P228D — OBD-II trouble code

A manufacturer-specific powertrain OBD-II trouble code. Below are the vehicles and failure patterns where owners report it, drawn from NHTSA complaints.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P228D across 7 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report P228D 7 patterns

2017 Chevrolet Equinox

powertrain — Excessive Oil Consumption and Piston Ring Failure

2014 Chevrolet Equinox

cruise control — Check Engine codes related to timing and fuel system (P0016, P0017, P0089, P228D)

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

electrical — Hybrid/eAssist system malfunction and related electrical issues

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

powertrain — Engine Stalling / Complete Power Loss While Driving

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

engine — Stalling and sudden engine shutdown without warning

2011 Buick Regal

electrical — Starter switch failure / engine stalling

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

engine — Excessive oil consumption

Codes are pulled from what owners wrote in their NHTSA filings — they're allegations, not a shop diagnosis. Always confirm with a live scan. Browse all diagnostic codes →