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DTC P0016 P0017 P0018 P0019 P0008 P0009 - keywords 2.8 3.6 actuator camshaft crankshaft LLT LP1 LY7 MIL reluctor SES

Subject:DTC P0016 P0017 P0018 P0019 P0008 P0009

Models:2004-2008 Cadillac CTS SRX
2005-2008 Cadillac STS
2004-2006 Buick Rendezvous
2005-2008 Buick Lacrosse
2008 Buick Enclave
2007-2008 GMC Acadia
2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Equinox
2007-2008 Pontiac G6
2008 Pontiac G8, Torrent
2007-2008 Saturn Aura, Outlook
2008 Saturn Vue
with 2.8L LP1, 3.6L LY7, 3.6L LLT engines



This PI was superseded to update models and years. Please discard PIP3423A.


The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Vehicles with 3.6 LY7, 3.6 LLT or 2.8 LP1 may exhibit DTC P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009.

Recommendation/Instructions:

The reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved. Refer to attached photographs for exact location. If the reluctor has moved then replace crankshaft.


Object Number: 1873652  Size: SH

Object Number: 1873653  Size: SH

Object Number: 1873654  Size: SH

Object Number: 1873655  Size: SH

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.