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Chevrolet Cruze Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement at your home or office.

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Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement Service

How much does a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Chevrolet Cruze Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement is $186 with $46 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2018 Chevrolet CruzeL4-1.4L TurboService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$277.08Shop/Dealer Price$304.17 - $375.72
2014 Chevrolet CruzeL4-2.0L Turbo DieselService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$303.19Shop/Dealer Price$337.39 - $435.04
2017 Chevrolet CruzeL4-1.6L Turbo DieselService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$266.27Shop/Dealer Price$291.27 - $361.25
2012 Chevrolet CruzeL4-1.4L TurboService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$289.73Shop/Dealer Price$320.59 - $408.17
2017 Chevrolet CruzeL4-1.4L TurboService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$266.27Shop/Dealer Price$293.04 - $364.34
2013 Chevrolet CruzeL4-1.4L TurboService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$289.73Shop/Dealer Price$320.76 - $408.46
2014 Chevrolet CruzeL4-1.4L TurboService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$437.55Shop/Dealer Price$505.39 - $703.84
2014 Chevrolet CruzeL4-1.8LService typeVariable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid ReplacementEstimate$352.27Shop/Dealer Price$398.77 - $533.25
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What is the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid all about?

Variable valve timing (VVT) helps to provide smoother idling, better power delivery for everyday needs, improved fuel economy, and superior emissions control. In order to achieve all of these tasks, your VVT system requires a number of different components including the variable valve timing solenoid. The VVT solenoid is responsible for changing the position of the camshafts in the engine. It works on oil pressure, and can either advance or retard cam position to provide the right performance from the engine. Each camshaft is equipped with a VVT solenoid, which is capable of altering the supply of oil pressure to the camshaft depending on the speed and load of the engine. If the VVT solenoid is not working properly, the Check Engine light will come on and your engine will perform noticeably worse.

Keep in mind:

  • The most common cause for VVT solenoid problems is dirty oil, which clogs the screen that sits between the solenoid and the VVT pressure switch.
  • If the solenoid doesn’t operate, the VVT system will remain disengaged, which can adversely impact engine performance, fuel economy and more.

How it's done:

  • The faulty variable valve timing actuator (VVT) solenoid is located and identified
  • The variable valve timing actuator (VVT) solenoid is removed
  • The new variable valve timing actuator (VVT) solenoid is installed
  • The engine is tested with a scanner for proper variable valve timing actuator (VVT) solenoid operation
  • The vehicle is road tested and checked for proper variable valve timing actuator (VVT) sensor operation

Our recommendation:

Because the solenoid is located at the camshaft (near the VVT switch), it cannot be inspected on a regular basis. The only time it will be inspected is if you are experiencing problems with the VVT system, or the Check Engine light illuminates and the computer provides a camshaft position or VVT system related code. If you do experience variable valve timing issues, have one of our expert mechanics diagnose and repair the issue.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid?

  • Vehicle gets poor fuel economy
  • Engine performance is diminished
  • Check Engine light is on

How important is this service?

If your vehicle is equipped with a variable valve timing system, it needs to operate as designed for proper performance and fuel efficiency. If your vehicle’s VVT solenoid is faulty, have it replaced as soon as possible to regain your lost performance.

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It was my first time trying this service and I loved it! It was so easy and convenient. The air conditioning in my car wasn’t working and I had a feeling that I was leaking coolant. With work and getting ready for a wedding, it’s hard to find a day to take off to take my car to a shop and wait for them for half the day or who knows maybe all day. So I tried YourMechanic making the appointment was easy picked a time, Graham was my mechanic, texted me the day before to get more details about what was wrong with my car. I received a text telling me he was on his was and also a gps location of how close he was. Showed up on time, was very knowledgeable and told me what to expect, what he was going to do, told me he would need about an hour but ended up getting it done in 30mins. After that explained the problem with the air conditioning and with the coolant and what I needed to do to fix it. I would recommend this service over the dealers any time!

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