Check engine light on, code reading large air leak

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU
130,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SDR
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Check engine light is on and a friend of the family who is also a mechanic told me the code pulling up is for a large vacuum leak. So, he had me replace the evap canister. He cleared the code and a day later my check engine light came back on. He explained it could also be a bad gas cap not sealing good. Or also a vacuum line but he said it would have to be 1 of those 3 things. So, i replaced the gas cap. Not even a day later the check engine light came back on. I visually checked the vacuum hoses and can't see any leaks. What else could it be? The car listed above is the Classic model. Thanks so much.
Oct 2, 2021 at 2:29 AM
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Hello,

Do you know what is the code number you are getting?
I am assuming it is P0455 which is for EVAP large leak.
It really can be any component in the EVAP system. From an open purge valve to a cracked hose etc.

Here is a helpful article:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/evap-system-code-repair

The best course of action would be to look at each component in a step-by-step method.

I have attached the troubleshooting steps for the large leak (look below). It goes through step-by-step diagnostics.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Oct 2, 2021 at 12:04 PM
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