[busted33]

My 2016 LE2 needs a new turbo (wastegate is sticking really bad and very sloppy causing turbo underboost). The engine has 53K miles on it and I would prefer to not put another OEM POS turbo on it. Is there another turbo option that would be more reliable or am I stuck with OEM?

Thanks in advance for any feedback on this!

 

[jblackburn]

The OEM turbo is a Mitsubishi TD02. The Mitsubishi TDxx line really are among some of the most reliable non-diesel turbos.

There are aftermarket upgrades, but they are based around the TD02/TD025 (1.5T Equinox/Malibu) base turbo.

Look into the BNR wastegate actuator if that's your problem with the current one.

 

[busted33]

The OEM turbo is a Mitsubishi TD02. The Mitsubishi TDxx line really are among some of the most reliable non-diesel turbos.

There are aftermarket upgrades, but they are based around the TD02/TD025 (1.5T Equinox/Malibu) base turbo.

Look into the BNR wastegate actuator if that's your problem with the current one.

Thanks for the feedback. I just realized that I probably should have placed this in the Gen 2 section as the LE2 appears to be a gen 2 product.

I am shocked to hear that these turbos are some of the most reliable turbos out there when there are so many documented failures. The waste gate on mine is literally wobbling in the the unit and gets really stuck every other time its opened. The car has 53k miles on it. Would an actuator from BNR remedy this issue after the turbo is replaced? As for a source for the OEM turbo, are there any site sponsors that would be recommended to give my money to or is the dealership the best option? Again, thanks for the help!

 

[jblackburn]

You ran across this one being a common failure? Just curious as I have mostly seen the actuators themselves fail and throw underboost codes.

BNR afaik only sells the upgraded turbo that you’d then need a tube for as well.

if you’re just looking for a stock one, GM Parts Direct has been one of my go to sites.

 

[Jimster480]

Thanks for the feedback. I just realized that I probably should have placed this in the Gen 2 section as the LE2 appears to be a gen 2 product.

I am shocked to hear that these turbos are some of the most reliable turbos out there when there are so many documented failures. The waste gate on mine is literally wobbling in the the unit and gets really stuck every other time its opened. The car has 53k miles on it. Would an actuator from BNR remedy this issue after the turbo is replaced? As for a source for the OEM turbo, are there any site sponsors that would be recommended to give my money to or is the dealership the best option? Again, thanks for the help!

yes the stock turbo is one of the more reliable ones but the wastegates do fail. So it sounds like your issue is the wastegate and not the turbo itself.

 

[busted33]

Can you replace the wastegate without replacing the turbo on this design? That would be great if you can.

 

[busted33]

I thought I would add an update incase anyone else has issues with the GEN 2 turbo/wastegate assembly. Replacing the Turbo/wastegate assembly fixed my issues and Ive put a little over 1,000 miles on it and it runs great again. The turbo looks fine and the only issue I found was a wastegate that had a little bit of "slop" in its movement that will bind when moving it around to the point where you cant move it with your hand.

Seems the wastegate failed on my setup.

 

[busted33]

Oh and I used a stock replacement that I bought from Turbochargers Direct. Everything went smooth with them.

 

[Jimster480]

Oh and I used a stock replacement that I bought from Turbochargers Direct. Everything went smooth with them.

That's awesome! I think when my turbo goes I will get the one from BNR as an upgrade instead.