Evap Vent Valve Location

[Nanotech Environmental]

I have a 2006 Sierra 1500 ext Cab 4x4 with the 5'8" box. I also have this code happening, but I can't find this part under my truck. Where would it be? The only part of the fuel system by the tank is the big rectangular box that I assume is both a fuel filter on the pressure line and something else for the return line. There are no wires or anything like that nearby for this.

 

Where would I find this evap solenoid on this specific truck????. I have the replacement part ready to install....

[Nanotech Environmental]

Found it above the tank over the frame rail, almost inaccessible. The engineer that chose that location needs a serious kick in the nads.....inexcusable..

There ought to be a law......

Edited November 30, 2015 by 3beejay3

[Black02Silverado]

Found it above the tank over the frame rail, almost inaccessible. The engineer that chose that location needs a serious kick in the nads.....inexcusable..

There ought to be a law......

Yep, easy to just pull the bed to replace.

[Nanotech Environmental]

Yep, easy to just pull the bed to replace.

No thanks. Plus, it's actually under the cab & wouldn't easily be accessible by lifting the bed.

 

Got it out and moved it to a new location above the main charcoal? canister. See pics.

 

Also, was able to use the bracket by putting a bend in it and using the existing bolt on the crossmember for the main filter/canister bracket. Used the same wiring connector by pulling it out of the main loom for about a foot or so.

This new location is where the thing should have been mounted in the first place. It's inexcusable that the bed, or cab should need to be lifted, or tank dropped, to do any type of maintenance, incl. the fuel pump.......That's

 

 

Edited November 30, 2015 by 3beejay3

[Black02Silverado]

Good to see you were able to get at it. Mine is under the bed. I pulled the bed to change out my fuel pump. Yes is sucks and shouldn't be designed that way. But it is one way to bring $$$ into the dealership. I'm now getting a P0442 code and think it is where I had to fix a broken line I did when I changed out the pump. So off the bed will come again for that fix and I ordered a new line. Here is my fix that is now two years old.

 

 

[Nanotech Environmental]

Good to see you were able to get at it. Mine is under the bed. I pulled the bed to change out my fuel pump. Yes is sucks and shouldn't be designed that way. But it is one way to bring $$$ into the dealership. I'm now getting a P0442 code and think it is where I had to fix a broken line I did when I changed out the pump. So off the bed will come again for that fix and I ordered a new line. Here is my fix that is now two years old.

 

 

Geez look at how nice and rust free everything is! Mine is a rust factory and its 4 yrs newer than yours.

[yzman720]

I have a 2004 Sierra with 5.3 engine.

 

Every interchange that I see for the recommended part #214-2149 says it is for 07' up new body styles only. Can anyone confirm this will work on the older body style 2004's?

 

Mine does not have a clip at the canister like some do. The hose is heat on from factory. Instead of putting heater hose from the canister to the old hose, I would think it would be better to use heater hose from the new canister all the way to the filter box. In my mind it would have less chances of any evap leaks this way. - thoughts on doing it this way?

[GeorgeLG]

I have a 2006 GMC Sierra 5.3L Ext Cab Short Bed. I can't find my evap solenoid either. Its not at the back of the fuel tank and its not visible sighting down the space between the cab and bed. My charcoal cannister is in front of the tank lying flat with the three ports facing towards the passenger  side of the truck. All three hoses disappear going up and towards the drivers side.  If you don't know where the vent solenoid is, which of the three ports is attached to the vent solenoid?

 

Thanks,

 

George

 

[GeorgeLG]

On 11/30/2015 at 12:59 PM, Nanotech Environmental said:

Found it above the tank over the frame rail, almost inaccessible. The engineer that chose that location needs a serious kick in the nads.....inexcusable..

There ought to be a law......

I have the same set up, how did you get this thing out of there? Any help is appreciated. Nads definitely need to be involved. Thanks,

 

George

 

[Nanotech Environmental]

On 12/10/2020 at 5:04 PM, GeorgeLG said:

I have the same set up, how did you get this thing out of there? Any help is appreciated. Nads definitely need to be involved. Thanks,

 

George

 

Hi George- Sorry for not responding sooner- I haven't been on here for a bit. I responded to your pm.

[Robert Paul]

Is this okay the TSB says to relocate remote filter to top of transmission? I relocated to above fuel pump on top of gas tank will that be okay I don't think any water should be getting up there right? It was a tight spot but doable and it helps to cut the old hose off then just slide out old solenoid between outside of cab and bed and hose from under the truck for those wondering how to get this thing out. So think I'm good with this spot for my filter everyone or should I run it to the top of my transmission? Ty

Edited April 9, 2022 by Robert Paul

[txab]

It's dust that caused the filter location to be shifted above the trans. housing.

[Robert Paul]

So that's not a good spot for it then? It is alittle dusty there I guess. I'll have to get more hose.

[txab]

Not the best of spots when you see all the debris that collects on top of some tank. It'll probably do fine up there. I'm still running the OE valve on the back of the tank, but then I'm not driving on dusty roads all the time either.

 

Some people have run it up by the gas tank fill hose and I guess it's worked for them