P0017 Crankshaft position - exhaust camshaft position not plausible Bank 1
It is neither the crankshaft position or the camshaft position, The ECM see the signal of both, what set this code is when the cam and crank are not sychronized this occurs when the camshaft position actuator is in the park position. Here is a TSB of what more likely you are facing with this code condition.
# PIP3423K: DTC P0016 P0017 P0018 P0019 P0008 P0009 - (Mar 28, 2014)
Subject: DTC P0016 P0017 P0018 P0019 P0008 P0009 Models:
2013-2014 Cadillac ATS XTS 2004-2014 Cadillac CTS SRX 2004-2011 Cadillac STS 2005-2009 Buick Allure (Canada Only) 2005-2014 Buick Lacrosse 2008-2014 Buick Enclave 2007-2014 GMC Acadia 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2008-2014 Chevrolet Equinox 2012-2014 Chevrolet Impala 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu 2009-2014 Chevrolet Traverse 2007-2009 Pontiac G6 2008-2009 Pontiac G8, Torrent 2007-2010 Saturn Aura, Outlook 2008-2010 Saturn Vue with 2.8L LP1, 2.8 LAU, 3.0 LF1, LFW 3.6L LY7, LLT, LFX engines
This PI was superseded to update models and model years. Please discard PIP3423J.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern
Vehicles with 2.8 LP1, 2.8 LAU, 3.0 LF1, 3.0 LFW, 3.6 LFX, 3.6 LLT, or 3.6 LY7 engines may exhibit two or more of the following DTCs: P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009.
Recommendation/Instructions
If the above concern is present, check for loose Timing chain or tensioners.
If after following SI diagnostics the root cause is not found, the following may be helpful.
The reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved.
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