GMC Terrain 2.4L P0013, P0014, P0010, P0011 Easy DIY Repair (Solenoid Replacement) 

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Hey man, 53yr old Dad here, my experience is 65-66 Mustangs and my newer F150s. I bought matching GMC Terrains for my kids and this code popped on my sons. Very, very good video, going to replace the exhaust and since the intake is right there, I agree, gonna do that also. Be a good lesson for him. Thank you and heres to a very rare "like" from me.

My daughter called, in tears. Said her car had the check engine light on. AutoZone ran the code. Came up with this. Got her in the garage out of the cold. With the labor of her boyfriend and my tools, my arm in a sling from rotator cuff surgery, had this done in just a few minutes. Good video 👍

Used this to fix my mom's car. Thanks for the video. Very detailed and easy to follow 👌

Thank you very much for this video: very clear, thorough and straightforward!

Dude, you are my hero with the connector removal clue. I have a 2011 Saab 9-5 with the 2.0L Ecotec, but no videos to reference that I initially checked out for other cars, GM included, that didn't have people using the tab and pushing on the top, not around the bottom! I mangled the thing up terribly and the tab wouldn't come off... but I didn't need to remove the f'ing tab. It still took me a while to get the rear one to engage as you're maneuvering from behind, and I became so discombobulated I put them in backwards, but 3 hours later - a lot of that on RU-vid, it's done. I thought after reading up on this P0010 error, this is easier than changing oil, no problem.. absent the connector removal, it is. Luckily I didn't bust anything, just have one a connection a bit chewed up.

Thanks, just got done doing this with my daughter on her car showing her how to do it, your video made it easy.

Dude well done, very thorough and I am going to give this a go and hopefully fixes my codes. Thank you!

I had codes: P0010, P0011 and P0014. Google led me to believe these parts were the likely culprit of my rough idle and stalling under load. I found this video while researching the issue and your breakdown is flawless. One of the best how to's on RU-vid man! I tested the actuators with a multimeter and exhaust was at 13.5 and intake was a big fat goose egg. Swapped them both due to the low cost and it runs like new. Thanks man!

Great video, thanks so much for creating it. Made this job so easy, appreciate the tip for removing the connectors.

Great video, thanks for the step by step instructions. Would have taken me a lot longer without watching this. The only thing I did different - I took the sensor out before disconnecting the clip, then I could get a small flat screwdriver in there to get the clip off. The car runs a lot a smoother now.

Man you saved me a lot of time with this good video and explanation. Thank you

Wow the dealer told me $120 for computer checking of the issue. And about 2 hours of work, roughly another $200… did it with $130 parts and your instructions… Thank you.

Thank you SO much for this step by step video. I fixed my vehicle this morning by myself and it was super easy to do. This video is great!

Thank for the run down. Help me confirm it was an easy job before committing to do it for a friend.

Awesome walkthrough, Since I didnt have a pick i first pulled out the camshafts and then used a flathead to disconnect them

Thanks for the video... super simple and everything worked. Thanks for the links to the parts!!

Thank you so much! Very helpful and easy to follow!

Thanks for the video, one thing I've learned from this video and owning the same motor. They are extremely problematic!

Was very easy with these instructions. Didn’t fix my P0011, and my solenoids were not dirty at all-2013 Terrain here. Appreciate the video.

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Changed the plugs while I was tackling the valves. 👏👏

Great video bro, really helped me save a few extra dollars instead of taking it to the shop. Car might be one of the easier to work on.. now up next for me is front cat, mid cat and muffler😩

Wow! Great video, and the tip about the pick was priceless

Thank you!! Changed it out easily in 5min. Appreciate it

I don’t comment on videos, but thank you for just getting straight to the point and posting a Very helpful video! To many Guys on here like to here themselves talk

Thanks for the video. I could not get the plugs off. Thanks for the tip on right hand pic

Dude awesome video, helped me do a swap I didn’t even know how in less than 30 min. Would’ve been quicker but I don’t read comments and fought that clip with my right angle pick for some time

Thanks. One of the best automotive videos I've seen. good video, good sound,good explanation.

Good video. Mine had a fraction of the sludge barely any at all but it seems to be running much more smoothly now. Frequent oil changes are crucial to these cars, excessive oil consumption is common with certian years and models.

Great tutorial! Helped alot. Thank you.

I think you just saved me $300-$400 (can't get out of my mechanics shop for less), this is exactly the error code that we're getting on my wife's 2015 Terrain, the error message at the auto supply store reads: "P0013 Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit", and since you're an OldSoulMillennial, you just got a subscribe from this boomer.

Mine went bad at 50k! Even with oil changes and early maintenance. Thanks for the vid

Very good instructions, Iam confident that i can replace my sensor.Thanks

Those plugs can be removed by sliding the grey plastic lock upwards then pushing the black tab and pulling up on the harness. The grey plastic piece is a lock. Just a tip if you encounter this again

Great job and clean presentation!

