P2016: owner reports and bulletins

Powertrain (generic, all makes). We haven't written the explanation for this code yet. Below is what owners and manufacturers have filed with NHTSA.

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What owners report to NHTSA

2 complaints filed with NHTSA mention P2016, 1 of them since 2015, across 2 different models. The component owners most often filed it under: fuel system, gasoline.

Manufacturer service bulletins that name P2016

10 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA mention P2016, from 3 makes. A bulletin means the manufacturer has documented a known cause or a fix procedure for that model. Examples:

  • RAM 1500 (2022, 2023), bulletin 10243188: Check Engine Light On, DTC?s P2008 P2016 P2017 Circuit F342, Spread Terminal At Solenoid Short Runner Valve Connector
  • RAM 2500 (2013), bulletin 10136974: Flash: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Includes Various Driveability Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small…
  • DODGE RAM 2500 (2012), bulletin 10136974: Flash: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Includes Various Driveability Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small…
  • CHRYSLER 200 (2010, 2007, 2008, 2009), bulletin 10136933: Part Description: Short Runner Valve (Actuator) Issue Description: Issue 1~ JC,JS '08-09MY 3.5L only~ Caution - Do not replace the intake manifold for a short runner valve (SRV) fault (P1004 / P2008 / P2016 / P2017) or f…
  • DODGE MAGNUM (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010), bulletin 10136933: Part Description: Short Runner Valve (Actuator) Issue Description: Issue 1~ JC,JS '08-09MY 3.5L only~ Caution - Do not replace the intake manifold for a short runner valve (SRV) fault (P1004 / P2008 / P2016 / P2017) or f…

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database and manufacturer communications file, snapshots September 2026. A complaint or bulletin that mentions a code is a report about that vehicle, not a statement that the code has one cause.