Research · 4 model years

Chevrolet OptraEvery model year, 2004–2007

Across the 4 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Optra. The 2005 model year has the most complaints (6).

01 —Model years

Chevrolet Optra years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	NCAP overall	MPG comb.
2007	1	1	0	Not rated	22
2006	2	2	0	Not rated	22
2005	1	6	1	Not rated	22
2004	0	1	0	Not rated	22

Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026

02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road

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Model year	NHTSA complaints
2004	1
2005	6
2006	2
2007	1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026

03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2007 Optra

1 campaign

07V-328

Seat belts: buckle assembly

Free remedy

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 THE PUSH BUTTON MAY BECOME STUCK, RESULTING IN AN OCCUPANT NOT BEING ABLE TO UNLATCH THE BUCKLE.

Seat beltsReported Jul 20, 2007NHTSA 07V328000

All 2007 recalls

Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 27, 2026

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