EngineCritical
1.2 PureTech wet timing belt breaking down into the sump
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles or 6 years
- What to inspect
- Ask for belt paperwork, check oil for black debris, listen for a rattle on cold start
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2017–2025 Vauxhall Grandland · common problems & known faults
A Stellantis-platform family SUV that shares its 1.2 PureTech petrol with the 3008. Belt evidence and DPF health decide whether it retails cleanly.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team · last reviewed August 2026
Quick answer
The most commonly reported faults on the 2017–2025 Vauxhall Grandland are 1.2 PureTech wet timing belt breaking down into the sump, DPF and AdBlue faults on 1.5 diesel town cars and Infotainment freezing and reversing camera dropouts. Of the documented issues, 1 rated critical and 1 rated high · these are the ones worth inspecting first. Full inspection points, onset mileage and what to check are listed below.
Reliability snapshot
Based on the documented faults on this page for the Vauxhall Grandland.
5.9/ 10
- Critical
- 1
- High
- 1
- Medium
- 2
- Low
- 0
Guidance only · reflects reported patterns, not a specific car's condition.
Vauxhall Grandland problems by year
Which faults an average example has usually reached depends on its age. Pick a model year for the faults that matter on that build.
Known faults to check
ExhaustHigh
DPF and AdBlue faults on 1.5 diesel town cars
- Typically appears
- 50,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for AdBlue warnings and forced regen entries in the history
ElectricalMedium
Infotainment freezing and reversing camera dropouts
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Cycle the screen through every menu and test the camera twice
SuspensionMedium
Front lower arm bushes knocking over poor surfaces
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen over speed bumps and check for uneven front tyre wear
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Check this exact carFrequently asked questions
Is the Grandland petrol or diesel better for stock?
Petrol sells faster retail, but only with wet-belt evidence. Diesel suits high-mileage buyers if the DPF is healthy.
What is the single biggest cost risk?
A neglected PureTech wet belt. It can take the oil pump with it and write off the engine commercially.
Do buyers cross-shop this car?
Yes, against the Qashqai and Sportage, so presentation and a clean history matter more than price alone.
Sources & further reading
Faults are compiled from documented recalls, technical bulletins, owner reports and mechanic sources, then reviewed for accuracy. This is guidance only · not a substitute for a professional inspection.