Can Hear timing chain when starting. Only for about 2 seconds

Probably lost spark or gas to the engine. Try a little starting fluid or carb cleaner into the intake at the big air boot. then try starting. If it tries to start, or at least fires off just a bit, then you know it's getting spark and fuel is the problem-probably the fuel pump. Do you hear the pump in the gas tank buzz for 2 seconds when you turn the key to on, not start? It's supposed to turn on for 2 seconds to prime the line to the engine.
If the fluid test causes nothing, then pull off a plug wire and check for spark when cranking the engine. No spark? Just go to you tube: look for "no spark, no start": videos. Probably have one for grand ams, or at least GM cars. Their ignition systems are all quite similar. Most often the problem is the crank position sensor or the ignition control module.

if valve timing off due to worn timing chain engine wont start.if you suspect timing chain need replacing if you hear slapping noises best replace timing chain quick as possible if you keep driving timing chain will break cause engine damage.

you have to check if fuel pump is turning on open gas cap listen closely have someone turn key to run pump will turn on for 2-3 seconds then check to see if there is spark check that first

The 2000 Toyota Corolla will have a timing chain. Earlier models have the Belt. The chain is pretty much maintenance free. When it is time to replace it you will usually start to hear a rattle where the chain is losing tension and is vibrating against the chain guide.

relax -- the nicest thing about a timing chain is that it should last as long as the engine does . . .

so, when you try to start it, do you hear the starter make a noise like a clunk? or just a whining like a motor spinning. was the car running well after you had the work done on the timing chain?

it could be the starter solenoid not extending the pinion gear to engage the flywheel to turn the engine.

It has a chain. they usually do not have problems with them.
Check to see if you can hear the fuel pump come on with your ear up to the open gas cap whil;e someone tries to start the car for a second.
You should hear it come on for four seconds.
if it comes on, then check for spark at the spark plug wire with a spark tester.

When you hear some tapping, that's why you need -valve adjustments. At 137,000miles you probably need more than that to continue your trouble-free drives.

BMW YOU REPLACE TIMING CHAIN WHEN NECESSARY.LIKE WHEN YOU HEAR EXCESSIVE NOISE DURING OPERATION.IF TIMING CHAIN WORN WITH EXCESSIVE SLACK.OR WORN CAM SPROCKET.THEN YOU REPLACE BOTH.

coil pack played out, or timing chain jumped. Use a timing light to see if you have spark. If you haven't, change the coil pack. If you have spark, then check the timing chain. When you aim your timing light at the timing mark, if it's jumping all over the place, you need a timing chain. If that all checks out, you may have a fuel problem. See if you can hear the fuel pump running for a few seconds when you turn the key to the "on" position. If you can hear it, check and change the fuel filter. Let me know how it goes.