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I was driving my 2016 Silverado 5.3L to work this morning going 72mph on the highway and the check engine light decided to start flashing for about 8 seconds and then shut off. The truck never lost power and nothing happened. I drove all the way to work and have been driving in the past with zero problems. Is this something I should be concerned with?

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Flashing light is when the ECM determines that there is a rise in emissions that could damage the catalyst, a misfire could cause this. Probably had a AFM lifter that got stuck open for a bit. If it happens again I'd worry about it then.

 

 

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Carry it to your dealer and have them check the codes, then repair as needed.

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Flashing light is when the ECM determines that there is a rise in emissions that could damage the catalyst, a misfire could cause this. Probably had a AFM lifter that got stuck open for a bit. If it happens again I'd worry about it then.

 

 

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Go ahead and take it to the dealer then....if it isn't currently doing it, they're sending you out the door with a "no problem found" diagnosis.

 

 

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Codes are saved from in ECM memory and can be retrieved. If nothing else, take it simply for CYA so if your engine eats itself later on there is a record of complaints.

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LSR Mike Enthusiast

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When that happens I hit the OnStar Button...

Thomcat Senior Enthusiast

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They should be able to retrieve the code provided you have an OnStar subscription.......they read the active code once when my evap.canister vent crapped out on a Tahoe.....they can access the vehicle for a remote start or monthly readout of problems so they should be able to do it for a stored code.

TxTruckMan Senior Enthusiast

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Codes are saved from in ECM memory and can be retrieved. If nothing else, take it simply for CYA so if your engine eats itself later on there is a record of complaints.

Exactly. A tech can read the stored code. Maybe it's an intermittent problem that they can address. Maybe there's a TSB on the problem and they can perform a SW update. Either way, I'd just take it in for a quick look. They'll probably find nothing, but this is one of those "better safe than sorry" situations.

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Had flashing engine light, truck running rough, traction control light also on.  Definitely misfiring.  Took to dealer, code P0300, number 4 cylinder misfiring. ignition coil wire off, wire and coil corroded replaced same, all good

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