U1868 Gmc Typhoon is described as Fuel System Too Rich, which basically means bank 1's oxygen sensor has detected a rich condition of fuel. This means there's not enough oxygen in the exhaust from too much fuel being delivered into the air and gas mixture for combusion. The PCM then uses this data to provide the right strategies for the fuel delivery and ignition timing of the engine.
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If you find a related TSB, the information will often help in diagnosing the code in question as TSBs are crested from many thousands of repairs. Oxygen sensors signal the engine management computer the amount of oxygen present in the exhaust, which is used in determining and controlling the fuel ratio. Look for damage to the tank indicating impact that may have damaged the fuel pump or sender.
Diagnostic trouble code U1868 Gmc Typhoon is not difficult to diagnose and repair. Thus, it always pays to have a qualified technician to look after your vehicle should this error code arise.
Diagnosing this code requires the engine to be in good running shape, without unmetered air entering the engine. If other codes that relates to misfiring condition, lean running or air entering the engine is present, then you must first fix those error codes before U1868 Gmc Typhoon.
Fortunately, U1868 Gmc Typhoon is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.