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**richard2717** · 12-08-2020, 10:16 AM

I have a cheap code reader that I was able to pull the codes from my van. Check engine light will come on after about 200 miles of driving. mostly it is 171 & 174 but will also throw 300 every so often. It has a noticeable miss when in gear sitting still. I am not at all familiar with the 6.0 platform. From what I read the 171 &174 are a lean condition and 300 is a random misfire. Where should I start looking or since I know nothing about them would I be wiser to take it to a shop or dealer? I don't want to start just throwing parts at it if I can help it.

I am also having issue with the emergency brake not taking up. One of the cables was broke so I went ahead and bought all new cables as well as the foot pedal control since they were reasonably priced. I can get it to snug up enough I can't turn by hand but once on the ground it is like it is still not on. I don't see any way of adjustment.

Thanks in advance
Richard

12-08-2020, 10:16 AM	#1
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,884	2006 chevy express 6.0 codes I have a cheap code reader that I was able to pull the codes from my van. Check engine light will come on after about 200 miles of driving. mostly it is 171 & 174 but will also throw 300 every so often. It has a noticeable miss when in gear sitting still. I am not at all familiar with the 6.0 platform. From what I read the 171 &174 are a lean condition and 300 is a random misfire. Where should I start looking or since I know nothing about them would I be wiser to take it to a shop or dealer? I don't want to start just throwing parts at it if I can help it. I am also having issue with the emergency brake not taking up. One of the cables was broke so I went ahead and bought all new cables as well as the foot pedal control since they were reasonably priced. I can get it to snug up enough I can't turn by hand but once on the ground it is like it is still not on. I don't see any way of adjustment. Thanks in advance Richard __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.