Known faults for Opel.

Most common faults

Sorted by how many of this make's models each entry applies to.

1. 1.3 Multijet chain, DPF and EGR11 models

   Timing / DPF / EGRCorsa C · Corsa D · Corsa E · Astra H · +7

2. Opel CDTI EGR cooler and timing belt11 models

   EGR / timingCorsa D · Astra H · Astra J · Astra K · +7

3. Ecotec 1.0–1.4 timing chain9 models

   Timing systemAdam · Corsa C · Corsa D · Corsa E · +5

4. M32 manual gearbox bearings9 models

   GearboxCorsa D · Astra H · Astra J · Cascada · +5

5. AdBlue system failure (start countdown)8 models

   Exhaust and emissions (AdBlue)Corsa F · Astra L · Mokka (B) · Crossland X · +4

6. 1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chain7 models

   Timing systemCorsa F · Astra L · Mokka (B) · Crossland X · +3

7. EAT6/EAT8 jerking and torque converter7 models

   Automatic gearboxCorsa F · Astra L · Mokka (B) · Crossland X · +3

8. Opel 1.4 Turbo timing chain6 models

   Timing systemAstra J · Astra K · Cascada · Meriva B · +2

Models by era

Grouped by the launch year of each generation. Photos show the generation listed; if there is no verified photo, no other car is shown instead.

Recalls

Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.

• Karl/Viva drive-shaft corrosion fracturePowertrain and engine management
• Opel battery-software propulsion lossPowertrain and engine management
• Frontera steering wiring damageSuspension and steering
• Movano missing turn-signal fault warningElectrical and electronic systems
• Opel hybrid petrol-coupling leakPowertrain and engine management
• Insufficiently tightened Opel winter wheelsSuspension and steering