Possible causes
– Intake air leaks
– Faulty front heated oxygen sensor
– Ignition misfiring
– Faulty fuel injectors
– Exhaust gas leaks
– Incorrect fuel pressure
– Lack of fuel
– Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
– Incorrect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose connection
– Faulty front heated oxygen sensor
– Ignition misfiring
– Faulty fuel injectors
– Exhaust gas leaks
– Incorrect fuel pressure
– Lack of fuel
– Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
– Incorrect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose connection
Tech description
If the P0171 is combined with the P0174 code, it’s very likely that the problem is caused by an intake leak. If there are no intake leaks, the next step is to replaced the air filter and clean the air flow meter. If the problem persist the front oxygen (O2) sensor may need to be replaced.
The P0171 code could also be caused may be caused by one or more of the following: debris on MAF sensor causing an incorrect reading, improper oil level, low or high fuel pressure or Engine Control Temperature (ECT) Sensor reading inaccurate.
The P0171 code could also be caused may be caused by one or more of the following: debris on MAF sensor causing an incorrect reading, improper oil level, low or high fuel pressure or Engine Control Temperature (ECT) Sensor reading inaccurate.
There is a factory service bulletin for the following Chevrolet models:
2000 Chevrolet S-10
2000-2008 Chevrolet Camaro
2000-2008 Chevrolet Lumina
2000-2008 Chevrolet Cavalier
2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala
2000-2003 Chevrolet Malibu
2000-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2000-2003 Chevrolet Silverado
2000-2003 Chevrolet Suburban
2000-2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
2000-2003 Chevrolet Venture
2001-2008 Chevrolet Express
2002-2008 Chevrolet Astro
2000-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
2000-2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2003-2008 Chevrolet Blazer
2003-2008 Chevrolet S-10
2003-2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
2000-2008 Chevrolet Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0171
2006 Trailblazer P0171
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When is the obd code mean?
– Fuel injection system does not operate properly.
– The amount of mixture ratio compensation is too small. (The mixture ratio is too lean.)
– The amount of mixture ratio compensation is too small. (The mixture ratio is too lean.)
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Excessive Fuel Consumption
– Excessive Fuel Consumption
P0171 CHEVROLET OBD Code Description