2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA
The 2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA, potentially affecting up to 222 vehicles.
Recall 07V482000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 144 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: INADEQUATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RICK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 07V328000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 78 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 PROBLEM AND WHAT THE FACTORY WAS DOING ABOUT IT. PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME SO THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAS CHANGE THE LIGHT SWITCH. AT THE MOMENT I AM NOT USING THE SWITCH , I CAME UP WITH AN ALTERNATIVE. THANK YOU.
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. ALSO VALVE IN GAS TANK BAD, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH ALSO COST MONEY, MONEY, MONEY. THANKS GM, I WILL BE SURE TO BUY ANOTHER IMPALA OR ANY OTHER GM PRODUCT. TIME TO GO TOYOTA OR HYUANDI. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA
General Motors, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
16NA260 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.
PIC3529E — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have crunch noise from the front suspension over bumps when moving. Technician will need to loosen both the front and rear front control arm attachment bolts on one side. Technician will need to ensure that the front control...
070604009 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING DTC P2106 AND P2110. LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION MAY BE PRESENT. *KB
060941005 — AIR BAGS
AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH DTC B1352, B1356, B1378, AND/OR B1382 SET. (RELOCATE SIDE AIRBAG WIRES). *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET OPTRA
- 2004 CHEVROLET OPTRA — 1 complaint
- 2005 CHEVROLET OPTRA — 7 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET OPTRA (current)
- 2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA — 3 complaints
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