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2005 Chevrolet Optra Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
67%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Chevrolet Optra, 67% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

“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 special during the winter time. Last year I bought this car from my own lease and dealer never mentioned the problem. So I should go to the service and pay to fix it.”

NHTSA complaint #10383387, filed 2011-02

“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 but informed the contact that parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11435933, filed 2021-10, 60,000 miles

“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 was repaired under a recall NHTSA campaign id number: 07v482000 component: exterior lighting:headlights but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 30,592.”

NHTSA complaint #10472780, filed 2012-08, 30,592 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005467%

Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Optra

Air bags
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Optra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology