Author Topic: Chevy Optra5 (Read 7360 times)

Titch · « **on:** March 08, 2007, 01:54:47 pm »

Hi all, well here is my prob, I have a 2005 Optra5, it's been great til now, with no funky sounds at all. My cruise control is making a horrible sound going on and off, along with accelerating and decelerating, it's twice as bad if i have to use my break, sounds like something breaking. It has now been to 2 different GM dealerships, and to which they have fully replaced the whole cruise control system, but the sound is very much there, and i have contacted General Motors, and now told thats the way it sounds, so I pretty much have to deal with it. I find it hard to beleave no one can help get rid of the sound my car now makes, as I bought it brand new with no extra sounds.I hope someone can help me to figure this out, as I no longer want my car. tks Tanya

articsteve · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2007, 07:46:30 pm »

Tanya; welcome to the forum.

as I no longer want my car.

How much do you owe on it?

barrie1 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2007, 11:56:18 pm »

Wow thats a very private question and a very unusual answer to a poster if I have ever heard one. What type of noise are you hearing as I have never really heard any noise coming from a cruise control on any make or model. Please elaberate more on this problem Please.

articsteve · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2007, 12:09:05 am »

What she owes will determine if it's worth ditching this POS.

and i have contacted General Motors, and now told thats the way it sounds, so I pretty much have to deal with it

That's typical of how GM deals with their warranties. They'll give it a shot, but if it can't be fixed they'll run from it.

Another satified GM customer, hey Barrie.

barrie1 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2007, 11:52:31 pm »

That sounds like something you wouldn't know anything about on a GM Steve at all. Any 2005 vehicle is worth fixing so do the math as its not all that old and a cruise control system is not all that expensive to fix, replace or even repair. I still would like to know what kind of noise does it make.

Wolfe · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2007, 01:17:29 am »

Getting back to Tanya's problem.

I wonder if it could be a faulty ABS/wheel speed sensor?

That might cause problems with both the cruise control and possibly triggering the ABS to cycle thus causing a sort of grinding noise.

She did mention that the sound occurs with acceleration or deceleration and is worse under braking.

If it is an ABS/wheel speed sensor then replacing the rest of the cruise control system would not make a difference as the problem would be a faulty input received by the cruise control rather than a fault in the cruise itself.

ABS was optional on the 2005 Optra so the car may or may not have ABS. If it doesn't then my guess would be wrong.

Both Barrie and Artic know a lot more about the greasy bits of cars than I do but they don't seem interested in dealing with Tanya's malfunctioning Optra. $:-\$

bgclarke · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2007, 09:51:59 am »

Barrie needs more info.

Artic just looks for opportunities to bash GM.

safristi · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2007, 10:00:18 am »

Both MORE interesting than an OPERA !!!!.............when does the fat Lady singe again???

articsteve · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2007, 01:49:15 pm »

when does the fat Lady singe again

Anytime soon. After all it's a chapter 11 Daewoo. You get what you pay for.

This expression comes to mind; "Live with it"

It seems Tayna not really to upset with her car other than the cruise and it seems that GM has done what they can. Can't fix the unfixable.

Pros: Well, I have a fully loaded 2005 Optra5. I have had a Ford Tempo, Pontiac Grandam, and a Chevy Malibu, except for the ford, the other 2 cars where ok, this Optra5 is far the best car I have had. I got my windows dark tinted, which makes it look like a sweet ride.I have gone threw 2 winters with this car, and it hasn't gone anywhere I didn't want it to go, nor have i got stuck in snow, prob cz it's light and just goes over. The sound system in this is sweet,radio, cd player that even plays MP3's, the tweeters in each door makes for great dance tunes.I have 4 children, to which 1 is still in a carseat, and the 3 in the back have lots of space, my 12 yr old sits in front, and the fact the air bag won't go off unless 90lbs, is very nice.The sunroof makes a nice feature too, along with great heat and air. Power windows, locks, mirrors, tilt steering, and fully adjustable driver seat.For a car that don't look like it has much of a trunk, it holds a lot of stuff, I've gotten a 5 drawer dresser in it.Does great on gas too, I've gotten from Barrie to Ottawa, and still has at least half a tank of gas.Over all this car is just the beat.Cons: Last yr in July I started having probs with the cruise control, so i took it to the GM dealership I got it from, and they replaced a part of it. It seemed ok for a few months, then probs again, but it wasn't happening all the time, so they said if it starts all the time, then they can check, but they can't fix what they can't hear, good point..So now this yr 2007, it's back every time, so it goes back, and they replace the main cruise control part. Well that didn't work, still had loud sound coming out of it every time i used it. So I took to a different GM dealership, thinking maybe the other place just didn't know what they where doing, so this place replaced the Hole cruise control system..Guess what, I still have it, and now i told it's just the way the car is.So I call General Motors it's self, and complain that there is a fault with the car, please help figure this out or replace the car..I was told nope, and now factory warranty will not cover anymore checks or repairs to the cruise control. So, please watch out for this problem, it sounds like I'm breaking something turning it on or off, and well using the break petal with the cruise.If anyone else is having this prob, please let me know, so i know it's not just me..I going to take another Optra5 out for a drive this wk, to prove my car has a fault to it, and I'll keep fighting General Motors about this. But other then that, it's a great car and cheap. Tanya

