P0016 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
What P0016 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
Real CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"We purchased our 2012 chevy traverse brand new in april of 2013. i had the extended pip warranty 6 years, 60,000 miles. the mileage is 65,674. on 9/12/2020 while driving rural state road at 55mph the engine stalled losing power steering and brakes. we safely pulled to the side."
"Car began running extremely rough with lack of power. check engine light came on and obd showed codes of p0016 and p0017. vehicle had a bad timing chain which was replaced at a cost of $3200. vehicle shows 66409 miles on the odometer."
"My 2012 chevrolet traverse with 72,000 miles is experiencing the same issue as many other chevrolet vehicles regarding v6 timing chain. check engine light comes on with code p0016 p0017."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0016 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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