Bulletin No.: PIP3423M
Date: Oct-2015

Subject:

DTC P0016 P0017 P0018 P0019 P0008 P0009

Models:

2007-2016 Buick Enclave
2005-2016 Buick LaCrosse Allure (Canada Only)
2013-2015 Cadillac ATS
2013-2016 Cadillac XTS
2004-2015 Cadillac CTS
2004-2016 Cadillac SRX
2004-2011 Cadillac STS
2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro
2015-2016 Chevrolet Colorado
2008-2016 Chevrolet Equinox
2012-2016 Chevrolet Impala
2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu
2009-2016 Chevrolet Traverse
2007-2016 GMC Acadia
2015-2016 GMC Canyon
2010-2016 GMC Terrain
2007-2009 Pontiac G6
2008-2009 Pontiac G8, Torrent
2007-2010 Saturn Aura, Outlook
2008-2010 Saturn Vue
Equipped with 2.8L LP1, 2.8 LAU, 3.0 LF1, LFW 3.6L LY7, LLT, or LFX HFV6 engines

This PI was superseded to update Model Years. Please discard PIP3423L.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern
Vehicles equipped with 2.8 LP1, 2.8 LAU, 3.0 LF1, 3.0 LFW, 3.6 LFX, 3.6 LLT, or 3.6 LY7 HFV6 engines may exhibit two or more of the following DTCs: P0016,
P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009.

Recommendation/Instructions
If the above concern is present, check for loose timing chains or tensioners.
If after following SI diagnostics the root cause is not found, the following may be helpful.
The reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed onto the rear of the crankshaft may have moved.

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Refer to attached photographs for exact location.
(It is possible on some applications to view this with a bore scope through the crank sensor hole without removing the oil pan)
If the reluctor has moved then replace crankshaft.
Note: If There Is Doubt About Movement or Not, Compare to a New Crank Prior to Dis-Assembly.

1= The actual measurement of a good Reluctor wheel.
25 to 26 mm This measurement is from the end of the machined surface of the crankshaft throw to the edge of the open space in the reluctor. (approximately 3
1/2 teeth)

2 and 3 = Show a good reluctor next to a bad reluctor.

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Crankshaft with bad reluctor wheel
Note: The distance can be offset either clockwise or counter clockwise. Both will result in these codes.
Note: The balance hole does not come into play when determining if the reluctor has slipped or not.

Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty use:
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

4066750

Crankshaft Replacement

Use Published Labor Operation Time

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the
remaining steps do not need to be performed.
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your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

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