P0017 on GMC ACADIA
What P0017 Means on Your GMC ACADIA
Real GMC ACADIA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"On highway, transmission was stuck and would not shift. check engine light turned on. was attempting to merge onto busy highway and due to high engine revving and not shifting had to keep the vehicle under 45 mph."
"P0017 and p0008 error codes: my wife loves her acadia! dealership has done recalls, replaced rack and pinion and ps pump."
"Service engine soon light comes and goes, took to mechanic and diagnosed with p0017 code. cam shaft problem, mechanic put new part on and service light came back on. the problem now is timing chain and then get a new engine on a car that has approx 140,000 miles."
"My check engine light came on and i thought it was the gas cap as it continued to go on and off. i had someone check the codes and it came back with p0017 and p0008. in addition now the a/c button won't stay on. it blinks then turns off."
"At 80,000 miles, after pulling out of parking, when i applied brakes the car started making rumbling noise from the engine and lurched forward despite pressing on brakes to stop."
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 GMC ACADIA
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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