Chevy Orlando P0316: Engine Misfire → At Startup

A relatively common, yet difficult to diagnose OBD-II trouble code is P0316. It has the same meaning for the Chevy Orlando as it would any other vehicle.  It indicates that there is a misfire at the startup of the vehicle, and that it happens within the first 1000 revolutions of the engine. P0316: Engine Misfire … Read more

Chevy Orlando P0306: Misfire Detected (Cylinder 6)

P0306 is a fairly common trouble code with the Chevy Orlando. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0306 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Orlando. The nice thing about P0306 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems much … Read more

Chevy Orlando P0421 Code: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0421 is a relatively rare OBDII trouble code.   It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Chevy Orlando as it would any other vehicle. It is technically defined as “Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency → Below Threshold (Bank 1)”. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your Chevy Orlando’s catalytic converter is not scrubbing pollutants efficiently … Read more

Chevy Orlando P0496 OBDII Code Diagnosis

One of the most common trouble codes with the Chevy Orlando is the P0496 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your Orlando into an OBDII scanner. Below, you’ll find the most common symptoms and ways to diagnose the P0496 in your Chevy Orlando. Good Luck!   … Read more

Chevy Orlando P0500: VSS – Circuit Malfunction

  P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Chevy Orlando‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Orlando uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and … Read more

Chevy Orlando P0440: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

The P0440 code is a common trouble code that many Chevy Orlando owners may encounter. It indicates that there is an issue with the van’s Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system. Specifically, the EVAP system is malfunctioning. A variety of causes can trigger the P0440 code, with the most common one being a loose or damaged … Read more