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P2227 Powertrain · generic OBD-II
Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance
P2227 is a standard code covering engine, transmission, fuel and emissions. It names the system that logged the fault, not the part that failed. Below: which cars owners reported it on, what happened, and recalls on those cars, from 4 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.
- 4owner reports
- 3car models
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention a fire
- 2013–2022model years
Which cars get code P2227?
Every model whose owners mentioned P2227 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 P2227 show up?
By brand
- Chevrolet3
- Ford1
Component the owner filed it under
Is there a recall for P2227?
As of November 9, 2026, no NHTSA recall on the cars reporting P2227 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 P2227?
4 of the 4 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.
Codes p2227 and code p0299 are coming up machine says this is a known issue with 2021 to 2023 Chevy equinox and there is a lot of water in intake and engine is in limp mode 1.5L engine, are known to experience issues with moisture accumulation in the intake system, specifically within the charge air cooler (CAC). In cold temperatures, this moisture can freeze, causing reduced engine power, stalling, and illuminated check engine lights (DTCs P0299, P2227, P0300). Key Details Regarding the Problem: Cause: Moisture from the PCV system and ambient humidity builds up in the CAC, which can freeze during cold weather. Affected Models: 2018-2022 Chevy Equinox and other GM vehicles with…
My 2022 Chevrolet Malibu LT repeatedly and unpredictably enters a "Reduced Engine Power" state, causing sudden, dangerous drops in speed while driving in traffic. This intermittent loss of power happens constantly on and off, creating an ongoing and severe safety hazard. A diagnostic scan reveals codes P0299 (Turbocharger Underboost), P1101, and P2227. General Motors has an active Special Coverage Program (N252508360) covering this exact turbocharger failure for 2022 Malibus with the 1.5L engine. However, GM and the local dealership refuse to cover the repair, claiming my specific VIN is excluded from their automated list. I have already replaced the MAF and MAP sensors to eliminate…
…SURELY, CODES P0100, P2227 AND P0456 ALL CAME UP. AS I RESEARCHED THESE CODES, I WAS BROUGHT TO THE NHTSA WEBSITE AND FOUND THID RECALL THAT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF AND THERE'S NO REMEDY FOR. I AM WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to remain running after being started. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was slow to respond. The contact stated that his brother used an ODB scanner and retrieved DTC codes: P0017 (Crank shaft Phaser, Exhaust Camshaft, Valve Cover Gasket), P1556 (Variable-Solenoid), P0011 (Camshaft), PO0014 (Engine), and P2227 (Turbo Charger). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the failure was related to the timing chain, cam shaft, brake booster, and vacuum pump. The contact called the local dealer, who stated that there was no coverage for the repair under…
P2227: questions drivers ask
What does code P2227 mean?
P2227 is a generic OBD-II powertrain code. Its standard definition is "Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance". The code tells you which system set the fault, not which part failed; the owner reports on this page show what it meant in practice for 3 car models.
Which cars get code P2227 most often?
In NHTSA owner complaints, P2227 is mentioned most for the Chevrolet Equinox (2), Chevrolet Malibu (1), Ford Focus (1), across 3 models and model years 2013 to 2022. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
Is there a recall for code P2227?
As of November 2026, no NHTSA recall on the cars reporting P2227 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 P2227?
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 P2227. The definition is the generic SAE J2012 wording; a carmaker may use the code slightly differently. 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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