Timing Tensioner problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker

Two problems related to timing tensioner have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker based on all problems reported for the 2001 Tracker.

1 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2005

4 years old, 82k miles, and the timing chains (both of them) broke. Mechanic has had the car for a week waiting for a back ordered tensioner, finally got it, and the engine starts but runs very rough - mechanic says he thinks the breaking timing chains damaged the valves. Timing chains aren't supposed to break at 82k miles!!!.

2 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2004

1) normal driving in traffic 2)timing chain and and/or tensioner breakage, resulting in immediate power and steering loss, with subsequent damage to valves. 3) timing chain, tensioner, timing gears and valves all had to be replaced.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Tracker

Gasoline Engine problems	2
Timing Tensioner problems	2
Cooling Fan problems	2
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	2
Engine Exhaust System problems	1
Check Engine Light On problems	1
Engine problems	1
Engine Cooling System problems	1
Loud Engine Noise problems	1
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1

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