Known issues
Opel engine problems by mileage
Known problems of the Opel engines covered so far, with the models they are fitted to. Each engine page has the symptoms, fault codes, tests and fixes. More engines are added over time.
Fiat/Opel/Suzuki 1.3 Multijet, CDTI and DDiS
Diesel · 2003–2018Opel models: Corsa C, D and E, Astra H and J, Meriva A and B, Combo (also sold as Vauxhall)
| Problem | Typical mileage |
|---|---|
| Oil level rising (diesel in the oil) medium severity | 40,000–160,000 km 25,000–100,000 miles |
| Timing chain stretch high severity | 150,000–250,000 km 95,000–155,000 miles |
| EGR valve clogging medium severity | 80,000–180,000 km 50,000–110,000 miles |
PSA/Stellantis 1.0 and 1.2 PureTech (EB)
Petrol · 2012–2023Opel models: Corsa F, Crossland, Grandland, Mokka (2020–), Astra L, Combo (2018–), also sold as Vauxhall
| Problem | Typical mileage |
|---|---|
| Timing belt breaking down in the oil high severity | 60,000–150,000 km 35,000–95,000 miles |
| High oil consumption high severity | 60,000–160,000 km 35,000–100,000 miles |
Real Opel repair cases
Browse Opel casesReviewed cases from colleagues: complaint, measurements, tests and the repair that fixed it.