{"product_id":"performance-water-pump-kit-for-chevrolet-trax-2013-2017-1-4l","title":"Performance Water Pump Kit for Chevrolet Trax (2013-2017) 1.4L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Water Pump and Thermostat Kit for 2013-2017 Chevrolet Trax (U200)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Water Pump Kit replaces leak-prone factory cooling hardware on the 2013-2017 Trax to maintain consistent coolant flow and prevent engine overheating under boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Chevrolet Trax Cooling System Weakness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory cooling assembly on the \u003cstrong\u003eU200\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003e1.4L Ecotec LUV\u003c\/strong\u003e turbo engine is susceptible to premature thermal fatigue. Continuous heat cycling and high engine bay temperatures cause the composite thermostat housing to warp and develop hairline stress fractures. Concurrently, the OEM water pump shaft seal and bearing pack often deteriorate around 60,000 to 80,000 miles, manifesting as shaft play, audible bearing whine, and coolant weeping through the weep hole. Left unchecked, this causes rapid coolant evacuation, pressure loss, and severe head gasket failure on the aluminum cylinder head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive replacement kit remedies OEM hydraulic and thermal vulnerabilities by pairing a heavy-duty cast aluminum water pump with an upgraded thermostat housing assembly. Built to exceed standard cycle durability, the water pump incorporates a high-efficiency cast impeller and heavy-duty mechanical seal designed to resist cavitation and thermal degradation. The pre-assembled thermostat housing features a precision-calibrated thermal bypass valve for immediate temperature regulation, while the included pre-formed water pump gasket and vulcanized rubber seal restore leak-free mating surfaces against the engine block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Water Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Thermostat Housing Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Water Pump Gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Rubber Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2013-2017 Chevrolet Trax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.4L Ecotec LUV Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eU200\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e138 hp \/ 148 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25192709\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e55561623\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e55579016\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e55593034\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2013-2017 Chevrolet Trax (LS, LT, LTZ, Premier) 1.4L L4 Turbocharged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the U200 Trax?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2013-2017 Chevrolet Trax equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003e1.4L Ecotec LUV\u003c\/strong\u003e engine. Verify engine displacement and forced-induction configuration before ordering, as this unit does not fit naturally aspirated variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to bleed the cooling system after installing this kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, vacuum bleeding the cooling circuit is necessary after reassembly to prevent trapped air pockets from creating hot spots in the turbocharger coolant feed lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Chevrolet Reliability Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to handle the constant thermal loads of daily urban stop-and-go driving, this cooling kit restores factory hydraulic efficiency and safeguards your forced-induction valvetrain from destructive heat soak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67545080758520,"sku":"DS-EFFN2NYBP","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-chevrolet-trax-2013-2017-1-4l-1.jpg?v=1790716120","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-chevrolet-trax-2013-2017-1-4l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}