Engine, 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder, SIDI (spark ignition direct injection), variable valve timing (VVT)

Years 2012–17 Models 2 Factory citations 3

Also described as Engine, 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder, SIDI (spark ignition direct injection), VVT (variable valve timing), E85 capability, 180 hp

Also documented for Buick GMC

Documented applications

Captiva Sport — Theta (2012–2015)

2014 Factory-verified

1LS, 2LS, 1LT, LTZ: S; GM's 2014 Fleet Car & Truck Guide gives 182 hp

GM factory document — 2014 chevrolet captiva sport fleet fleet order guide wayback, p.4.

Equinox — Second generation (2010–2017)

2012–2014, 2016 Single-source

LEA replaced LAF for 2012 (GM Authority's Equinox page); 2016: the base engine on GM Authority's 2016 Equinox page; neither page credits GM for its engine codes; no factory page for these years
2015 Factory-verified

S on all trims; 182 hp (135.7 kW) at 6700 rpm and 172 lb-ft (232.2 N-m) at 4900 rpm

GM factory document — 2015 chevrolet equinox fleet order guide wayback, p.4.
2017 Factory-verified

S on all trims; 182 hp at 6700 rpm and 172 lb-ft at 4900 rpm

GM factory document — 2017 chevrolet equinox order guide copy gm authority, p.25.

This page aggregates every documented appearance of LEA in the Chevrolet reference. Confidence and citations are shown per application — the same code can be better documented in one year than another.