Ve Hsv Problems : What Have You Had

[HSV8YA]

I've put out the question because i seem to have some issues with my GTS
and wanted to see if i was the only one.
12 months ago my throttle kept on getting stuck on the floor
5 months ago clutch slip after pulling 2 gear firm and was told a revised clutch was coming.(still waiting after seeing local dealer on thursday and told end of the month).
Sunglass holder in the roof will not shut.(happend twice now)
MRC module went on wednesday and been told 3 week wait on module.
(THE CAR IS LIKE DRIVING A BOAT)
Tailights keep getting moisture in them replaced twice
Indicaters flashing fast
Bluetooth not connecting (had upgraded softwear put in)
My wifes GTS VE had all new suspension fitted
THIS CAR HAS JUST CLOCKED 8000KLMS in 2 years and i'm worried about the warranty running out as i have 11 months to go on new car warranty.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THESE SORT OF PROBLEMS:vpo:

[WIKED]

Sorry to hear your pain.

My GTS is 9 months old and has 21,000Km's on it.
I have not had a problem other than the trim below the cluster not fitting 100% on delivery. This was changed at the 3K by the dealer.

[-GTS-]

I've had my VE GTS for 16 months and have not had the car in for warranty work once....

Maybe you got a Friday car :bawl:

[Uncle Tone]

I've put out the question because i seem to have some issues with my GTS
and wanted to see if i was the only one.
12 months ago my throttle kept on getting stuck on the floor
5 months ago clutch slip after pulling 2 gear firm and was told a revised clutch was coming.(still waiting after seeing local dealer on thursday and told end of the month).
Sunglass holder in the roof will not shut.(happend twice now)
MRC module went on wednesday and been told 3 week wait on module.
(THE CAR IS LIKE DRIVING A BOAT)
Tailights keep getting moisture in them replaced twice
Indicaters flashing fast
Bluetooth not connecting (had upgraded softwear put in)
My wifes GTS VE had all new suspension fitted
THIS CAR HAS JUST CLOCKED 8000KLMS in 2 years and i'm worried about the warranty running out as i have 11 months to go on new car warranty.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THESE SORT OF PROBLEMS:vpo:

I have had none of the above problems :yahoo:

Hope you get it sorted mate.

[aedeau]

VE clubby LS3, had it for 6 months bought brand new. I've had the following issues (in order of faults):

- middle gauges not working, brought in once. The dealer re-sat a wire. 2 weeks later gauges died again. Gauges were replaced
- dash near steering wheel rattly. this was replaced under warranty
- rear brake light not working. replaced under warranty
- difficult to shift. something with the gearbox was replaced under warranty
- clutch sticking issues - VZ clutch kit installed
- noisy suspension. apparently springs needs replacing to be replaced on Thursday
- difficult to change into 2nd, 4th and 6th gears. Dealer has acknowledged there's a problem but can't provide me with an ETA for a fix... apparently there isn't one? :flipoff:

If we had lemon laws, I think i'd be about ready to send my car back!!!

PS: just clicked over 20,000kms

[Clubby317]

Also VE Clubby bought 7mths ago. Only one drama, had wear mark in the seat but was replaced free of charge. :)

[R8tourer]

VE HSV Tourer (1 week old) nothing major but a few small things...

Headlight has water leak, becomes completely fogged up.
Fog lamp was "DOA" when i picked the car up.
Steering wheel button "trip" keeps getting stuck.

I assume all of these are repairable under warranty which I will ask about @ my 3000k service.

Good luck to everyone else hopefully I don't any major dramas :1peek:

[HSV8YA]

Maybe time to trade up but who knows if the new model will be any better?
Might have to wait just before new car warranty is up be fore moving up to the new E2.
I just want a new car i can keep and not have to many problems

[Knawful]

.....12 months ago my throttle kept on getting stuck on the floor
.....

Scary chit.
Was the car running/mobile at the time?

[jai]

I kept a timeline with mine.

Thursday Nov 6 2008 3pm - Pickup Car
Thursday Nov 6 2008 5pm - Back to Yard with Kegs of Beer for the Sales & Finance Guy to say thanks
Friday Nov 7 2008 9am - Advise Service Dept of Defects; incl Tail lights fogging, Hand Brake crap, Build Plate in Engine bay not from my car. Service organises the fixups for Monday
Monday Nov 10 2008 8:30am - Drop car off and all defects rectified. Loan Car provided. Good service by yard.
Tuesday Nov 18 2008 - Recieved call advising body plate was ready, booked in for tomorrow
Wednesday 19 Nov 2008 :8:30am - Dropped car off for 3000km "Service", also advise of clutch & gearbox issues. HSV advise after 2 techs drive that there is no issue, its normal. after pickup the car drives better. suspect clutch pivot point changed by hsv as shifts are so much better now. Clutch may have been bled. spoke to tony on the phone. 2 emails exchanged.

Since then I swear I dont hit buttons on the dash but occasionally my fans and aircon come on... and the gearbox/clutch has been rubbish but I have since replaced the clutch.

Other than that not much else to report fortunately enough. 14,000km on the clock for me, half of that Twin Turbo.

