KNOWN FAULTS · Chevrolet
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2011–2015 · Petrol / Diesel
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: 1.8 / 1.4 Turbo (Petrol)
Applies if: Only the 1.4 Turbo: it is Opel’s A14NET; it does not apply to the 1.8.
Opel 1.4 Turbo timing chainValve timing
- Engine / equipment
- 1.4 Turbo A14NET (Astra J, Meriva B, Mokka, Zafira C, Cascada…)
- Period mentioned
- 2009–2018
- Symptoms
- Chain rattle, engine light and lack of power. Note: a rattle lasting only 1–3 seconds on a cold start is usually the dual-mass flywheel, not the chain.
- Possible cause described
- The timing chain on the 1.4 Turbo stretches, a different problem from the naturally aspirated 1.2 and 1.4.
- Check for the garage
- Listen to how long the noise lasts on a cold start and check chain stretch with a diagnostic tool before replacing it.
- Cost cited in the source
- Chain: approx. €820–3,700 (converted from dollars)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.8 / 1.4 TurboPetrol
- 2.0 VCDiDieselNo documented known faults
Engines: 2.0 VCDi (Diesel)
No documented known faults
We searched for faults of this engine in official recall campaigns from several countries, in the manufacturer's technical bulletins, in owner forums and in the specialist press, and there is no recurring fault documented with sources. Last search: October 30, 2026.
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