The 2.4-liter General Motors LEA engine was produced at the US plant from 2011 to 2017 and was installed on the Canadian version of the Chevrolet Orlando minivan, Equinox crossover and Verano sedan. As part of the eAssist hybrid installation, this power unit is known under its LUK index.
The second generation of GM Ecotec includes: LDK, LHU, LNF, LAF, LEA, LE5, LE9.
Specifications
| Production years | 2011-2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 2384 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 174 – 182 |
| Torque output, Nm | 233 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 88 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 98 |
| Compression ratio | 11.2 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Chevrolet Orlando 2015) — city — highway — combined |
12.3 7.9 10.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 145 |
The engine was installed on:
- Buick Regal 5 (GMX350) in 2011 – 2017;
- Buick Verano 1 (D1SB) in 2011 – 2016;
- Chevrolet Equinox 2 (GMT192) in 2011 – 2017;
- Chevrolet Orlando 1 (J309) in 2011 – 2017;
- GMC Terrain 1 (GMT177) in 2011 – 2017.
Disadvantages of the GM LEA engine
- Most of the complaints about this unit are related to oil consumption due to the occurrence of rings.
- In 2014, it received an updated piston and the problem became less common.
- Another cause of oil burning can be a clogged crankcase ventilation system.
- The timing chain does not have a high resource and often needs to be replaced by 150,000 km.
- As with all direct injection engines, the intake valves are covered with soot.
