This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Suzuki dealer.
9.3
really awful
engine problem
So I purchased the vehicle with 105k miles. At that time, I was not informed that the timing chains on the vehicle had been replaced at 97,802 mi. After having various issues with the vehicle and going back and forth with the dealership,who will not honor their warranty, the chains finally gave out. No I am stuck paying on a vehicle that does not work! To fix the chains, I've been quoted up to $2500 and to replace the engine will cost roughly $4000 for a used engine that I could possibly have the same issue in. This vehicle is worthless!!!! Suzuki nor GM will issues a recall on the engine when they know it is a known problem. I don't know who is on board with this issue, but I am going to look into a lawsuit. There is no way that there can be this many issues, and no recall.
- Josh G., Freedom, PA, US
With under 85k miles on it, and under 10 years old, the timing chain stretched prematurely, and after calling the 'authorized service center' I found out that the warranty would not cover it. I soon took it to the mechanic, and was quoted $500 for the parts plus work. After finding another (reported separately) problem, we decided not to fix the vehicle.
- Caryn T., Brooklet, GA, US
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
UNBELIEVABLE, including the factory installed TC, this will be the FOURTH TC on this vehicle @ 85K miles. I maintain this vehicle very well and it is NOT due to lack of maintenance. Will post back if the extended warranty will cover. FYI, my other XL7 was up for its THIRD TC @ 56K miles when SUZ decided to replace the engine under warranty.
Bottom line, it seems every 20-30K miles, these vehicles need a new timing chain. I cannot believe no class action lawsuit yet......
- Jay W., Gh, IL, US
First TC replacement on this vehicle...
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- Jay W., Gh, IL, US
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It's well-known that timing chain's age is as of the age of the engine. In this car all three timing chains got stretched. I fixed it outside the dealer workshop that cost me around USD 1500. If it was the dealer to fix this problem, I'd have paid more than USD 2000.
I don't recommend this car to any body, it is full of problems.
- naserals, Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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The repair costs are higher than the cars value @ $3500 with me being on disability we couldn't afford fixing it. But besides that there were other problems with the car making it not worth fixing in addition to the engine problems.
- James W., Reading, US