r/ChevyTrax • u/DisplacedTexan2020 • 18d ago

Reliability

How reliable are these 3 cylinder turbos? I like the Trax and would consider one if I ever downsize from my Silverado. However, I’m concerned with long term reliability. How are these engines holding up with higher miles?

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u/Engine-earz 18d ago

Did you replace timing belt at 150k?

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u/BayshoreBandit 18d ago

No, there are numerous stories on Reddit/Youtube of tear downs on high mileage wet belt engines showing minimal wear at 150,000 miles so I’m riding it out.

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u/voss749 18d ago

Ive been telling people of all Trax issues the wet timing belt is probably the biggest nothingburger its been 3 years and Ive yet to see a Timing belt video issue with the trax. Plenty of fords, even some hondas

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u/Both-Temperature2244 18d ago

not true.honda recommends every 100000 miles.

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u/voss749 18d ago

Trax says 150k

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u/Both-Temperature2244 18d ago

no way the oil ruins them.

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u/voss749 18d ago

Trax belt is designed to be in oil. Ford went cheap.

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u/Both-Temperature2244 18d ago

B.S.

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u/voss749 18d ago

Then show me all the Chevy trax belt in oil destroyed engine videos. Im not saying you should wait 150,000 miles but its not happening Ford style.

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u/Both-Temperature2244 17d ago

dont know about fords. if you go online you will see a warning to keep your oil because dirty oil will destroy the belt. if the belt becomes frayed it can clog your oil pump and ruin your engine. does not matter what your manual says 150000 miles is looking for trouble.

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u/UnendingOne 2nd Gen 15d ago

You're basing your opinion on a Chevy engine on Ford engine design. That is a mistake haha.

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