Q: Service engine light 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

asked by on December 07, 2016

I just rebuilt my engine with a new cam with original equipment along with rings lifters and bearings. Engine fired up w light blinking. Im gettting missfire going to plug 1.

My car has 244000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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