Dorman 917-153 Turbocharger

Turbocharger Replacement for OE Performance

Dorman 917-153 is a standard replacement turbocharger for specific Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn applications. It is built with aluminum and steel, includes a wastegate actuator, and uses coolant and oil center housing cooling to help restore boost response and engine performance after turbo seals or bearings wear out.

Compatible With 2007-2016 Buick Verano, Regal; 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR; 2007-2010 Saturn Sky; and 2007-2009 Pontiac Solstice applications. This Dorman 917-153 turbocharger is a direct-fit service part for vehicles that need OE-style turbo replacement.

Key Features

• Standard replacement turbocharger for select turbocharged vehicles
• Aluminum and steel construction for durability
• Coolant and oil center housing cooling type
• Wastegate actuator included
• Gasket kit and mounting hardware included
• Gray finish
• Maximum pressure reading: 20

Detailed Description

When turbocharger seals or bearings fail, boost pressure and drivability can suffer. Dorman 917-153 is engineered to replace the original turbocharger on specific vehicle years, makes, and models, helping restore engine performance with an OE-style fit and function. The package includes a gasket kit, and the unit is supplied with a wastegate actuator for a complete service replacement. This part cross-references Standard Ignition TBC641 for the same application.

Use Dorman 917-153 when servicing turbocharged Buick Verano and Regal models, as well as Chevrolet Cobalt and HHR, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac Solstice applications that require this turbocharger configuration.

What It Can Help Fix

• Low boost pressure from worn turbo seals
• Excessive shaft play caused by bearing wear
• Loss of acceleration and throttle response
• Turbo-related oil or coolant leakage at the housing
• Check engine concerns tied to turbocharger performance

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm vehicle year, make, model, and turbocharger configuration before installation. Inspect oil and coolant supply lines, replace any contaminated fluids, and verify all sealing surfaces are clean before fitting the included gasket kit. Follow factory service procedures for priming the turbocharger and checking boost operation after installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this part as a standard replacement turbocharger for specific OE applications. Part number 917-153 is built to restore original turbocharger function on the listed vehicles and is supported by Dorman’s replacement-part engineering approach.