Injectors (Denso) / high-pressure pump
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, knocking, hard start
Fix: Test and replace
€600–1,500
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu)
Diesel · 1,686 cm³ · 55–96 kW
13
model generations
3
known faults
371,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 13 model generations, among them: Opel Astra J, Opel Mokka / Mokka X, Opel Zafira B, Opel Meriva B, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Trax and 7 more.
The most expensive known risk is injectors (Denso) / high-pressure pump: it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €600–1,500 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,686 cm³ |
| Power | 55–96 kW |
| Years | 2000–2015 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo |
| Oil | 5W-30 · dexos2 / GM-LL-B-025 · ~5.4 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | Z17DTH, Z17DTL, Z17DTR, Z17DTJ, A17DTS, A17DTR, A17DTJ, A17DTC, A17DTE, A17DTF, A17DTN, Y17DT, Y17DTL, 4EE2 |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
EGR valve / cooler
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–700
Turbo oil seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Smoke, oil use
Fix: Service the turbo
€400–900
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Opel Corsa D as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Chevrolet Cruze 2009–2015Chevrolet Trax 2013–2015Honda Civic VII 2001–2005Opel Astra G 1998–2004Opel Astra H 2004–2010Opel Astra J 2009–2015Opel Combo C 2001–2011Opel Corsa C 2000–2006Opel Corsa D 2006–2014Opel Meriva A 2003–2010Opel Meriva B 2010–2017Opel Mokka / Mokka X 2012–2019Opel Zafira B 2005–2014
Common questions
Does the 1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo.
What oil does the 1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu) engine take?
5W-30 · dexos2 / GM-LL-B-025 · ~5.4 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: injectors (Denso) / high-pressure pump (150,000–250,000 km, €600–1,500); EGR valve / cooler (100,000–200,000 km, €200–700).
Which cars have the 1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu) engine?
Opel Astra J, Opel Mokka / Mokka X, Opel Zafira B, Opel Meriva B, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Trax and 7 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026