P0341 on Chevrolet vehicles
Camshaft Position Sensor Range / Performance — what it means on a Chevrolet, whether it's safe to drive, and the fixes by model and year.
P0341 on a Chevrolet means camshaft position sensor range / performance. Most vehicles stay drivable short-term, but diagnose it promptly. The most common cause is failing camshaft position sensor (degraded signal) (typically $100–$400). Pick your Chevrolet model below for its known failure patterns, recalls, and TSBs.
What does P0341 mean on a Chevrolet?
P0341 is set when the ECM does receive a camshaft position signal, but the signal does not behave the way it should — pulses are arriving at unexpected intervals, the cam-crank correlation is drifting, or the signal pattern is irregular. Unlike P0340 (no signal at all), P0341 means the sensor is communicating, but its output is unreliable. The result is rough running, hard starts, and sometimes stalling.
P0341 is a standardized OBD-II code, so its definition is the same on every Chevrolet. What differs by model and engine is which cause is most likely — pick your Chevrolet model below for a diagnosis tuned to its known failure patterns, recalls, and TSBs.
Is it safe to drive a Chevrolet with P0341?
In most cases a Chevrolet stays drivable for short trips with P0341 active, but diagnose and repair it promptly. This is a high-severity code — ignoring it can lead to further damage or a failed emissions test. Exact tolerance depends on the model and engine.
What causes P0341 on a Chevrolet?
| Cause | Likelihood | Estimated repair (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Failing camshaft position sensor (degraded signal) | Most common | $100–$400 |
| Damaged or chafed cam sensor wiring | Common | $80–$350 |
| Cam tone ring / reluctor damaged or contaminated with debris | Common | $300–$1,500 |
| Stretched timing chain causing cam-crank correlation drift | Occasional | $800–$3,000 |
| Loose or improperly torqued cam sensor mounting | Occasional | $20–$100 |
| Oil leak at the cam sensor port causing intermittent shorts | Occasional | $80–$350 |
Repair costs are typical US ranges and vary by Chevrolet model, model year, and labor rate. A diagnostic trouble code is a symptom, not a guaranteed failed part — confirm the root cause before replacing anything.
P0341 by Chevrolet model
Select your Chevrolet model and year for a P0341 diagnosis tuned to that vehicle's failure patterns, recalls, and TSBs.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
1,648 NHTSA owner complaints · 14 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Chevrolet Equinox
1,100 NHTSA owner complaints · 8 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Chevrolet Tahoe
518 NHTSA owner complaints · 11 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Chevrolet Malibu
1,697 NHTSA owner complaints · 8 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Chevrolet Traverse
795 NHTSA owner complaints · 9 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Chevrolet Trax
117 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Complaint and recall counts are NHTSA totals for the model years covered on this site, not counts specific to P0341.
P0341 on other makes
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P0341 on a Chevrolet: frequently asked questions
What does diagnostic trouble code P0341 mean on a Chevrolet?
P0341 is set when the ECM does receive a camshaft position signal, but the signal does not behave the way it should — pulses are arriving at unexpected intervals, the cam-crank correlation is drifting, or the signal pattern is irregular. Unlike P0340 (no signal at all), P0341 means the sensor is communicating, but its output is unreliable. The result is rough running, hard starts, and sometimes stalling. P0341 is a standardized OBD-II code, so the definition is the same on every Chevrolet — which cause is most likely varies by model and engine.
What are the symptoms of P0341 on a Chevrolet?
Check Engine Light is illuminated. Hard cold start with extended crank time. Intermittent rough running or misfires. Stalling at idle or coming to a stop. Reduced power, especially at higher RPM. Hesitation under acceleration. Possible heat-soak failure pattern
What causes P0341 on a Chevrolet?
Failing camshaft position sensor (degraded signal) (most-common). Damaged or chafed cam sensor wiring (common). Cam tone ring / reluctor damaged or contaminated with debris (common). Stretched timing chain causing cam-crank correlation drift (occasional). Loose or improperly torqued cam sensor mounting (occasional). Oil leak at the cam sensor port causing intermittent shorts (occasional)
Is it safe to drive a Chevrolet with P0341?
In most cases a Chevrolet stays drivable for short trips with P0341 active, but it should be diagnosed and repaired promptly — this is a high-severity code. Ignoring it can lead to further damage or a failed emissions test. Exact tolerance depends on the model and engine.