2005 Chevrolet Optra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Optra years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Optra. That is the most of any Optra model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Optra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 67% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Optra recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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.
Risk: Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of the vehicle increasing the rick of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Optra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V261000 (Exterior Lightning). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights inadvertently dimmed then went back to bright. The dealer was made aware of the failure…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet optra. The contact stated that the head lights failed. The contact stated that he would turn the lights on and burning fumes would emit into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
The service air bag light on with code b2502, b1104, b2500. They call the replaced part as "display/clock" assembly which makes it sound like a non-safety related issue but it is actually something wrong with the airbag. It happened twice on my car. The first time it is was still in warranty…
Chevrolet optra 5 2005. Headlamp low beams and day time running lamps work sporadically. It was a recall for this problem and i was never notified from gm dealer. I already spent a lot of money trying to fix it (problem is still on it) and just now i knew about the recall. This is a safety issue…
While i was driving on highway at 11pm, all lights suddenly went off. The same issue happened in 2006(?) and was fixed. In 2008(?), there was a recall from gm about the issue and i did bring my car to dealer for the recall, although i don't know what they did. Now it is happening again. I think…
Other Chevrolet Optra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Optra | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Optra | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 Optra | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Optra?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Optra?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Optra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Optra model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.