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2016 Used Chevy Engines For Sale

Every 2016 Chevy engine listed here is a tested used OEM unit, matched to your vehicle by GM RPO option code rather than guesswork — the 5.3L EcoTec3 and 6.0L Vortec V8s, the 6.6L Duramax, the 6.2L LT1, the 3.6L V6 in four codes, and the 1.4L / 1.8L Ecotec fours. Photos before shipment, free freight nationwide.

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2016 Chevy Engine Families

Which engine sits under which 2016 Chevy, and how many of each we hold today.

Engine family Fits (2016) In stock
3.6L V6 (LFX / LGX / LFR / LLT) 3.6L V6 — LFX, LGX (Camaro), LFR (Impala police), carryover LLT (Traverse) 15
1.8L Ecotec Four (LUW / LWE / LKN) 1.8L Ecotec Four — LUW and LWE port-injection, plus the LKN Malibu Hybrid unit 11
1.4L Ecotec Four (LUV / LE2 / LV7) 1.4L Ecotec Four — LUV and LE2 turbo, plus the naturally aspirated LV7 in the Spark 10
4.8L / 6.0L Vortec V8 Gas (L20 / L96 / L77) 4.8L and 6.0L Vortec V8 gas — L20 base van, L96 HD truck and van, L77 Caprice PPV 10
2.4L / 2.5L Ecotec Four (LEA / LCV) 2.4L and 2.5L Ecotec Four — LEA (Federal and California emissions) and LCV 8
6.0L LC8 V8 CNG / LPG 6.0L LC8 V8, CNG and LPG — bi-fuel fleet units, 3-tank and 4-tank LPG systems 7
6.2L V8 (LT1 / L86 / SS) 6.2L small-block V8 — LT1 (Corvette, Camaro), L86 EcoTec3 (Silverado), plus the SS 5
Duramax Diesel (6.6L LML / LGH, 2.8L LWN) Duramax diesel — 6.6L LML (Silverado HD), 6.6L LGH (Express), 2.8L LWN (Colorado) 5
4.3L / 5.3L EcoTec3 (LV3 / L83 / L8B) 4.3L and 5.3L EcoTec3 — LV3 V6 base truck, L83 V8 with AFM, L8B V8 fleet 5
2.0L Four (LTG Turbo / L0A) 2.0L Four — LTG turbo in the Camaro and Malibu, L0A in the City Express van 4
1.5L Four (LFV Turbo / L3A) 1.5L Four — LFV turbo in the new-style Malibu, L3A range extender in the Volt 3
Spark EV Electric Drive Unit Spark EV electric drive unit — listed without a displacement or RPO code 2
Total 85

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Every model year we hold Chevy engines for. Years without a link are in stock but have no year page yet — text us your VIN.

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Why Buy a 2016 Chevy Engine from Auto Power Source

2016 is the year Chevrolet ran two cars under one nameplate twice over. The redesigned ninth-generation Malibu arrived with the 1.5L LFV turbo and the 1.8L LKN hybrid, while the outgoing eighth-generation car kept selling beside it as the Malibu Limited on the 2.5L LCV. The Cruze did the same thing: the new-style car took the 1.4L LE2, and the first-generation car carried on as the Cruze Limited with the 1.4L LUV and the 1.8L LUW and LWE. The Impala repeated the pattern a third time. That is why a 2016 parts lookup so often returns two engines for the same model name, and why we read the fourth VIN digit — Z or 1 on the Malibu, B or P on the Cruze, 1 or W on the Impala — before we quote anything.

Chevrolet does not identify its hardware by VIN letter alone the way some makers do. The GM RPO option code stamped on the engine is the real identifier, and it is what we work from. The 5.3L is L83 with Active Fuel Management in retail trucks and L8B in fleet trucks; the 6.0L is L96 on gasoline and LC8 as a CNG or LPG bi-fuel unit; the 3.6L appears as LFX, LGX, LFR and the carryover LLT depending on which car it came out of. Four engines, one displacement, four different parts. We confirm the RPO code against your VIN in writing before any unit is prepared.

The sixth-generation Camaro is the headline for 2016 — the Alpha-platform car brought the 2.0L LTG turbo four, the 3.6L LGX V6 and the 6.2L LT1 V8, and the LGX listings split again on Federal versus California emissions and on whether the car carried the KC4 engine-cooling option. The Corvette's LT1 splits between the Base car and the Z51 with the Z52 dry-sump oil system. These are not trim details; they change the oil pan, the cooling plumbing and the calibration, so every listing on this page carries its split in the title.

Every unit here is a tested used OEM engine. Our ASE-certified technicians compression-test each cylinder, run a leak-down evaluation, verify the engine on a test stand for noise and smoke, and photograph the actual unit from multiple angles. You see those photographs and approve them before anything ships. If you do not approve, you get every dollar back — no restocking fee and no return freight charge. Freight is free to all 50 states and warranty runs up to three years depending on the unit.

