From 2010 to 2020, the company produced the GM LUV 1.4-liter turbo engine, which was fitted to American versions of vehicles like the Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze, Trax, and Buick Encore. In essence, this power unit is an altered LUJ motor with a different block arrangement.
The LDC, LDD, and LUJ engines are part of the third generation GM Family 0.
Specifications
| Production years | 2010-2020 |
| Displacement, cc | 1364 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 138 – 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 200 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73.4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 80.6 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | DCVCP |
| Turbocharging | MHI TD025L |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Chevrolet Trax 2018) — city — highway — combined |
9.4 7.1 8.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 130 |
The engine was installed on:
- Buick Encore 1 (GMT165) in 2012 – 2020;
- Chevrolet Cruze 1 (J300) in 2010 – 2015;
- Chevrolet Sonic 1 (T300) in 2011 – 2020;
- Chevrolet Trax 1 (U200) in 2013 – 2020.
Disadvantages of the GM LUV engine
First of all, it is well known that these turbine units perform less well in cold weather;
The PCV valve or the turbine bypass valve freezing is the culprit;
Dealers frequently replaced the intake manifolds for these engines for the same reasons;
The turbine does not operate for very long if you disregard the issues mentioned above;
Here, oil scraper rings may be found up to 100,000 kilometers away, and oil consumption will manifest;
The owners of the earliest engines frequently had to deal with detonation-related piston destruction;
The short-lived upper timing chain guide and pump are among its weaknesses.