Opel Combo B problems (1993–2001)

GM Family 1 de 8 válvulas: Opel 1.2/1.4/1.6 (C12NZ, C14NZ, X14SZ, X16SZR, Z16SE) and Chevrolet 1.0/1.4/1.8 (VHC, Econo.Flex) · Petrol

Verdict for the versions it uses

• 1.4 8V 82 hp (C14SE, 1991-1996)1991–1996 · 82 hp · C14SE

  With caution

  We have not found any specific reliability record for this version. Auto Bild warns that the exhaust manifolds of the 1.4 and 1.6 petrol Astra F crack, and that the timing belt should be changed every 60,000 to 120,000 km together with the tensioner roller. Ask for the service history.^[6][7]

• 1.2 8V 45 hp (C12NZ / X12SZ, 1993-1998)1993–1998 · 45 hp · C12NZ, X12SZ

  Buy

  Among the fiches-auto reviews of the 45 hp Corsa B 1.2 i there are cars with 160,000 to 260,000 km and no serious engine faults; the most cited item is the distributor cap, with a few sensor cases (EGR, mass airflow, crankshaft) and a single head gasket case at 210,000 km.^[1]

• 1.4 8V 60 hp (C14NZ / X14SZ, 1993-2000)1993–2000 · 60 hp · C14NZ, X14SZ

  With caution

  There is little documentation for this engine; the only reliability entry consulted that includes it (a 65 hp Corsa B 1.4 i) records a head gasket case at 78,000 km with repeated overheating, isolated but serious, so it is worth checking the condition of the cooling system.^[1]

Faults that affect the Combo B

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1) has 3 documented faults in total.

1. Medium severityFrequency: RareCoolingWater pump seizes or leaks (driven by the timing belt)On the Family 1 the water pump is driven by the timing belt and also acts as the tensioner: with poor-quality or missing coolant, corrosion can seize it in its housing. A Brazilian buying guide also cites pump leaks on the Corsa Wind.
2. Low severityFrequency: OccasionalIgnitionIgnition system faults (distributor cap, spark plug leads and coils)In the sources consulted, ignition is the most repeated minor fault: distributor caps on the 45 hp Corsa B 1.2, and dry spark plug leads and coils on the Chevrolet Celta 1.0 VHC. These are wear parts that cause misfires and loss of performance.

Combo B 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1) pageAll versions and faults of the 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1)

Opel/Vauxhall 1.5 D/TD and 1.7 D/TD/DI/DTI de origen Isuzu (4EC1, 4EE1, Y17DT, Y17DTL) · Diesel

Verdict for the version it uses

• 1.7 D 60 hp (17D and X17D, Isuzu 4EE1, 1993-2000)1993–2000 · 60 hp · 17D, X17D, 4EE1

  With caution

  The 20 reviews of the Corsa 1.7 D on fiches-auto point mainly to the alternator (10) and the starter motor (6), with one head gasket case and none for the turbo; a Polish owner, confirmed by 5 users, sums it up as only needing the timing belt looked after.^[1][10]

Faults that affect the Combo B

None of the documented faults of the 1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu affects the versions and years that the Combo B used.

Combo B 1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu pageAll versions and faults of the 1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu