P0496, 2018-2019 3.6 Traverse, Acadia, Enclave, Outlook EVAP Purge Valve / Solenoid

Diagnosing and replacing the purge valve on the 2018 and 2019 3.6 V6
AC Delco Purge Valve: amzn.to/3nO1YYY
Here is the scanner I use. It's overkill for this particular application.
Innova 5610: amzn.to/3ZFN3hc
Here is a very inexpensive scanner that a viewer used to clear the codes after installing the purge valve: amzn.to/3QY5fj7
0:00 reading the code
0:27 general purge valve location
1:00 removing engine cover
1:27 removing the intake boot and resonator
2:28 disconnecting the valve
4:30 testing the old valve to verify it's the bad part
5:40 new valve ready to install
5:58 installing and connecting the new valve
5:45 running great!
The code can be deleted with any scanner after the new one is installed.
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[@Psyclaws]

My sincerest thanks, brother. Your video saved me several hundred dollars, I’m sure.

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome!

[@robertoalvarez5281]

I followed the instructions and got mine replaced on my 2018 Traverse. To install the unit is definitely easier to remove the throttle body to have more visibility and easy access to bolt the new purge valve back in. Thank you for making this video.

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome Robert! Thanks for watching!

[@jking421]

Robert do you have a Facebook or a way I can contact you? I also have a 2018 traverse and they saidnit was emmisions when I took to auto zone but they told me it was to new for that to be going out already. Anyway I can hit you up?

[@robertoalvarez5281]

@@jking421Just connect the scanner and see what code it gives you. In my case, it was code P0496, and it said it was a problem with the gas cap or the purge valve (Obviously in our case, it is not the cap, since our cars do not have a gas cap). So changing the purge valve did the trick for me. Good luck.

[@mdgrose24]

One of the best how to videos ever.

[@bennieaust]

Thanks Matt!

[@jjc6776]

Ok this project took me 2h to complete. This video was great I couldn't get that plug off until I unbolted and removed the vacuum hose. It's on there tight. Squeezing and pulling didn't do it I needed a screwdriver to assist and it needs to be pulled out to do that. The reason this project took me so long was cause I spent 1.5h trying to fish the valve out after I dropped it. Tip? Stuff a towel in that space cause mine dropped in a bad spot. Had to get my neighbor with his camera and magnet to help get it back. If that wouldn't of happened I would have been done in under 30min. He also had a code reader to help clear mine out. His expensive code reader couldn't do it then he pulled out a Amazon $20 reader that did the job beautifully. MP69033. All this worked with my 2018 traverse.

[@bennieaust]

Sorry to hear about the troubles. I'm glad the normal part of the repair went well at least. I haven't used this scanner but I'll link it here and in the description for others. Thanks for your comment! amzn.to/3QY5fj7

[@gilesblencoe5896]

Excellent video!! Thank you so much for sharing this. Had this fixed in 20 minutes thanks to your detailed instructions. Really appreciate it! 👍🏻

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome!!

[@ThomasByron24]

Check engine light came on my 2018 Traverse. I went down to my local auto parts store and used their scanner. It showed code: P0442. I purchased the EVAP PURGE VALVE, went home to change it out following this video. In my case I had to clear the code later with the scanner at the auto parts store. Seems to be fixed! Thanks for the video!

[@bennieaust]

You're welcome!

[@juanb3282]

Thank you very much! I followed the video step by step and just finished replacing mine on my 2019 Traverse, It only took me about an hour. I was able to blow air through the old solenoid so that confirms it was bad. Now hoping the engine light stays off and that the solenoid was the only reason for my P0496 code.

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome! Great to hear!!

[@MatthewGarcia-dh4xy]

What a blessing you are sir. Followed the video directions and it worked like a charm. Much appreciated.

[@bennieaust]

Great to hear!!

[@HuntsWorkshop]

This is an excellent video. Was just explaining to someone where to connect the evap test port and found your video to send to them instead of finding a traverse and make a video for them. Thank you!!

[@bennieaust]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@emttim84]

I just used this and it worked perfectly. Thanks so much!

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@EJGofTX]

Perfect video. Exactly as illustrated and Abt a half hour job. TYVM!

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@benjamingayout]

Thank you sir. Such an easy repair thanks to your video and your great explanations

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@marcopetricca7571]

Thank you for saving me hundreds of dollars!!! This video is amazing!

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome!!!

[@user-bn3px7jj4k]

So I had my husband replace it but it hasn’t clear the code and he did check the old part like you did and it was bad so he replaced it but code hasn’t cleared would I have to take it somewhere to get it cleared?

