P0017 on GMC ACADIA — Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B

Q: "What does P0017 mean on a GMC ACADIA?"

"P0017 indicates: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B. This is a fuel and air metering code. 8 GMC ACADIA owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P0017 on GMC ACADIA?"

"Based on 8 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P0017 serious on my GMC ACADIA?"

"Of 8 NHTSA reports for this code on GMC ACADIA, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my GMC ACADIA shows P0017?"

"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 P0017 Means on Your GMC ACADIA

P0017 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B. 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.

8 GMC ACADIA owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2007-2011. Most reports come from the 2010, 2009 model years. The most commonly reported component is Engine (62.5% of reports).

Real GMC ACADIA Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"On highway, transmission was stuck and would not shift. check engine light turned on. was attempting to merge onto busy highway and due to high engine revving and not shifting had to keep the vehicle under 45 mph."

— 2007 GMC ACADIA owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 06/28/2014

"P0017 and p0008 error codes: my wife loves her acadia! dealership has done recalls, replaced rack and pinion and ps pump."

— 2009 GMC ACADIA owner · ENGINE · Filed 12/02/2018

"Service engine soon light comes and goes, took to mechanic and diagnosed with p0017 code. cam shaft problem, mechanic put new part on and service light came back on. the problem now is timing chain and then get a new engine on a car that has approx 140,000 miles."

— 2009 GMC ACADIA owner · ENGINE · Filed 01/09/2019

"My check engine light came on and i thought it was the gas cap as it continued to go on and off. i had someone check the codes and it came back with p0017 and p0008. in addition now the a/c button won't stay on. it blinks then turns off."

— 2010 GMC ACADIA owner · UNKNOWN OR OTHER · Filed 04/11/2017

"At 80,000 miles, after pulling out of parking, when i applied brakes the car started making rumbling noise from the engine and lurched forward despite pressing on brakes to stop."

— 2010 GMC ACADIA owner · POWER TRAIN,ENGINE · Filed 07/22/2016

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

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

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'07

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'09

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'10

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'11

Common Causes on GMC ACADIA

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

ENGINE 62.5%

POWER TRAIN 12.5%

UNKNOWN or OTHER 12.5%

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 12.5%

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 P0017 mean on a GMC ACADIA? ▾

P0017 indicates: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B. This is a fuel and air metering code. 8 GMC ACADIA owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P0017 on GMC ACADIA? ▾

Based on 8 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P0017 serious on my GMC ACADIA? ▾

Of 8 NHTSA reports for this code on GMC ACADIA, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my GMC ACADIA shows P0017? ▾

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.