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P0017 on CHEVROLET CAMARO

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2010

What P0017 Means on Your CHEVROLET CAMARO

Real CHEVROLET CAMARO Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Engine light is on, several codes, three of which have a technical service bulletin. codes are p0007, p0008, p0017. technical service bulletin number is 374076. vehicle has loss of power."

— 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO owner • ENGINE • Filed 10/31/2017

"P0008 & p0017 engine code on 3.6 v 6 diagnosed by dealer to be stretched timing chains. 52,724 miles cost to fix $3000. other gm vehicles with the same engine extended warranty of 10 years 120,000 miles. camaro needs to be included in recall."

— 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 07/13/2016

"I have had check engine light on in the vehicle several times, codes p0008 and p0017 timing chain. the vehicle was taken to several chevy dealerships for diagnosis per gm and chevy, both times they stated the timing chain should be replaced."

— 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO owner • ENGINE • Filed 01/21/2016

"Check engine light code p0008 & p0017. dealer diagnosed needs timing chains on 3.6 v6. milage 52,724 cost approx $3,000. not covered under warranty. other gm models with 3.6 v6 engines covered 10 years 120,000 miles under customer satisfaction program 10287. camaro not included."

— 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/11/2016

"Engine check light came on and i took the car to pine belt chevy in lakewood, nj. engine code p0008 & p0017 for camshaft position correlation on 3.6 v6 engine. vehicle diagnosed as needing timing chains. car only has 52,721 miles on it. estimated cost to repair $3,000."

— 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 07/11/2016

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0017 on CHEVROLET CAMARO

60%
40%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
5

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    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.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0017 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026