What does this code mean?
This is the Bank 1 camshaft B over-advance/performance code. In the cited applications B is the exhaust camshaft, while P0011 concerns intake. A timing-control fault can involve the actuator mechanism rather than the position sensor; the code alone does not establish which component has failed.
Sources and interpretation [1]
A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.
Before replacing a part
Confirm exhaust-side identification and compare commanded and actual timing. On the specific GM L3B application, the bulletin distinguishes repairs before and after 20 March 2019; that build-date rule must not be generalized to other engines.
Manufacturer communications
3Original wording in English
CHEVROLET, GMC, OLDSMOBILE
Reported code forms P0014
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0014, P0116, OR P1683 SET, DELAYED TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT AND/OR EXCESSIVE FAN NOISE. *TT
CHEVROLET, GMC, OLDSMOBILE
Reported code forms P0014
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE SOON LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE,P0014, P1683 OR P0116 A DELAYED TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT AND/OR EXCESSIVE FAN NOISE. *YH
CHEVROLET, GMC, OLDSMOBILE
Reported code forms P0014
INFORMATION REGARDING UNRESOLVED DTC P0014, FALSE DTC P0116 AND P1683. *YH
Check vehicle applicability
1A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Oldsmobile | BRAVADA | 2002 |
Sources and interpretation
These explanations are editorial summaries of the linked manufacturer material. PDF page numbers count from the first file page. Original publications are in English; translations are reference aids. A cited edition is not a claim that it is the manufacturer's latest instruction.
- 2024–2025 MY OBD System Operation Summary for Gasoline Engines ↗
Ford Motor Company · PDF page(s) 76 ·
- 21-NA-146 · MIL illuminated, P0011 and/or P0014 ↗
General Motors · PDF page(s) 1, 2 ·
Source check date · 2026-10-27
Can I keep driving?
A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.