What does P1361 mean on a Chevy?

P1361. Ignition Coil Control Circuit Low Voltage. Applies to Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Express.

What causes P1361 on a Chevy?

Open ignition coil primary winding IC control wire shorted to ground Blown ignition fuse starving the coil Corroded ignition power feed splice Failed PCM ignition driver holding the circuit low

How do I fix P1361 on a Chevy?

Check ignition fuses and coil power feed before condemning the coil Use a Tech2 or GDS2 to isolate which cylinder control circuit is low Test the IC control wire for shorts to ground and opens Measure coil primary resistance against spec Replace the coil only on failed resistance or driver tests, then clear and road test

Code

P1361

Ignition Coil Control Circuit Low Voltage

Category: Powertrain - Ignition
Severity: Check Engine Light
Applies to: Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Express
Related: P0300 Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected on OBD Codes List

What it means

P1361. Ignition Coil Control Circuit Low Voltage. This Chevy-enhanced code applies to Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Express.

Findings, check these first

Open ignition coil primary winding
IC control wire shorted to ground
Blown ignition fuse starving the coil
Corroded ignition power feed splice
Failed PCM ignition driver holding the circuit low

Standard procedure

Check ignition fuses and coil power feed before condemning the coil
Use a Tech2 or GDS2 to isolate which cylinder control circuit is low
Test the IC control wire for shorts to ground and opens
Measure coil primary resistance against spec
Replace the coil only on failed resistance or driver tests, then clear and road test

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Last updated 2026-09-13.

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