P0017 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
What P0017 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
Real CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Approximately a week after taking it to dealership for diagnostic check on steering problems, my truck started making noise. i took it to several mechanics and they all seem to think it was related to the timing chain."
"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."
"P008 p0017 same problems with earlier years. this should be covered as well. driving and check engine light comes on to show these codes. cost for repair is way too much money."
"Engine light is on/off lately, codes p0017 camshaft position correlation bank 1 & p0008 engine position system performance bank 1."
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 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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