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2016 GMC SIERRA 1500

5.3L V84WDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0047moderate severityPowertrain

Turbo/Supercharger Boost Control Solenoid Circuit Low

on 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8 · 4WD

What this code means

Low voltage detected in the boost control solenoid circuit.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • No boost
  • Reduced power

Common causes

  • Short to ground
  • Faulty solenoid
  • Wiring damage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test circuit voltage
  2. Check for shorts
  3. Test solenoid

Repair notes

Repair wiring or replace solenoid.

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