Chassis, generic

C0010 Left Front Inlet Control

Check engine lightUsually off
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

Covers the left front inlet (apply) solenoid valve of the ABS hydraulic modulator. During ABS, traction or stability control the module closes this valve to isolate the left front brake circuit from the master cylinder and hold wheel pressure, then opens it to let pressure back in. The module checks the coil for opens, shorts and out-of-range resistance and monitors valve response. GM documents code C0010 (sub-type .5A) setting in the electronic brake control module of 2018-2019 Equinox, Terrain, Envision and Canyon, where it could store falsely and was under engineering review. A fault disables ABS and related functions; the red brake or amber ABS lamp illuminates and conventional braking remains.

Likely causes

Inlet valve coil open or shorted
Brake control module fault or false setting
Harness or connector corrosion

Symptoms

  • ABS warning lamp on
  • ABS and stability control disabled
  • Normal braking retained

Repair estimate

DifficultyShop_onlyWorkshop job
Parts and labour€300–1,700
Time1.5–4 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

lf abs inlet valve

Related codes

C0011C0012C0014

References: static.nhtsa.gov, en.wikipedia.org.