Aluminum Radiator for Chevrolet Equinox (2018-2020) 1.5L, 2.0L

Heavy-Duty Aluminum 3-Row Performance Radiator for 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox (D2XX)

What it Does: The all-aluminum 3-row performance radiator replaces the failure-prone factory heat exchanger on the 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox to prevent coolant loss and maximize thermal dissipation under high engine loads.

The Stock Chevrolet Equinox Plastic Tank Failure

Factory radiators in the D2XX chassis utilize a single-row core paired with molded nylon end tanks clamped via mechanical crimp joints. Under repeated heat cycles and turbo-boosted operating pressures from the 1.5L LYX and 2.0L LTG engines, the plastic degrades, becomes brittle, and micro-fractures around the upper and lower hose connections. Thermal fatigue frequently causes the crimped perimeter gaskets to weep or rupture, resulting in catastrophic loss of cooling pressure and head gasket damage.

The Engineering Solution

This direct-replacement unit eliminates plastic failure points entirely by using high-strength, TIG-welded aluminum end tanks fused to a dense 3-row aluminum tube-and-fin core. The furnace-brazed core significantly expands coolant fluid capacity and increases effective surface area for superior heat rejection. Precision-engineered inlet and outlet ports align directly with OEM hose routing, restoring thermal stability to match factory references CU13682 and 13682 without vehicle modification.

What's Included

• 1 x All-Aluminum 3-Row Performance Radiator
• Protective transit caps for coolant ports

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox 1.5L L4 Turbo (LYX)
• 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox 2.0L L4 Turbo (LTG)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the D2XX Equinox?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox equipped with the LYX (1.5L) or LTG (2.0L) engines. This product is specified exclusively for the listed turbocharged 1.5L and 2.0L applications and is not a universal-fit radiator.

Do I need to bleed the cooling system after installation?

Yes, you must perform a full cooling system flush, refill with proper spec coolant mixture, and completely bleed all trapped air to ensure consistent thermal transfer and prevent localized hot spots.

The Chevrolet Durability Standard

Engineered to handle sustained highway commuting and family-hauler demands, this all-aluminum cooling solution delivers heavy-duty thermal protection that outperforms and outlasts brittle factory equipment.