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P0008 Chevrolet Code - Engine Positions System Performance Bank 1

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0008 Chevrolet?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Engine mechanical problems
  • Incorrect timing chain
  • Stretched timing chain
  • Failed camshaft actuator or actuator solenoid

Code Tech Notes

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

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How to Fix the DTC P0008 Chevrolet?

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.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

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.

When is the Code Detected?

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.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the P0008 Chevrolet Code Mean?

The Engine Control Module (ECM) monitors the position of both camshafts and the crankshaft. The ECM performs a test for misalignment between both camshafts on one bank of the engine and the crankshaft. During the test the ECM learns the position of the camshafts and the crankshaft. While the engine is idling, the ECM compares the position of both the camshafts and the crankshaft with the learned value. The ECM will set the P0008 code if both learned values for one bank of the engine are exceeding a calibrated threshold in the same direction.
P0008 Chevrolet Code - Engine Positions System Performance Bank 1

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