I have a 2009 chevy hhr 2.0L,,,check engine light is on,,,,codes coming up are p0010,p0011....I have replaced the camshaft actuator sensor,though it runs a lot better it did not turn the light off,,,,i suspect it is the camshaft actuator solenoid(intake) and plan on replacing it,,am I on the right track.....HELP......please...it reads on my paperwork from the auto parts store that its,,,failed actuator solenoid,bank 1.....

 

First thing, plug "P0010" into the SEARCH box at the top of the page.

There is a thread devoted to this repair and the misteaks auto parts stores make.

The ACTUATOR/SOLENOID lives under the air filter. The SENSORS are on the head.

 

Well, I'm adding this to the list of people who have replaced the wrong part for the P0010/11/13/14 codes.

Yes, you need to replace the camshaft actuator SOLENOID on the INTAKE side!!!

 

Welcome to the site

Here is a diagram that may help

Cam actuator intake is circled blue
Cam actuator exhaust is circled in green
Cam sensor is circled in red

 

Sounds like another case of an auto parts store telling someone to replace the wrong parts.

 

its good for the bottom line and profit margin!! but not us HHR folks

aside from that, Welcome to the Vern!!