Does the 2005 Chevrolet Optra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Optra, the most recent reported on October 16, 2007 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Optra?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (4 complaints), followed by air bags (1).

How many 2005 Chevrolet Optra complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 6 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Chevrolet Optra recalls and problems

1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet Optra.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Chevrolet Optra recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 07V482000 · reported October 16, 2007 · GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY · 144 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of the vehicle increasing the rick of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Exterior lighting4
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Seat belts1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 7, 2021 · Exterior lighting · 60,000 miles
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…

Aug 28, 2012 · Exterior lighting · 30,592 miles · fire reported
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…

Jan 9, 2012 · Air bags · 20,000 miles
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…

Feb 20, 2011 · Exterior lighting
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…

Apr 16, 2010 · Exterior lighting · 92,000 miles
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…

Optra model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	0	1	0	0
2005	1	6	1	2
2006	2	2	0	0
2007	1	1	0	0

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Questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Optra have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Optra, the most recent reported on October 16, 2007 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Optra?: Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (4 complaints), followed by air bags (1).
How many 2005 Chevrolet Optra complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 6 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 7, 2021.