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2016 CHEVROLET IMPALA

3.6L V6 LFXAWDAUTOMATICgas
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P2441moderate severityPowertrain

Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Closed Bank 1

on 2016 Chevrolet Impala 3.6L V6 LFX · AWD

What this code means

The secondary air switching valve bank 1 is stuck closed, preventing air injection.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light
  • High emissions at cold start
  • Slow catalyst warm-up

Common causes

  • Corroded/stuck valve
  • No vacuum to valve
  • Carbon buildup

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check vacuum supply to valve
  2. Inspect valve mechanism
  3. Verify air pump operation

Repair notes

Replace valve or repair vacuum supply.

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