2015-2021 Chevy Trax Water Pump Replacement

What's up everybody!
This is a DIY how-to on replacing the water pump on a 1st Gen. 2015-2021 Chevy Trax 1.4T.
Torque Specs included.
...Sorry the video got so long, but I like to be thorough as possible to eliminate any potential questions so this video can help everyone from an individual who's never wrenched before, to an individual who might be a mechanic/tech. For all my experienced individuals, you can obviously skip around to find the info you need...whether it be torque specs, part #'s, etc. etc..
*DISCLAIMER: I am NOT Master Tech, just a long time wrencher.
Vehicle in video is a 2020 Chevy Trax 1.4T.

[@RA-gx6db]

An excellent step by step video. I am not a mechanical person, but I followed all the same steps he was explaining, and thanks God had no problems at all. It was an arduous job for me due to my lack of knowledge about cars and took me almost the entire day to get it done, but I did it thanks to this exceptional video. Before doing this, I took my car to a repair car shop, and they told me the cost would be close to $1,700. This was enough reason to do it myself. It is a job to be done with certain grade of precision, and I had to watch the video several time to not doing something wrong, but believe me, it is not the end of the world. I also changed the timing belt for a new one. In total the cost of buying the water pump and the belt plus a few tools cost me less than $ 200 bucks. Worth it to try, and something else you learn to do and challenge yourself.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Awesome to hear man! Im glad you got it done! Good job taking the project on! Appreciate the comment 🤙🤙

[@augustbaby8254]

Did you mean to say serpentine belt instead of timing belt?

[@RA-gx6db]

@@augustbaby8254 Yes, that's what I meant. It was perhaps a misused term.

[@jstered]

I will use this video to replace my own waterpump, saving me ~$900 in labor. Thank you so much for such a detailed and in-depth video.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Awesome thank you for the comment!!!

[@llunaricardo78]

Just changed my water pump. You’re video is one, if not the best out there. Step by step. Awesome job my friend. 💯

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Awesome! Glad you got it done! I truly appreciate your comment 🙏

[@eismanbear8012]

Just did this today. No way I would have figured this out without this video. Especially the bolt sizes. My deepest gratitude for you taking the time to film this!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Awesome im glad it helped. I appreciate the comment!!

[@jmx825]

Thanks so much for the details you included in this video. I was unable to find any others with information on the recommended bolt replacement, let alone the specific torquing process. You have saved many DIY'ers the cost of purchasing a factory service manual, which would otherwise be the only way to acquire this info. In addition, much of the process included here will apply to other GM models, as well. Nicely done.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I appreciate you taking notice and taking the time to comment 🙏 thank you!

[@LivingCheaply]

Something I learned from another video A 5/16 wrench fit the E10 bolts perfectly and helped me get the plastic thermostat bolts back on. I found your video very helpful!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Appreciate the comment! 🤙

[@torentmonkey]

Super easy engine to work on. Everything is accessible and thought well for replacement.

[@mikehaglund7283]

One of the most detailed videos I have ever seen. Good job! My wife has a 2018 Trax with possible coolant leak. So now if it is the water pump, I can handle it after I buy those oddball sockets.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I appreciate the comment!!

[@diani748]

Great video, without your diagrams and torque specs I would have been lost. Turned out to be an easy job. Many thanks!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Awesome to hear! Glad it helped!! 👍

[@rayturner4154]

This was a great video, so complete. Too many posters skip the small steps and the job goes to hell. I liked that you even went so far as to too exactly show the removal of the harness clips. Thanks!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I appreciate your comment, thank you!

[@coachmattc]

Great information. After watching this and two others, I was able to replace the pump, thermostat, and belt for my neighbor. Dealer had quoted him $1600. We did it for the price of parts, a set of e-torx and an extended hose clamp tool. Thanks for all the info.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Awesome glad you got it done. appreciate the comment!

[@lifewithjazz9314]

They quote me almost 1700, I was like oh no. That's way to high

[@mrmauricelewis]

Bro…! Thank you so much for this. I’ve done plenty of water pumps but this one takes the cake. Followed your instructions to the tee and it made the work so easy. Thanks to this job I now have inverted torx set to my tool collection lol. Two things that can kiss my, that damn motor mount bracket and that damn thermostat housing. Major “P.I.T.A.!!! I had to give you props on this. Thanks again.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Haha definitely agree man! That thermostat housing can def eat it. Glad the video helped tho man 🙏 appreciate the comment!!

