2010–2015 Chevrolet Camaro: Check engine light with P0008 or P0017 (3.6L V6 timing chain)
Likely causes, ranked
- Stretched timing chainsShop
- Slipped crankshaft reluctor wheelShop
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Symptom: A check-engine light with P0008, P0009, P0016 or P0017, sometimes a rattle or rough running.
Likely causes
- Stretched chains. Camaro5 owners, especially with 2010–2011 V6s, report chain replacements after these codes.
- Reluctor wheel. When codes came back after new chains, a Camaro5 owner and a GM bulletin point to a slipped crankshaft reluctor wheel.
DIY or shop?
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Useful steps
- Read codes.
- Confirm chain stretch before replacing parts.
- Ask about the reluctor wheel if codes return after chains.
Vehicle focus: 2010–2015 Chevrolet Camaro.
Safety / mechanic note
A jumped chain can wreck the engine. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.
Related trouble codes
Recalls & service bulletins
No recalls or service bulletins are listed for this page yet.
NHTSA complaints: 50 keyword-matched complaints for Chevrolet CAMARO 2010–2015 (of 1,183 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
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What actually fixed it?
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