This flashing light should not be ignored.
Flashing check engine light on gmc acadia.
When your engine is misfiring it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
The problem is most likely a misfire combustion or a faulty engine sensor problem.
Most of the time that serious problem is a misfire.
A flashing check engine light means that the problem is occuring at the moment and it s most likely a more serious problem like a misfire.
Posted august 13 2017.
I have a 2015 1500 with the 5 3 and around 29 000 miles.
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by gmc.
41 people reported this problem repairpal fair price estimate.
Plug the scanner into the obd ii port.
Last week i was driving to work going about 60mph on a gradual uphill and the check engine light started flashing.
Allow the obd ii scanner to turn on and press enter to connect with the vehicle.
When your engine is misfiring it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
Click a link to learn more about each one.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 gmc acadia.
They are roughly ordered by importance which tends to be by color red amber yellow orange green blue gray.
The vehicle was diagnosed by two additional unknown mechanics but not repaired.
A loose or worn gas cap may cause check engine light to illuminate.
Most of the time that serious problem is a misfire.
2015 gmc sierra 1500.
Locate the obd ii port under the dashboard.
To find out why your gmc check engine light is on read the fault codes with an obd ii scanner.
The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the coolant sensor was replaced however the failure recurred.
It s not recommended to drive with the check engine light flashing or on.
As i slowed down the light stopped i then shut the truck off then restarted and went on.
A flashing check engine light is your gmc acadia s way of saying i have a serious problem don t ignore me.
Gmc acadia vehicles with this problem.
Gmc acadia check engine light due to gas cap issue.
Check engine light diagnosis testing.
The contact stated while driving at various speeds the check engine warning light illuminated.
I slowed down and pulled over.