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usmc-ashton · 04-27-2013, 12:35 AM

Got a code looked online looks like to be the timing, when I'm driving my RPMs will fluctuate, and when i drive and turn the car on again it'll take a while to turn on kinda like its forcing..it also lost some power I can feel it when I'm driving, my MPG went down to 16MPG and its a v6 -_____- I can't even do any burnouts I'm guessing because of the lack of power lol
Any ideas of what It could be before I go buying a new chain and having a real expensive repair job to install it, Thanks!

Can't_C_Me · 04-27-2013, 01:42 AM

Does sound like the timing chain is being stretched. 2010's and early 2011's have weak chains. Mine is a early 2011 but my chain is still good, but may also pay to have it replaced. How's your oil levels been?

usmc-ashton · 04-27-2013, 09:34 AM

Honestly I don't hear anything and I change my oil every 3,000 miles..
But what else causes those symptoms besides the timing, just wanna be sure

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 04-27-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by usmc-ashton

Got a code looked online looks like to be the timing, when I'm driving my RPMs will fluctuate, and when i drive and turn the car on again it'll take a while to turn on kinda like its forcing..it also lost some power I can feel it when I'm driving, my MPG went down to 16MPG and its a v6 -_____- I can't even do any burnouts I'm guessing because of the lack of power lol
Any ideas of what It could be before I go buying a new chain and having a real expensive repair job to install it, Thanks!

Sorry to hear about your concerns. That certainly sounds like a displeasing situation. If you ever consider a dealership visit, please let me know. I'd like to monitor the process and explore possible options on your behalf. Feel free to private message me anytime.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

scrming · 04-27-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by usmc-ashton

Honestly I don't hear anything and I change my oil every 3,000 miles..
But what else causes those symptoms besides the timing, just wanna be sure

Your symptoms sound like the typical stretched chain, however they usually throw a few different codes... sure sounds like your chain have stretched, but it could be something else...

I assume you are over 100,000 miles?

TooCool5 · 04-27-2013, 12:46 PM

Chains usually throw a P0008 code. Look up the code.

usmc-ashton · 04-28-2013, 05:12 AM

I have 40,000 miles I've replaced new cam positioning sensors so that's ruled out guessing it could be the chain I looked online and saw symptoms relating to that

spyder · 04-28-2013, 05:49 AM

Which oil and gas do you use?

scrming · 04-28-2013, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by usmc-ashton

I have 40,000 miles I've replaced new cam positioning sensors so that's ruled out guessing it could be the chain I looked online and saw symptoms relating to that

Why not take it in? Should be covered under your power train warranty.

camaro4mybday · 04-28-2013, 12:58 PM

bring it to the dealer you need new timing chains, i had this issue, known problem, the dealers know once they see that code they will set you up with new chains

hworth18 · 04-28-2013, 03:08 PM

Yeah, this should be covered under your 5yr, 100k powertrain warranty..

usmc-ashton · 04-28-2013, 10:59 PM

Nice thanks for your help guys I'll call a dealership tomorrow and fix her up!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 04-29-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by usmc-ashton

Nice thanks for your help guys I'll call a dealership tomorrow and fix her up!

Good to hear! Just let me know if there's anything I may be able to assist with. Keep us updated on the process at the dealership too!

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

04-27-2013, 12:35 AM	#1
usmc-ashton Drives: 2010 camaro v6 black, bbk intake Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: westchester NY Posts: 47	CEL CODE P0017 Got a code looked online looks like to be the timing, when I'm driving my RPMs will fluctuate, and when i drive and turn the car on again it'll take a while to turn on kinda like its forcing..it also lost some power I can feel it when I'm driving, my MPG went down to 16MPG and its a v6 -_____- I can't even do any burnouts I'm guessing because of the lack of power lol Any ideas of what It could be before I go buying a new chain and having a real expensive repair job to install it, Thanks!

04-27-2013, 01:42 AM	#2
Can't_C_Me Don't Sleep on My V6 Drives: 2016 C7 1LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oxford, GA Posts: 3,596 View My Garage	Does sound like the timing chain is being stretched. 2010's and early 2011's have weak chains. Mine is a early 2011 but my chain is still good, but may also pay to have it replaced. How's your oil levels been? __________________

04-27-2013, 12:46 PM	#6
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Chains usually throw a P0008 code. Look up the code. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

04-28-2013, 05:49 AM	#8
spyder Drives: 2010 V6 \| M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: new york Posts: 298	Which oil and gas do you use? __________________ BBK 304 LT headers w/ coating \| CAI Inc Intake w/ scoop \| VMax Ice-olator \| MRT v2 \| Elite catch can \| Trifecta Tune \| Eagle halos \| 20" Textured Black Forgestar F14s - They call it the black panther. 2010 Camaro LLT (sold) 2008 Yamaha WR250X 2011 Nissan Armada 4WD Platinum

04-28-2013, 03:08 PM	#11
hworth18 Jus' Cruzin Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Krypton Green Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northeast Oklahoma Posts: 1,107 View My Garage	Yeah, this should be covered under your 5yr, 100k powertrain warranty.. __________________ “The moment you think you know what’s going on in a women’s head, is the moment your goose is well and truly cooked” -Howard Stark

04-27-2013, 09:34 AM	#3
usmc-ashton Drives: 2010 camaro v6 black, bbk intake Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: westchester NY Posts: 47	Honestly I don't hear anything and I change my oil every 3,000 miles.. But what else causes those symptoms besides the timing, just wanna be sure

04-28-2013, 05:12 AM	#7
usmc-ashton Drives: 2010 camaro v6 black, bbk intake Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: westchester NY Posts: 47	I have 40,000 miles I've replaced new cam positioning sensors so that's ruled out guessing it could be the chain I looked online and saw symptoms relating to that

04-28-2013, 12:58 PM	#10
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	bring it to the dealer you need new timing chains, i had this issue, known problem, the dealers know once they see that code they will set you up with new chains

04-28-2013, 10:59 PM	#12
usmc-ashton Drives: 2010 camaro v6 black, bbk intake Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: westchester NY Posts: 47	Nice thanks for your help guys I'll call a dealership tomorrow and fix her up!