Chevrolet Optra Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Chevrolet Optra (2005–2005) that have at least 5 complaints. 2005 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is exterior lighting (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Optra model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 45,296 | 1 | 278 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Exterior lighting4 57%
- Seat belts1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Air bags1 14%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2005: “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 either they didn't do anything in the recall for me or the fix in the recall doesn't resolve the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10325945, filed 2010-04, 92,000 milesOther Chevrolet models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology