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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.
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 |
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.
All 2019 Chevrolet Cruze models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.6L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2018 Chevrolet Cruze models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.6L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2017 Chevrolet Cruze models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.6L 4 Cyl. Diesel Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2016 Chevrolet Cruze models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
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.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
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.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing belt | interference | 60k |
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing belt | interference | 60k |
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing belt | interference | 60k |
1.4L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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