Where is the camshaft position sensor located?

2009 GMC SIERRA
130,000 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KMB197035
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Need replace the camshaft position sensor and want to know where it is located.
The truck listed above is a 2500.
May 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Sure, the camshaft position sensor is located at the front of the engine on the timing chain cover, here is the exact location. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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May 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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KMB197035
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I found it but about 3 to four inches of wiring is gone. i think a squirrel got in there and tore it apart. i need a new connector and wires so I can run them back and splice them in.
May 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Yep, I have seen my fair share of rodent damage, they like the warm engine :/
May 31, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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