Engine Oil Cooler w/ Filter Housing For Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze & Aveo/Pontiac G3, OE 93186324

An Engine Oil Cooler for the Sonic, Cruze, and Aveo

This is an engine oil cooler with integrated oil filter housing built for the 2012-2017 Chevrolet Sonic, 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Aveo (including its Pontiac G3 twin sold under that badge in Canada and Mexico for the same model years), cross-referenced to OE numbers 93186324 and 12992593. If you're seeing an oil temperature warning, noticing oil breaking down faster than it should between changes, or dealing with a leak around the oil filter housing, a failed oil cooler assembly is a common cause on these small-displacement GM engines.

Why the Aveo and Pontiac G3 Share This Part

The Pontiac G3 was General Motors' rebadged version of the Chevrolet Aveo, sold under the Pontiac name in Canada starting in 2009 and later in Mexico, built on the same platform with the same engine and underhood components as its Chevrolet counterpart. Because the G3 is mechanically identical to the Aveo it was based on, a part built for the Aveo's engine bay, including this oil cooler assembly, fits the G3 as well, which is a common pattern in this era of General Motors' badge-engineering across its now-discontinued Pontiac division.

Key Features

• Cross-referenced to OE numbers 93186324 and 12992593
• Combined oil cooler and filter housing assembly
• 100% leak tested and durability tested before shipping
• Backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty

Specifications

• Type: Engine oil cooler with filter housing
• Items included: 1 engine oil cooler assembly
• Testing: Leak tested and durability tested
• Warranty: 1 year
• Condition: New

Compatibility

Fits the 2012-2017 Chevrolet Sonic, 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Aveo and its Pontiac G3 twin. Because these models were offered with more than one engine option across these years, it's worth confirming your specific vehicle's engine against the OE numbers above before ordering, or contacting us with your VIN if you're unsure.

Signs Your Oil Cooler Needs Replacing

A failing oil cooler assembly on these vehicles typically shows up as an oil leak around the base of the oil filter, a rising oil temperature reading on vehicles equipped with a gauge, or oil that looks or smells burnt sooner than expected between changes. Because this assembly also houses the oil filter itself, a crack or failed seal in the cooler section can sometimes be mistaken for a simple filter leak, which is worth ruling out before assuming the filter alone is the problem.

Why Owners Replace the Complete Assembly

Because the oil cooler and filter housing are built as a single combined unit on these engines rather than separate serviceable parts, replacing the complete assembly is the standard repair rather than attempting to isolate and fix a single seal or passage within it. Starting with a new, pre-tested assembly means every seal and passage in the unit is fresh at once, which avoids the risk of a second leak developing shortly after a partial repair on a component that sees constant oil flow and pressure.

Installation Notes

Replacing this assembly means draining the engine oil, removing the oil filter, disconnecting the coolant lines that run through the cooler, and unbolting the housing from the engine block before installing the new unit with fresh seals in reverse order. Because the cooler shares coolant with the engine's cooling system, having a drain pan ready for coolant as well as oil makes the job less messy than expecting only one fluid to come out.

Ordering Information

This oil cooler assembly is in stock and ships ready to install. Our Shipping Information page covers current timelines, and our Warranty and Returns pages explain what to do if anything isn't right on arrival. Not sure this matches your specific vehicle and engine? Our Request a Part page is the fastest way to confirm before you order.

Related Parts

This oil cooler assembly is listed in our Chevrolet collection, along with our Cooling System collection, where you'll find other parts for the Sonic, Cruze, and Aveo.