[@perrylewis6287]

Best DIY video. So much detail and insightful knowledge shared. Even specs on torque awesome. Watched the entire video.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate the comment!!!

[@damienjackson2]

This video helped me out so much and saved me tons of money. So grateful and appreciative for you! 👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Awesome man glad it helped 🙏 thanks for the comment!

[@shannon-852]

Good instructional video, if anyone is doing the 1.8L Non turbo engine it's a little different - water pump is further forward and lower down. I recommend removing the plastic splash guards underneath the car as the engine needs to be raised further up and you don't want the jack to slip. Also remember to get a new O ring for the crossover pipe as they are another known leak point and not part of the kit.

[@souloho3900]

Thank you so much for this video. The only part that really gave me the most trouble was the bottom screw of the thermostat. I removed the big hose to the right and just made it so much easier. They quoted me $630 for labor alone. I also only replaced the 1 5407 bolt that goes into the water pump. The other 6 bolts that go into the engine mount I reused

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Glad you got it done! 👍

[@racoon126]

Best video on the 1.4 water pump !!!!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment!

[@boomer5101]

My 2020 Sonic RS failed at 77000. Your was very helpful in me replacing mine. Thank you for sharing you knowledge

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thank you for the comment! Glad it helped 👍

[@the_fixer_guy]

For anyone struggling with the motor mount removal, jack the engine up a little more. Really improves the clearance with no adverse effects as far as I can tell. I skipped the plastic razor part and went straight to the Scotch pad with brake cleaner. Works great without the hassle of the razor.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Agreed with the jacking! Sometimes you just need to play with & manipulate the jack to make life easier. As far as plastic razor blades…they aren’t a must of course…Just a good option that I like! As long as the surface isn’t being compromised/damaged I’m all for whatever works 👍

[@ronanderson8490]

Water pump part @ 32:17. Front cover bolt part numbers @ 36:30.

[@jeffreyvasquez2536]

Thanks for this video super detail now i just have to worry not to forget any procedure, where can i find bolt #1 and bolt #8 ?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Rockauto.com, I mentioned this & reviewed in the video.

[@Salem956]

Ughhh nervous excited to do this on my trax, i will update yall on how it went. Awesome video btw

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@Salem956 good luck! Just take your time and dont rush it! You got it, let me know how it goes!

[@Salem956]

@@TheOriginalBeeCee I did it!!! Took me way lonnnnnggggerrr than you but I did it. I had to call my dad to help me with a couple of things cause of his strength but I did 80% of it. Its was a good bonding time with my dad so it became a win win situation, tysm 🥰

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thats so great to hear! So glad you got it done! Good stuff! Good to hear you had some bonding time with your dad too! Love to hear it

[@travishays2532]

Great video. I appreciate your knowledge. Where do you find the service manual for this car? I don't find one anywhere, neither Haynes or Chilton

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Appreciate it! But I have access to ALLDATA, that how I typically source everything.

[@Bradley-ry5bp]

Hey bro, huge shout out to you. Just ordered all my stuff off rock auto gets here tomorrow. I took the old water pump off today ready to put a new one on tomorrow thanks to your video.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Awesome man! Good luck with the rest of the job…..appreciate the comment!!

[@AlwaysGamingEvil]

Bro you’re a life saver. Thank you for making this

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@AlwaysGamingEvil thank you for the comment man! Appreciate it 👊

[@AlwaysGamingEvil]

@@TheOriginalBeeCee I had it all back together and my new gasket leaked! Brutal. Was able to clean the flange better and put a small bit of rtv where it was leaking near the thermostat….so far so good.. fingers crossed 🤞

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Ahh damn, sorry to hear man. But hopefully no more leaks now! 👍

[@AlwaysGamingEvil]

@@TheOriginalBeeCee such a low torque on all the fasteners….had to be careful because if you go to tight I’m sure you’d crack the water pump housing really easily.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Most definitely! And im sure its made as cheaply as possible lol

[@WYNENDYNE]

Fantastic video. Naturally my dumbass didn’t label any of the bolts for that water pump but I’m glad one of us is thorough!😂 thanks again man.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Hahaha i appreciate the comment man!!

