GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Inspect the turning tubes and the muffler.

Are the baffles in the muffler or the turning tubes dislodged?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Replace the muffler. Refer to Muffler .

Does the vehicle still have a loss of power and/or internal rattles?

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Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the catalytic converter.

Are there baffles in the catalytic converter?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the catalytic converter. For the three-way catalytic converter, refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .

For the oxidation catalytic converter, refer to Oxidation Catalytic Converter .

Does the vehicle still have a loss of power and/or internal rattles?

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Go to Step 5

System OK

5

Inspect the exhaust pipe.

Are there baffles in the exhaust pipe?

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Go to Step 6

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6

Replace the exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement .

Does the vehicle still have a loss of power and/or internal rattles?

--

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System OK