Opel Combo C (2001–2011)Faults with the timing chain
Timing chain of the Opel Combo C: problems and faults
In the Opel Combo C there are 2 documented faults with the timing chain: timing chain stretch and tensioner failure (1.3 Multijet engine) and timing chain stretch and breakage (1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec engine).
- Critical severity: Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure · 1.3 Multijet engine
- Critical severity: Timing chain stretch and breakage · 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec engine
Most serious fault: Critical severity
Faults by engine
From most to least important. Check the affected years and versions on each page.
Symptoms these faults cause
How much the repair costs
Parts for the Opel Combo C for faults with the timing chain
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Timing chain kit (chain, tensioner, guides and sprockets)
Oil pump and intake strainer
Timing chain kit (chain, tensioner and guides)
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Frequently asked questions
What faults with the timing chain does the Opel Combo C have?
In the Opel Combo C there are 2 documented faults with the timing chain: timing chain stretch and tensioner failure (1.3 Multijet engine) and timing chain stretch and breakage (1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec engine). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and how to check for it.
Timing chain of the Opel Combo C: how much does the repair cost?
Depending on the fault, at an independent garage it ranges from €350 (timing chain stretch and tensioner failure) to €1,400 (timing chain stretch and breakage), including VAT.
Which engines of the Opel Combo C have faults with the timing chain?
The documented faults affect the 1.3 Multijet and 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec engines. Check the years and versions on each page: they do not always affect every unit.
Have you had a fault with the timing chain on your Opel Combo C? Tell us at what mileage and how much you paid. Report your fault.
Sources
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- Fiat 1.3 Multijet: problemas, fallos y averías más frecuentesTotalrenting · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Opel Corsa 4 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French