Chevrolet Cavalier Forum : “Does the 2000 Cavalier have a Timing Belt or Chain?”

Well the dealership knows best. If there was a belt they would love to charge you for its replacement. A chain lasts very long. You might need to replace the chain tensioner around 100k, but dont worry about that, there are plenty of other maintenance items that will need attention.

The cavaliers came with timing chains, i owned a 2001 and i was a mechanic for 6 years. most import cars like hondas came with timing belts. timing chains are known to last alot longer

definitely has a timing CHAIN.. mainly ur japanese cars: nissan toyota honda have the timing belts.. my cavalier has a timing chain.

I think it has a chain like mosy of the other guys imports have belts. I help out at a shop.

ur cavi has both! timing chain is for ur camshaft connected to a sprocket on one piece and a pulley on the other, which the BELT drives. a camshaft opens and closes both intake/exhaust valves to keep the fuel and air combustion at the same ratio. the chain is used by the help of the belt or timing belt to cause this to happen. it works counterclockwise in motion like any other engine. that used car dealer does not know anything about what he said to u. he was just trying to make a sale. used to work for acura and i did the same thing using the same concept, just to sell a car used or new, to pay MY bills.

I pretty sure you have a Timing chain, I know for fact you do if you have an LD9 (2.4 liter motor)

but just to warn that the LD9( and the 2.2 ohv i believe) are interference motors, if the timing chain snaps, slips, etc.. the motor its toast.

but this really isnt anything to worry about at 59k, especially with a chain