P0016 on Chevrolet Vehicles
The bank 1 intake cam and the crankshaft are out of step, most often from a stretched or jumped timing chain. P0016 →
19Complaints mentioning the code
#3Rank among 11 brands
1.5%Share of Chevrolet DTC complaints
In NHTSA owner complaints we analyzed for Chevrolet, P0016 was mentioned 19 times.
Notes by brand
The 2.4 Ecotec in the Equinox and Malibu is prone to timing chain stretch, often after running low on oil because of its oil consumption. On this engine P0016 frequently appears together with P0008.
Most mentioned models
| Chevrolet Equinox | 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse | 3 | |
| Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 2 | |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2 | |
| Chevrolet Captiva | 1 | |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 1 |
Model years mentioned
Components named in these complaints
- Engine (17)
- Power Train (4)
- Vehicle Speed Control (3)
- Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
- Fuel/propulsion System (1)
Often appears together with
P0017
Powertrain
The bank 1 exhaust cam signal doesn't line up with the crankshaft; think chain, exhaust phaser…
Moderate
P0089
Powertrain
The fuel pressure regulator is getting its commands but pressure isn't responding the way it…
Moderate
P0008
Powertrain
Camshaft timing on bank 1 has drifted from the crankshaft. Often a stretched timing chain.
Moderate
P0014
Powertrain
The bank 1 exhaust cam won't follow its target and stays too far advanced; think oil, valve…
Moderate
Possible causes
- Timing chain stretched, guides worn or broken, or tensioner no longer holding
- Chain or belt jumped a tooth, or engine timed incorrectly after a repair
- Intake phaser not locking in its base position because of a worn lock pin
- Low oil level or pressure letting the hydraulic tensioner collapse at startup
Related codes
Source: NHTSA Complaints API (US government open data), analyzed by DTC mention.