3rd Mar 2006, 13:52
I have to agree that the Optra5 tops the fuel consumption scale for a so called econo box. I recently traded a 2002 Saturn L series on a 2005 Optra5. What a shock, my gas attendant now invites me for dinner. In the summer months the Saturn would do about 600 kms and in winter about 500 kms to a tank. The optra5 has yet to do over 300 kms and has the same size tank as the saturn. My gas budget has nearly doubled so my gas attendant has to feed me. I haven't had a vehicle burn so much fuel since my 1983 AMC Eagle. I have gone so far as to contact GM directly for a solution to the problem. They don't have one! The car just loves to eat gas. Other than that it's a nice little car. So if you don't mind getting to know your gas attendant better, buy one!

barrie1 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2007, 05:12:23 pm »

I am also getting the feeling that when you use the Brake pedal which should be taking the cruise off is when you are hearing the worst of the noise. If that is the case then the cruise is not disengaging correctly or the aBS is chattering from being applied. Let us know what the test drive says as they have changed the entire cruise system out then its not the problem or is only a small part of it. If the brakes are dragging it will effect your gas milage quite heavily as the gas milage you stated is not normal for this car. I always try to help any poster on here with a problem and don't bash them for the make or model of vehicle they drive or like as anybodys choice is different from each other. Even the brands I have NO respect for I will try to help the owners with and don't insult them for their choice. Unlike another poster here who does this on a regular basis.

articsteve · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2007, 10:28:20 pm »

Quote from: barrie1 on March 10, 2007, 05:12:23 pm

I am also getting the feeling that when you use the Brake pedal which should be taking the cruise off is when you are hearing the worst of the noise. If that is the case then the cruise is not disengaging correctly or the aBS is chattering from being applied. Let us know what the test drive says as they have changed the entire cruise system out then its not the problem or is only a small part of it. If the brakes are dragging it will effect your gas milage quite heavily as the gas milage you stated is not normal for this car. I always try to help any poster on here with a problem and don't bash them for the make or model of vehicle they drive or like as anybodys choice is different from each other. Even the brands I have NO respect for I will try to help the owners with and don't insult them for their choice. Unlike another poster here who does this on a regular basis.

Unlike another poster here who does this on a regular basis

I know what you mean Barrie; but don't let that Saffy guy get your goat.

articsteve · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2007, 10:37:42 pm »

If the brakes are dragging it will effect your gas milage quite heavily as the gas milage you stated is not normal for this car

Does great on gas too, I've gotten from Barrie to Ottawa, and still has at least half a tank of gas. Over all this car is just the beat

Scrap the brake theory.

But ..... I've gotten from Barrie to Ottawa .... is just the beat

interesting terminology

barrie1 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2007, 07:57:05 pm »

No Steve its not Saffi who is ignorant of the GM products but yourself who really dosen't have a clue to the workings of them at all. You slander a very good product and have ridiculed GM owners with some very rude and stupid statements in the past and continue to do it as often as you can. Any credibility you had on here is disappearing very quickly with your statements and stupidity in continueing to do it on a reg basis. Many of the fellow posters on here have also noticed this and have made comments as well so if you have a clue at all "Take a Hint as you really need to learn something about them before you comment any further". Personally I think you are related to Mr Meow and we all know what happened to him.

articsteve · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2007, 10:37:19 pm »

Quote from: barrie1 on March 11, 2007, 07:57:05 pm

No Steve its not Saffi who is ignorant of the GM products but yourself who really dosen't have a clue to the workings of them at all. You slander a very good product and have ridiculed GM owners with some very rude and stupid statements in the past and continue to do it as often as you can. Any credibility you had on here is disappearing very quickly with your statements and stupidity in continueing to do it on a reg basis. Many of the fellow posters on here have also noticed this and have made comments as well so if you have a clue at all "Take a Hint as you really need to learn something about them before you comment any further". Personally I think you are related to Mr Meow and we all know what happened to him.

No Steve its not Saffi who is ignorant of the GM products but yourself who really dosen't have a clue to the workings of them at all.

I think most GM die hards would be offended that you classify a Daewoo as an American made GM. You do know that the Optra5 is a product from the formerly bankrupt Daewoo motor company.

You slander a very good product

Your knowledge of the market is very limited. Daewoos are not considered "a very good product".

