P1140low severityPowertrain

Intake Air Temperature Rationality

on 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 EcoTec3 L83 ยท RWD

What this code means

The intake air temperature reading does not make sense compared to other sensors. The PCM sees an implausible IAT value.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Hard cold starts
  • Poor fuel economy

Common causes

  • Faulty IAT sensor
  • Wiring or connector fault
  • Sensor out of range vs coolant temp
  • Bad PCM input

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan and compare IAT to ECT at cold start
  2. Inspect IAT sensor wiring
  3. Test sensor resistance
  4. Replace IAT sensor if faulty

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