Model reliability

Chevrolet Lacetti reliability

The Chevrolet Lacetti fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 52.5% of 2,744 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

52.5% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 2,744 MOT tests of Chevrolet Lacettis this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 2× as oftenBrake performance13.3% vs 5.8%

Fails 2× as oftenPosition lamps10.5% vs 5.3%Fix about £30

Fails 56% more oftenHeadlamp aim8.4% vs 5.4%Fix about £30

Fails 6× as oftenComponent mounting prescribed areas8.3% vs 1.4%

Advised 3× as oftenFluid leaks29.7% vs 10.1%

Advised 2× as oftenRigid brake pipes20.7% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Advised 2× as oftenBrake performance10.1% vs 4.6%

Advised 71% more oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)8.9% vs 5.2%Fix about £30

Safety recalls

2 DVSA recalls for the Chevrolet Lacetti

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2012/09028 Aug 2012Built 2007–2008Braking efficiency may be affected

Incorrect type of brake fluid installed at production could cause internal corrosion of the ABS module. This corrosion can lead to a gel build up inside the module which may affect the closing motion of one of the valves. There will be no external loss of fluid or reduction in fluid level but it is possible the driver could feel excessive brake pedal travel. In some circumstances there may be reduced braking performance.

Fix: Inspection of the brake fluid using a scan tool. Drain and replace the fluid and replace the brake fluid reservoir cap (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Erase ''DOT 3'' text from the customers Owner's Manual (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Add information regarding the use of DOT 4 brake fluid.

Recalled models: LACETTI · 38,876 vehicles

R/2005/05518 Jul 2005Built 2003–2004Possibility that brake lights may stay on

The brake light switch may become maladjusted if an upward force is inadvertently applied to the brake pedal. This may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated without the brake being applied. If ignored this condition may result in the vehicle being driven with the brake lights permanently illuminated. Also if affected the brake lights may remain illuminated with the vehicle ignition switched off which may result in a discharged battery.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a modified brake lamp switch.

Recalled models: LACETTI · 4,473 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Chevrolet Lacetti before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Chevrolet Lacetti reliability

2 DVSA recalls for the Chevrolet Lacetti

Checking a Chevrolet Lacetti before you buy

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