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2007 Chevrolet OptraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Chevrolet Optra, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage72kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Chevrolet Optra has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train10

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

1 recall

2007 Chevrolet Optra 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

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 07V-328 · Jul 20, 2007 · 78 vehicles

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.

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 Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Optra 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 Optra median. How we score

'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Optra owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SINCE LAST YEAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR WHEN IT IS ON THE ROAD SPECIFICALLY GOING UP A HILL IT WOULD LOSE POWER AND IT SLOWS DOWN AND THEN IT TURNS OFF WHILE RUNNING. WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE CAR BEHIND ME COME VERY CLOSE TO CRASHING AGAINST ME. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A GM…
Complaint 10585784 · Apr 30, 2014 · 72,000 miles

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