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2001 Chance Opus 29Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2001 Chance Opus 29. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Chance Opus 29 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2001 Chance Opus 29 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring

Recall 03V-056 · Mar 19, 2003 · 203 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR OVERHEATS, IT CAUSES THE 15 AMP WINDSHIELD WIPER FUSE TO OPEN PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 03V-009 · Jan 2, 2003 · 201 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT THESE LABELS, THERE COULD BE CONFUSION IN LOCATING THE EMERGENCY EXITS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Recall 02V-232 · Sep 19, 2002 · 27 vehicles

Risk. HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD MELTS THE INSULATION CREATING SMOKE OR FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 02V-258 · Sep 16, 2002 · 126 vehicles

Risk. THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE BATTERY BOX AREA WHEN THE 300 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TERMINAL LUG IS SHORTED TO GROUND.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 02V-004 · Sep 10, 2002 · 137 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chance.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Opus 29 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Opus 29 median. How we score

'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 2001 Opus 29?

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