2006 Chevrolet Optra Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 Chevrolet Optra, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Optra
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
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.
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…
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
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…
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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Chevrolet Optra have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 regardin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 27, 2017 · Exterior lighting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 14, 2009 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet Optra (Optra 5, Optra Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–20 / 27–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Optra model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Optra model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Optra | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Optra | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Optra | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Optra | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 Chevrolet Optra
How do I know if my 2006 Chevrolet Optra has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Chevrolet Optra; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V328000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.