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Owner report · 2007 model year

2007 Chevrolet Optra

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

The only complaint filed mentions Engine.

Complaints filed fell from 2 in 2006 to 1 in 2007.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,700–$2,850
Combined MPG
22–23

Complaints by model year

  1. 62005
  2. 22006
  3. 12007

Where owners report problems

  1. Engine1 (100%)
  2. Fuel System1 (100%)
  3. Transmission & Drivetrain1 (100%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2007: 2 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category200520062007vs. 2007 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,850–2,9502,700–2,8502,700–2,850
Combined MPG21–2222–2322–23
City / Highway MPG18–20 / 26–2819–20 / 27–2819–20 / 27–28
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)404–423386–404386–404
Complaints filed621Not compared
Recalls issued121Not compared
Crash-involved complaints100Not compared
Fire-involved complaints200Not compared
Injuries reported200Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared444

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Optra have?

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Optra get?

EPA rates it 22–23 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Chevrolet Optra?

EPA estimates $2,700–$2,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars19 mpg (low)28 mpg (high)22 mpg (low)$2,850 (high)404 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars20 mpg (high)28 mpg (high)23 mpg (high)$2,700 (low)386 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 4-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars19 mpg (low)28 mpg (high)22 mpg (low)$2,850 (high)404 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Manual 5-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars20 mpg (high)28 mpg (high)23 mpg (high)$2,700 (low)386 g/mi (low)
Configuration 5Automatic 4-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons19 mpg (low)27 mpg (low)22 mpg (low)$2,850 (high)404 g/mi (high)
Configuration 6Manual 5-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons19 mpg (low)27 mpg (low)22 mpg (low)$2,850 (high)404 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine10000
Transmission & Drivetrain10000
Fuel System10000
Electrical00000
Brakes00000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (1)

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    Campaign 07V328000 · Jul 20, 2007

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.