GT1446V 55565353 Turbocharger for Chevy Cruze Sonic Trax Buick Encore 1.4L
The GT1446V (55565353) is a Garrett turbocharger for the Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, Trax, Orlando, and Buick Encore with the 1.4L Turbo engine (Ecotec LUJ/LUV), from 2010 onward. This is one of the most common turbo replacements in the compact car segment. The 1.4L Turbo is used across millions of GM vehicles. Garrett part 781504, GM OEM 55565353. Built new, dynamically balanced, ships with gaskets. We supply shops and distributors.
Turbo Model
GT1446V (Garrett)
OEM / Interchange Numbers
55565353, 781504, 781504-5001S, 781504-5002S, 781504-5004S
Application
2010+ Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, Trax, Orlando, Buick Encore — 1.4L Turbo Ecotec
Service & Support
- 1-Year Warranty
- US Stock, Fast Dispatch
- Bulk Orders Welcome
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FAQ
The GT1446V (55565353 / 781504) fits the 2010+ Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, Trax, Orlando, and Buick Encore with the 1.4L Turbo Ecotec engine.
P0299 underboost code and wastegate rattle at idle are the two most common symptoms. Oil smoke and loss of power indicate bearing wear.
Brand new, dynamically balanced. No core charge. One-year warranty.
Yes. US stock, volume pricing for shops and distributors. High-volume replacement part.
GT1446V for Chevy Cruze / Sonic / Trax / Buick Encore 1.4T
The GM 1.4L Turbo Ecotec is one of the highest-volume turbocharged engines in North America. It powers the Cruze, Sonic, Trax, and Buick Encore — all popular compact cars. The GT1446V is the stock turbo and is a very common replacement part.
Common 1.4L Turbo applications
- 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
- 2012-2020 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T
- 2013-2021 Chevrolet Trax 1.4T
- 2013-2021 Buick Encore 1.4T
- 2012+ Chevrolet Orlando 1.4T
Common failure symptoms
- Check engine light with boost codes — P0299 underboost is the most common code.
- Oil leak at turbo — oil from the turbo drain into the exhaust. Blue smoke.
- Wastegate rattle — the internal wastegate flapper develops play and rattles at idle. Very common on higher-mileage 1.4T engines.
- Loss of power — turbo shaft play causes boost loss.
Installation
- Direct bolt-on. Ships with gaskets.
- Replace oil feed/drain lines or clean thoroughly — the 1.4T is prone to oil feed line coking.
- Prime with clean oil before startup.
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