See this current thread: http://www.canadiandriver.com/forum/index.php/topic,51320.0.html

This is from your GM pal RunsinLight:

My only opinion on the Optra is I'd rather buy almost any other car on earth. Links to previous problems our posters have had with the Optra. My own opinion, typically GM and small car hasn't been pretty.

http://www.canadiandriver.com/forum/index.php/topic,48594.0.html
http://www.canadiandriver.com/forum/index.php/topic,34368.0.html
http://www.canadiandriver.com/forum/index.php/topic,31720.0.html
http://www.canadiandriver.com/forum/index.php/topic,31054.0.html

Any credibility you had on here is disappearing very quickly with your statements and stupidity in continueing to do it on a reg basis

Ok, first let me consider the source

......

Personally I think you are related to Mr Meow and we all know what happened to him.

You two live in the same neighbourhood right? What did happen to him?

barrie1 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2007, 06:45:09 pm »

Turn and twist all you want Steve but we all know the truth and its seems you don't. Even Consumers reports has rated the Buick Lucerne and the Lacrosse above average since 2000. The other Buicks are rated at average which is higher then some of the vehicles you drive yourself. Maybe you better read up on them and think again before posting about them any further. Its a shame when you have to use someone else's statements which obviously means you can't backup anything you have stated regarding the GM products.

RunsinLight · « **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2007, 06:56:21 pm »

I haven't been following your conversation much here but I think GM is both good and questionable depending on the type of vehicle your referring to.

Unfortunately the trolls like to skip past the good parts and only realize the bad ones. Which I suppose is fair since Honda for example: your pretty safe buying any of their cars.

articsteve · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2007, 08:20:04 pm »

Quote from: barrie1 on March 12, 2007, 06:45:09 pm

Turn and twist all you want Steve but we all know the truth and its seems you don't. Even Consumers reports has rated the Buick Lucerne and the Lacrosse above average since 2000. The other Buicks are rated at average which is higher then some of the vehicles you drive yourself. Maybe you better read up on them and think again before posting about them any further. Its a shame when you have to use someone else's statements which obviously means you can't backup anything you have stated regarding the GM products.

Even Consumers reports has rated the Buick Lucerne and the Lacrosse above average since 2000.

Since the Lacrosse came out in 2005 and the Lucrene came out in 2006 that is quite an achievement.

Barrie: for your reading pleasure

The Lucerne certainly outclasses its clueless Park Avenue predecessor, but what does this sub-$40k whip do that a fresher-looking Camry can’t? De-ice its windscreen with heated washer fluid? Seriously, when a carmaker promotes its flagship model with a relatively minor gadget, you know it’s a “pay no attention to the car behind that curtain” affair. The fact that the portly Lucerne’s standard mill is a positively ancient pushrod V6 shows that even GM knows they’ve over-priced and under-delivered. While entry-level Lucernes face the prospect of rental car Hell, the CSX goes nowhere fast.

More than that, the Lucerne’s lack of soul proves that Buick is a dead marque dying. One could argue that Electra Waggoner Biggs’ sculpture and the car named after her were tacky– nothing more than American populism with a continental twist. But their unabashed spirit demanded your attention. If the Lucerne is as good as a Buick gets, it’s only a matter of time before the entire brand follows its Swiss namesake into historical irrelevance.

BTW, what did you do with Meow?

barrie1 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2007, 09:37:31 pm »

Babble On Steve as you are definitely showing the positive signs of a loser who just dosen't understand whats being said as well as too ignorant to learn as well. I am sick and tired of watching you print ridicilous drivel about products you are totaly ignorant about. Any intelligence you had has been wasted just by opening your post. Remeber Steve Used Car Dealers like you who have admitted to cheating and so forth in your threads are usually in the bottom of the pile for respect.

knibby · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2007, 01:18:50 am »

For what its worth, Ive got a 05 Optra wagon and have not had any problems other than the "searching for gear" problem that was fixed with a comp. update 2 yrs ago. Ive got 50K on it, drive it 4 hours each way to ski each weekend and get about 600km/tank and thats with a roof box on top. Overall Im happy with it, the optra gets a bad rap but there are plenty of optra/suzuki forenza owners that are more than happy with it.

articsteve · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:10:11 pm »

Quote from: barrie1 on March 12, 2007, 09:37:31 pm

Babble On Steve as you are definitely showing the positive signs of a loser who just dosen't understand whats being said as well as too ignorant to learn as well. I am sick and tired of watching you print ridicilous drivel about products you are totaly ignorant about. Any intelligence you had has been wasted just by opening your post. Remeber Steve Used Car Dealers like you who have admitted to cheating and so forth in your threads are usually in the bottom of the pile for respect.

Any intelligence you had has been wasted just by opening your post.

Well written.

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Author Topic: Chevy Optra5 (Read 7360 times)