What are the most common Opel Vivaro problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2014-2019 Opel Vivaro has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: Vivaro B 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI (R9M) Timing Chain Stretch. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Opel Vivaro reliable?
The 2014-2019 Opel Vivaro has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Vivaro B 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI (R9M) Timing Chain Stretch. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Opel Vivaro problems?
Repair costs for known Opel Vivaro issues range from $1,200 to $4,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Vivaro B 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI (R9M) Timing Chain Stretch, typically costs $1,200-$4,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What year Opel Vivaro is the most reliable?
Reliability varies across model years of the Opel Vivaro. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2014-2019 Opel Vivaro with 1 documented issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.
What is the 2014-2019 Opel Vivaro Vivaro B 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI (R9M) Timing Chain Stretch?
The Renault-sourced R9M 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI used in Vivaro B (and Trafic III, Movano B) develops timing chain stretch, typically 100,000-180,000 km. Cold-start rattle, misfire codes, then potential chain skip causing valve damage. Particularly bad on stop-start fleet use without reg… Repairs typically run $1,200-$4,500. Severity: high.
