It's clogged. It's needs to be replaced
another answerplugged cat converter. it get plugged up at around 90K, don't ignore it, get it replaced ASAP.i let it go plugged ands it blew hole my manifolds, caused by plugged converter, exhaust air has no where to go, and build heat and compression cause it to blow at exhaust manifolds, COST to repair if too late blown your exhaust,,1800 bucks, cat converter,you cant get them in OEM, but directly from dealership cost 599.00
Check the catlytic converter for blockage
There are two O2 sensors. One on the exhaust manifold and the other is on the exhaust after the catalytic converter. The one on the manifold causes the most problems as it immediately affects fuel mixture being delivered to your engine. www.trailvoy.com Trailblazer enthusiasts website!
There can be a few reasons for a catalytic converter to go bad. One of the causes could be clogs. Other reasons include plugs not working right, and bad exhaust valves.
Heat shield on catalytic converter? Octane rating of fuel not high enough Timing too far advanced Catalytic converter itself
A catalytic converter should NEVER go bad unless something causes it such as a RICH or a LEAN condition. What is a "RICH OR A LEAN CONDITION"?
Yes, that could be one of the causes. With a bad or going bad Cataylic Converter the car will start to lose power and get hot. What happens is that the exhaust is starting to get blocked. Something like putting a partial potato up an exhaust.
Gets clogged
Three problems I know of are one not changing and/or checking fluid level and if you do alot of hauling the more weight the warmer the fluid get and finally the more shifting you do (mostly city driving) the warmer the fluid gets.ni Make sure your lockup torque converter is functioning. It has to work in overdrive or it will overheat. When your torque converter locks up, you have a mechanical link between the engine and rear end. When the lockup torque converter isn't applied, you are coupled from the engine to the rear end through fluid which can churn and overheat in steady driving in overdrive.
Yes, a catalytic converter can cause a vehicle to vibrate and stall. It will do this when it gets plugged because it causes the fuel mix to be disturbed.
You either removed the catalytic converter or you are running too rich.
Partially clogged or engine misfire.
catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, exhaust leak