2006 Chevrolet optra 5 lt
KL1JK69Z26K264246
Vehicle history report for the 2006 Chevrolet optra 5 lt (VIN KL1JK69Z26K264246). Gray. 213,883 mi reported. Registered in On. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
MPG & running costs
Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2006 Chevrolet optra.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN KL1JK69Z26K264246
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Safety recalls 2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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 …
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.
NHTSA Campaign #07V328000 · 20/07/2007EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES LOCATED IN GUAM AND SAIPAN, THE HEADLAMP LOW BEAM OR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A MELTED SPLICE PACK (S201) ON THE IP HARNESS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE HEADLAMP LOW BEAM SPLICING TYPE AND SEPARATE IT FROM SPLICE PACK 201 TO PROTECT HOUSING MELTING DUE TO POTENTIAL POOR CONTACT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GM DAEWOO AT 1-671-648-8453.
NHTSA Campaign #07V482000 · 16/10/2007We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet optra, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 2
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2006 Chevrolet optra.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BIG PROBLEM WITH LIGHT SWITCH, THE ONE FROM FACTORY MELTED, AT THE TIME I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. THE REPLACEMENT MELTED TO. AT THAT TIME I DID FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL FOR THIS CARS REGARDING THAT PROBLEM, THE DEALER DID NOT HELP WHIT THE PROBLEM DESPITE I TOOK DOCUMENTATION ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WHAT THE FACTORY WAS DOING ABOUT IT. PLEASE CAN YOU…
NHTSA ODI #11056915STEERING
CONSTANT CLUNKING IN STEERING WHENEVER TURNING...... SUPPOSE TO BE GM CERTIFIED CAR WHICH ABSOLUTELY MEANS NOTHING.. WITHIN A YEAR OF DEALERSHIP DECLARING THIS TO BE GM CERTIFIED, EVERYTHING SEEMED TO FALL APART. I HAD TO REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, PART WAS $120 AND LABOR WAS $70. ALSO VALVE IN GAS TANK BAD, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH ALSO COST M…
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?
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Is the VIN KL1JK69Z26K264246 valid?
KL1JK69Z26K264246 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in South Korea. It decodes to the 2006 Chevrolet optra.
Does the 2006 Chevrolet optra have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 2 open NHTSA safety recalls are on record for the 2006 Chevrolet optra. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What fuel economy does the 2006 Chevrolet optra get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Chevrolet optra at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway).
Data last checked 9 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.