Cam Actuator Fail
 

Looks like the 2.4 has the same probles the 6 has with cam actuator fail ... reults in motor not starting without warning and motor replace or scrap car ... no other options i'm told by the dealer.

Welcome to the site, your dealership isn't identifying the correct issue or you had a CEL and they just described it vaguely to you.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...13-14-a-28779/

It's a very easy job with minimal tools!

Yes Oldblue. Now, whoever you talked to might be telling the truth , or they may be really trying to screw you over. I would think the latter. I would ask for actual trouble code numbers and post here again. Nearly every member here has performed that repair. Easy peasy. BUT, I do believe that if the actuators truly fail MECHANICALLY they can cause some serious issues, but that is a very rare occurrence.

Hi Ed, :welcomewagon: to the forums!!

I cannot recall anyone with the P0010/11/13/14(camshaft actuator) code(s) having a problem starting the vehicle. Please post up the actual codes here(not the descriptions, which can be misleading). We'll see if we can get you a proper diagnosis!!

This has nothing to do with recall campaigns, so I moved it.

It also has no information in it. What is supplied is erroneous B.S..

I suspect "dealer" in this case means the used car dealer that sold the car, NOT a GM Service Department.

I have not heard on this forum any discussion about failed "cam actuator" causing engine damage.

If the OP comes back perhaps he can supply a few more words.

Looking at the username of the one-post-wonder... hmm....

And Mr. C hasn't been back!