Possible causes
– Faulty Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module
– Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module harness is open or shorted
– Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module circuit poor electrical connection
– Check Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module connector for water
– Binding or bent throttle plate-failed throttle body
– Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module harness is open or shorted
– Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module circuit poor electrical connection
– Check Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) module connector for water
– Binding or bent throttle plate-failed throttle body
Tech description
There is a factory service bulletin for the P1516 code on following Cadillac vehicles:
2006-2007 GMC Savana 1500/2500/3500
2006-2007 GMC Sierra
2006-2007 GMC Sierra Flex Fuel
2006-2007 GMC Sierra Hybrid
2006-2007 GMC Sierra Performance Edition
2006-2007 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD
2006-2007 GMC Yukon
Factory Service Bulletin GMC OBDII Code P1516
When is the obd code mean?
The Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected an out of range condition between the predicted and actual throttle position.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– No throttle response
– No throttle response
P1516 GMC OBD Code Description