2000 Opel Combo problems

The 2000 Opel Combo was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1) and the 1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu. None has documented serious faults for the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu (verdict “With caution”).

2000 Opel Combo score: good reliability

Calculated using only 1 documented fault and its sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. Provisional: the rest of the car (suspension, brakes, electronics…) has not been analysed yet. How it is calculated

Engine9.31 fault
GearboxNot analysed
SuspensionNot analysed
BrakesNot analysed
Tyres and wheelsNot analysed
SteeringNot analysed
Electrical systemNot analysed
Headlights and lightsNot analysed
Electronics and infotainmentNot analysed
Climate controlNot analysed
Bodywork and interiorNot analysed
Airbags and safetyNot analysed

What changes compared with the 1999 Opel Combo

The same engines and the same documented faults as in 1999.

Reviewed on 2 November 20268 sources How we work

1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1) engine in the 2000 Opel Combo

Names: 1.2i 45 · 1.4i 60 · 1.4 Si 82

1.4 8V 60 hp (C14NZ / X14SZ, 1993-2000)
60 hp · C14NZ, X14SZ
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.^[5]
With caution

Faults that affect 2000 cars

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.

The Opel Combo B 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1): all its faults and what to check

1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu engine in the 2000 Opel Combo

Names: 1.7 D

1.7 D 60 hp (17D and X17D, Isuzu 4EE1, 1993-2000)
60 hp · 17D, X17D, 4EE1
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.^[5][8]
With caution

There are no documented 1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu faults that affect 2000 cars.

The Opel Combo B 1.5 / 1.7 diésel Isuzu: all its faults and what to check

Buying a 2000 Opel Combo?

Check the history before buyingMileage, inspection record (ITV in Spain), outstanding finance and accidents for the car you are interested in, from the registration number or the VIN.Request a report

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2000 Opel Combo reliable?

Is the 2000 Opel Combo better than the 1999?

Going by the documented faults, they are the same: the same engines and the same faults affect the 1999 and 2000 cars. Choose on condition, mileage and maintenance history.

What is the best year for the Opel Combo?

According to our score, the best is 2001 (10.0/10). The year with the worst score is 1994 (8.9/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.

What faults does the 2000 Opel Combo have?

The most important ones documented for 2000 cars are: water pump seizes or leaks (driven by the timing belt) (1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 8V (Family 1), medium severity).

Own a 2000 Opel Combo? Tell us what faults you have had and at how many kilometres. Report your fault.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

GM Family 1 engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
Opel ComboWikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
Opel ComboWikipedia (pl) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
Opel Combo B: usterki (averías) por motorAutoCentrum.pl · Owners' forum · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
Tous les problèmes sur Opel CORSA 1993-2000 (113 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 2 November 2026 · in French
Circle L engineWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
Opel ComboWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
Opel Corsa B: usterki (averías) por motorAutoCentrum.pl · Owners' forum · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language