Total Complaints
3 filings
CHEVROLET OPTRA · model year
2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA
3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007CHEVROLETOPTRA carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 OPTRA is engine with 1 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (1) and power train (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2007 OPTRA, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recalls (1)
07V32800020/07/2007
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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 B
Recent Complaints
20140430ENGINE
SINCE LAST YEAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR WHEN IT IS ON THE ROAD SPECIFICALLY GOING UP A HILL IT WOULD LOSE POWER AND IT SLOWS DOWN AND THEN IT TURNS OFF WHILE RUNNING. WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE CAR BEHIND ME COME VERY CLOSE TO CRASHING AGAINST ME. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A GM DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT IT THEY COULD NOT GIVE US AN ANSWER WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 6 REPAIR SHOPS AND NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WE HAVE CHANGE THE TPS SENSOR, THE SPARK PLUGS, MAP SENSOR, NEW BATTERY, WE HAVE CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTORS SEVERAL TIMES,WE CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FLUIDS, WE CHANGE THE PUMP GAS COMPLETELY, WE HAVE CHANGED THE IGNITION COIL.WE HAVE CHANGED THE TIMING BELT TWICE SINCE WE HAVE THE CAR. AND THE CAR IS RUNNING WORSE NOW BECAUSE IT STOPS NOT ONLY IN A HILL BUT ON A FLAT ROAD TOO. *JS
Mileage: 72,000
20140430FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SINCE LAST YEAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR WHEN IT IS ON THE ROAD SPECIFICALLY GOING UP A HILL IT WOULD LOSE POWER AND IT SLOWS DOWN AND THEN IT TURNS OFF WHILE RUNNING. WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE CAR BEHIND ME COME VERY CLOSE TO CRASHING AGAINST ME. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A GM DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT IT THEY COULD NOT GIVE US AN ANSWER WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 6 REPAIR SHOPS AND NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WE HAVE CHANGE THE TPS SENSOR, THE SPARK PLUGS, MAP SENSOR, NEW BATTERY, WE HAVE CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTORS SEVERAL TIMES,WE CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FLUIDS, WE CHANGE THE PUMP GAS COMPLETELY, WE HAVE CHANGED THE IGNITION COIL.WE HAVE CHANGED THE TIMING BELT TWICE SINCE WE HAVE THE CAR. AND THE CAR IS RUNNING WORSE NOW BECAUSE IT STOPS NOT ONLY IN A HILL BUT ON A FLAT ROAD TOO. *JS
Mileage: 72,000
20140430POWER TRAIN
SINCE LAST YEAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR WHEN IT IS ON THE ROAD SPECIFICALLY GOING UP A HILL IT WOULD LOSE POWER AND IT SLOWS DOWN AND THEN IT TURNS OFF WHILE RUNNING. WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE CAR BEHIND ME COME VERY CLOSE TO CRASHING AGAINST ME. WE TOOK THE CAR TO A GM DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT IT THEY COULD NOT GIVE US AN ANSWER WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 6 REPAIR SHOPS AND NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WE HAVE CHANGE THE TPS SENSOR, THE SPARK PLUGS, MAP SENSOR, NEW BATTERY, WE HAVE CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTORS SEVERAL TIMES,WE CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FLUIDS, WE CHANGE THE PUMP GAS COMPLETELY, WE HAVE CHANGED THE IGNITION COIL.WE HAVE CHANGED THE TIMING BELT TWICE SINCE WE HAVE THE CAR. AND THE CAR IS RUNNING WORSE NOW BECAUSE IT STOPS NOT ONLY IN A HILL BUT ON A FLAT ROAD TOO. *JS
Mileage: 72,000
Compare 2007CHEVROLETOPTRA to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA have?▼
The 2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA?▼
Yes, the 2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.