Chevrolet Optra 2006
Model Optra made in 2006 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, seat belts. The car has one 2 engine.
Model 2006
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | F | 22/31/25 | 23.9/39.2/28.9921 | Regular | 1320 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 23/30/26 | 25.4/39.1/30.1545 | Regular | 1270 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2 | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | F | 22/31/25 | 23.9/39.2/28.9921 | Regular | 1320 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 23/30/26 | 25.4/39.1/30.1545 | Regular | 1270 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2 | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | F | 21/30/24 | 23.4/38.3/28.3659 | Regular | 1376 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | |
| 2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 22/30/25 | 24.3/38.3/29.0841 | Regular | 1320 | SMALL STATION WAGONS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V482000 | GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY | from 10/14/2004 to 01/05/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 144 | 01/02/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/16/2007 | 10/16/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of the vehicle increasing the rick of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V328000 | GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 78 | 01/02/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/20/2007 | 07/26/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 060941005 | 09/01/2006 | 10020734 | Airbag readiness light illuminated with dtc b1352, b1356, b1378, and/or b1382 set. (relocate side airbag wires). *kb | 01/04/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 070604009 | 03/01/2007 | 10021452 | Information on diagnosing dtc p2106 and p2110. low voltage condition may be present. *kb | 04/27/2007 | |
| 060604059 | 11/01/2006 | 10020768 | No start or rough idle during cold weather, and/or check engine light on with dtc p0606. *kb | 01/08/2007 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 43000 | 1 | |
| Constant clunking in steering whenever turning...... suppose to be gm certified car which absolutely means nothing.. within a year of dealership declaring this to be gm certified, everything seemed to fall apart. i had to replace the intermediate steering shaft, part was $120 and labor was $70. also valve in gas tank bad, check engine light which also cost money, money, money. thanks gm, i will be sure to buy another impala or any other gm product. time to go toyota or hyuandi. *tr | |||