There are factory service bulletins for the following Chevrolet models:
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
2008 Chevrolet Equinox
The service bulletin suggests replacing the primary drive and both secondary drive timing chains. Contact your Chevrolet dealer for more information.
2008-2012 Chevrolet Captiva
2008-2012 Chevrolet Equinox
2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu
2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse
2010-2012 Chevrolet Camaro
2012 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0008
Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.
The cost to diagnose the P0008 Chevrolet code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
The ECM detects that both camshafts on either bank of the engine are mis-aligned with the crankshaft for more than 4 seconds or a cumulative of 50 seconds.
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