KNOWN FAULTS · Opel
Opel Astra K 1.0 / 1.4 Turbo common problems.
2015–2021 · Petrol
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
1 known fault with sources
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.