P0008 on CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Engine Position System Performance Bank 1
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Chevrolet model context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P0008.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What P0008 Means on Your CHEVROLET EQUINOX
P0008 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Engine Position System Performance Bank 1. This code relates to the fuel and air metering system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
Real CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owner Reports
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
""takata recall" the timing belt. timing belt stretched. know for fact that 5 other chevrolet equinox 2008 has had the same problem brought to the same automacanic shop. ours would be the 6th known in hastings minnesota. would like a recall and have problem fixed and paid for by the manufacture."
"My vehicle has 84,000 miles on it. about 3 weeks ago the check engine light came on for code p0008. after further review the dealer discovered i had a stretched timing chain that needed to be replaced at the tune of $3,000."
"Vehicle has 80,000 miles on it and it has a check engine light on with the dtc p0008. this code is in reference to the timing chains needing replaced. there are recalls on other vehicles with this same engine and the exact same code."
"The timing chain and guides went bad at only 110k miles. and if it was recalled like the 2009 chevy traverse was then i wouldn't have had to fix it. it has the same motor. it is the 3.6l motor. because it is the sports model."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Common Causes on CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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