2005 Chevrolet Optra
The Verdict
The 2005 Chevrolet Optra has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are electrical (5 complaints) and body (1 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 99/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating. If you're shopping for a Chevrolet Optra, consider the 2004 model year which has 83% fewer complaints.
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Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
Recalls 1
Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.
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.
Risk
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 ...
Reported Apr 10, 2026
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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.
TL* 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.
THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH CODE B2502, B1104, B2500. THEY CALL THE REPLACED PART AS "DISPLAY/CLOCK" ASSEMBLY WHICH MAKES IT SOUND LIKE A NON-SAFETY RELATED ISSUE BUT IT IS ACTUALLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE AIRBAG. IT HAPPENED TWICE ON MY CAR. THE FIRST TIME IT IS WAS STILL IN WARRANTY, MILEAGE SHOULD BE AROUND 30K-40K KM. THIS TIME THE MILEAGE IS 125506KM. WHAT MAKES ME NERVOUS IS THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE "DISPLAY/CLOCK" UNIT FLASHES IRREGULARLY FOR ABOUT 10-30 SECONDS WHEN STARTING THE CAR. I SAID IRREGULAR FLASHES, I MEANT THE KIND THAT ARE CAUSED BY UNSECURED CONNECTION OF WIRE. *TR
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. *TR
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. *TR
I HAVE SUFFERED AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH I WAS SEVERELY INJURED BY THE SEAT BELT. I WAS IN THE BACK, RIGHT SIDE WITH MY SEAT BELT ON. BECAUSE OF IT I HAD A RUPTURED SPLEEN, RUPTURED SIGMOID, EXPLOSION OF APPENDIX AND RUPTURED CEC. NOT TO MENTION THE HORRIBLE HEMATOMAS IN AND OUTSIDE MY ABDOMEN. I NEEDED EMERGENCY SURGERY AND 2 WEEKS OF HOSPITALIZATION. THE CAR IN WHICH THIS HAPPENED IS A CHEVROLET LACETTI AND THE PLACE WHERE IT HAPPENED IS BUCHAREST, ROMANIA. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST THIS COMPANY BECAUSE THIS KIND OF INJURY SHOULDN'T HAPPEN BECAUSE OF A SEAT BELT. I BELIEVE THAT THE DESIGN OF IT WAS INCORRECT AND THEY HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. *JB