P0008 — Engine position system performance (bank 1) — commonly timing chain stretch

Code P0008 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Engine position system performance (bank 1) — commonly timing chain stretch.

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In our record, P0008 is reported most often on Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles , against engine and powertrain failure patterns , across 2006–2022 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0008 across 30 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report P0008 30 patterns

2022 Jeep Wagoneer

steering — Complete power steering and brake failure with electrical shutdown

2015 Kia Soul

powertrain — Timing Chain / Camshaft Sensor Failure

2011 Buick Enclave

powertrain — Camshaft and crankshaft position sensor fault codes

2011 Buick Enclave

engine — Timing Chain Slack / Jump

2011 Chevrolet Traverse

powertrain — Sudden Power Loss and Limp Mode (Stabilitrak/Throttle Body)

2011 Chevrolet Traverse

engine — Timing chain failure

2011 GMC Acadia

engine — Timing Chain Failure

2010 Buick Enclave

steering — Intermittent loss of power steering at low speeds

2010 Buick Enclave

engine — Stretched/Worn Timing Chain with Loss of Power and Stalling

2010 Buick Enclave

powertrain — Timing Chain Failure

2010 Chevrolet Traverse

engine — Timing chain stretch/slack (P0008, P0017, P0019)

2010 Chevrolet Traverse

powertrain — Timing Chain Stretch/Premature Wear

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

engine — Premature timing chain wear/failure

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

powertrain — Timing chain stretch and plastic gear wear

2010 GMC Acadia

engine — Timing Chain Stretch / Premature Wear

2010 GMC Acadia

powertrain — Timing chain stretch and guide wear

2010 Honda Accord

powertrain — Transmission slipping

2009 Cadillac CTS

engine — Premature Timing Chain Wear / Stretching

2009 Cadillac CTS

powertrain — Timing chain premature wear and failure

2009 Chevrolet Malibu

engine — Engine stalling and sudden power loss

2009 Chevrolet Traverse

engine — Undiagnosed Power Loss / Limp Mode

2009 Chevrolet Equinox

powertrain — Timing chain and guides failure

2009 GMC Acadia

engine — Timing chain stretch and failure

2008 Buick Enclave

engine — Transmission wave plate fracture (35R)

2008 Chevrolet Equinox

engine — Timing chain stretch/premature wear

2008 Saab 9-3

engine — Timing chain wear and camshaft sensor fault

2008 Suzuki XL7

engine — Timing chain and tensioner failure

2007 Cadillac CTS

engine — Timing Chain Wear / Failure

2007 Suzuki XL7

engine — Timing chain stretch and failure

2006 Cadillac SRX

engine — Premature timing chain wear and failure

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