[@chrisemm6047]

Great video, thank you brother!

[@bennieaust]

No problem 👍

[@renegade1520]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@bennieaust]

You are welcome!

[@youmbgtube]

Thanks for the video. I had a little trouble getting the electrical connector off to. Think I was pinching it too hard at first. I got the P0496 and my engine had a hard start after filling the tank. The purge valve was only around $20 so I just bought it and replaced it but the original valve seems fine using your pressure check test. I have no air coming out the end of the valve. I cleared to code but wondering what else would promote this code? - Thanks

[@bennieaust]

The purge valve is the most common issue. It’s possible it was intermittent and just happened to be working when you tested it. Time will tell if that was it.

[@user-wz5ot2qy8o]

I took mine off, If there is any air coming through is it bad? I blew on the one end like you did and a very small amount of air came through.

[@bradworthington2192]

Great video! Followed the steps exactly, and was done in about 20 minutes. A cool engine first thing in the morning helps. Thanks!

[@bennieaust]

Great to hear Brad! And yes a cool engine will make it a much easier, pain free job. :)

[@jgouba1]

Hi, I replace mine on my traverse and the check engine light is still on after 1 week. I have an scanner but it won’t clear the code. Any advice?

[@bennieaust]

Did you verify the purge valve was the issue? The code gives you some direction to look but it’s not a code specifically saying the purge valve is bad. I would try a different scanner. Even if you hadn’t fixed the problem the code should clear, although it will come back on again if the issue hasn’t been resolved. Hope that helps!

[@user-jn3xc7ub3k]

Lifesaver thank you

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome!

[@jt4022]

Awesome video. How do you clear out the code?

[@bennieaust]

Thanks! On the scanner I use I just press the erase code button. Every scanner is a little different.

[@jjc6776]

Is there any other way then buying a 350 scanner to clear the code? I took my car to the dealer and they said this part was the issue and want 500 to do it. I ordered the part from amazon and going to do it myself. Will it clear itself after a week?

[@bennieaust]

There are many cheaper scanner options out there that could clear the code. The light will eventually go off on its own, but it’s hard to but a specific time frame on it.

[@DETmichigan-yy6lf]

I did mine 3 days ago. Pretty easy job. Take your time. Just unhook the negative battery terminal while working on it & the code will clear after the repair

[@mikelpantojas]

Chevy sent a letter out in potential defective purge valve. They are replacing with no charge. I had mine changed which is great but I am still getting a rattling sound.

[@jjc6776]

@@mikelpantojas yeah, for 2019 and up. I have a 2018. Did the swap myself. Start to finish about 30min. Neighbor came over with his scanner and re-set the code for me with his $20 cheap scanner

[@bennieaust]

@@mikelpantojas that's great to hear. This seems like a common issue.

[@hondo32g]

How did you clear out the code? Great video

[@bennieaust]

Here is the scanner I use: (these are both the same scanner) Innova 5610: amzn.to/3ZFN3hc Zurich ZR15s: www.harborfreight.com/zr15s-obd2-code-reader-with-35-in-display-and-active-testfixassist-57662.html They are fairly capable scanners, you only need basic functions to clear the code so these are definitely not the most budget friendly way of clearing it, but great scanners to have around if you plan on doing most of your own repair work.

[@HuntsWorkshop]

Evap codes clear on their own after 1 -3 drive cycles once fixed. Clearing it yourself doesn't do any good, it stays in mode 10 anyway so you can't trick a state inspection.

[@user-wz5ot2qy8o]

😮

[@cmgwhite7730]

Thank you so much Sir.

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome!! Thanks for watching!

[@user-bn3px7jj4k]

So I had my husband replace it but it hasn’t clear the code and he did check the old part like you did and it was bad so he replaced it but code hasn’t cleared would I have to take it somewhere to get it cleared?

[@LemonCrush007]

Same. Just did mine yesterday and code still on dash. Did you ever get it cleared if you don’t mind me asking?

[@user-wz5ot2qy8o]

I took mine off, If there is any air coming through is it bad? I blew on the one end like you did and a very small amount of air came through.

[@bennieaust]

Yes

[@user-bn3px7jj4k]

So I had my husband replace it but it hasn’t clear the code and he did check the old part like you did and it was bad so he replaced it but code hasn’t cleared would I have to take it somewhere to get it cleared?

[@bennieaust]

If the problem has been resolved the code will self clear eventually. This is not a quick process. I would recommend taking it somewhere to have it cleared. I know AutoZone will read codes but I’m not sure if they will clear them.