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P0017 Powertrain · generic OBD-II

Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation

P0017 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 36 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 3, 2026.

Owners also write it as P001762 (the last two characters are the sub-code).

  • 36owner reports
  • 14car models
  • 1mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2012–2023model years

Which cars get code P0017?

Every model whose owners mentioned P0017 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.

Where does P0017 show up?

By brand

  • Chevrolet22
  • GMC7
  • Ford4
  • Audi1
  • Jeep1
  • Mercedes-Benz1

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Engine32 (88.9%)
  2. Service Brakes10 (27.8%)
  3. Power Train6 (16.7%)
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System5 (13.9%)
  5. Vehicle Speed Control4 (11.1%)
  6. Electrical System2 (5.6%)

Is there a recall for P0017?

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. NHTSA campaign 23V905000 · December 22, 2023 · Affected cars

2018 Ford Ecosport. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Engine General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block… NHTSA campaign 19V328000 · April 25, 2019 · Affected cars

2019 Chevrolet Silverado, 2019 GMC Sierra. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

What happened when owners saw P0017?

10 of the 36 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…
2020 Chevrolet EquinoxEngineNHTSA complaint 11764088 · Sep 14, 2026
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…
2018 GMC TerrainService Brakes, EngineNHTSA complaint 11771162 · Oct 14, 2026
Vehicle was being driven at 60 mph on the highway when the brakes weren't responding as I was entering a sharp curve. Had to stand on the brakes and manually lower the gears to keep from hitting a tree head-on. Check engine light was on. P0014, P0017, and P0556 codes were pulled before having it towed to the first mechanic. Car wouldn't start after it was parked after the initial incident. The first mechanic was unable to diagnose so the vehicle was towed to the Chevrolet Dealership. They say the brake vacuum pump malfunctioned and caused permanent damage to the engine rendering the car inoperable and I will have to have a new engine installed. The car drove fine prior to the vacuum pump…
2019 Chevrolet MalibuService Brakes, EngineNHTSA complaint 11659123 · May 5, 2025
MY HUSBAND AND I WENT TO THE STORE WITH OUR TWO KIDS JUST TO GRAB SOME GROCERIES. WE LIVE LESS THAN 5 MILES FROM THE GROCERY STORE. ON OUR WAY HOME THE CAR STARTED SHAKING WHILE IDLING AND ACTED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL OUT ON US. WE WERE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WHEN THE CAR DECIDED TO START SPUTTERING, SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND THEN SHUT OFF. THANKFULLY ENOUGH WE WERE ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT TO TRY AND FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS THE CAR FINALLY STARTED BACK UP. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO GO ABOVE 20 MPH. WE FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT SO WE SPENT THE $300 TO REPLACE THAT. ONCE THAT WAS REPLACED WE THOUGHT WE WERE IN THE CLEAR. ABOUT TWO DAYS LATER…
2012 Chevrolet TraverseElectrical System, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), EngineNHTSA complaint 11280545 · Nov 16, 2019
Catastrophic Engine failure while driving on highway with family. System gave error codes DTC P054A, DTC P0301, DTC P0017. Vehicle was not drivable. Always serviced with oil and filter change at recommended service intervals at authorized Audi dealer. Never showed any signs of malfunction or warning lamps prior to this incidence. Brought it to a mechanic specializing in European cars and diagnosis was the Engine has failed completely and needs new engine.
2017 Audi Q7Power Train, Unknown Or Other, EngineNHTSA complaint 11708802 · Jan 5, 2026
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 TO 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FIRM. THE CONTACT MADE A TURN AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP INDEPENDENTLY. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH CODE P0017 (CAMSHAFT POSITION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT PIECES OF METAL DETACHED FROM THE VACUUM PUMP INTO THE ENGINE, WHICH DAMAGED THE DRIVER SIDE CAMSHAFT, THE VACUUM PUMP, CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND THE DRIVER SIDE CAMSHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CAMSHAFT SOLENOID DUE TO METAL ON THE SCREEN AND METAL WAS ALSO IN THE OIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT…
2016 Chevrolet ColoradoService BrakesNHTSA complaint 11321111 · Apr 14, 2020
- The engine failed in my 2019 Silverado 1500 6.2l. The truck is available for inspection. - The engine could have seized up while driving causing an accident at any time. - Yes, the dealer found metal shavings in the oil in addition to engine codes P0016 and P0017. - No, the dealer is the only one who has inspected the vehicle and components. - The check engine light came on and the engine was making a loud noises.
2019 Chevrolet SilveradoEngineNHTSA complaint 11697162 · Nov 3, 2025
Vehicle Information: •Year / Make / Model: 2018 Ford EcoSport Titanium 2.0L •VIN: [XXX] ] •Mileage: ~70,000 miles Problem Description: I am experiencing multiple engine and emissions-related issues on my 2018 Ford EcoSport at only ~70,000 miles. These include: •Check engine light illuminated continuously •P0016 – Crankshaft/Camshaft Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) •P0017 – Crankshaft/Camshaft Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B) •P0420 – Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold •All emissions-related lights, including camshaft indicator, are on •Vehicle is sluggish and struggles to accelerate These issues first appeared around 30,000 miles and recurred more severely at ~70,000 miles. The vehicle…
2018 Ford EcosportUnknown Or Other, EngineCrashNHTSA complaint 11681954 · Aug 20, 2025
The specific component or system has not fully failed. However, my vehicle is currently experiencing an intermittent check engine light condition, turning off and on, which was diagnosed at a Retailer producing code P0018 then at the dealership and produced code P0017. The codes relate to the engine control module (ECM) detects that the camshaft on is out of sync with the crankshaft resulting in misaligned engine timing. I have requested that the dealership further review and escalate the diagnosis to determine whether the issue aligns with any known concerns, Technical Service Bulletins, or manufacturer-supported programs. The vehicle and any related components are available for inspection…
2015 Ford ExplorerPower Train, Vehicle Speed Control, EngineNHTSA complaint 11725963 · Mar 20, 2026
HAD TO BUY A NEW ENGINE! THE TRUCK STARTED RUNNING ROUGH ON THE DRIVE HOME FROM WORK ON FRIDAY, APRIL 6. ON SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 7, I TOOK IT TO GET GAS. AFTER FILLING MY TANK, THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START BACK UP. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED FROM THE GAS STATION. TOWED IT TO KELLER FORD, GRAND RAPIDS, MI. CODES P0011, P0016, P0017, P0019, P0021, P0172, P0175, P0299, P0313, P0365, P0369, P0390, P0394, P0430 AND P052C. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO PERFORMED A POWER BALANCE TEST AND A COMPRESSION TEST, IT WAS DETERMINED HALF THE ENGINE HAD ZERO COMPRESSION AND THE OTHER HALF HAD LOWERED COMPRESSION. ALL OF THESE RESULTS INDICATED THE TRUCK NEEDED A FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT. $7,650 FOR THE NEW ENGINE. A…
2013 Ford F-150EngineNHTSA complaint 11098402 · May 29, 2018

P0017: questions drivers ask

What does code P0017 mean?

P0017 is a generic OBD-II powertrain code. Its standard definition is "Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation". 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 14 car models.

Which cars get code P0017 most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, P0017 is mentioned most for the Chevrolet Equinox (11), GMC Terrain (6), Chevrolet Malibu (5), across 14 models and model years 2012 to 2023. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code P0017?

No NHTSA recall text names P0017 directly. 2 recalls on the cars that report this code concern 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 P0017?

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 P0017 (including sub-code forms such as P001762). 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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