Engine, Ecotec 1.8L DOHC 4-cylinder, variable valve timing, sequential multiport fuel injection, 138 hp

Years 2014, 2016–18 Models 2 Factory citations 4

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Also described as Engine, Ecotec 1.8L DOHC 4-cylinder, sequential multiport fuel injection, variable valve timing

Documented applications

Cruze — first generation (2011–2016)

2014, 2016 Factory-verified

2014: LS (1SA, 1SB): S; 2016: L, LS (1SM, 1SA, 1SB): S; federal emissions (FE9) only

GM factory document — 2014 chevrolet cruze fleet order guide wayback, p.4.
GM factory document — 2016 chevrolet cruze limited fleet order guide wayback, p.4.

Sonic — first generation (2012–2020)

2017–2018 Factory-verified

LS, LT automatic: S (2018 also LT manual 5-door and LT 1FL), with federal emissions; 138 hp at 6300 rpm, 125 lb-ft at 3800 rpm; GM Authority 2019 page says it was dropped for 2019

GM factory document — 2017 chevrolet sonic order guide copy gm authority, p.63.
GM factory document — 2018 chevrolet sonic order guide copy gm authority, p.69.

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