Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On. Chevrolet Chevy Suburban

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Chevy Suburban - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L 🢒 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On

Battery positive voltage is supplied directly to the MIL. The powertrain control module (PCM) turns the MIL ON by grounding the MIL control circuit.

The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is located on the instrument panel (IP).

•	The MIL informs the driver that a malfunction has occurred and the vehicle should be taken in for service as soon as possible.

•	The MIL illuminates during a bulb test and a system test.

•	A DTC will be stored if a MIL is requested by the diagnostic.

•	The MIL will illuminate with ignition ON and the engine not running.

•	The MIL will turn OFF when the engine is started.

•	The MIL will remain ON if the self-diagnostic system has detected a malfunction.

•	The MIL may turn OFF if the malfunction is not present.

•	If the MIL is illuminated and then the engine stalls, the MIL will remain illuminated so long as the ignition is ON.

•	If the MIL is not illuminated and the engine stalls, the MIL will not illuminate until the ignition is cycled OFF, then ON.

If the problem is intermittent, refer to Intermittent Conditions .

The number below refers to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

The step determines if the condition is with the MIL control circuit or the PCM.

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls
2	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement . Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Observe the MIL. Is the MIL illuminated?	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 5
3	Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console. Test the MIL control circuit for a short to ground between the PCM and the IPC. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 4
4	Replace the (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 6	--
5	Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 6	--
6	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2