Conditions for Setting the DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The ECM detects a camshaft to crankshaft misalignment. The DTC sets if the crankshaft position sensor signal is 10 degrees before or after the normal position in relation to the crankshaft angle while the engine is running.