My Chevrolet has been giving me headaches lately, and it all started when I took it to a mechanic. They mentioned a camshaft sensor issue on the exhaust side, something beyond a simple fix. Now, I’m not one to blindly trust mechanics, especially with the dreaded upsell always looming, but this felt different. The mechanic explained the sensor wasn’t reading correctly, causing the engine to act erratically – missing “milliseconds of tiny gears,” as they put it. A bit confusing, I know, but the problem has definitely escalated.
Alt text: A detailed view of a camshaft position sensor installed within a Chevrolet engine, highlighting its role in monitoring camshaft timing which is crucial for diagnosing P0014 errors.
The engine now makes a loud, concerning noise, almost like the camshaft is working overtime. This sound kicks in around 35mph or between 2,500 and 3,500 RPM. Interestingly, on a cold start, the noise is absent until I hit that speed, and then it persists even at idle. It’s intermittent, cutting in and out as if the issue momentarily corrects itself, but it never lasts. I know this is a vague description, but it’s the best way I can explain it.
Frustrated and frankly, out of my depth, I’m seeking a second opinion from another mechanic. I’ve already spent too much money trying to troubleshoot this myself and I’m hoping for a comprehensive fix this time. Ideally, I just need the car running reliably for a while until we can finally get a new one. The thought of an engine swap or complete rebuild has even crossed my mind.
Adding to the confusion, the engine feels like it wants to stall at idle, though it hasn’t actually stalled yet. It also jerks quite noticeably, almost as if the car thinks I’m tapping the accelerator when I’m actually braking. It’s not revving up, just this strange, jerky motion, like being nudged from behind. Hopefully, a fresh set of eyes and expertise can pinpoint the exact cause of this P0014 Chevrolet problem and get me back on the road without breaking the bank.
