Chevrolet Captiva Timing Belt Or Chain? (2012 - 2015)

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All Chevrolet Captiva engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Chevrolet Captiva.

Chevrolet Captiva Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2012 - 20152.4L, 3.0Ltiming chaininterference
Chevrolet Captiva Timing Belt Data Brought To You By AutoPadre
Chevrolet Captiva Timing Belt Data Brought To You By AutoPadre

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

Chevrolet Captiva Belt Or Chain: Jump To Model Year

2015 Chevrolet Captiva - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Chevrolet Captiva Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.4Ltiming chaininterferencelifetime
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2014 Chevrolet Captiva - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Chevrolet Captiva has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Chevrolet Captiva Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.4Ltiming chaininterferencelifetime

2013 Chevrolet Captiva - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Chevrolet Captiva Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.4Ltiming chaininterferencelifetime

2012 Chevrolet Captiva - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Chevrolet Captiva has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Chevrolet Captiva Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
3.0Ltiming chaininterferencelifetime
2.4Ltiming chaininterferencelifetime

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