From 2017 to 2019, the 1.6-liter GM LH7 diesel engine was assembled at the Hungarian plant and fitted to vehicles like the GMC Terrain 2, the Chevrolet Cruze, and the Equinox. On Opel models, this engine is referred to as the B16DTH and is a member of the GM Medium Diesel family.
Specifications
| Production years | 2017-2019 |
| Displacement, cc | 1598 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 136 |
| Torque output, Nm | 320 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79.7 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 80.1 |
| Compression ratio | 16.0 |
| Features | DEF and SCR |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Borgwarner BV38 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Chevrolet Equinox 2018) — city — highway — combined |
10.7 8.4 9.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 160 |
The engine was installed on:
- Chevrolet Cruze 2 (J400) in 2017 – 2019;
- Chevrolet Equinox 3 (D2XX) in 2017 – 2019;
- Chevrolet Malibu 9 (V400) in 2018 – 2019;
- Chevrolet Trax 1 (U200) in 2017 – 2019;
- GMC Terrain 2 (D2XX) in 2017 – 2019.
Disadvantages of the GM LH7 engine
This is a contemporary diesel engine with urea injection and particulate and SCR filters.
As a result, the quality of service and fuel used determine how long an engine lasts.
The engine’s short timing chain resource—sometimes less than 100,000 kilometers—is its weakest point.
Additionally, the replacement is extremely difficult and costly because the chain is situated on the flywheel side.
Lubricant leaks or malfunctions during soot burning are the subject of the remaining complaints.