Features:

  • Coated to help protect against premature corrosion
  • Designed to match OEM calibration to provide the performance you expect from GM
  • GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle's original factory component
  • Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
  • Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function
Only buy OEM! Avoid aftermarket VVT Solenoids for GM.

This review is regarding a 2013 Equinox. I urge you to avoid aftermarket parts! I originally bought both the intake and exhaust Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid as aftermarket parts for about $30. Immediately after installation when I started my vehicle it rumbled and stalled. So I tested resistance and it was correct. I then ordered the ACDelco (GM) OEM parts (intake and exhaust) and it worked perfectly, my error light was gone. The resistance checked at 12 on both new parts. This is the difference between aftermarket cheap parts and pricey OEM. OEM works. The old Solenoids resistance registered at 12 (intake) and exhaust wouldn't give a reading at all. It was dead. I replaced the intake since it's recommended and the exhaust for obvious reasons. My final recommendation is to keep your oil clean. Change it often because it'll clog the VVT Solenoids.

OEM Quality

Wife’s 2014 Equinox with the 2.4L Ecotec was throwing a P0013 code. Ended up replacing both intake & exhaust VVT solenoids. Perfect fit, no issues with screws not fitting or threading properly like the cheaper aftermarket parts. I did the intake VVT solenoid since I was already doing the exhaust one (right next to each other), just for an extra piece of mind.

Great fit

This fit my 2012 Chevy Equinox perfectly. However, the engine light did not go off right away. Due to the oil consumption issues with the engines in this year, make and model- and the fact that I bought the SUV used- the oil probably ran low too many times and my engine was clogged with dirt and oil. I did my research and bought some Risoline engine oil cleaner and would gradually add it to my engine along with the oil whenever it would get low. After about a month or so of doing this, the engine light went off and the code cleared. I'll continue using the Risoline and get my oil changed every 3000 miles instead of the 5000 miles recommended.

ACDelco Intake Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid.

I bought this for my 2013 Equinox 20.4. I ordered (Amazon listed a better price than all auto part stores) and quickly received this part. It fit perfectly! I had no oil leaks and it resolved my engine check engine light. 12K miles and it has been working fine. I would recommend and purchase again if needed.

They fit,

Both intake and exhaust solenoids arrive quickly oh, then fit perfectly. Only took about 20 minutes to swap them out, in the car started again when I was done. hopefully we'll take care of the check engine code and stalling at low idles when the engines warm. Also hope The replacements last longer than the originals only have about 70,000 miles on the car. For the extra $10 I figured it was worth getting the actual ACDelco part.

Solid OEM Product

It's not unusual for the 2.4 Ecotec engines to need the VVT solenoids replaced at around 100,000 miles. This is OEM and works exactly as designed-took care of the P0013 CE code. While you're in there, replace the exhaust VVT solenoid and the spark plugs if they've never been replaced. Both solenoids and plugs take about 30-45 minutes and are very easy to do.

Replacement for original VVT solenoid (Intake camshaft side)

I replaced both of the VVT solenoids on the 2.2L Ecotec in my 2009 HHR as it reached the 100,000 mile point. This is the correct new part number for the VVT solenoid on the intake camshaft side. This type of repair should only be attempted by people with experience working on automobile engines using proper tools and procedures.

works

We have a '15 GMC Terrain with around 60K miles that had got a P0010 code and some stalling at low RPMs a couple months ago. I tested both solenoids with the intake showing some inconsistency on the first test, but with specs upon later tests. My suspicion is that the screens on the old solenoids were just dirty (I think the oil change intervals should be reduced on these cars, particularly as the get older). Nevertheless, I went ahead changed both of them to AC Delcos bought on Amazon. The codes were cleared; they and the stalling are gone and have not returned.

Great part, easy install

Saved myself literally hundreds of dollars (based on a shop quote) buying this and the matching exhaust solenoid when my Cobalt started running rough and throwing the P0010 and P0011 codes. Installation for both took about 30 minutes including some cleaning under the engine cover. Car runs amazingly smooth now, feels like new!

Well Worth It

5 minute DIY time and <$50 part saved a trip to the dealership, 15% part markup, and >$100/hour labor expense. Recommend replacing intake and exhaust solenoids at the same time to avoid common cause failure.

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