The Lemon IndexThe crankshaft and the bank 1 camshaft aren't lined up the way the computer expects.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Stretched timing chain or jumped belt. Then: worn chain guides or tensioner; faulty cam or crank sensor.
Owners named P0017 in 193 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Chevrolet Traverse.
Models that report it most
Complaints that name P0017, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints. Tap a model for its years, mileage and what owners say fixed it.
P0017 by model: P0017 Chevrolet Traverse (25) · P0017 Chevrolet Equinox (16) · P0017 Kia Soul (13) · P0017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (10)
Years owners report it on most: 2011 Chevrolet Traverse · 2010 Chevrolet Traverse · 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 2010 Chevrolet Camaro · 2010 Cadillac SRX · 2020 Kia Soul
The details
What P0017 means
The crankshaft and the bank 1 camshaft aren't lined up the way the computer expects. That usually points to timing chain or belt problems, so it's worth checking early before it gets worse.
Can I drive with P0017?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
27% of the owner complaints that name P0017 also say the car stalls or shuts off. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P0017
- Stretched timing chain or jumped belt
- Worn chain guides or tensioner
- Faulty cam or crank sensor
- Oil control (VVT) problem
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Stalls or shuts off: 27% of complaints
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires: 18% of complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 12% of complaints
- Uses or leaks oil: 12% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P0017 most
2011 Chevrolet Traverse (11), 2010 Chevrolet Traverse (9), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (7), 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (5), 2010 Cadillac SRX (5), 2020 Kia Soul (5).
Related codes
P0016 P0018 P0015 P0019 P0014 P0013 P0012 P0011
Quick answers
What does P0017 mean?
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B). The crankshaft and the bank 1 camshaft aren't lined up the way the computer expects. That usually points to timing chain or belt problems, so it's worth checking early before it gets worse.
Can I drive with P0017?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
What causes P0017?
Stretched timing chain or jumped belt; Worn chain guides or tensioner; Faulty cam or crank sensor; Oil control (VVT) problem.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0017. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.