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P0014 Powertrain · generic OBD-II
'B' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance
P0014 is a standard code covering engine, transmission, fuel and emissions. It names the system that logged the fault, not the part that failed. Below: which cars owners reported it on, what happened, and recalls on those cars, from 50 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 3, 2026.
Owners also write it as P001477, P001400 (the last two characters are the sub-code).
- 50owner reports
- 16car models
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention a fire
- 2012–2024model years
Which cars get code P0014?
Every model whose owners mentioned P0014 in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
GMC Terrain
9 reportsChevrolet Malibu
7 reportsFord Escape
5 reportsChevrolet Traverse
4 reportsFord Ecosport
4 reportsChevrolet Colorado
2 reportsChevrolet Trailblazer
1 reportFord Expedition
1 reportFord Expedition EL
1 reportFord Focus
1 reportFord Fusion
1 reportGMC Acadia
1 reportLand Rover Discovery Sport
1 reportMercedes-Benz C-Class
1 reportMercedes-Benz GLC-Class
1 reportWhere does P0014 show up?
By brand
- Chevrolet24
- Ford13
- GMC10
- Mercedes-Benz2
- Land Rover1
Component the owner filed it under
Is there a recall for P0014?
The others concern the component owners file this code under (Engine) on the same cars; they may or may not relate to the code. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Oil/Lubrication: Pump Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
2018 Ford Ecosport, 2021 Ford Ecosport, 2020 Ford Ecosport, 2018 Ford Focus. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.
What happened when owners saw P0014?
10 of the 50 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Vehicle began sputtering suddenly while driving 40mph. "Reduced Engine Power" warning appeared on dash. While trying to limp it home, the vehicle died in the middle of a turning lane. Pushed vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed to a shop. Their notes attached below. Technician Notes: Customer concern verified with DTCs P0014 (Exhaust Camshaft Position System Performance) and P0017 (Exhaust Camshaft Position Not Plausible). Upon removing the exhaust cam position sensor, metal buildup was found. The vacuum pump failed, breaking the keyed driveshaft on the cam and causing the metal buildup. Recommendation: Replace the vacuum pump and exhaust camshaft with timing chains, or consider…
On XXX while driving my 2018 GMC Terrain SLE 1.5L turbo on the highway at approximately 70 MPH near [XXX]. I experienced a sudden loss of power brake assist without any prior dashboard warning lights or messages. I was traveling with children to [XXX] for a youth wrestling tournament, approximately 5 hours from my residence. The brake pedal became extremely hard to press, requiring excessive force to slow the vehicle while traveling at highway speeds. I was transporting children at the time, creating a serious safety concern. Because I was away from home and needed to get the children to their scheduled wrestling weigh-ins, I arranged alternative transportation through Enterprise. I was…
Multiple components and/or system failures/malfunctions, exact cause is unknown. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety risks include engine power reduction issues that result in unexpected deceleration, and/or sudden/dangerous loss of power/acceleration. Problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Vehicle component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance, representatives, or any others other than diagnostic trouble code testing at O’Reilly auto parts due to illuminated check engine light. Vehicle displays error messages “engine power reduced,” while driving and/or idle, and “shift to park” when vehicle has…
2019 Ford Escape with a documented history of powertrain failures. White smoke on cold start and engine stalling began around 48,000 miles; the dealer noted this engine is known for coolant intrusion. At about 62,000 miles the engine short block was replaced under Ford Field Service Action 21N12 / TSB 22-2322. Smoke, shaking, and stalling continued, and the engine intermittently cuts out when shifting into reverse and must be restarted. At about 87,000 miles the transmission failed and the full transmission assembly was replaced (work order Jan 2026, vehicle returned end of March 2026). The owner repeatedly told the Ford dealer the vehicle felt unsafe. On [XXX] the owner reported renewed…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HAMPTON CHEVROLET (757-325-9604, LOCATED AT 1073 W MERCURY BLVD, HAMPTON, VA 23666) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND FOUND CODES P0014 AND P0024. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE CODES AND ADVISED THE TECHNICIAN TO CLEAR THE CODES AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE CONTACT. THE TECHNICIAN ACTED ACCORDINGLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INSISTED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE…
My 2018 Ford EcoSport is subject to Safety Recall 23S64, concerning a defective oil pump belt and/or tensioner that can lead to engine failure. My VIN is listed in this recall. The engine has symptoms consistent with this recall, including performance loss, mechanical noise, and diagnostic codes such as P0014 (camshaft timing over-advanced), P0303 (cylinder misfire), and U0100 (lost communication with ECM/PCM). The vehicle is currently located at an authorized Ford dealership (Sunrise Ford of North Hollywood). However, the dealer has refused to perform the required diagnostic inspection unless I pay $1,084. This is a direct violation of federal law under 49 U.S.C. § 30120, which mandates…
Just prior to 8/1/22, check engine light came on. They found P0014 set, lack of power, rough idle. They found oil pushed through bank 1 cam solenoid actuator and had to replace on 8/1/22. Check engine light came on again in mid August 2023. Found P0024 code and had had to replace the cam actuator again. This time GM has part on backorder, like they are fixing systemic issue with part. They could only replace by getting from another dealer. Still charged me for part even though it was just replaced 12months ago. Would like to know if this is a systemic issue with GM.
Reduced engine power, code P0014. Camshaft actuator oil control valve bolt stuck open. All the signs and symptoms per bulletin released by NHSTA to repair if not sold yet. Extremely hazardous when accelerating to get on highway and engine power reduces.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal rattling sound was coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and DTC: P0014; was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer where it was confirmed that the timing chain and cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance in covering the cost of the repair. The contact…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal rattling sound was coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and DTC: P0014; was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer where it was confirmed that the timing chain and cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance in covering the cost of the repair. The contact…
P0014: questions drivers ask
What does code P0014 mean?
P0014 is a generic OBD-II powertrain code. Its standard definition is "'B' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance". The code tells you which system set the fault, not which part failed; the owner reports on this page show what it meant in practice for 16 car models.
Which cars get code P0014 most often?
In NHTSA owner complaints, P0014 is mentioned most for the Chevrolet Equinox (10), GMC Terrain (9), Chevrolet Malibu (7), across 16 models and model years 2012 to 2024. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
Is there a recall for code P0014?
No NHTSA recall text names P0014 directly. 1 recall on the cars that report this code concerns the same component owners name most (Engine); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if my car shows P0014?
Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.
How this page was made
CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of P0014 (including sub-code forms such as P001477). The definition is the generic SAE J2012 wording; a carmaker may use the code slightly differently. Nothing here is a diagnosis. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 3, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.
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