Action Taken When the DTC Sets

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The PCM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Failure Records data only.
The PCM disables most outputs.
The transmission defaults to a predetermined gear.
The torque converter clutch (TCC) operation is inhibited.
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays a message.
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.