The Lemon IndexThe crankshaft and the bank 2 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 P0018 in 41 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Chevrolet Traverse.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P0018, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2012 Chevrolet Traverse · 2010 Chevrolet Traverse · 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
The details
What P0018 means
The crankshaft and the bank 2 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 P0018?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
17% of the owner complaints that name P0018 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 P0018
- 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: 17% of complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 17% of complaints
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires: 15% of complaints
- Transmission slips or shifts hard: 12% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P0018 most
2012 Chevrolet Traverse (4), 2010 Chevrolet Traverse (2), 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe (2).
Related codes
P0017 P0019 P0016 P0015 P0014 P0013 P0012 P0011
Quick answers
What does P0018 mean?
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A). The crankshaft and the bank 2 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 P0018?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
What causes P0018?
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 P0018. 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.