Opel Vivaro - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Opel Vivaro

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Opel Vivaro, for which Opel has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Opel Vivaro. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Opel Vivaro have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN
Tip: Reliability of the Opel Vivaro

Latest Vivaro’s Issues in the EU

All Vivaro’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest Vivaro’s Issues in the UK

VAUXHALL VIVARO (2019 – 2020) – Manufacturer label with incorrect weight data
on 09/05/2023
VAUXHALL VIVARO (2019-06-12 – 2020-02-20) RECALL: Problem description: Affected vehicles may be equipped with a B-Pillar manufacturer label with incorrect […]
VAUXHALL VIVARO-e (2019 – 2022) – Powertrain shutdown when driving
on 08/05/2023
VAUXHALL VIVARO (2020-02-27 – 2022-12-07) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to […]
VAUXHALL VIVARO (2022) – THE HIGH VOLTAGE HARNESS
on 12/07/2022
VAUXHALL VIVARO (15/03/2022 – 29/04/2022) RECALL: Problem description: The High Voltage Harness might not be to the correct specification.