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P0024 Powertrain · generic OBD-II
'B' Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance
P0024 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 13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.
- 13owner reports
- 6car models
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention a fire
- 2012–2021model years
Which cars get code P0024?
Every model whose owners mentioned P0024 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.
Chevrolet Traverse
4 reportsChevrolet Blazer
2 reportsChevrolet Camaro
1 reportChevrolet Impala
1 reportGMC Canyon
1 reportWhere does P0024 show up?
By brand
- Chevrolet12
- GMC1
Component the owner filed it under
Is there a recall for P0024?
As of November 9, 2026, no NHTSA recall on the cars reporting P0024 names this code or its most-reported component. Recalls can be issued at any time: check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What happened when owners saw P0024?
10 of the 13 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.
My 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, equipped with the 3.6L LGZ engine, recently triggered a P0024 diagnostic trouble code. This code indicates a failure of the Bank 2 exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid, a critical part of the variable valve timing (VVT) system. After researching, I discovered that General Motors has issued Special Coverage N232430470 for this exact issue on the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which uses the same LGZ engine and solenoid system. Despite the identical failure and engine design, my vehicle is not currently included in the coverage. I believe this reflects a systemic defect that affects multiple model years — not just 2020 — and that GM is choosing to limit coverage…
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…
P0128CODE P0024 CODE SECOND Cam Shaft sensor failure Thermostat failure, stuck open Electrical issues from low battery power Failure to shift to park when shutting off vehicle
WHEN I AM DRIVING OR WHEN I START MY CAR EVERY TWO WEEKS OR SO MANY MILES THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. AFTER DRIVING SO MANY MILES OR A DAY LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL GO BACK OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED 10 TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR. I AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON MONDAY TO FIGURE OUT WHY THIS MAY BE HAPPENING. THIS IS $150 JUST TO GET A DIAGNOSTICS TEST DONE. I HAVE HAD A DIAGNOSTICS TEST DONE ON THE CAR PREVIOUSLY WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED FOR FREE AT AN AUTO STORE. IT THREW THE P0024 CAM SHAFT CODE. I'M ANXIOUS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING.
I have trouble codes that occasionally come up even after vehicle has been serviced. The vehicle used to drive fine. Now it started miss firing. I was told the problem was coming from the engine compartment/sensors. An OBDII diagnosis detects a problem with B Camshaft Position Timing Over Advanced or System Performance Bank 2 (p0024). I fear that without the fix, the miss firing can cause an accident. The engine light is illuminated when this happens.
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and DTC: P0024 was retrieved. The dealer determined that the camshaft solenoid bank #2 needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with Special Coverage: N232430470 (Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust); however, the vehicle was not covered under the program. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and suggested that the contact report the issue to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 57,800.
The component that’s failing on my truck is the Apple car play and a check engine light (CODE P0024) which indicates Exhaust Camshaft Position, Bank 2. My safety and others safety is put at risk while having these issues: 1.) The Apple Car Play, having to take my focus off of driving to try and unplug my phone and plug it back in to HOPEFULLY fix the issue of using the navigation or phone calls while I’m driving during long road trips is extremely dangerous for myself, my loved ones and others on the road around me. 2.) This error code is extremely unsettling to experience while 500 miles away from home and has caused an incredible amount of stress on multiple occasions. The light constantly…
…DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR 1 WEEK, AND WHEN ASSESSMENT COMPLETE, REPORTED DTC P0011, P0014, P0021 AND P0024 CAM CODES. THEY VISUALLY INSPECTED WITH NO CONCERNS, TEST ACTUATOR SYSTEM OPERATING. SEARCH FOR BULLETINS REVEALED DOCUMENT 5251270 WITH NO REPAIR YET FOR ANOMALY, WHICH DESCRIBES "SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SES [SERVICE ENGINE SOON] LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. THIS LAMP MAY HAVE COME ON BY ITSELF OR IN SOME CASES, THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE DRIVABILITY ISSUES SUCH AS A STALL, LURCH, STUMBLE, HESITATION OR POWER LOSS AFTER AN AUTO STOP/RESTART." NOTES TECHNICIAN MAY FIND THE ABOVE LISTED CODES. CAUSE IS LISTED AS "A SOFTWARE ANOMALY THAT ALLOWS THE 'VERIFY SYNC' STATUS TO NOT RESTART…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Multiple components in the engine timing and transmission system have failed. These include: Camshaft actuator solenoid valve failed twice (at ~30,000 and ~60,000 miles), each time with different DTC codes. Camshaft positioning sensor failed, triggering P0024 (“timing advanced and bouncing around”). Timing chain tensioner spring failed, requiring re-timing. Camshaft carrier case gasket experienced a major oil leak at 59,000 miles. Thermostat failed. Battery was replaced, but no diagnostic testing was performed—only code clearing. At 82,000 miles: Torque converter has failed, transmission fluid…
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.
P0024: questions drivers ask
What does code P0024 mean?
P0024 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 6 car models.
Which cars get code P0024 most often?
In NHTSA owner complaints, P0024 is mentioned most for the Chevrolet Colorado (4), Chevrolet Traverse (4), Chevrolet Blazer (2), across 6 models and model years 2012 to 2021. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
Is there a recall for code P0024?
As of November 2026, no NHTSA recall on the cars reporting P0024 names this code or its most-reported component. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if my car shows P0024?
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 P0024. The definition is the generic SAE J2012 wording; a carmaker may use the code slightly differently. Nothing here is a diagnosis. More answers: the fault code FAQ. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 9, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.
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