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P1561 Chevrolet Code - Cruise Vent Solenoid

Quick Answer

With the engine running, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects that the Vent solenoid circuit was shorted-to-voltage with solenoid commanded off, or the circuit was open, or the circuit was shorted-to-ground with the solenoid commanded on, all conditions met for 50 ms. Common causes include Faulty Cruise Vent Solenoid, Cruise Vent Solenoid harness is open or shorted, Cruise Vent Solenoid circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P1561 Chevrolet indicates Cruise Vent Solenoid.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty Cruise Vent Solenoid, Cruise Vent Solenoid harness is open or shorted, Cruise Vent Solenoid circuit poor electrical connection.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code Popularity 4,934

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Advanced (Pro) (3 / 3)

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Table of contents Created and updated by William Orellana on Aug 30, 2019

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How To Fix
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Code P1561 Chevrolet Description

OBDII Code P1561 Chevrolet - Cruise Vent Solenoid - AutoCodes.com — P1561 Chevrolet Code - Cruise Vent Solenoid

What does this mean?

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1561 Chevrolet?

Faulty Cruise Vent Solenoid
Cruise Vent Solenoid harness is open or shorted
Cruise Vent Solenoid circuit poor electrical connection

How to Fix the DTC P1561 Chevrolet?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P1561 Chevrolet code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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About the author: William Orellana is a Master Mechanic and Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles. Learn more about his background.