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GM Catalytic Converter Break-In Information

A service engine soon light may be experienced on low-mileage vehicles.

2002-2018 Cadilac Escalade2002-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche2002-2018 Chevrolet Express2002-2018 Chevrolet Silverado

CONDITION/CONCERN

A service engine soon light may be experienced on low-mileage vehicles, or vehicles that have recently had the catalytic converter replaced and DTCs P0420 and/or P0430 may be stored.

Diagnosing P0420 Or P0430 DTCs with Catalytic Converters

It’s important to understand the basics of catalytic converter chemistry and how catalytic converter failures are diagnosed.

Exhaust Repair Options

If a replacement does not meet or exceed the flow characteristics of the original, it could mean more than a loss of power.

Catalytic Converters: Efficiency Code Diagnostics

Understanding catalytic converter efficiency codes can be a long road to a happy customer or an expensive comeback.

Exhaust Manifold Leaks Cause Issues For The Oxygen Sensors

The engine management system does not know there is a crack in the manifold.

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