Since 2015, the Michigan plant has been producing the General Motors LGX 3.6-liter V6 engine, which powers well-known vehicles like the Cadillac XT5, XT6, CT6, and Chevrolet Camaro. The LGZ index is used in this unit’s modification for GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado pickups.
L3B, LP9, LF1, LFX, LFY, LGX, LLT, and LY7 are the high feature engine family.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 3564 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 310 – 335 |
| Torque output, Nm | 365 – 385 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 95 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 85.8 |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Cadillac XT5 2018) — city — highway — combined |
14.1 7.6 10.0 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 180 |
The engine was installed on:
- Buick LaCrosse 3 (P2XX) in 2017 – 2019;
- Buick Regal 6 (E2XX) in 2017 – 2020;
- Cadillac ATS I (A1SL) in 2015 – 2019;
- Cadillac CTS III (A1LL) in 2015 – 2019;
- Cadillac CT6 I (O1SL) in 2016 – 2020;
- Cadillac XT5 I (C1UL) since 2016;
- Cadillac XT6 I (C1TL) since 2019;
- Chevrolet Blazer 3 (C1XX) v 2018;
- Chevrolet Camaro 6 (A1XC) since 2015;
- GMC Acadia 2 (C1XX) since 2016.
Disadvantages of the GM LGX engine
The unit’s short-lived thermostat is its only known vulnerability;
The start-stop system’s frequent malfunctions and temperature sensor failures are noteworthy;
It is prone to valve deposits, just like all direct injection engines, and people frequently complain about valve seal leaks on specialized forums.