Complaints by model year
* Complaints compared with the median Optra year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet Optra problems
Latest Chevrolet Optra recalls
Exterior lighting › Headlights
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.
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.
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet Optra should you avoid?
None of the Chevrolet Optra years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Chevrolet Optra problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the lights (5), seat belts (1) and electrical system (1). Headlight complaints peak in the 2005 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Optra had?
2 recalls across 2005–2006. The model year with the most is 2006.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.