P0010 on Chevrolet
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)
P0010 on Chevrolet vehicles indicates intake camshaft position actuator circuit (bank 1). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Chevrolet model — most commonly on Equinox. This code points to an electrical problem in the intake camshaft position actuator (variable valve timing) circuit on Bank 1. The computer controls an oil-fed solenoid to advance or retard the intake camshaft for better performance and efficiency, and it has detected the solenoid circuit is open, shorted, or out of range. This is usually an electrical or solenoid fault rather than a mechanical timing problem, though oil-related issues can play a role. You may notice rough running, reduced power, or lower fuel economy. Typical repair costs on Chevrolet range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0010
- •Faulty intake camshaft (VVT) oil control solenoid
- •Damaged, corroded, or loose wiring/connector at the solenoid
- •Open or short in the actuator circuit
- •Low or dirty engine oil restricting the solenoid
- •Clogged solenoid screen or oil passage
- •Poor electrical ground
- •Failed PCM/ECM (less common)
P0010 on Chevrolet by Model
Chevrolet Equinox(1 issue)
- 2.4L Ecotec excessive oil consumption (worn/stuck oil-control piston rings)2010-2017
The 2.4L Ecotec (LAF/LEA) four-cylinder used in 2010-2017 Equinox (and its GMC Terrain twin) consumes oil at an abnormal rate — frequently as much as 1 quart per 1,000-2,000 miles — due to low-tension/stuck oil-control piston rings combined with PCV-system issues that draw oil past the rings. Owners report blue exhaust smoke on startup and acceleration, low-oil warnings between changes, and in severe cases engine damage when the oil level drops unnoticed. GM acknowledged the defect in a 2015 service bulletin instructing dealers to replace the four piston assemblies on affected engines, and nearly 400 NHTSA complaints describe the same failure. A $42M class-action settlement (final approval Nov 2019) covered 2010-2013 vehicles, and a January 2023 suit extended claims to 2014-2017 units.
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What does P0010 mean on Chevrolet?▼
P0010 stands for "Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)." This code points to an electrical problem in the intake camshaft position actuator (variable valve timing) circuit on Bank 1. The computer controls an oil-fed solenoid to advance or retard the intake camshaft for better performance and efficiency, and it has detected the solenoid circuit is open, shorted, or out of range. This is usually an electrical or solenoid fault rather than a mechanical timing problem, though oil-related issues can play a role. You may notice rough running, reduced power, or lower fuel economy. On Chevrolet specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0010 on Chevrolet vehicles?▼
Common causes on Chevrolet: Faulty intake camshaft (VVT) oil control solenoid, Damaged, corroded, or loose wiring/connector at the solenoid, Open or short in the actuator circuit, Low or dirty engine oil restricting the solenoid, Clogged solenoid screen or oil passage. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0010 on a Chevrolet?▼
Repair costs on Chevrolet range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Chevrolet models have P0010 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0010 on 1 Chevrolet model: Equinox.