Possible causes

– Faulty Oxygen sensor
– Ignition problem
– Fuel injection problem
– Engine mechanical condition

Tech notes

There is a factory service bulletin for the following Chevrolet models:

2000 Chevrolet S-10
2000-2008 Chevrolet Camaro
2000-2008 Chevrolet Lumina
2000-2008 Chevrolet Cavalier
2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala
2000-2003 Chevrolet Malibu
2000-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2000-2003 Chevrolet Silverado
2000-2003 Chevrolet Suburban
2000-2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
2000-2003 Chevrolet Venture
2001-2008 Chevrolet Express
2002-2008 Chevrolet Astro
2000-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
2000-2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2003-2008 Chevrolet Blazer
2003-2008 Chevrolet S-10
2003-2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
2000-2008 Chevrolet Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P1174

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P1174 CHEVROLET Description

The Engine Control Module (ECM) performs a fuel trim cylinder balance utilizing the HO2S, when the calculated accumulated voltage exceeds a predetermined level this code is set

CHEVROLET Technical Service Bulletins for P1174 code