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Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt or Chain (1993-2026)

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Last Updated 2026-09-09

The Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
1993-2026	All	Timing Chain	Interference

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.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo Plug-in Hybrid	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
2.0L I4 Turbo Hybrid	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L Hybrid	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L Hybrid	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.2L V8 Supercharger	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.2L V8 Supercharger	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.2L V8 Supercharger	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.7L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.1L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.1L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.1L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.7L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
6.1L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.7L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
3.7L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.7L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.9L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.9L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Belt Or Chain
Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Service Interval
4.0L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.2L V8	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.