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Opel Grandland X / Grandland I faults

4 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
3.0/5

4 known faults

1.2 Turbo 130

  1. Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    On the 1.2 PureTech, the timing belt runs in oil and can disintegrate. Its debris clogs the oil strainer, causing oil pressure to drop, which can destroy the engine. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions, and introduced a new-generation belt in June 2022. On the Grandland X, a recall targeted cars built between March 2017 and April 2018: the belt teeth could wear prematurely, with a risk of timing slip at high speed.

    Versions
    1.2 Turbo 130, 1.2 Turbo 130 BVA
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.2 Turbo 130 BVA

  1. Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    On the 1.2 PureTech, the timing belt runs in oil and can disintegrate. Its debris clogs the oil strainer, causing oil pressure to drop, which can destroy the engine. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions, and introduced a new-generation belt in June 2022. On the Grandland X, a recall targeted cars built between March 2017 and April 2018: the belt teeth could wear prematurely, with a risk of timing slip at high speed.

    Versions
    1.2 Turbo 130, 1.2 Turbo 130 BVA
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 Diesel 130

  1. Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    On the 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5), the timing chain can stretch prematurely because of oil carbonisation; the first sign is a rattle on cold start. A break can damage the engine. Vehicles built between 6 December 2017 and 31 January 2023 are subject to a recall.

    Versions
    1.5 Diesel 130, 1.5 Diesel 130 BVA8
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 Diesel 130 BVA8

  1. Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    On the 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5), the timing chain can stretch prematurely because of oil carbonisation; the first sign is a rattle on cold start. A break can damage the engine. Vehicles built between 6 December 2017 and 31 January 2023 are subject to a recall.

    Versions
    1.5 Diesel 130, 1.5 Diesel 130 BVA8
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Hybrid 225

  1. High-voltage battery recalls (plug-in hybrids)

    Manufacturer recall

    Several recall campaigns have targeted the traction battery of plug-in hybrid Grandland X built between 2019 and 2022, due to a fire risk: the battery can overheat, as the battery management software does not detect every fault. Another recall concerns water ingress that could corrode the battery casing. The corrections are carried out at the workshop: insist on proof that all the campaigns have been completed on the vehicle.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Hybrid 225, Hybrid4 300
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Hybrid4 300

  1. High-voltage battery recalls (plug-in hybrids)

    Manufacturer recall

    Several recall campaigns have targeted the traction battery of plug-in hybrid Grandland X built between 2019 and 2022, due to a fire risk: the battery can overheat, as the battery management software does not detect every fault. Another recall concerns water ingress that could corrode the battery casing. The corrections are carried out at the workshop: insist on proof that all the campaigns have been completed on the vehicle.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Hybrid 225, Hybrid4 300
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Opel Grandland X / Grandland I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

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