P16F3
Control Module Redundant Memory Performance
DTC P16F3, sometimes indicated as P16F300 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a manufacturer-specific fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the causing control module redundant memory performance.
- P16F3 00: Control Module Redundant Memory Performance
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 12273 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET: Service update for inventory and customer vehicles dtc P16F3 set and reducedl engine power after stall expires with base warranty - 22-NA-206 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET: This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of service engine soon light/message with dtcs P16F3 and/or P060C in the ecm. - 21-NA-214 - POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET: This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of service engine soon lamp being illuminated with dtcs P2002, P2463, P2459, P144E, P0421, P0422, P0106 P20EE, P129F, P16F3, P20FF, P226D, P249D, P249E, P11CC - 21NA085 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET: This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of mil illuminated with dtc?P16F3 set. - 21NA085 - EQUIPMENT
CHEVROLET: This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of mil illuminated with dtc?P16F3 set. - PIP5713 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET: This preliminary information communicates P16F3 setting after performing a cylinder deactivation tes with gds a software anomaly clear the codes when done with the test. Do not replace the ecm - PIP5664B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician to check for any new ecm calibration updates for dtcs P129F P16F3 P20EE P20FF P226D P249D P249E P11CC and / or P11D5 set. - 150730002A - ENGINE (PWS)
CHEVROLET: This technical bulletin provides repair information for transmission control module reprogramming to correct a customer concern for mil illuminated with firm shifts, shudder, engine rpm flare and dtcs P0606, P16F3 or P2818 set. - PIP5609 - ENGINE (PWS)
CHEVROLET: This preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's service engine soon light may illuminate due to trouble codesP0601-P0604, P0606, P062B, P062F, P0630, P16F3, or P262B . The dealer is to inspect the engin - PIP5274A - POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles with a malfunction indicator lamp on. Technician may find diagnostic trouble code P16F3. If the diagnostic trouble c - PIP5274 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHEVROLET: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have malfunction indicator lamp. Technician may find a diagnostic trouble code P16F3 current or history in the transmission control mo - 12273 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHEVROLET: 12273 - service update. An incorrect calibration may cause the setting of dtc P16F3 and limit engine power to approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) after an engine stall. Upon the next ignition, the code will clear and engine power will be restored - PI1532A - ENGINE (PWS)
CHEVROLET: This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information on engine control module (ecm)reprogramming to correct a customer concern of mil illuminated, dtc P16F3 with ¿¿engine power is reduced¿¿ message displayed in the dic - PIP5274D - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CHEVROLET: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have malfunction indicator lamp. Technician may find a diagnostic trouble code P16F3 current or history in the transmission control mo - PIP5347 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the check engine lamp being illuminated. If the technician finds diagnostic trouble code P16F3 with or without other codes in the eng - PIP5274C - POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a malfunction indicator lamp. Technician may find diagnostic trouble code P16F3 as a current or history code in the transmission cont - PIP5274B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CHEVROLET: This preliminary information communication advises the technician to call general motors technical assistance center if the customer has a malfunction indicator lamp on and there is a diagnostic trouble code P16F3 set in the transmission co - 15-07-30-002 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CHEVROLET: This technical bulletin provides repair information for transmission control module reprogramming to correct a customer concern for mil illuminated with firm shifts, shudder, engine rpm flare and dtcs P0606, P16F3 or P2818 set. - PI1459 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
CHEVROLET: This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of mil illuminated with engine power is reduced message displayed after cold start. Technician may find dtc P16F3 set in history. - 15-NA-007 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
CHEVROLET: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the transmission control module to correct a firm garage shift, start up clunk, and dtc P16F3 condition - G-150326 - ENGINE (PWS)
CHEVROLET: 12273 - service update. An incorrect calibration may cause the setting of dtc P16F3 and limit engine power to approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) after an engine stall. Upon the next ignition, the code will clear and engine power will be restored - PIP5409 - ENGINE (PWS)
CHEVROLET: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp and diagnostic trouble code P16F3 set in the engine control module. If it is con
2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE with 35970.0 miles
On 11-6-18 at 33,960 mi while driving on city street a loud pop sound under the dash, instrument panel and all electrical went out (dash, radio, etc) then all warning lights cam on as if car had just been turned on, all display came back normal after several seconds but check engine light stayed on. Dealer found code P16F3 and replaced ecm. Three weeks later (11-23-18 at 34,960 mi) same thing happened while driving but no pop sound and no check engine light afterward. Dealer found no codes but indicated a tech bull dated oct 5, 18 (pic 63333c) indicting gm working on fix. 5 weeks later (12-26-18 at 35,970) same thing occurred agin but this time, unlike previous two times, was driving at highway speed in dark and headlights also were affected (headlights went out then came back on). Immediately drove to nearest dealer (different than original dealer) and they also suggested calling gm consumer line to enter a ticket for safety. Dealer had vehicle nearly 2 weeks but could not find any codes or issues and said gm tech called and said return car to owner as there are no issues. Consulted a local mechanic (former gm) and discussed with service mgr at dealer about a possible ground problem that would impact computers w/o causing codes. At impasse as dealer refuses to acknowledge there is a problem. Scared to drive vehicle at night for fear of accident. Do not know of headlights were affected first two times because of daylight conditions.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,
2009 CHEVROLET AVEO with 32600.0 miles
I have a 2009 Aveo5 purchased new in march 2009. In april 2011 at approx 32600 the vehicle stalled while i was driving, cel came on, and it would not start again for about 20 minutes. Onstar diagnostics reported "internal control module failure" P16F3. I had already requested a tow truck, and when it arrived, i tried starting it again. It started and was able to move it to get it on the tow truck. Cel was still on. Took it to mike wilson Chevrolet. They kept it 1 week, said there was no cel, no fault code, nothing wrong with it. Last night, january 2, 2012 at approx 48000 miles i experienced the same problem with the same fault code. Onstar, advance auto parts, and my own personal obd2 scanner all reported the same code: P16F3. I searched online and found tsb 09-06-04-005 (february 2009) describing the exact problem and resolution: ecm recalibration. This morning, cel is off, and i went to rod hatfield Chevrolet which was the dealer closest to me, and they said that despite having that exact problem while under warranty and having it repeated now, that they would not fix it under warranty. I feel it should have been discovered the first time in april 2011, since it was a known problem and the bulletin was published before i even bought the car. Because it was not fixed the first time, i feel it should be covered under warranty. I was in danger both times when my car stalled in the roadway. This could have been fixed the first time and i would not have been in danger last night. I am in process of filing a complaint with gm.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING