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

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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
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2011 - 20191.4L, 1.6Ltiming chaininterference
2011 - 20191.8L, 2.0Ltiming beltinterference
Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Cruze

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 Cruze Belt Or Chain: Jump To Model Year

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
1.6L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbochargedtiming chaininterferencelifetime
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming chaininterferencelifetime
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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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
1.6L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbochargedtiming chaininterferencelifetime
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming chaininterferencelifetime
2017 Chevrolet Cruze
2017 Chevrolet Cruze

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
1.6L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbochargedtiming chaininterferencelifetime
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming chaininterferencelifetime
2016 Chevrolet Cruze
2016 Chevrolet Cruze

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming chaininterferencelifetime

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbochargedtiming beltinterference60k
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming beltinterference60k
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming chaininterferencelifetime

Side-By-Side Comparisons

Chevrolet Cruze Belt Or Chain By Year

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbochargedtiming beltinterference60k
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming beltinterference60k
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming chaininterferencelifetime

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming beltinterference60k
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming chaininterferencelifetime

Side-By-Side Comparisons

Popular Belt Or Chain Models

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming beltinterference60k
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming chaininterferencelifetime

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
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming beltinterference60k
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbochargedtiming chaininterferencelifetime

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