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P04FB Powertrain · generic range, no listed definition

P04FB fault code: what 6 owners reported

P04FB sits in the generic powertrain range (engine, transmission, fuel and emissions), but its SAE definition is not in CarHooq's list, so this page shows only what owners reported. What it meant in practice is below, from 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.

  • 6owner reports
  • 2car models
  • 0mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2021–2025model years

Which cars get code P04FB?

Every model whose owners mentioned P04FB in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Where does P04FB show up?

By brand

  • Chevrolet4
  • GMC2

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Engine5 (83.3%)
  2. Engine And Engine Cooling2 (33.3%)
  3. Fuel/Propulsion System1 (16.7%)

Is there a recall for P04FB?

As of November 9, 2026, no NHTSA recall on the cars reporting P04FB names this code or its most-reported component. Recalls can be issued at any time: check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What happened when owners saw P04FB?

6 of the 6 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

Roughly 6 months ago, the check engine light came on in my 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS, which had under 20,000 miles on it at the time. I purchased an OBD scanner to run a diagnostic test, which came back with error code P04FB (Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connection Pressure Sensor Issue). I called the dealership that sold me the vehicle, and they ran their own diagnostics. They encountered the same error code, and ended up replacing the "faulty" crankcase ventilation pressure sensor, which was covered under warranty. Less than a week after they replaced the sensor, the check engine light came back on. I re-ran my OBD scanner, and it showed the same exact error code as before. Basically, the…
2025 Chevrolet EquinoxEngineNHTSA complaint 11773279 · Oct 23, 2026
I am experiencing a recurring P04FB diagnostic trouble code on my 2023 GMC Acadia, related to the crankcase pressure sensor. GM issued Bulletin No. PIP5841C, which attributes the issue to moisture buildup freezing inside the sensor. Their recommended fix is to remove the sensor, blow out any moisture, and reinstall it. However, this is not a permanent solution—the code returns within days, suggesting an inherent design flaw in the PCV system. Additionally, the replacement sensor (Part #12718935) is on national backorder, making it impossible to obtain. Many owners across multiple GM models using this engine (such as the Chevrolet Blazer and Cadillac XT4) are experiencing the same problem…
2023 GMC AcadiaUnknown Or Other, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11643702 · Feb 19, 2025
This is a 2025 vehicle with 25,000 miles and the Check Engine Soon light stays illuminated due to a faulty PCV Valve or possibly a poorly designed crankcase. The engine code is P04FB and is commonly found as an issue when you do a search. As a safety precaution, the vehicle is programmed to not allow the remote start to work as designed when the engine light is on so this issue affects the overall functionality of the car. Having spoken with the dealership, they report seeing that engine code often and that the part is on backorder. The dealership seems to think it's the crankcase causing the issue and not the PCV Valve as the fix they have been ordering for them is the case. It will…
2025 Chevrolet EquinoxEngineNHTSA complaint 11733565 · Apr 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and DTC: P04FB; was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with moisture of the crank case. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure was a quick fix and was covered under the warranty. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times and was covered under warranty. The contact was informed that there was no fix for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
2021 GMC AcadiaEngine, Engine And Engine CoolingNHTSA complaint 11716760 · Feb 9, 2026
Bought vehicle in October 2024. About 5 hours after we purchased vehicle the check engine light came on, dealership did reset and everything checked out to be safe and sent us on our way. Fast forward to January (do not remember date) check engine light came on again, this time took it to auto zone to hook the car up to the scanner, it did give an error code of P04FB which is a crankcase ventilation sensor. From auto zone we did take it back to the dealership and the had the same code as auto zone. Dealer ship did reset and acknowledged that Chevy was “working on it” but no fix is available. Everything seemed to be ok until 6/5/2025 and the another time in June when the check engine light…
2025 Chevrolet EquinoxEngineNHTSA complaint 11684258 · Sep 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a yellow check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and contact was provided DTC: P04FB (Crankcase Ventilation Systems Pressure Sensor Issue). The contact was informed that the Manufacturer's engineers were working on an improved solution. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer cleared the code. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
2025 Chevrolet EquinoxEngine And Engine CoolingNHTSA complaint 11672197 · Jul 9, 2025

P04FB: questions drivers ask

What does code P04FB mean?

P04FB sits in the generic powertrain range (engine, transmission, fuel and emissions), but its SAE definition is not in CarHooq's list, so CarHooq shows only what owners reported. 6 owners reported it to NHTSA, most often for the Chevrolet Equinox (4), GMC Acadia (2); their reports describe what happened.

Which cars get code P04FB most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, P04FB is mentioned most for the Chevrolet Equinox (4), GMC Acadia (2), across 2 models and model years 2021 to 2025. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code P04FB?

As of November 2026, no NHTSA recall on the cars reporting P04FB names this code or its most-reported component. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if my car shows P04FB?

Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.

How this page was made

CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of P04FB. The code is in a generic range but its standard definition is not in CarHooq's list, so CarHooq shows only what owners reported. Nothing here is a diagnosis. More answers: the fault code FAQ. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 9, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.

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