P0341 on Cadillac
Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)
P0341 on Cadillac vehicles indicates camshaft position sensor circuit range/performance (bank 1). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Cadillac model — most commonly on CTS. This code means the camshaft position sensor on Bank 1 is sending a signal that is present but doesn't make sense to the engine computer (a range/performance fault), often because it disagrees with the crankshaft position signal. The cam sensor tells the computer where the camshaft is so it can correctly time fuel injection and spark, and on engines with variable valve timing it also confirms cam phaser movement. When the signal is out of range, intermittent, or doesn't correlate properly, the computer flags this code, and you may notice hard starting, rough running, or reduced power. Causes are commonly a worn sensor, a stretched timing chain, or a problem with the cam phaser/tone ring. Typical repair costs on Cadillac range from $1,800 to $3,500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0341
- •Failed or weak camshaft position sensor
- •Damaged or corroded sensor wiring/connector
- •Stretched or worn timing chain causing cam timing drift
- •Faulty variable valve timing (VVT) cam phaser or solenoid
- •Damaged camshaft reluctor (tone) ring
- •Low or dirty engine oil affecting VVT operation
- •Incorrect sensor air gap or installation
- •Faulty PCM/ECM (rare)
P0341 on Cadillac by Model
Cadillac CTS(1 issue)
- 3.6L LLT Direct-Injection Timing Chain Stretch Sets Cam-Correlation Codes2007-2011
The 3.6L LLT direct-injection V6 used in the 2008-2011 CTS (and the 2007 gen-1 3.6L LY7) is among the best-documented GM V6 failures: the primary and secondary timing chains elongate well before 100,000 miles, throwing off intake/exhaust cam correlation. Chain wear is strongly accelerated by extended oil-change intervals and low oil level, which starve the hydraulic chain tensioners. GM acknowledged the defect with Special Coverage bulletin 11340 (revisions A/B/C) extending timing-chain coverage to 10 years / 120,000 miles on affected models including the 2007-2009 CTS, and with service bulletin 12-06-01-009F describing the updated chain/tensioner/guide kit. This is an LLT/LY7 direct-injection-era issue and should not be attributed to the later LFX or to the 2.0L LTG four.
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What does P0341 mean on Cadillac?▼
P0341 stands for "Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)." This code means the camshaft position sensor on Bank 1 is sending a signal that is present but doesn't make sense to the engine computer (a range/performance fault), often because it disagrees with the crankshaft position signal. The cam sensor tells the computer where the camshaft is so it can correctly time fuel injection and spark, and on engines with variable valve timing it also confirms cam phaser movement. When the signal is out of range, intermittent, or doesn't correlate properly, the computer flags this code, and you may notice hard starting, rough running, or reduced power. Causes are commonly a worn sensor, a stretched timing chain, or a problem with the cam phaser/tone ring. On Cadillac specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0341 on Cadillac vehicles?▼
Common causes on Cadillac: Failed or weak camshaft position sensor, Damaged or corroded sensor wiring/connector, Stretched or worn timing chain causing cam timing drift, Faulty variable valve timing (VVT) cam phaser or solenoid, Damaged camshaft reluctor (tone) ring. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0341 on a Cadillac?▼
Repair costs on Cadillac range from $1,800 to $3,500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Cadillac models have P0341 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0341 on 1 Cadillac model: CTS.