Genuine GM 12655421 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve

works well?

This exact part (Literally exact down to the part number) costs $59.99+ tax at Advance Auto and Autozone. Though there were some OEMs on here that ran $40.00 (still $20.00 cheaper than parts store) I originally went with an aftermarket "kit" that included both, the intake variable valve timing solenoid, and the exhaust (parts look exactly the same apart from the different electrical connections they have) that ran me about $23.00 for the pair (which I thought was amazing considering a new set was going to run me $120.00+ at the parts store as they didn't carry any aftermarket ones). After installing them I had to quickly remove them just hours later as they made my car lurch and stall which was 10X worse than what I was dealing with with the old ones. Luckily I still had the original failing ones to put back in. Important note: The oil and filter were changed just prior to installing the new ones so dirty oil wasn't to blame. So obviously I was again dealing with the P0013 error code and the very low idling just shy of stalling when sitting at a red light. I quickly began the return process for the aftermarket ones and the same day I decided I was going OEM this time. As I mentioned there were a bunch on here for $40.00 each but after a bit of searching, I found "used" ones on here. "Used" meaning the package was damaged and some minor cosmetic defects. Not that someone else used them already. This particular one was deeply discounted to S15.40 due to the minor cosmetic damage that happened at the warehouse. I wasn't worried about scratches as the parts screw directly into the motor and then are concealed by a plastic cover so I purchased this one. Side note: This part is the exhaust valve but I scored the intake valve at a slightly higher S22.84 (also claimed minor cosmetic damage) so I got the OEM set for under $40.00. Back to the "minor cosmetic damage". Though I ordered each part separately they were both sold by Amazon and ordered from the same cart they both arrived in the same package 2 days later. I pulled them out of the packaging not knowing what to expect since this was the first time I ordered cosmetic damaged parts. I was pleasantly surprised. As the description stated, both of the original boxes the parts are sold in were heavily damaged. They were smashed, torn, taped, and one box even had the top missing. This had me worried but the worry quickly disappeared when I examined the actual parts. I literally couldn't find a single scratch on either part. All of the cosmetic damage was pertaining to the little factory boxes they're sold in. I installed both the same day I received them (11/12/19) and it's been 6 weeks now with no issues. Btw... if you pull both, the intake and the exhaust valves and lose track of which one goes where, don't panic (in the case of the Equinox anyway). The parts have different electrical connection shapes. The exhaust connector won't fit into the intake and vice versa. Each wire is only long enough to reach that specific part so just match up the connectors and you're good to go. Also, if you go with OEM the parts are color-coded to match the connector (gray and black). The gray one is the intake and goes in front and the exhaust is black and goes in back. Please learn from my mistake and just go OEM right from the start. The biggest complaint I saw for the cheap aftermarket ones was that their internal workings aren't nearly as heat resistant as OEM. As these parts sit directly atop the engine they're going to be subjected to a prolonged high temp environment. Some of the comments stated that the aftermarket China ones didn't even last 2 days before the heat from the engine did them in. So in closing... You get what you pay for but that doesn't always mean you have to pay full price since minor cosmetically damaged OEM parts exist.

Wife’s 2012 Malibu had light on for over a year and running bad (I’m ashamed). I decided to go with a GM part solenoids just in case. As soon as I replaced everything the light went out and I felt the difference. The hardest part was finding the side cover bolt but other then that it’s a VERY easy job. It’s been two months, so far so good. By the way, I changed both the exhaust and intake. Now on to the Wheel Bearings and Hubs 😞

Easy to install. Good value for a.c. Delco part

OEM replacement and exact fit. correct connectors for wiring. Codes from the previous solenoid valves are gone and did not need to be cleared.Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G6 2.4ltr.

Genuine AC Delco , great price , works fine

Such a simple installation! Don't let a dealer charge you 2+ hours worth of labor and twice as much for the part as you should pay. I'm not a mechanic and I installed this into my daughter's 2010 Cobalt in under 20 minutes. Simply search YouTube for videos based on your car's diagnostic code - P0012 or P0013 for this part or P0010 or P0011 for the Intake.When you replace this part, be sure to replace its sister at the same time. It will be the Intake position actuator. It's right next to the Exhaust one - this one. They are two different parts you'll have to order, and in the experiences of myself and everyone I've read about, they go bad within about one oil change of each other.

The description says that it is compatible with my vehicle, but it caused more issues than it was worth. I installed the part, no problem, turned on the car, and it gave a new issue - the car started bucking violently while idling. I immediately replaced the original part and the bucking is not here. This leads me to believe that I received either a defective part or it is not compatible with my HHR. Please, if you can, find another seller to get your part from.