P0016 — Crankshaft / camshaft position correlation (bank 1, sensor A) — timing fault.

Code P0016 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Crankshaft / camshaft position correlation (bank 1, sensor A) — timing fault.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0016 across 94 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 P0016 94 patterns · top 60

2024 GMC Yukon

engine — Loss of motive power and engine shutdown

2024 GMC Sierra

electrical — Loss of propulsion / engine shutdown while driving

2024 GMC Yukon

powertrain — Engine crankshaft and/or connecting rod defects (6.2L V8 L87)

2023 Chevrolet Silverado

engine — Bearing/Crankshaft Failure and Engine Seizure

2022 Chevrolet Silverado

engine — Catastrophic engine seizure and loss of propulsion

2022 GMC Sierra

powertrain — Engine Oil Starvation / Rod and Main Bearing Failure

2022 Jeep Wagoneer

steering — Complete power steering and brake failure with electrical shutdown

2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV

engine — Lifter Failure and Engine Knock

2021 GMC Yukon XL

engine — Connecting Rod or Internal Rod Bearing Failure

2021 GMC Yukon XL

powertrain — Engine internal bearing failure (connecting rod and main bearing damage)

2020 Chevrolet Silverado

engine — Camshaft and valve train failures

2020 Chevrolet Silverado

powertrain — Internal oil consumption (Active Fuel Management defect)

2020 Ford Expedition

engine — Engine timing chain stretch and camshaft timing issues

2020 GMC Sierra

engine — Lifter collapse or failure

2020 Hyundai Elantra

engine — Piston oil ring failure with excessive oil consumption

2020 Jeep Renegade

electrical — Intermittent engine stalling with false/multiple warning lights

2019 GMC Sierra

engine — Lifter and Valve Train Failure

2019 Kia Forte

engine — Piston/ring damage from defective heat-treating process

2018 Chevrolet Silverado

powertrain — Lifter and Camshaft Failure

2018 Jeep Cherokee

engine — Excessive oil consumption and low-oil stalling

2017 Chevrolet Malibu

cruise control — Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Failure – Reduced Engine Power Mode

2017 Chevrolet Equinox

powertrain — Excessive Oil Consumption and Piston Ring Failure

2017 GMC Acadia

powertrain — Transmission Hard Engagement & Slipping

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

engine — PCV System Failure (Exhaust Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve)

2017 Kia Sportage

engine — Excessive Oil Consumption (1–3+ quarts per 1,000 miles)

2016 Chevrolet Equinox

engine — Limp mode and solenoid failure (VVT and intake valve solenoids)

2016 Chevrolet Equinox

powertrain — VVT Solenoid Control Circuit Failure

2016 Kia Forte Koup

engine — Catastrophic engine failure with loss of power and stalling

2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI

engine — Low Oil Pressure / Complete Engine Failure

2015 Cadillac SRX

powertrain — Harsh transmission shifts and surging at low speeds

2015 GMC Terrain

engine — Timing chain stretch/failure

2015 Jeep Patriot

powertrain — Crankshaft/camshaft sensor failure

2015 Kia Forte

engine — Rod/Bearing Failure and Engine Seizure

2015 Mazda CX-9

engine — Water pump failure and internal coolant leakage into oil

2015 Subaru Forester

engine — Sudden engine stall at highway speed

2014 Chevrolet Equinox

cruise control — Check Engine codes related to timing and fuel system (P0016, P0017, P0089, P228D)

2014 Chrysler Town and Country

electrical — Complete electrical shutdown while driving

2014 Dodge Journey

steering — Engine stalling without warning

2014 Ford F-150

engine — Timing chain and phaser failure

2014 Ford Explorer

engine — Timing Chain/Camshaft Position System Failure

2014 Kia Sorento

engine — Engine seizure and catastrophic failure

2014 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

electrical — Timing code P0016 defect (camshaft/crankshaft correlation)

2014 Volkswagen Jetta

electrical — Engine stalling while driving

2013 Cadillac SRX

cruise control — Throttle/transmission hesitation and lag during acceleration

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

powertrain — Engine Stalling / Complete Power Loss While Driving

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

engine — Engine temperature / cooling system warning after stall

2013 Mazda CX-9

engine — Internal water pump failure with coolant-to-oil contamination

2012 Buick LaCrosse

steering — Engine stall with complete loss of steering, brakes, and electrical power

2012 Chevrolet Equinox

powertrain — Excessive Oil Consumption & Timing Chain Failure

2012 Chevrolet Traverse

engine — Timing chain stretch, skip, or breakage

2012 Chevrolet Camaro

engine — Low engine power / stalling at driving speed

2012 Dodge Charger

engine — Engine Shutdown/Stalling (Intermittent)

2012 GMC Terrain

electrical — Engine stalling during idle, deceleration, or acceleration

2012 Hyundai Tucson

engine — Connecting rod bearing failure with catastrophic engine damage

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

engine — High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) Failure

2012 Volkswagen CC

powertrain — Timing chain and head gasket failure

2011 Buick Regal

powertrain — Timing chain/balance chain failure

2011 Cadillac SRX

engine — Timing chain stretch and jump

2011 Chevrolet Malibu

engine — Sudden Loss of Engine Power with 'Reduced Engine Power' Warning

2011 Ford F-150

cruise control — Loss of power and engine misfiring during acceleration (moisture-related)

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