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Opel Grandland 1.5 CDTI 130hp Level 3 common faults.

2021–2024, SUV, diesel, 130 HP.

The fault list covers: YH01 engine, ATN8 transmission.

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3 fault write-ups. All are important. 8 recalls.

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Known faults

3 important faults

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1.5 BlueHDi (YH01): an undersized timing chain and a factory campaign

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The factory timing chain is 7 millimetres wide, and that is too little for this engine: the chain wears and stretches prematurely. The repair replaces it with an 8 millimetre chain. In a bad case the chain skips teeth or snaps, and then the valves and the cylinder head are seriously damaged. The early sign is a metallic knocking or rattling noise at idle when cold, together with power that slowly fades. In the fault memory, codes pointing to the relative position of the crankshaft and the camshaft appear: P0011, P0012, P0016, P0017 and P0018. The wear starts from 70,000 km. The maker issued a recall and a retroactive goodwill programme for it. The range is the engines built between October 2017 and January 2023, across five brands: Opel, Citroen, Peugeot, DS and Fiat. In Germany 141,700 cars were called in, and the workshops judge the condition of the chain by the noise of the engine. The warranty was extended to 10 years or 240,000 km, provided the servicing was done to the factory specification by a specialist workshop. Anyone who paid for the chain replacement themselves between January 2023 and June 2025 can claim the cost back, material and labour together. For used cars there is also a separate certificate confirming that the benefit passes to the next owner. The chain replacement on its own is between 1,200 and 2,000 euro. The specified oil is not a formality here: the engines covered by the recall need the lubricant to the FPW9.55535/03 specification, because its anti-wear additives slow the wear of the chain.

above 70,000 km1,200–2,000 EUR

What to check

  • At idle when cold listen for the metallic knocking or rattling noise
  • Read the fault memory and look for the codes P0011, P0012, P0016, P0017 and P0018
  • Ask whether the chain was replaced under the recall, and ask for the confirmation
2 more steps in the write-up

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1.5 BlueHDi (YH01): AdBlue fault, crystallisation and a locking SCR control unit

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The SCR system running on AdBlue is the most common reason for a workshop visit on this engine. The fault can start in several places. The NOx sensor works with a heated measuring cell and ages, and the sensor after the catalytic converter is the most affected, because it sees the most moisture and temperature change. The injector of the dosing module is clogged by crystallised urea, and because of that the dosed amount deviates from what is needed. Crystals are left in the lines as well: on short trips and during long idling the water evaporates out of the solution, and the crystals left behind obstruct the dosing. The electronics of the pump inside the tank can corrode from contact with the urea. The symptoms are the warning light, a jump in AdBlue consumption, a wrong reading from the level sensor and finally limp mode. If the SCR control unit locks up, the car will not even start until it is repaired. The repair is between 400 and 1,200 euro, and it is made more expensive by the pump sitting inside the tank. A component cannot be deduced from a warning message: the diagnosis needs several values looked at together. The fault can start from 60,000 km.

above 60,000 km400–1,200 EUR

What to check

  • Read the fault memory and ask which NOx sensor and module it points to
  • Start it up and watch for an AdBlue warning or a countdown on the display
  • Ask about the AdBlue consumption: a jump indicates a dosing fault
2 more steps in the write-up

1.5 BlueHDi (YH01): the EGR valve cokes up on short journeys

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Soot builds up on the EGR valve and in the intake, and the valve starts to bind or sticks. The build-up grows faster on short, urban trips, because the engine does not warm through properly. This is among the five most common faults of this engine. The symptoms are the engine warning light, rough running, a lack of power and black smoke. A stuck valve also loads the particulate filter, because more soot reaches the exhaust, and a blocked filter is a separate, more expensive repair. Cleaning or replacing the EGR and the intake is between 150 and 900 euro. The fault starts from 100,000 km.

above 100,000 km150–900 EUR

What to check

  • Read the fault memory and look for codes pointing to the EGR
  • Watch for a lack of power at low revs and rough running
  • Under load look at the exhaust: black smoke belongs here
2 more steps in the write-up

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Opel Grandland 1.5 CDTI 130hp Level 3

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Official recall8 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done.

Most recent: 8 September 2025

SR/03305/25Safety recallFire8 September 2025 · EU Safety Gate

The vehicle may have a faulty high-voltage battery, which could cause overheating and cause the battery or vehicle to catch fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 08/09/2025

The authority's notice

SR/03207/25Safety recallEnvironment6 August 2025 · EU Safety Gate

The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may fail to illuminate if the diagnostic system of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF) malfunctions after a fault code has appeared. This could cause the vehicle to operate without the required warning, and resulting in emissions above the regulatory limits. The product does not comply with the Regulation on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 06/08/2025

The authority's notice

SR/02659/25Safety recallInjuries3 July 2025 · EU Safety Gate

Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced. This may cause the camshaft chain to break, leading to an engine failure. This can cause a loss of vehicle's control and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 03/07/2025

The authority's notice

A12/01877/23Safety recallEnvironment19 June 2023 · EU Safety Gate

A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on if the urea injector stops working. This can lead to higher emissions and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 19/06/2023

The authority's notice

A12/01238/21Safety recallInjuries19 January 2021 · EU Safety Gate

The support for the rail of the front passenger seat may be defective due to the weld not being properly cooled. This could impair the seat retention and the safety belt performance, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 19/01/2021

The authority's notice

A12/00350/22Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Due to missing components of the trailer hitch, the coupling may break. As a result, the trailer may inadvertently detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/00967/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The wheel suspension may be insufficiently secured. This could result in loss of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of an accident.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/01783/24Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate

The software in the battery management control unit cannot detect certain failure modes in the battery. In the vehicles concerned there may be a defect in the high-voltage battery, which could lead to overheating. This increases the risk of fire in the vehicle. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

Engine and transmission

YH01 · 1.5 BlueHDi

75–96 kW (102–131 HP) · diesel

ATN8 · 8-speed automatic (Aisin ATN8)

automatic · 8 speed

Torque limit300 Nm
MakerAisin

We built the code from the model and the gear count. The factory sheet does not state it.

Variant data

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Factory data

Trim
CDTI 130hp Level 3
Body
SUV
Fuel
diesel
Transmission
automatic
Engine size
1499 cc
Power
96 kW (131 HP)
Drive
FWD
Production
2021–2024

Factory service interval

The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.

  • Air filter

    • 60,000 km or 4 years

  • Cabin (pollen) filter

    • 30,000 km or 2 years

  • Brake fluid change

    • first: 3 years, then 2 years(first change at 3 years, then every two years)

  • Fuel filter, diesel

    • 60,000 km or 2 years
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