[@ConleyProduction]

Just a gained a subscriber off this detailed ass video, love you my brotha

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Lol I truly appreciate it bro! 👊👊👊

[@mattitudez5418]

should have a link for parts maybe company give you a kick back, I am going to include your video when I place my order, since I never even heard of them before your video. Thank You! Great Vid!!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I wish, that would be nice! I appreciate that though….& appreciate the comment! 🙏

[@andrewcalma269]

Very good video instructions, now I can change my daughters water pump on her chevy treck

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Appreciate the comment!

[@espoir3358]

Thanks to you, I changed the water pump. greetings from france.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Great to hear! Thanks for the comment 🙏

[@johngordon7242]

Thanks for the info my mom has a 2020 trax I think the water pump is going out I think she has it under warranty but if not now I can get it done for her

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

It probably is unfortunately…..but good luck with it regardless!!

[@Trentcollier]

just for reference, if not recording and illustrating, how long is this process?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Extremely subjective question. Depends on tools, experience, etc. And I can’t even really say personally what it would have took me because I recorded and illustrated while doing the job lol.

[@TengokuInc.]

Apparently you can use a 10mm ratchet wrench on those inverted torque bolts

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Cool, never bothered to try it.

[@ramonestrada3886]

I’ve got a 2019 Chevy blazer that needs water pump replaced, I wonder if it’s the same or similar!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Probably not at all unfortunately.

[@bryankerr69]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Appreciate the comment! Thank you!

[@lokochon1]

I have a Sonic 2013 Ecotec 1.4L turbo with overheating issues, I already changed the radiator, thermostat, reservoir and all the hoses and still having issues. This is the last thing I think I will need to change, hope it's works or this car goes directly to the Junkyard. 😓

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

These things had head gasket issues as well, could even be that. Head gasket was done on the car in the video a couple weeks after this job. But you should see some leaking from the pump from the bottom if you jack it up and do some investigating. I feel like the Sonics were good for cracked thermostat housings too.

[@dougmaqway8547]

Is the 2019 model supposed to have a thermostat gasket where it connects to the water pump? Mine didn’t come with one. Also are those 2 front bolts absolutely necessary?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Most definitelyyy should have a gasket. And outta curiosity why do you ask if they’re necessary? Lol

[@dougmaqway8547]

@@TheOriginalBeeCee it didn’t come with one. Some say some models need one others don’t

[@Dahkatsmeow]

While putting the new pump in bolt number three broke off. I haven't been able to get the piece out. Is it even possible to get out? And will the seal fail because of this?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Ahh im sorry to hear that. that’s always a nightmare when that happens. It can be removed, there are various ways…tap & die being one of them. I would maybe watch a few videos on KZbin of bolt extraction for reference and some insight. Its definitely something that needs to be approached carefully & cautiously. And yes, it can definitely compromise the seal and be a potential leak point at the broken bolt from not being there.

[@Dahkatsmeow]

​@TheOriginalBeeCee Thank you so much for the video. By the way; the instructions and video are the best I've come across. Did you ever find out what the rattling sound is? I have that same sound but i have replaced all three mounts and checked the heat shield.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I actually didn’t dig into this car any further after this pump job. I suggested the vehicle needed a head gasket, but it wasn’t a job I wanted to take on. So the car was taken to a shop and the head gasket was replaced…and apparently now is running a lot better.

[@Mr.Shadetree]

What are the part numbers for the 3 motor mount bolts that need to be replaced?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I’m not sure to be honest, I didn’t replace them, and in my honest opinion they don’t need to be replaced. IMO you really don’t even need to replace the water pump bolts they recommend replacing that I outlined in the video either, but at the same time I get wanting to replace them to do it by the book. I would definitely say the MM bolts aren’t need though.

