The Opel Easytronic is not a conventional automatic: it is an ordinary manual gearbox in which electric actuators operate the clutch and change gear. There is no torque converter, and the drive breaks for a moment when it shifts.

The typical faults are: clutch and shift actuator failure, clutch wear, and lost adaptation values. Symptoms: jerking when pulling away, delayed or harsh shifts, an "F" warning, a stuck gear, and no creep.

Removal and refurbishment often come to 2,500 to 3,000 euro. On an old Corsa or Astra that can cost more than the car. A software update and an oil change sometimes help if it only jerks, but an actuator fault means replacing the part.