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Opel Insignia 1.5 Turbo 165hp common faults.

2017–2020, estate, petrol, 165 HP.

The list covers this version.

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1 fault write-ups. Important. 5 recalls.

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Known faults

1 important faults

Insignia: plastic thermostat housing and water pump

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The shared weak point of the Insignia A and B is the cooling circuit: the thermostat housing and some of the pipes are plastic, which can crack under heat cycling. The consequence: coolant loss, a risk of overheating, and a fault code on coolant temperature.

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At higher mileage the water pump shows bearing damage: a wet drip trail, running noise. If the coolant runs out, the engine can overheat and be damaged. Replacing the water pump prevents that.

between 80,000 and 180,000 km

What to check

  • Check the level and colour of the coolant in the expansion tank: frequent topping up is suspect
  • Cold and warm, look for damp around the plastic thermostat housing and the connections
  • Listen for noise from the water pump when warm
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Opel Insignia 1.5 Turbo 165hp

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Faults of this model

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Official recall5 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done.

A12/00137/20Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate

The fuel hose may be damaged by contact with a support bracket. As a result, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of fire.

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

The authority's notice

A12/00349/20Safety recallFire, Injuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Engine oil from a crack-prone oil return pipe may come into contact with hot exhaust parts and cause a fire. Oil might also leak onto the road.

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

The authority's notice

A12/0591/18Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The outer rear seat-belts may be incorrectly routed at the anchor point. In case of a frontal collision, this could lead to a higher load than that for which the belt system is designed, or allow the passenger to slip underneath the seat-belt.

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

The authority's notice

A12/0910/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Defective sealing may cause an internal leakage on the brake master cylinder. This may increase the braking distance, possibly leading to an accident.

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

The authority's notice

A12/1297/18Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate

Defective sealing may lead to moisture penetrating the central locking control unit. This could result in a short-circuit and the melting of the door-locking plug, possibly leading to a fire.

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

The authority's notice

Engine and transmission

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Variant data

What is in this version

Factory data

Trim
—
Body
estate
Fuel
petrol
Transmission
manual
Engine size
1490 cc
Power
122 kW (166 HP)
Drive
FWD
Production
2017–2020

Factory service interval

The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.

  • Air filter

    • 60,000 km or 4 years

  • Cabin (pollen) filter

    • 30,000 km or 2 years

  • Brake fluid change

    • first: 3 years, then 2 years(first change at 3 years, then every two years)
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Information, not an expert opinion

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  • 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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