on 2006 c/k 1500 series gm trucks, the evaporative emissions vent valve solenoid is in front of the evap cannister underthe driverside of the truck. a 13mm socket will remove the bracket that holds it in, then you need a couple of small picks to take out the plastic clip that holds the hose on, and unplug the two-wire plug, and Viola!
Here is a video on how to fix engine code p0449
The DTC P0449 is: EVAP Emission Control System Vent Vlv/Sol Malf Straight out of my code book. Hope this helps you out.
Trouble code P0449 means: EVAP Vent Solenoid Control Circuit Malfunction
Trouble code P0449 means: Evaporative Emission System Vent Control Circuit Intermittent
P0449 Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Valve/Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
No, but you will fail an emissions test.
P0449ChevroletEVAP Vent Solenoid Control Circuit Malfunction
The most probable cause is a vacuum leak or a bad fuel cap. Inspect all the vacuum hoses for damage and buy a new fuel cap, making sure it is tightly on the vehicle.
Primarily, no you need not fix on yourself
Yeah, it almost has to be a bad vent solenoid, or a broken connection in the wiring to it. This code is saying that the PCM is not seeing the voltage change when it grounds the vent solenoid to activate it. Should have system voltage at one terminal with the ignition on, and a ground at the other terminal when the PCM commands the vent valve open.
P0449 says that the PCM is not seeing the voltage potential it wants to see when the vent valve is off or commanded on. I would suspect it is the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solenoid near or on top of the gas tank is bad. To make sure check the voltage at the pink wire. It should be around 12 volts. If it is low, it may be bad wiring or the PCM, but not likely. if you have 12 volts suspect the solenoid.
Either you will pay a dealership or car mechanic to look up the code, have them fix your car, and have them clear the code or you can fix it yourself, and disconnect the ground on the battery for about a minute and hook it back up. Should clear the code.