2006 Chevrolet Optra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Optra years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Optra. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Optra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 71,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 1 | 50% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 43,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Optra recalls (2)
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.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Big problem with light switch, the one from factory melted, at the time i did not know about the recall. The replacement melted to. At that time i did found out about the recall for this cars regarding that problem, the dealer did not help whit the problem despite i took documentation about the…
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…
Other Chevrolet Optra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Optra | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 Optra | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 Optra | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Optra?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, steering problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Optra?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.