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Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

Gates VVS239 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid - Exhaust or Intake

Brand Gates VVS239
Position Exhaust
Steel
Activation Style Electromagnetic
Activation Type Electromagnetic
Connector Gender Female
Connector Quantity 1
Contents Solenoid, Screw
Gasket/Seal Included Yes
Housing Length 5.669
Housing Length 144
Housing Width .976
Housing Width 24.8
Mounting Bolt Included No
Mounting Hardware Included No
Overall Height .976
Overall Height 24.8
Overall Height (in) .976
Overall Height (mm) 24.8
Overall Length (in) 5.669
Overall Length (mm) 144
Overall Width (in) .976
Overall Width (mm) 24.8
Seal Included Yes
Shaft Diameter .827
Shaft Diameter 21
Shaft Diameter (in) .827
Shaft Diameter (mm) 21
Terminal Gender Male
Terminal Quantity 2
Terminal Type Pin
Voltage 12
Voltage (VAC) 12
Product line Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
Fits Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac · 110 vehicles

OE-spec fit and form. Built to restore performance with direct replacement confidence.

Electromagnetic operation. Precise valve timing control for responsive engine performance.

Steel construction. Durable materials help deliver long service life.

Cross-references Dorman - OE Solutions 916-937, Standard Ignition VVT296 and 12627116 for the same application. See all 9.

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Gates VVS239 Engine VVT Solenoid Overview

The Gates VVS239 engine variable valve timing solenoid is an OE-style replacement built to restore proper oil control for variable valve timing systems. It is designed for 12-volt electromagnetic operation and uses a female connector with pin terminals for a direct-fit service replacement.

Gates Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoids, also called oil control valves, are engineered to OE specifications in fit, form, and performance. This product line focuses on restoring the valve timing response needed for smoother idle, improved fuel economy, stronger power delivery, and lower emissions.

Key Features

  • Part number: VVS239
  • 12-volt electromagnetic activation
  • Female connector with 2 male pin terminals
  • Seal and gasket included for proper sealing
  • OE-spec fit, form, and performance
  • Constructed with durable materials for service life
  • Contents: solenoid and screw

Detailed Description

The Gates VVS239 variable valve timing solenoid regulates oil flow to the VVT system so the engine can adjust cam timing as commanded by the control module. This OE performance replacement is built for vehicles that use an exhaust or intake VVT solenoid, depending on application, and is a direct service part for many GM platforms. It is a strong match for drivers searching for a Chevrolet Malibu exhaust VVT solenoid, GMC Terrain intake solenoid, or Cadillac CTS exhaust oil control valve replacement. The VVS239 also cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 916-937 for the same application.

Common Symptoms This Part May Address

  • Rough or unstable idle
  • Reduced fuel economy
  • Loss of low-end or midrange power
  • Check engine light related to cam timing or VVT control
  • Delayed or inconsistent valve timing response

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, terminal count, and engine position before installation. This solenoid uses a female connector, pin terminals, and electromagnetic activation, so matching the original electrical and mounting design is important. Inspect the sealing surface and replace any damaged gasket area during service to help prevent oil leaks and VVT control issues. Confirm whether the vehicle calls for an exhaust or intake position before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Gates designs this Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid to OE specifications and tests it to help restore engine performance, fuel economy, idle quality, and emissions control. High-quality materials are used to support durability and maximum service life.

