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2007 Chevrolet Optra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Optra.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2007 Chevrolet Optra falls at the end of the 2004–2007 model-year window tracked in owner-reported reliability data, pairing an automatic 4-speed transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 19/28/22 mpg city/highway/combined. Complaint records for this year are minimal: just one owner complaint, concentrated in the power train, engine, and fuel/propulsion system area, alongside one recall. That tally ties 2004 as the lowest in the model's documented history and stands against the 2005 peak of six complaints, positioning the 2007 Optra as one of the more uneventful years in the line's reliability record.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy19/28/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 640 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 640 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.3 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase102 in
Curb weight2855 lb
Track (front / rear)57.9 / 58.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 28 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume95 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque the oil drain plug to 15.0 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts10 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.035-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance640 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60
Engine Compression100

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle41 ft-lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.95 in / 0.4 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.95 in / 0.4 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.87 in / 0.31 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 7574 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEmission Control System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · PCV System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)
Every 90,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Chevrolet Optra recorded one complaint and one recall, matching the low complaint level of 2004 and falling below the six complaints seen in 2005 and the two complaints in 2006. Recall activity also decreased from the two recalls issued in 2006 to a single recall in 2007, after none in 2004 and one in 2005. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) continued to rise each year, reaching 319 in 2007, the highest figure in the provided span. No crash‑ or fire‑related complaints were reported for the 2007 model year. Overall, the 2007 Optra shows complaint and recall trends comparable to the earliest, quieter year in the dataset, suggesting it is a reasonable used‑car choice provided that any applicable TSBs have been addressed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
319
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07V328000Seat Belts:Front:Buckle AssemblyReported 20/07/2007

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… 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.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 319 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIC5650M2025-08-06Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C2025-07-18Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2007 Optra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Optra get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.