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Your 2016 Chevy Engine Options: Compared

Most 2016 Chevy owners face four real choices when the engine fails:

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Option Cost Reliability Warranty Fitment Match
Used OEM (this collection) $$$ Best Value High — tested Included VIN-matched
New OEM (dealer) $$$$$ 2-4× more High Manufacturer Exact
Aftermarket / Reman $$$$ Varies 6-12 mo May adapt
Junkyard $ Cheapest Unknown None DIY

Tested used OEM hits the sweet spot — same engineering as new, fraction of the cost.

2016 Chevy Engine Buying Guide

5 things to verify before buying a used 2016 Chevy engine:

  1. Work from the GM RPO option code, not just the displacement. A 2016 Chevy can carry four different 3.6L V6s and two different 5.3L V8s. The RPO code — L83, L8B, LFX, LGX, LFR, LLT, L96, LC8 — is what separates them, and it is printed on the engine itself. Every title on this page names the code we hold.
  2. Settle the new-style versus carryover question first. In 2016 the Malibu, Cruze and Impala were each sold in two generations at the same time. The fourth VIN digit decides which car you have, and the two generations do not share engines. Tell us that digit and the lookup stops being ambiguous.
  3. Check the emissions and cooling split on the 3.6L LGX. The Camaro's LGX is listed four ways — Federal or California emissions, with or without the KC4 engine-cooling option. The cooling package changes the ancillaries, so these are not interchangeable in practice.
  4. Confirm the fuel system on 6.0L vans and HD trucks. The 6.0L comes as L96 gasoline and as LC8 running CNG or LPG, and the LPG units split again between three-tank (UFM) and four-tank (UFP) systems. A bi-fuel engine is a different part from the gasoline one.
  5. Confirm the match with your own VIN before you order. Your VIN settles the engine code, drivetrain and build split in one step. Text it to +1-307-441-5554 and we will confirm in writing exactly which unit fits your vehicle before you pay.

Our ASE-certified technicians verify every one of these points against your VIN before any unit ships.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many 2016 Chevy engines do you have in stock right now?
85 tested units, listed on this page. The count is taken from live inventory, not an estimate, and the families table below shows exactly how many of each engine we hold.
Why does my 2016 Chevy show two different engines in a parts lookup?
Because three 2016 Chevrolet nameplates were sold in two generations at once — Malibu and Malibu Limited, Cruze and Cruze Limited, Impala and Impala Limited. The fourth digit of your VIN tells us which car you have, and the two generations use different engines.
What is a GM RPO code and why do you ask for it?
The RPO (Regular Production Option) code is the three-character code GM stamps on the engine — L83, LGX, LC8 and so on. On a 2016 Chevy it identifies the engine far more precisely than displacement alone, because one displacement can cover four different engines.
Do you stock the 6.6L Duramax diesel for 2016?
Yes. We hold the LML Duramax from the Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD and the LGH Duramax from the Express van. They are the same displacement but different tunes and installations, so we match them to your application.
Can I see photographs before I pay?
Yes. We send multi-angle photographs of the actual unit before anything ships, and you approve them first. If you do not approve, you get every dollar back — no restocking fee, no return freight charge.
What does ASE-tested mean on this page?
Our ASE-certified technicians compression-test every cylinder, run a leak-down evaluation, verify the engine on a test stand for abnormal noise and smoke, inspect every accessible component, and photograph the unit before shipment.
How long does delivery take?
Prep and ship time is 3-5 business days, and transit is typically 2-3 business days after dispatch by freight carrier. Freight is free to all 50 states.
How do I reach you about a 2016 Chevy engine?
Text your VIN to +1-307-441-5554 for the fastest match, call 1-877-313-8995, or email info@autopowersource.com.
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Our 6-Step Inspection & Shipping Process

Every 2016 Chevy engine we ship has been through these six steps:

1. VIN-Matching
We match the donor VIN to your VIN to confirm engine/transmission code, emissions calibration, and drivetrain fit.
2. Tested & Verified
ASE-certified technicians compression-test every cylinder and run leak-down evaluation on engines. Transmissions are Shift-Tested through all gears.
3. Noise & Smoke Verification
Units are run to verify normal mechanical sound and clean operation — catches internal wear static tests miss.
4. Visual Inspection
Every accessible component is inspected: turbos, manifolds, valve covers, housings, accessories, sensor harnesses.
5. Photograph & Catalog
Multi-angle photos sent to you BEFORE we ship for your approval.
6. Palletize & Ship
Strapped on a heavy-duty wooden pallet, shipped via freight at no charge.

Our Photos-Before-Shipment Guarantee

Before any engine leaves our warehouse, we send you multi-angle photographs. You approve. If you do not approve, you get every dollar back — no questions, no restocking fees, no return freight charges. On top of 30-day money-back and the warranty included with every unit. Browse all 85 2016 Chevy engines below.

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