Conditions for Setting the DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The ECM detects that the difference between turbocharger actual vane position and the desired vane position is 15 percent less than or greater than a calibrated value for greater than 5 seconds.