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Chevrolet P249E

The technician should follow SI diagnostics. If no cause for the concern is found or during diagnosis a leak check is required, power smoke diagnostic leakdetector GE-52250 can be

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService need is not established by the supplied diagnostic record. Chevrolet's bulletin directs technicians to follow SI diagnostics.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For Chevrolet vehicles covered by the supplied bulletin evidence, P249E may occur with a leak in the charge-air-cooler/induction system. Follow Chevrolet SI diagnostics; if a leak check is required, the bulletin identifies the GE-52250 power smoke diagnostic leak detector as helpful for locating leaks.

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1. What does P249E mean?

For Chevrolet vehicles covered by the supplied bulletin evidence, P249E may occur with a leak in the charge-air-cooler/induction system. Follow Chevrolet SI diagnostics; if a leak check is required, the bulletin identifies the GE-52250 power smoke diagnostic leak detector as helpful for locating leaks.

2. Technical explanation

The verified NHTSA-posted Chevrolet manufacturer communications PIP5684, PIP5684A, PIP5684B, and PIP5684C list P249E among DTCs that may be present as history or current codes. The bulletin states that the concern may be due to a leak in the charge air cooler/induction systems. Its correction is to follow SI diagnostics. Where no cause is found or a leak check is required during diagnosis, it states that the GE-52250 power smoke diagnostic leak detector can be helpful in locating leaks.

3. What system is affected?

Charge air cooler / induction systems, as stated in the verified manufacturer communication.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

Not yet established by verified evidence.

6. Possible causes

  • A leak in the charge air cooler / induction systems may be the cause, according to Chevrolet bulletin PIP5684 revisions.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Arrange diagnosis using the applicable Chevrolet SI diagnostic procedures.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage repairs based on this code; no high-voltage repair procedure is established by the supplied evidence.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. A technician should follow Chevrolet SI diagnostics.
  2. If no cause is found, or if diagnosis requires a leak check, Chevrolet's bulletin states that the GE-52250 power smoke diagnostic leak detector can be helpful in locating leaks.

11. When to contact service

Service need is not established by the supplied diagnostic record. Chevrolet's bulletin directs technicians to follow SI diagnostics.

12. What the service center may check

  • Retrieve and assess P249E as a current or history DTC in the context of the vehicle diagnosis.
  • Follow the applicable Chevrolet SI diagnostic procedure.
  • If required during diagnosis, perform a leak check using appropriate professional procedures; the bulletin identifies GE-52250 as helpful for locating leaks.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied bulletin provides diagnostic direction but does not establish a specific repair.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Chevrolet PIP5684, published October 22, 2019; NHTSA manufacturer communication MC-10167455: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10167455-9999.pdf
  • Chevrolet PIP5684A, published May 5, 2020; NHTSA manufacturer communication MC-10176300: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10176300-9999.pdf
  • Chevrolet PIP5684B, published July 13, 2020; NHTSA manufacturer communication MC-10178370: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10178370-9999.pdf
  • Chevrolet PIP5684C, published October 22, 2020; NHTSA manufacturer communication MC-10182564: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10182564-9999.pdf

16. Recall information

No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified official evidence consists of NHTSA-posted Chevrolet manufacturer communications PIP5684 through PIP5684C. The supplied data associates this diagnostic with Chevrolet Bolt EV, Spark, and Volt entries for US model years 2011–2018; exact vehicle applicability of the bulletin is not further established by the supplied evidence.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does the verified Chevrolet bulletin say about P249E?

It lists P249E as one of several history or current DTCs that may be found and says the concern may be due to a leak in the charge air cooler/induction systems.

What diagnostic approach does Chevrolet specify?

The bulletin says to follow SI diagnostics. If no cause is found or a leak check is required, it says the GE-52250 power smoke diagnostic leak detector can be helpful in locating leaks.

Is P249E confirmed as a battery or charging-system fault?

No. That is not established by the supplied verified evidence.

Can the vehicle be driven or charged with P249E?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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