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Chevrolet Optra recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Optra, covering model years 2004 to 2007. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Exterior Lighting is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 10 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2004–2007)
  • most complaints: 2005 (6 for that model year)
  • top component: Exterior Lighting (6 complaints)
  • latest recall 07V482000 (reported Oct 16, 2007)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (10.0%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (20.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (10.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet Optra complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 10, or 60.0%. Next come 2006 (2) and 2004 (1). The fewest are for 2007, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet Optra owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2004–2007Column chart of 10 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2005 with 6. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2004: 1 complaint120042005: 6 complaints620052006: 2 complaints220062007: 1 complaint12007
Chevrolet Optra complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet Optra complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200410000
200561210
200620000
200710000
All model years101210

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Optra components

top 8 · NHTSA categories

Exterior Lighting is the component named most often, in 6 complaints (60.0% of all 10), followed by Air Bags (1) and Electrical System (1).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Optra complaints (top 8)
Components named most often in Chevrolet Optra complaints (top 8)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Exterior Lighting660.0%
Air Bags110.0%
Electrical System110.0%
Engine110.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System110.0%
Power Train110.0%
Seat Belts110.0%
Steering110.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Optra recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Optra, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2007. The 2006 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Chevrolet Optra recall campaigns covering each model year
2005: 1 campaign2006: 2 campaigns2007: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 07V482000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model years 2005–2006

    On certain vehicles located in Guam and saipan, the headlamp low beam or daytime running light (DRL) function may be inoperative due to a melted splice pack (S201) on the IP harness.

    Consequence:
    Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of the vehicle increasing the rick of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will change the headlamp low beam splicing type and separate it from splice pack 201 to protect housing melting due to potential poor contact. The recall began on January 2, 2008. Owners may contact GM daewoo at 1-671-648-8453.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 07V328000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

    Model years 2006–2007

    Certain vehicles located in Guam and saipan were built with a seat belt buckle with an improper ultrasonic weld of the spring rib and fixation rib of buckle undercover in both front seat belts. A spring rib or fixation rib could break and remain inside the buckle, and the seat belt tongue may not be inserted into the buckle, or the push button may become stuck, resulting in an occupant not being able to unlatch the buckle.

    Consequence:
    These buckle malfunctions could prevent a person from using the seat belt system, and risk of injury to an unbelted person in a crash would be increased.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the front seat belt buckle. The recall began on January 2, 2008. Owners may contact GM daewoo at 1-671-648-8453.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Optra questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Optra have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Optra, covering model years 2004 to 2007. The most recent, 07V482000, was reported on October 16, 2007 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”. The 2006 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Chevrolet Optra model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 6 of the 10 complaints in NHTSA’s file (60.0%). The next are 2006 (2) and 2004 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet Optra complaint?

Exterior Lighting is the component named most often: 6 complaints, or 60.0% of all 10. Air Bags (1) and Electrical System (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Optra?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Optra complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 10 complaints, 1 report a crash, 2 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.