P0008 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
What P0008 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
Real CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"As i was driving going approximately 55 mph the park assist message appeared on the dashboard and then the car suddenly lost power. the gauges went to 0 and the radio and air conditioning went off."
"Vehicle started having a rattling noise when it was started, coming from the passenger side of the motor at just under 86k miles on the odometer."
"My check engine light started coming on and found out from mechanic there was an issue with the stretching of the timing chain (P0008) . Car started making clanging noises and now needing a $3000 repair ."
"Recently bought this traverse 2010 ltz from a private owner after 200 miles on the road the check engine light triggered a few codes p0008-p0017-p0420, upon extensive diagnostics at four different places."
"Vehicle with 110,000 miles with regular maintenance. has codes p0017 and p0008 requiring a new timing chain. timing chains are supposed to last the life of the motor. when do motors only last 100k miles? this known issue from 2009 has not been fixed and needs to be recalled."
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 TRAVERSE
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
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