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P0024 on CHEVROLET COLORADO

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2019, 2020, 2021

What P0024 Means on Your CHEVROLET COLORADO

Real CHEVROLET COLORADO Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"My 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, equipped with the 3.6L LGZ engine, recently triggered a P0024 diagnostic trouble code. This code indicates a failure of the Bank 2 exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid, a critical part of the variable valve timing (VVT) system."

β€” 2019 CHEVROLET COLORADO owner β€’ ENGINE β€’ Filed 05/19/2025

"The component that’s failing on my truck is the Apple car play and a check engine light (CODE P0024) which indicates Exhaust Camshaft Position, Bank 2. My safety and others safety is put at risk while having these issues: 1."

β€” 2020 CHEVROLET COLORADO owner β€’ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE β€’ Filed 10/23/2024

"Just prior to 8/1/22, check engine light came on. They found P0014 set, lack of power, rough idle. They found oil pushed through bank 1 cam solenoid actuator and had to replace on 8/1/22. Check engine light came on again in mid August 2023."

β€” 2021 CHEVROLET COLORADO owner β€’ ENGINE β€’ Filed 08/25/2023

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0024 on CHEVROLET COLORADO

66.7%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2019
1
2020
1
2021
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0024 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026