Used Vauxhall Grandland CV Joints

CV joints exist on all Vauxhall Grandland variants because every version is front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive — there are no rear-wheel-drive-only models in the range, so driven axle shafts with CV joints are always present. On the standard front-wheel-drive models the CV joints are on the front driveshafts only, while on the AWD versions there are also CV joints on the rear driveshafts. Always confirm with the breaker whether you need front or rear CV joints and whether your car is FWD or AWD.

The original Grandland X ran from 2017 to around 2021, and Vauxhall then launched the heavily revised Grandland (dropping the X suffix) from 2022, which sits on a different platform and has a substantially revised front suspension and drivetrain. Because these are distinct generations on different underpinnings, CV joints are very unlikely to interchange across that 2022 boundary. Confirm directly with the breaker against your exact registration before ordering any part from the earlier generation for a 2022-onwards car.

Engine size can influence driveshaft and CV joint specification because higher-torque engines — particularly the more powerful turbocharged petrols and diesels — may use heavier-duty driveshafts to handle the increased output. Within the Grandland X range (2017–2021) there were 1.2, 1.5, and 1.6 petrol and diesel engines, and the joint spec can differ between these, so always quote your engine size and code to the breaker. Never assume a CV joint from a 1.2 petrol car will suit a 1.6 turbo or the plug-in hybrid drivetrain.

Yes, side matters — the nearside (left, kerb side) and offside (right, driver's side) front driveshafts on the Grandland are not interchangeable, and on AWD models the same applies at the rear. Always specify NS or OS clearly when contacting a breaker, and double-check this against the failed joint on your own car before purchasing. Fitting the wrong side is a straightforward mistake that will cost you time and return postage.

Trim level alone does not affect CV joint fitment on the Grandland X — the running gear is determined by the drivetrain (FWD or AWD) and engine, not by whether the car is an SE, Sport Nav, Elite, or Ultimate. You can safely disregard trim when sourcing a used CV joint, provided the engine size, drivetrain type, and side all match. That said, always confirm against your registration with the breaker, as there can be small production variations that trim names alone do not capture.

The Grandland X PHEV has a more complex drivetrain with an additional rear electric motor on the AWD versions, which means its driveshaft and CV joint specifications are likely to differ from those of a standard FWD petrol or diesel model. Sourcing a PHEV CV joint for a conventional Grandland X — or vice versa — is not recommended without expert confirmation. Always tell the breaker clearly whether your car is a PHEV or a conventional model, and verify the part number matches before agreeing a purchase.