{"id":53987,"date":"2017-11-08T17:33:43","date_gmt":"2017-11-08T22:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=53987"},"modified":"2024-02-12T09:41:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T17:41:25","slug":"code-p0449-evap-canister-solenoid-solved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2017\/11\/code-p0449-evap-canister-solenoid-solved","title":{"rendered":"Code P0449 EVAP canister solenoid &#8211; SOLVED"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2006-chevy-silverado.jpg\" alt=\"2006 Chevy Silverado\" width=\"600\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2006-chevy-silverado.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2006-chevy-silverado-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How to fix code P0449 on my 2006 Chevy Silverado? The check engine light is on. When I clear the code, it comes right back on. What do I need to do to fix code P0449?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Chevy Code P0449<\/h3>\n<p>Evaporative Emission Vent Valve Solenoid Malfunction &#8211; SOLVED!<\/p>\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" title=\"How to fix Code P0449 on GM vehicles, Silverado , Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Avalanche #chevysilverado\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_I8qa6UdiO8k\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FI8qa6UdiO8k%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I8qa6UdiO8k\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT9M49S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2017-11-08T21:52:49Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_I8qa6UdiO8k\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FI8qa6UdiO8k%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">How to fix Code P0449 on GM vehicles, Silverado , Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Avalanche #chevysilverado<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/I8qa6UdiO8k\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FI8qa6UdiO8k%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"How to fix Code P0449 on GM vehicles, Silverado , Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Avalanche #chevysilverado\" width=\"420\" height=\"295\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"This video is about how to fix the check engine light code P0499 that comes on because of the Evap canister. I replace the EVAP Vapor Canister Vent Solenoid in this video. Part Used in this video: https:\/\/amzn.to\/34OW3Xr Please Subscribe to this Channel, Thanks! **UPDATE** I ended up getting the same code again in May 2024, I ordered another one and go to go. The first one lasted over 6 years! The vehicle in the video is a 2006 Chevy Silverado Z71 w\/5.3L. Follow this part link: https:\/\/amzn.to\/34OW3Xr and use the &quot;ConfirmedFit&quot; tab at the top. According to the Amazon Confirmed Fit, this will work on Chevy Silverado up to 2010 but fits many other CHEVY\/GMC\/CADILLAC applications. Check Engine Light Codes - https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/diagnostictroblecodes.html As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. @FreeAutoMechanic\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Code P0449 Probable Causes<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><em><strong>Sensor or solenoid faulty<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Connector terminal contact is damaged or corroded<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/wiring-harness.html\">Wire harness<\/a> &#8211; Check harness for correct voltage, open, short to ground or short to voltage<\/li>\n<li>Update control unit software &#8211; Check for the latest control unit update<\/li>\n<li>Powertrain or Engine Control Module faulty<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum leaks, damaged hoses or improper routing<\/li>\n<li>EVAP system &#8211; Check fuel cap, canister, valves or components<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Part needed for fix<\/h4>\n<p>I used Dorman part number 911-239 to make the repair. Price: <del>$62.95<\/del> $58.74 (02\/2024) with free shipping. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42G2LM2\">Details<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">Direct replacement for a proper fit every time<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">A necessary replacement item for passing inspection in certain states<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42G2LM2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-81153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/EVAP-canister-valve-solenoid-fix-for-code-p0449.jpg\" alt=\"EVAP canister valve solenoid fix for code p0449\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/EVAP-canister-valve-solenoid-fix-for-code-p0449.jpg 514w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/EVAP-canister-valve-solenoid-fix-for-code-p0449-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2m5Hj2b\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/shop-item.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Automotive\" width=\"140\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>EVAP Vent Solenoid Valve<\/h4>\n<p>The EVAP vent solenoid valve controls fresh airflow into the EVAP canister. The valve is normally open. The control module commands the valve ON, closing the valve during some EVAP tests, allowing the system to be tested for leaks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to fix code P0449 on my 2006 Chevy Silverado? The check engine light is on. When I clear the code, it comes right back on. What do I need to do to fix code P0449? Chevy Code P0449 Evaporative Emission Vent Valve Solenoid Malfunction &#8211; SOLVED! 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