Chevrolet Cruze: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2011 - 2019)

All 1.4L and 1.6L Chevrolet Cruze's have a timing chain and interference engine.

All 1.8L and 2.0L Chevrolet Cruze's have a timing belt and interference engine.

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

Chevrolet Cruze Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2011 - 2019	1.4L, 1.6L	Timing Chain	Interference
2011 - 2019	1.8L, 2.0L	Timing Belt	Interference

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

2019 Chevrolet Cruze - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Chevrolet Cruze models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Chevrolet Cruze Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2018 Chevrolet Cruze - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Chevrolet Cruze models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Chevrolet Cruze Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Chevrolet Cruze - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Chevrolet Cruze models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.6L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Chevrolet Cruze - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Chevrolet Cruze models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Chevrolet Cruze - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 1.8L and 2.0L models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2015 Chevrolet Cruze Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 1.8L and 2.0L models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Chevrolet Cruze - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 1.8L models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Chevrolet Cruze - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 1.8L models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Chevrolet Cruze - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 1.8L models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

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.