Conditions For Clearing MIL/DTC

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The PCM will turn the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) OFF during the first consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has been run and passed.
A last test failed (current DTC) clears when the PCM turns OFF the MIL.
The history DTC will clear after the PCM runs and passes 40 consecutive warm up cycles with no failure.
The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool.