Opel Insignia B 1.6 Diesel, 136 PS, 6-speed manual (2017–2020)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Opel Insignia B (2017-2022): known problems and buying guide

  Middle of the pack. Oil loss and diesel faults recur and several recalls apply, so check the oil record and the VIN first.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Timing chain (1.6 CDTI). Listen on a cold start and at idle. Bad result: a rattle at start-up or idle, or a crank sensor or injector fault code. Needs a scanner for the codes.
2. Oil. Look for oil on the ground under the car and around the sump and the gearbox joint. Check the level between services. Bad result: oil on the ground, or a level that drops between services.
3. Particulate filter (diesels). Ask how the car was driven. Bad result: a filter warning light, lost power, or a filter that needs forced regeneration. Needs a scanner.
4. Brake discs. Check the discs for wear. Bad result: discs worn before the first inspection.
5. Recalls. Enter the VIN in the Opel recall check and ask a dealer for open campaigns. Bad result: an open campaign from the list below.
6. Infotainment. Test the screen, CarPlay and navigation on a full drive. Bad result: restarts, CarPlay drops or a crash.
7. Interior. Drive over a rough road. Bad result: knocking from the dashboard or the doors.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions