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I been trying to order part 916806 this I've been needing it for a while a variable valve timing solenoid I feel like I been ripped off because no one been able to get this part has this part been replace as another part what am I to do I need my car. I can't get my admission done to get my plates
I have been waiting on the intake rocker arm control valve since December 2019. Apparently GM has discontinued this part for Malibu and Impala. They are saying it is on back order. I am still paying on my vehicle and this should be apart of a recall. There is thousands of us that is waiting on this part and this is so unfair. I am terrified that something else is going to happen to my engine if this is not fixed soon.
The check engine light came on and the code reader showed that the variable timing solenoid needs to be replaced. After searching for a replacement part, I keep getting told that this make/model consistently has this problem. The engine light comes on, the car loses power and seems to have a tugging feel when driving especially when accelerating. This happens both with in town driving and freeway driving. Happens at any speed.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving 30-40 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled and restarted independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the rocker arm control oil valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to white-allen Chevrolet parts (442 N main St, dayton, oh 45405 (937) 222-3701) where it was also diagnosed that the rocker arm control oil valve needed to be replaced however, the parts were on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.
My vehicle shows the check engine light, the dealer made a check and found problems with the rocket arm valve part number 12633613 (engine variable timing oil control valve). That was in December 2019, they request the part to GM, and so far the part is unavailable. I tried to buy it through internet and friends in other states, and no auto parts have this part. This part is necessary because control the timing of the engine. My car can get ruin if I do not change that part. GM is being irresponsable to have this important part of the car available.
- Catano, PR, USA
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Engine code P16D0 causing a valve that controls air to oil intake for the motor is stuck open causing in accurate oil pressure. This happens when in motion. To continue to drive would most likely cause extreme engine failure and improper gas mileage. After checking the code and replacing the "affected" parts, the light is still not cleared as it creates more issues within the motor. The dealer is not able to identify the issue and is charging an absurd amount of money just to attempt to fix the issue with out any guarantees. There are also an abundance of similar situations and it all occurs once these vehicles get to 100,000 miles. This is a serious issue and I believe the manufacture should correct such an issue as multiple people have been experiancing the issue.
Have been needing a repair but the part has been unavailable for months. We need the oil control valve and part number 12633613. GM does not know when the part will be available, so no way for the car to be fixed.
The engine light is on and at times the car loses power! trying to get parts since October 2019 was told no one is contracted to make the part and GM has not been helpful !!
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact also noted that the vehicle experienced the failure for approximately six months. The vehicle was taken to coughlin Chevrolet of pataskala, 9000 E broad St sw, pataskala, oh 43062, where it was determined that the rocker arm solenoid valve was defective and needed replacement however, the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
We purchased this vehicle as for safety and convenience, we are student and full time workers. We share one care and because of that we took care of the car like recommended. Since October, we have been isolated, depended on uber and lyft because of GM not having the part for the vehicle. We searched everywhere, we called GM and filed a complaint, nothing was done. We paid to get the diagnosis done and said we need the oil control valve and part number 12633613. No one has it and everyone is looking for the same part. There is an issue there and GM should be held responsible. We're still paying for the vehicle. The incident had while the vehicle was in motion, as I was driving to work, I heard a loud pop and lucky I was to my job 21880 state road 7, boca raton fl 33064. I parked the vehicle and went out to check, oil leaked everywhere leaving a trail behind. Called my insurance for road side assistance. We were able to purchase the off market brand which didn't last even a month! now we stuck. Thank you Chevy,
Vehicle has had failed oil arm rocker valve (part# 12633613) since October 2019. GM has advised they do not know when this part will be available, and has no other resolution to provide except to wait and that they are sorry for inconvenience. Check engine light illuminated means it will not pass emissions testing in ct (or state inspections in a lot of other states). Car is not usable because of this, some power loss issues being experienced at highway speeds. GM has not offered any resolution other than $2500 off a new GM vehicle. Will not assist further and state that there is no eta for replacement part. Car not serviceable and GM will not resolve.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle shutter, vibrate and the check engine light would display. The vehicle was taken the local dealer stykeman Chevrolet(1255 N. williams St. Paulding oh) who diagnosed that the engine intake rocker cylinoid was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed by the dealer and the manufacturer who informed that the part was not available and there were no plans to produce the part in the future. The failure mileage was 20,980.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, when "power the vehicle down" warning message was illuminated. The vehicle began to decelerate speed and stalled. The vehicle was towed to blossom Chevrolet located at 1850 shadeland ave, indianapolis, in 46219, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to penske Chevrolet located at 3210 E 96th St, indianapolis, in 46240, where they noticed the spark plug were covered in oil and needing to be cleaned and replaced. The dealer replaced the plugs but when attempting to start the ignition, the engine started to smoke and was unable to start the ignition. The vehicle was diagnosed with cylinder number 3 and engine to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 46,500.
Engine light keeps coming on while driving or stationary. I had a diagnostics test done they said it is the rocker arm solenoid. They said there is a national back order and 1 of our local dealers had 6 cars waiting for this part at the time and had already been waiting for several months. This is obviously a manufacturing defect that GM should be doing a recall for.
Check engine light came on, stayed on, took car to be diagnosed, rocker arm solenoid valve defect, car has only over 55000 miles on it, recommend not to drive to avoid further damage, part not available anywhere, car been parked since late November.car was driven on freeway when check engine light came on, not knowing if the car was going to make it without causing damage to engine or stall before we could get to a mechanic shop.
2014 Chevy Malibu 2lt 75,000 miles. Omaha, ne. Check engine light came. Hesitation in acceleration. Diagnostic code P16cf - intake rocker arm solenoid valve 2 control circuit. Chevy dealer has 17 on backorder. After research this appears to be a known issue, with no recall. Shop ordered part 2 weeks ago. They are telling us they hope to have the part by first of February.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Reymore Chevrolet (746 N main St, central square, NY 13036, (315)668-2673) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vvp rocker oil solenoid ceased and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 100,000.
While driving my check engine light came on. Plugged it in to see what codes it was reading both O2 sensor and well as as cam shaft, check engine litlght is still on sensing the same codes. Went to 2 different garages and they are unable to find the issue. I'm unable to get my car inspected due to the issue.
On 11/19/19, I was driving on a side street (25 mph) when the reduced engine power light came on in my 2014 Chevy Malibu. The car is driveable, but at speeds higher than 35 mph, the reduced power is noticeable. I immediately brought it to the dealership (matthews hargreaves Chevrolet in royal oak, mi) for repair. They identified the problem as being the rocker arm solenoid valve, but they were unable to fix it because GM is not currently making the part and it is unavailable through aftermarket. For nearly a month, I have been stuck with a car that is only barely usable. On colder days, my car has a more difficult time with even handling low speeds and I'm terrified that it's going to become completely inoperable before this is fixed. The dealership I took it to currently has 6 vehicles with the same problem, but are in non-driveable condition. The dealer has also informed me that over 50 cars around the country are having the same problem. GM has been contacted about the problem, but they have refused to do anything to help despite being aware that this is a known issue.
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- Stlouis, MO, USA