Compatible Vehicles

  • Fits 2016-2023 Chevrolet Camaro, Exhaust
  • Fits 2015-2022 Chevrolet Colorado, Exhaust
  • Fits 2013-2022 Chevrolet Malibu, Exhaust
  • Fits 2015-2022 GMC Canyon, Exhaust
  • Fits 2019-2021 Chevrolet Blazer, Exhaust
  • Fits 2017-2021 GMC Acadia, Exhaust
  • Fits 2016-2020 Buick Envision, Exhaust
  • Fits 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Exhaust
  • Fits 2020 GMC Terrain, Intake
  • Fits 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse, Exhaust
  • Fits 2018-2019 Buick Regal Sportback, Exhaust
  • Fits 2018-2019 Buick Regal TourX, Exhaust
  • Fits 2013-2019 Cadillac ATS, Exhaust
  • Fits 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS, Exhaust
  • Fits 2014-2019 Chevrolet Impala, Exhaust
  • Fits 2018-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, Exhaust
  • Fits 2018-2019 GMC Terrain, Exhaust
  • Fits 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6, Exhaust
  • Fits 2014-2017 Buick Regal, Exhaust
  • Fits 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited, Exhaust
This part fits 110 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2023ChevroletCamaro2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2022ChevroletCamaro2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2022ChevroletColorado2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2022ChevroletMalibu2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2022GMCCanyon2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2021ChevroletBlazer2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2021ChevroletCamaro2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2021ChevroletColorado2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2021ChevroletMalibu2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2021GMCAcadia2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2021GMCCanyon2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2020BuickEnvision2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2020BuickEnvision2.5LL4FLEXExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2020BuickEnvision2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2020ChevroletBlazer2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2020ChevroletCamaro2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2020ChevroletColorado2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2020ChevroletEquinox2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2020ChevroletMalibu2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2020GMCAcadia2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2020GMCCanyon2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2020GMCTerrain2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019BuickEnvision2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019BuickEnvision2.5LL4FLEXExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019BuickEnvision2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019BuickLaCrosse2.5LL4ELECTRIC/GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019BuickRegal Sportback2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019BuickRegal TourX2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019CadillacATS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019CadillacCTS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019ChevroletBlazer2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019ChevroletCamaro2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019ChevroletColorado2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019ChevroletEquinox2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019ChevroletImpala2.5LL4FLEXExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019ChevroletImpala2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019ChevroletMalibu2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019ChevroletTraverse2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019GMCAcadia2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019GMCCanyon2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019GMCTerrain2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018BuickEnvision2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018BuickEnvision2.5LL4FLEXExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018BuickEnvision2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018BuickLaCrosse2.5LL4ELECTRIC/GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018BuickRegal Sportback2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018BuickRegal TourX2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018CadillacATS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018CadillacCT62.0LL4ELECTRIC/GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018CadillacCT62.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018CadillacCTS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018ChevroletCamaro2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018ChevroletColorado2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018ChevroletEquinox2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018ChevroletImpala2.5LL4FLEXExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018ChevroletImpala2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018ChevroletMalibu2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018ChevroletTraverse2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018GMCAcadia2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018GMCCanyon2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018GMCTerrain2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017BuickEnvision2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017BuickEnvision2.5LL4FLEXExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017BuickEnvision2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017BuickRegal2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017CadillacATS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017CadillacATS2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017CadillacCT62.0LL4ELECTRIC/GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017CadillacCT62.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017CadillacCTS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017ChevroletCamaro2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017ChevroletColorado2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017ChevroletImpala2.5LL4FLEXExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017ChevroletImpala2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017ChevroletMalibu2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017GMCAcadia2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017GMCCanyon2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016BuickEnvision2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016BuickRegal2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016CadillacATS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016CadillacATS2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016CadillacCT62.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016CadillacCTS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016ChevroletCamaro2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016ChevroletColorado2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016ChevroletImpala2.5LL4FLEXExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016ChevroletImpala2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016ChevroletMalibu2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016ChevroletMalibu Limited2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016GMCCanyon2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015BuickRegal2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015CadillacATS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015CadillacATS2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015CadillacCTS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015ChevroletColorado2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015ChevroletImpala2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015ChevroletMalibu2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015ChevroletMalibu2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015GMCCanyon2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014BuickRegal2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014CadillacATS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014CadillacATS2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014CadillacCTS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014ChevroletImpala2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014ChevroletMalibu2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014ChevroletMalibu2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013CadillacATS2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013CadillacATS2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013ChevroletMalibu2.0LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013ChevroletMalibu2.5LL4GASExhaustEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
Directly replaces or cross-references 9 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Dorman - OE Solutions — 916-937Standard Ignition — VVT296126271161265543312662737TS1191VTS1156VV1196VVS1852