Thanks for this...hoping it worked but just did this on my 2016 terrain and so far so good. Was getting p0010 and 11.

Great video! Thanks for the help

Im a 60 yr old women and i just changed both my solenoids hurray for me !!!!😁

Great video Replaced the exh side with Autozone unit-same code Went with oem ac Delco same code The intake side blinks with the test light but not the exhaust side?

Excellent video easy task when you explain it like you did, Thanks for your help!

Thank you so much! Great video. I ended up tightening the bolt on the new actuator too much and it broke off! (Which meant another RU-vid video to fix that!). Much appreciated.

Here’s a tip, instead of the pick from the bottom of the plug, the correct way is to remove the little gray U clip on the top of the plug, then you push the black tap to release the bottom of the tap and pull up.

SO ON THE CLIP TO THE CONNECTOR IF YOU SLIDE THE GREY PART UP YOU CAN THEN REMOVE THE CLIP BY HAND NO TOOL NEEDED

I just bought a 2013 Chevy Equinox for my Granddaughter. I did some reading on the Ecotek motors and learned about the notorious oil consumption problems. Without listing the causes, I will just cut to the chase and say that consistent oil changes....around 3,000-4,000 mile intervals...is critical. Yes...3,000-4,000 mile oil change intervals....otherwise oil sludge will start accumulating and that is not good for the motor. I have talked with several reputable repair shops and the 3,000-4,000 mile oil change interval is what they recommend. This idea about newer vehicles being able to go 8,000 miles or more between oil changes is ridiculous. Change you oil just like in the old days.... around 5,000 miles, and on these notorious Ecotek motors...even more often. Yea, you're gonna spend some money on oil changes over the years, but it's a lot cheaper than very expensive repair bills, or having to buy another vehicle. The engineers who designed this motor should be sued for their incompetency and lack of proper testing.

Did these yesterday , u can wiggle them out without taking the harness off. Then turn on its side and its way easier to take off harness with flat head. No 90° pick needed just make sure ya have a big rag ready .

Remove the electrical connector correctly and they are easier to remove. the white tab is a lock slide that up first then you can squeeze the release with your finger. also the sludge is because you don't change your oil often enough change it at 3500-4 and you'll get rid of the sludge. imagine doing dishes with the same water for a month your not gonna have good results after awhile

Thanks for the detailed video!!!

Thanks I'll replace both of mine this summer.

Excellent video thank you

Thanks soooooo much amazing buddy

The white part on the top of the plug is the lock. You need to pull it up then the lock can be pushed in to pull of the plug. I do like your method. Maybe less chance of breaking the clip.

Perfect instructions. Thank you.

Just did this mines was reversed the exhaust solenoid was in front and the intake was in the back..does it matter which side they are on as long as the connectors go to the proper solenoid

Thanks for the video ,my friend!👊👊👊

Thanks for the video

Great video.. my car just threw this code and i got the same make and year. So ill get my parts from rock auto and give it a shot. Thanks! Edit: mine didnt have gunk built up like the one in the vid but i replaced both and the hard knocking went away, runs real quiet now.

THANK YOU!

I'm doing this repair now. Just wanted to mention that once you take off the white clip on top of the solenoid then you're able to just squeeze the black clip with your fingers and it is a quick release just pull up.

Thank you sir!

The gray part on the plug is a locking tab that can be pulled up the get the connector to release.

Nice video ...! Same car, same codes, I changed both solenoides but the same codes persists... No other different codes add.. What could be ? Any idea ?? Thanks !

did it run crappy, less power when the solenoids when bad and engine light came on?

Great video!

Great job did you have a knocking noise or did it cut off?

I’m attempting to replace the VVT solenoid on my 2011 GMC terrain. My problem is that my air box doesn’t look like the one in the video. I only have one black cover and not to as removed in this video. Can somebody tell me how to find the solenoids?

Those grey tabs on the connector slide up and you can push on the clip and they pull right off

Used your video. Nice job

This video was so helpful , I'm a single woman and think I may could just handle this myself. I'm kinda handy and good with following directions. But could you tell me about how long it took you to do this in real time. Please and thank you!

Did your engine/transmission have to relearn the parts? That’s the feedback I see on Amazon. Thanks! Great video!

Your video is really helpful. I got the job done on the exhaust solenoid, but however lol the intake solenoid won't unscrew. Did some idiot weld it down & is there someway to unscrew it?

My 2015 only has 50000 miles. The codes showed up after having the car serviced (oil change). No idle or performance issues, just the codes.

So after replacing both the VVT solenoid valves, When I try to start the car it is really rough it kinda starts for a second but stalls or is crazy noisy. Only way I can explain is is sounds like it is not running in sync (if that makes sense) Then there are times it is trying to crank but doesn't turn the motor over completely. Is there some way it could of threw the timing off on it?

You should have pushed up on the lock and then you could just push in on the clip and it comes right off

I removed the solenoid first and it made removing the socket a breeze.

