 2001 Chevrolet C3500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check the following items:
- The control module grounds for being clean, tight and in their proper location.
- The vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, and proper connections, as shown on the Vehicle Emission Control Information label.
- The wiring for the following items:
- Proper connections
- Pinches
- Cuts
- The following symptom tables contain groups of possible causes for each symptom. The order of these procedures is not important. If the scan tool readings do not indicate the problems, then proceed in a logical order, easiest to check or most likely to cause first. In order to determine if a specific vehicle is using a particular system or component, refer to Emission Hose Routing Diagram or Engine Controls Schematics for an application.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.