In this video, I will go over diagnostic trouble codes that are very common to the GM and Chevy 3.6 l V6 engine. They’re all timing related codes and the most common cause for it is a timing chain to stretch over time or for the timing chain tensioners to go bad.
In some instances, these codes can also be caused by low or dirty oil or a plugged or failed valve timing solenoid when should be always be checked first.
GM has extended the warranty on their timing chains to 120000 Miles and 10 years.
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Vehicle Application:
2005 Allure 3.6
2006 Allure 3.6
2007 Allure 3.6
2008 Allure 3.6
2010 LaCrosse 3.0
2010 LaCrosse 3.6
2011 LaCrosse 3.6
2012 LaCrosse 3.6
2013 LaCrosse 3.6
2014 LaCrosse 3.6
2014 Camaro 3.6
2010 Equinox 3.0
2011 Equinox 3.0
2012 Equinox 3.0
2008 Equinox 3.6
2009 Equinox 3.6
2010 Equinox 3.6
2011 Equinox 3.6
2012 Equinox 3.6
2013 Equinox 3.6
Customer Concern: Engine Control Module (ECM) DTC P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019 The engine has a surging, fluctuating idle. All 6 DTCs reset at the same time.
Average Reported Mileage: 89737
Tests/Procedures: 1. Remove the Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor.
2. Using a boroscope, inspect the crankshaft reluctor.
3. Refer to pictures in PIP3423C for illustrations for the position of the reluctor vs the counterweights.
4. If a boroscope is not available, removal of the oil pan will be required.
5. If the crankshaft is OK, check the timing chains.
6. Refer to GM 11340C, Special Policy that will warranty the timing chain for 10 years or 120,000 miles.
Tech Tips: Refer to GM PIP3423C; for 2007 Buick and Cadillac refer to 07-06-01-013B; for 2007 GMC, Pontiac and Saturn refer to 07-06-01-014.
TSBs
07-06-01-013b
11340C
PIP3423C
Diagnostic Codes
#P0008
P0009
P0016
#P0017
#P0018
P0019
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