I'm not a mechanic but because of your awesome video I really had no issues. However when I started the engine the check engine light did not go off. Can you please tell me why? Do I need to get auto zone to clear the codes? Or is there something elsi that is wrong that I need to address.

The exhaust & intake connections are different, you can not get them crossed. Hello from north east Montana. 10 miles from the Canadian border.

I think you mean right angle pick? It works with left hand too ! Also the "s" is silent on debris it's usually da bree But thanks this was helpful ...

I was getting the error code P0010 for my 2014 gmc terrain, and replaced both solenoids truck sounds so much better, and engine light it out, rides nice... Although I have no warning light on, on the dash I run the diagnostic test and still have the error code popped up... Is this normal, should it clear over time??

i replaced both the intake and exhaust solenoids but now im only getting a code for the intake. do you think it could be a bad connection? when i drive the car, i have to press on the gas a little more firmly than usual just so it doesnt just randomly stalls on me. 2012 gmc terrain. please help 😢

The e85 gas builds excessive carbon especially with the high pressure fuel pump

What a fantastic video! 5 stars all day. Thank you for making this because I'm getting the P0013 code and I'm getting ready to sell this car. Looks like I can easily fix this due to your selfless video tutorial to help others.Again, thank you for this, very appreciated sir! Edit: So I did this repair and it seemed to fix the issue but I forgot to put that smaller hose back on the side of the airbox when I was done and it tripped a new code(P228D)......once I reconnected it and drove the car for a bit all the codes are gone and its running good. Thank you very much for the video!

Some dust got into my exhaust selenoid and now my car is shutting off and shaking so bad on idle, could it be cus of the dust and if so how do I clean the socket?

I got p0016 i replaced both sensors and still have the same problem, reduced engine performance and service stabilitrac.

You pop off the white locking clip on the solenoids and then you can push the locking clip with your thumb and it pops off. Also if you are doing this to get your check engine light off, do not erase the code. Just start the car and let it run for a minute, then shut it off and let it sit for 2 minutes then restart it and let it run for another minute and shut it off and wait for 2 minutes again and the 3rd time you restart it your check engine light should be off. Now your car will pass inspection without you having to wait for all the other parameters to reset to pass inspection or wasting gasoline on doing the drive cycles to set all the parameters.

I have a 2015 gmc Terrain.. Im getting codes P0172 but my suv do not make any noises at all or ticking noises.. Now when i stop, it will jerk.. when i shut it off... it like rumble or something... smooth while driving... My job have a dirt roads bad...

Good afternoon friend OldSoulMillenial My 2011 GMC Terrain has the following problem: A couple of days ago I had the timing chains and tensioner replaced. The next day they gave it to me, when I was parked at a red light, the revolutions dropped to zero. In the end it turned off. I had it scanned and I got code P0011 Intake Camshaft Position System Performance/Range Problem-Advance Overrange (Bank 1) What would be due to the engine dying at 0 RPM while running? lit friend?

I had these replaced a few years ago. Car is starting to have a same issue again. Could the replacement ones I put in go bad after only 30k miles.

These parts are now $46.00 for each… at least in northern Michigan what’s the price else where the same or are we just getting screwed in the north?

Did you disconnect the battery first

Are the exhaust solenoid and intake solenoid the same exact part?

Good afternoon friend! My 2011 GMC Terrain has the following problem: A couple of days ago I had the timing chains and tensioner replaced. The next day they gave it to me, when I was parked at a red light, the revolutions dropped to zero. Finally the engine died. I had it scanned and I got code P0011 Intake Camshaft Position System Performance/Range Problem-Advance Overrange (Bank 1) What would be due to the engine dying at 0 RPM while running? lit friend?

A paint can opener works great for popping off the tabs.

You don't need to pick to remove the connector. Push the black tab and it comes right off with your fingers.

Any chance you have the sound recorded of the problem?

I'm still getting the P0013 after replacing the solenoids. The funny thing is that I can feel the improvements. The car idles and accelerates way better. There used to be a slight hesitation when accelerating and the car almost stalled on my wife a few times. The crazy thing is that the solenoids were replaced during the recall about three years ago, but it looks like they already went bad. Which is why I changed them out. I just need to figure out how to get the check engine light to clear.

P0011 is for the camshaft position sensor, not the selenoid on the top of the engine

Did this on my wife's 2012 GMC Terrain SLT 2.4 Ecotec. That engine sucks. I need to install an oil catch can.

the pick is not needed. you release the white safety retainer by pulling it up. and the push the black tab down. releasing the tab he used the pick on. its most likely going to break if you force the tab up without releasing the white safety tab. other than that i have no comment. good video good information. oil change every 6k is a good idea. not 8 or 9k.

Could this be the cause of it shutting off while driving. Car starts up fine and no codes or cel, but 5 mins into driving it just shuts off, wait 5 mins and you can turn it on no problem then it’ll do the samething. 2011 terrain sle 134k miles

Water in the oil makes it sludgy. These cars have a water pump assembly in the crank case. You may have had a failing (leaky) water pump contaminating the oil. YIKES!