This code relates to an issue with the camshaft or crankshaft position sensor, and commonly affects Chevrolet and GMC vehicles, but is not limited to just those manufacturers.

The engine camshaft position sensor plays a vital role in your vehicle's overall performance. Here are six warning signs that yours is failing.

A camshaft position sensor code for that year and model should be P0340 when scanned with a proper scan tool. Assuming that you do indeed have a P0340, replacing the sensor would be a good start.

Before reinstalling the cam-position sensor, make sure you clean out the metal shavings and other debris that may be present. "Factory Fixes" is written by Jim DePalma, a 30-year veteran of the auto ...

The sensor probably is bad, Peter. But the effects of a bad cam position sensor are most likely to be felt at high speed. So just don’t take any dirt highways on the island.

Some vehicles also have a camshaft position sensor that allows the engine computer to monitor the position of the camshafts (or camshaft), which open and close the valves, for more precise fuel ...

This paper describes a dual-track magnetic crankshaft and camshaft position sensor configuration. It uses semiconductor sensors such as magnetoresistors to pick up the magnetic flux modulation created ...