2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet Optra.
2
recalls
2
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.
2006 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.
Seat belts: front, buckle assembly
NHTSA campaign 07V328000 · reported July 20, 2007 · GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY · 78 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Exterior lighting1
Steering1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Dec 27, 2017 · Exterior lighting · 71,000 miles
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…
Dec 14, 2009 · Steering · 43,000 miles
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…
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Chevrolet Optra?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (1 complaints), followed by steering (1).
How many 2006 Chevrolet Optra complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 2 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 27, 2017.