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 ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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2011 - 2019 | 1.4L, 1.6L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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2011 - 2019 | 1.8L, 2.0L | Timing Belt | Interference |
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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.
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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.6L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 Chevrolet Cruze2017 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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.6L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2016 Chevrolet Cruze2016 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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
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