Suzuki Grand Vitara: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1999 - 2013)

All Suzuki Grand Vitara engines have a timing chain and are interference.

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

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

2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a timing chain and an interference engine.

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.