P0018 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A

Q: "What does P0018 mean on a CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?"

"P0018 indicates: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A. This is a fuel and air metering code. 7 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P0018 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?"

"Based on 7 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Power Train,Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Engine, Power Train,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P0018 serious on my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?"

"Of 7 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 P0018?"

"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 P0018 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

P0018 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A. 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.

7 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2010-2012. Most reports come from the 2012, 2010 model years.

Real CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"Apr.2015: vehicle constantly stalled, engine light on at less than 60k. oct. 2015: had to replace the starter twice and repair the fly wheel. repair costs=$2,000. engine light still on. timing chain problems, additional $2600 est. costs."

— 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · POWER TRAIN,ENGINE · Filed 04/17/2015

"My 2011 chevy traverse check engine light came on, on 9/18/20 and referenced error codes p0009 and p0018. the car is looses power when driven and is getting terrible gas mileage. it only has 111,000 miles on it and has been maintained according to the manufacturer's guidelines."

— 2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 09/18/2020

"P0019, p0018 stability track issues and reduce engin power and i was driving when happen and the air bag light won't go off"

— 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE · Filed 11/04/2020

"My husband and i went to the store with our two kids just to grab some groceries. we live less than 5 miles from the grocery store. on our way home the car started shaking while idling and acted like it was going to stall out on us."

— 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE · Filed 11/03/2019

"The check engine light came on showing codes p0018 and p0019, the vehicle will start to idle and the traction controls come on and the vehicle goes into safety mode not able to go above 30 miles/hour."

— 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · ENGINE · Filed 06/03/2019

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

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

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'12

Common Causes on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

ENGINE 28.6%

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE 14.3%

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 14.3%

POWER TRAIN 14.3%

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE 14.3%

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 P0018 mean on a CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾

P0018 indicates: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A. This is a fuel and air metering code. 7 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P0018 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾

Based on 7 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Power Train,Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Engine, Power Train,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P0018 serious on my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾

Of 7 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 P0018? ▾

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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