P0008 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — Engine Position System Performance Bank 1

Q: "What does P0008 mean on a CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?"

"P0008 indicates: Engine Position System Performance Bank 1. This is a fuel and air metering code. 37 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P0008 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?"

"Based on 37 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Power Train,Engine, Power Train. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P0008 serious on my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?"

"Of 37 NHTSA reports for this code on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE shows P0008?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

What P0008 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

P0008 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Engine Position System Performance Bank 1. This code relates to the fuel and air metering system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

37 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2009-2011. Most reports come from the 2010, 2011 model years. The most commonly reported component is Engine (51.4% of reports).

Real CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"As i was driving going approximately 55 mph the park assist message appeared on the dashboard and then the car suddenly lost power. the gauges went to 0 and the radio and air conditioning went off."

— 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Filed 09/23/2011

"Vehicle started having a rattling noise when it was started, coming from the passenger side of the motor at just under 86k miles on the odometer."

— 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · ENGINE · Filed 05/26/2022

"My check engine light started coming on and found out from mechanic there was an issue with the stretching of the timing chain (P0008) . Car started making clanging noises and now needing a $3000 repair ."

— 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · ENGINE · Filed 09/17/2021

"Recently bought this traverse 2010 ltz from a private owner after 200 miles on the road the check engine light triggered a few codes p0008-p0017-p0420, upon extensive diagnostics at four different places."

— 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · ENGINE · Filed 06/04/2020

"Vehicle with 110,000 miles with regular maintenance. has codes p0017 and p0008 requiring a new timing chain. timing chains are supposed to last the life of the motor. when do motors only last 100k miles? this known issue from 2009 has not been fixed and needs to be recalled."

— 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · ENGINE · Filed 05/30/2020

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

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'09

25

'10

11

'11

Common Causes on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

ENGINE 51.4%

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 13.5%

POWER TRAIN 10.8%

UNKNOWN or OTHER 5.4%

ENGINE and ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2.7%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
2
Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
3
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P0008 mean on a CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾

P0008 indicates: Engine Position System Performance Bank 1. This is a fuel and air metering code. 37 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P0008 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾

Based on 37 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Power Train,Engine, Power Train. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P0008 serious on my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾

Of 37 NHTSA reports for this code on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE shows P0008? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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