Code P0010 after oil change

Yes, what happens is the wrong oil weight does not work with the camshaft actuators which causes a correlation codes which is what happened. Here is a guide to help you get the job done yourself:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken

Thanks Ken, It has been a week now and I am just seeing this response. I took out the intake actuator solenoid, sprayed it down with cleaner, let it dry and reinstalled it. Car runs okay, just some hesitation on the acceleration though. Still, is okay to go ahead and change back to conventional now?

You can use synthetic but use the correct weight oil it should tell you on the oil cap of the engine. Did our response end up in your spam folder?

I kept the Dexos oil in and went on ahead and changed out the VVT solenoid. Replaced it with a brand new one this morning. Went to work Experienced some sluggishness and on the way home the engine light came back on!

Here are the possibilities for the code:

Roy

ALLDATA Diagnostic Bulletin

P0010: Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit
P0013: Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit
P2088: Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage
P2089: Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit High Voltage
P2090: Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage
P2091: Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Control Circuit High Voltage

Related Vehicles: 2013 - 2015 Malibu, 2.0L, 2.4L, 2.5L

Notes/Hints:

Poor maintenance or engine mechanical conditions, such as improper engine oil level, condition and type, worn camshaft timing components, low engine oil pressure, or sludge can effect these codes.
Some Techs are reporting to replace both intake and exhaust solenoid valves to prevent future problems.
Preliminary Tasks:

Repair any CKP sensor, or CMP sensor codes first.
Follow any TSB recommendations.
Verify the ECM has the most up-to-date software and calibrations installed.
Visually inspect the solenoid and ECM harness connectors and circuits for corrosion or poor connections.
Diagnosis:

1. Replace the affected Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve with a high quality part that meets OEM specifications. Clear the code and operate the vehicle under the conditions that set the code.
--> If the code resets, test for open, shorted or high resistance actuator circuits.
--> If no circuit problems found, replace the ECM.