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2016 CHEVROLET IMPALA

3.6L V6 LFXAWDAUTOMATICgas
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P0093critical severityPowertrain

Fuel System Leak Detected - Large Leak

on 2016 Chevrolet Impala 3.6L V6 LFX · AWD

What this code means

The PCM detected a large fuel system leak based on fuel pressure drop rate.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Fuel smell
  • Visible fuel leak
  • Loss of power
  • Hard starting

Common causes

  • Cracked fuel line
  • Damaged fuel rail
  • Leaking injector seal
  • Fuel pump seal failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Visually inspect for fuel leaks
  2. Perform fuel pressure drop test
  3. Check all fuel connections
  4. Inspect injector seals

Repair notes

Immediately locate and repair fuel leak. Fire hazard.

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