Petrol · 2012–2019
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All about the Opel AdamAll about the 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 Turbo petrol (Opel, 2014–2022) engine
The 1.0 / 1.4 Turbo petrol (Opel, 2014–2022) engine was fitted to the Opel Adam (2012–2019). In the EU that is 39.1 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.0 116 hp, 1.4 150 hp.
The most expensive known risk is electric power steering column: it usually appears at 80,000–200,000 km and costs €200–700 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Sudden misfire and engine light, loss of compression on one cylinder, often after hard acceleration at low rpm
Fix: Use only full-synthetic oil with GM dexos1 (Gen 2 or newer) approval and avoid lugging at low rpm; a damaged piston means a compression test and engine repair
Signs: Metallic rattle for a few seconds on cold start; later engine light with cam/crank correlation codes P0016 / P0017
Fix: Check cam phase deviation in live data; if out of limits, replace the chain, guides and tensioner; keep oil changes short
Signs: Loss of power, engine light with boost codes P0299 or P0234
Fix: Compare target and actual boost and check actuator travel before replacing the turbo; often the actuator or a stiff flap is the cause
Signs: Engine warms up slowly, weak heating, higher fuel use, code P0128
Fix: Replace the thermostat housing and top up or bleed the coolant
Signs: Heavy steering, EPS warning
Fix: Repair or replace the EPS column / sensor
Signs: Indicators / wipers fail
Fix: Repair CIM
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: 'F' flashing on the dash, engine will not start or no gear engages, gears bang in, judder when warm; codes such as P1607
Fix: Read the codes first (check battery voltage); rebuild or replace the clutch actuator, bleed it, then run the full adaptation (end positions and clutch grip point)
Signs: Jerky or hesitant pull-away, slipping, uneven shifts, poor creeping in traffic, adaptation limit codes (P1732)
Fix: Check the grip-point adaptation values; re-learn if within range, otherwise replace the clutch and re-learn; a software update can help jerky starts
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,200–4,950. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Opel Adam with the 1.0 / 1.4 Turbo petrol (Opel, 2014–2022) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol999 cm³ · 85 kW (116 hp) | 5.2 % | 2014–2019 | 122 g/km | — |
| 1.4 Petrol1,364 cm³ · 110 kW (150 hp) | 4.4 % | 2015–2019 | 148 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (10). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
The faults with the highest risk: electric power steering column (80,000–200,000 km, €200–700).
5W-30 / 0W-20 · GM dexos · every 15,000 km.
1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 Twinport / Ecotec (Opel Family 0)1.4 Turbo (A14NET)
Main sources for the faults of this engine:
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026