EGR problems will generally throw an engine light. However, if you want to check the system its not hard. It just a couple bolts and an electrical connector.

I'm not familiar with the 09 ecotec engine, but I believe the valve itself looks like this:
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You can start by taking it off and cleaning it and the passages before and after it.