Conditions for Setting the DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban 3500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The engine control module (ECM) detects that the actual measured air flow from the MAF, MAP, and throttle position sensors is not within range of the calculated air flow that is derived from the system of models for greater than 2 s.