SPN 2791
CAUTION
EGR valve control
The truck's control module (ECU) reports a fault on: EGR valve control.
SPN 2791 means a truck control module (ECU) flagged a fault on EGR valve control, part of the EGR system on heavy-duty diesel trucks. DERATE rates it CAUTION: drive to a shop today, because the engine may cut power. Part usually replaced: EGR valve, $350–$1,400 (aftermarket to dealer) plus 2–4 h labor.
EGR
Can I keep driving?
Drive to a shop today. The engine may cut power (derate) if the fault stays active.
Part usually replaced
EGR valve
$350–$1,400 (aftermarket to dealer)
Labor: 2–4 h
USD, part only. Labor is billed at the shop's hourly rate.
Data: DERATE verified base, updated October 2026
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