Pontiac Vibe: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2003 - 2010)

All Pontiac Vibe engines from 2003 to 2010 have a timing chain and are interference.

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

Pontiac Vibe Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2003 to 2010	All	Timing Chain	Interference

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

2010 Pontiac Vibe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Pontiac Vibe engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2010 Pontiac Vibe Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.8L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Pontiac Vibe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Pontiac Vibe engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2009 Pontiac Vibe Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.8L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Pontiac Vibe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Pontiac Vibe engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2008 Pontiac Vibe Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2007 Pontiac Vibe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Pontiac Vibe engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2007 Pontiac Vibe Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2006 Pontiac Vibe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Pontiac Vibe engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2006 Pontiac Vibe Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2005 Pontiac Vibe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Pontiac Vibe engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2005 Pontiac Vibe Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2004 Pontiac Vibe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Pontiac Vibe engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2004 Pontiac Vibe Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2003 Pontiac Vibe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Pontiac Vibe engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2003 Pontiac Vibe Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl.	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.