Injection pump (Bosch VP44)
usually 120,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Won't start or cuts out, pump codes — pump ECU failure
Fix: Repair or exchange the pump
€600–1,500
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.0 / 2.2 DTI (Opel Y20DTH / Y22DTR)
Diesel · 1,995 / 2,171 cm³ · 55–92 kW
6
model generations
3
known faults
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 6 model generations, among them: Opel Astra G, Opel Vectra C, Saab 9-5, Opel Zafira A, Opel Vectra B, Opel Signum.
The most expensive known risk is injection pump (Bosch VP44): it usually appears at 120,000–250,000 km and costs €600–1,500 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,995 / 2,171 cm³ |
| Power | 55–92 kW |
| Years | 1997–2006 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-40 / 10W-40 · GM-LL-B-025 · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | Y20DTH, Y20DTL, Y22DTR, Y22DTH, X20DTH, X20DTL |
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.
Timing chain (double-row) wear
usually 200,000–300,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€700–1,200
Injectors / turbo
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Smoke
Fix: Test and replace
€300–900
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Opel Astra G as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Opel Astra G 1998–2004Opel Signum 2003–2008Opel Vectra B 1995–2002Opel Vectra C 2002–2008Opel Zafira A 1999–2005Saab 9-5 1997–2010
Common questions
Does the 2.0 / 2.2 DTI (Opel Y20DTH / Y22DTR) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 2.0 / 2.2 DTI (Opel Y20DTH / Y22DTR) engine take?
5W-40 / 10W-40 · GM-LL-B-025 · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.0 / 2.2 DTI (Opel Y20DTH / Y22DTR) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: injection pump (Bosch VP44) (120,000–250,000 km, €600–1,500); timing chain (double-row) wear (200,000–300,000 km, €700–1,200).
Which cars have the 2.0 / 2.2 DTI (Opel Y20DTH / Y22DTR) engine?
Opel Astra G, Opel Vectra C, Saab 9-5, Opel Zafira A, Opel Vectra B, Opel Signum.
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