[@rolandoperez8054]

What about putting a pin on the tensioner

[@vanessaphillips4347]

What if your truck still running hot but no leak but all antifreeze is gone, brand new water pump and thermostat, where is the antifreeze is going to, no leaks

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Hard to say without seeing it. But there are a variety or possibilities. Could be burning/mixing coolant (head gasket), radiator, could actually be leaking and you just aren’t seeing it….i had someone bring me a car one time and they said it wasn’t leaking antifreeze and I found the leak….it really just needs be evaluated. If it was me, I would start back at the thermostat and make sure its opening, and new parts these days are definitely coming defective out of the box more than ever.

[@TheNotYetProSkaters]

What’s the actual labor time for this water pump?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Kind of subjective with this job, with tools/experience etc. but i would say 2-3 hours probably

[@frank-d7w]

I would like to say one hell of a job I salute you outstanding YOU SAVE ME $1,7OO DOLLERS

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Awesome to hear! I truly appreciate the comment!!!

[@pistolmike791]

Bro I'm elbow deep in this and I've dome all the same shit but one of the long bolts that's right under the pulley just goes all the way in with nothing to thread it too. I didn't strip it, I never got it to even start by finger. I've checked alignment and I'm in. I have 6 in and still nothing will even start to catch. Its a long bolt, I don't understand how it goes all the way in and catches nothing

[@pistolmike791]

Its bolt number 10 on your chart

[@pistolmike791]

Never mind. I dropped 2 of the long ones when I put it in with gasket and mixed them up. Jesus

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Glad you got it sorted 👍👍

[@Farid2244grntham]

Thanks

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rider7186]

Thank u

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@자세히-w7t]

나이스입니다!

[@ClumsyCars]

why does 1 need replaced and 10 doesnt? makes no sense at all. if 1 is tty, so is 10. ill reuse the bolts

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Gotta ask the worst automobile manufacturer that question, not me. I agree though, IMO you can reuse those bolts. I’m sure some comment engineer will tell you that the motor is going to blow from reusing them though 🤣

[@ClumsyCars]

@@TheOriginalBeeCee my only thought was maybe 1 and 8 are prone to corrosion and they just call it a tty bolt so people dont reuse a corroded bolt

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I hear that!!

[@DocHemi4268]

Why not leave thermostat on pump until you have pump out; just take hose off?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I noted why a few times in the video.

[@Cynthia-ql9te]

What is an average charge to have this done on these crappy Chevy piece of crap. I used to love Chevys I hate them now I'll never buy another one I hate my. Chey vy Trax . You shouldn't have anything fixed on your car when you buy a brand new and you still have a payment it's a lemon .

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Couldn’t agree more. GM/Chevy hasn’t been good in decades in my opinion. But thats a really a subjective question. Depends on where you go, where you live, etc. i would say definitely in the $500-$1000 range.

[@OsseusChicago]

I was just quoted $580 from my shop today. I immediately told them to get started. Way less than I was expecting.

[@jstered]

Getting an ad for a new Chevy while watching this video is a insult to injury from having us purchase these bullshit engines 😭

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Lol man i wish i could prevent Chevy from running ads on any of my videos 😂

[@zelowatch30]

A 2020 model with a failed water pump? Gee, chevy still hasn't fixed this problem by simply using better quality parts.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

..I’m sure someone will be offended by this and start crying, but as they say…the truth hurts. But from my experience with vehicles over the past 16-17 years Chevy is by far the cheapest and most unreliable manufacturer from all angles. From interior quality, to overall reliability, to part failure/defectiveness….I’ve seen the most, and worst things come from GM products. People still swear by them though like Gm is investing in them and paying them to drive their POS’s. …& just to add fuel to the fire….as I eluded to and suspected in this video, the head gasket was bad on this car and was replaced almost right after this video was recorded. So at 70k this thing had a leaking VCG, a bad & leaking water pump, and a bad head gasket.

[@zelowatch30]

@@TheOriginalBeeCee I have a brand new equinox and the doors sound like they're about to fall off when you close them. The plastic panels even flex a bit. Its really that bad.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@zelowatch30 smh unacceptable. Sounds about right. I can write an essay on all the GM bullshit ive seen & heard in just the past couple years alone.

[@rolandoperez8054]

Low gas

[@aloiba100]

What do you mean my guy