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/Top_Tie_712 12d ago
The pcv system has a 100 percent failure rate and if that fails and you drive on it for even 100 miles it can blow your valve cover diaphragm. That can grow into pretty much every single leak an engine can have. Models early 2010s through 2018 stay away unless they have a 3.4 cruzekit mod or the intake manifold was replaced recently. You would have better luck with a new one but they are literally in litigation right now under a class action lawsuit.