P0008 on CHEVROLET CAMARO
What P0008 Means on Your CHEVROLET CAMARO
Real CHEVROLET CAMARO Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"My 2010 Chevy Camaro has a check engine light for a code P0008 which is an engine preformace bank 1 code. It is affecting my acceleration. I have noticed with other General Motors vehicles that have the 3."
"I have the 2010 camaro v6, with only 67,700 miles. like too many others, the check engine light came on and it gave a p0008 error code for premature timing chain wear."
"I have the v6 2010 camaro and like many others that i have researched on the web have the p0008 error code for premature timing chain wear that started at around 80k miles. there has been a recall issued on just about every other car that has this engine in it."
"2010 chevrolet camaro v6 premature timing chain replacement. after a diagnostic testing from sandy sansing chevrolet in pensacola, fl, i was notified the the error code p0008 needing replacement of a new timing chain kit."
"P0008 timing chain code coming up for v6 engine (2lt model) at 70k miles. reading several forums and researching that this is a known issue on other gms with the same part. while they granted 10 year/120k warranty for other models, the camaro is left out. cost is anywhere from $1800-$3000."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0008 on CHEVROLET CAMARO
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
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