Opel Corsa D common faults.

2006–2014. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.

What to watch for

What can go wrong on this car?

The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.

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1.4 Turbo (A14NET / B14NET): timing chain stretch

critical

Opel's 1.4 litre turbo petrol engine (A14NET, later B14NET) is fitted to the Astra J, Insignia A, Zafira C and Mokka.

Applies to the engine A14NET, A14NEL.

Timing belt: the replacement is due on time as well, not only on mileage

critical

This engine runs on a timing belt, not a chain.

Applies to the engine A17DTS.

1.3 CDTI (A13DTE / Z13DT*): timing chain and tensioner

critical

The Opel 1.3 litre CDTI (the Fiat Multijet based Z13DT / Z13DTH / A13DTE family) runs a chain driven valvetrain.

Applies to the engine A13DTE, A13DTC, Z13DTE and 2 more.

1.7 CDTI (A17DTS): a stretching timing chain and a cold rattle

critical

The timing chain stretches from 120,000 kilometres.

Applies to the engine A17DTS.

Repair: 800–2,500 EUR

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Easytronic: automated manual gearbox, clutch and shift actuator

expensive

The Opel Easytronic is not a conventional automatic: it is an ordinary manual gearbox in which electric actuators operate the clutch and change gear.

Applies to the transmission Easytronic.

Repair: 2,500–3,000 EUR

Astra H: M32 six speed manual, bearing and synchro wear

expensive

In the Astra H diesel range, on the Z17DTH engine, two manual gearboxes were available: the five speed F23 and the six speed M32.

Applies to the engine Z17DTR and the transmission M32.

1.4 Twinport (Z14XEL / Z14XEP): timing chain

expensive

The 1.4 naturally aspirated petrol engines of the Astra H (Z14XEL, Z14XEP) run a chain driven valvetrain unlike the 1.6 Twinport/XER family, which is belt driven.

Applies to the engine A14XEL, A14XER.

1.7 CDTI (A17DTS): a leaking EGR cooler and falling coolant

expensive

The EGR cooler starts to leak from 130,000 kilometres and the coolant level falls gradually.

Applies to the engine A17DTS.

Repair: 500–1,200 EUR

3 more faults belong to this generation. On the version page, only the ones that apply stay.

Official recall1 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.

SR/04255/25Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

In the event of an accident, the passenger airbag may not open as intended. The protective effect of the airbag is therefore impaired. In the event of an accident, there is an increased risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

Engines and transmissions in this generation

A fault is often tied to the engine, not to the whole generation. You find the engine code in the registration document.

D · 2006–2014

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Neighbouring generations

D · 2006–2014

Corsa D (2006-2014). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.

Previous generation

C · 2000–2006

This generation

D · 2006–2014

Next generation

E · 2014–2019

Common questions

About this generation

Which years does this page cover?

2006–2014. The changeover year can fall in two generations. If the listing is from that year, look at the neighbour too.

Does the fault apply to every car like this?

No. It depends on the engine and the transmission too.

Is it free?

The fault list is.

Information, not an expert opinion

We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.

A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.

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