One thing I have noticed is that the rubber front suspension bushes that you can see in the engine bay have been melting into the paint on the strut tower... they obviously move around a heap, and the white paint has turned a burnt brown... and there is rubber residue over the strut towers. Im too scared to take it back and have them look at it... they only have to glance over and see turbos haha... warranty fail.! I have had the struts out to fit springs (done by dealer at delivery)... so i dont know if this is normal or not!

JK

[AndrewR8]

Yeah I get the fogged up lights at the front and had a leak in the rear, fixed. The rattles are there in the drivers door and somewhere behind the steering wheel, not fixed as the roads around my dealership are smooth, once on a rough surface it all comes back and the stereo goes up. Auto is shitty and doesn't know what to do, I have complained. The diff knocks, apparently normal, but me thinks not! And apart from a few misaligned panels upon delivery that's about it for now!

[acecv8]

got my 06 GTS second hand still under NCW have only just clocked 30,000km had the following so far.
- Cruise control sticking ( new module fixed issue )
- indicators blinking fast ( new indicator stalk fixed issue )
- rattle noise going over bumps ( still an ongoing issue - hsv r blaming my mods and LPG, even though this was reported before all the mods )
- Drivers side power window not going all the way up ( lub'd the rubber guides )
- Auto button when pushing it in sticks and is sometimes hard to press to change from d - n - r etc ( dealer put grease on the button and said it was resolved - not the case.
- rear bumper near drivers side light out of allignment ( dealer reseated tail light )
- rear Bumper is sagging ( still to be fixed )
- Wind noise ( unresolved issue dealer can't find)
- rubber mouldings peeling off on the ouside of car ( dealer glued back on and scratched my car while doing it. )
- skuff plates comming off ( more double sided tape applied )
- wiper bottle leaking ( new wiper bottle neck replaced )
- tail lights fogging up and bits of moisture ( dealer wont replace unless there are water stains - saying there are holes in the back of the taillight to allow heat to escape as the led's produce too much heat... i thought LED's produce minimal heat ???? )
- plastic on the steering wheel arm stalks is comming off ( replaced under warranty )
- Replaced the buttons on the keys as they were no longer stiff and sunk into the key
and i've only had the car for 6 months, i dont know if the previous owner had any of these issues fixed before however i have noticed that the door trim has been off as you can see where the screw driver has gone to lift the covers off.

[Uwish]

My car is a year old and these are the problems.

New Clutch and Fly wheel
New bell housing
This was due to Some one at Holden / HSV not installing the clutch properly and a bolt came loose and f@cked everything up.

Drivers side door trim/panel replaced twice.
Clutch is f@cked again, sticking. Still waiting on fix.
New rear diff. Mine shat itself.
Air con keeps coming on by itself.
Radio keeps switching modes by itself. Fixed with software upgrade.

I had a new bonnet put on after HSV washed and scratched mine!

Even though I have had these problems, my Dealer ( Hunter Holden Ryde )
have been NOTHING but HELPFUL.

I just want th eclutch issue fixed.

[Carby]

The only problem I've had is the MRC module went - your description is 100% correct it's like a boat and bounces around everywhere!

Only took a few days for the module to come in and I had it repaired with the 3000km service.

Car has travelled 34K's so far with no other issues.

[aedeau]

- rattle noise going over bumps ( still an ongoing issue - hsv r blaming my mods and LPG, even though this was reported before all the mods )


I have this noise, they're fixing mine on Thursday. Apparently a problem with the springs. I'll pm you the part number they replace it with on Friday if you wanna get your dealer to check that part.

[acecv8]

I have this noise, they're fixing mine on Thursday. Apparently a problem with the springs. I'll pm you the part number they replace it with on Friday if you wanna get your dealer to check that part.

Aedeau - that would be great mate - just to confirm the noise with you - you mainly hear it going over bumps around 10 - 50km/h and it sounds like a washer rattling around / or a blown light globe with the filament rattling around?

[aedeau]

Aedeau - that would be great mate - just to confirm the noise with you - you mainly hear it going over bumps around 10 - 50km/h and it sounds like a washer rattling around / or a blown light globe with the filament rattling around?

yep sounds like the same noise. I can't really tell if it's coming from the front or back, but you can definitely hear it in the drivers seat. Normally I hear it the most if i'm driving over a bridge across those bumpy things.

[acecv8]

yep sounds like the same noise. I can't really tell if it's coming from the front or back, but you can definitely hear it in the drivers seat. Normally I hear it the most if i'm driving over a bridge across those bumpy things.

Same here mate - it's such an irritating noise once you've heard it you will always hear it esp with the radio off. Hope they resolve the issue for you. i'll be running to my dealer to get it sorted! fingers crossed

[Vulture]

yep sounds like the same noise. I can't really tell if it's coming from the front or back, but you can definitely hear it in the drivers seat. Normally I hear it the most if i'm driving over a bridge across those bumpy things.

If it's anything like the noise I have experienced I think it is the rear light assembly. I couldn't work out what it was for ages but certain bumps seem to rattle the rear lights. Grab hold of the rear LED lights amd give them a shale and see if that is the same sound.

[Devoran]

I'm actually getting the exact same noise in my Tourer, so that may point to it being something other than the tail lights. I mentioned it at the 3k service and they said they'd tightened something to do with the suspension to fix it.. but it's still there. Be interested to see if it's solved for you as it annoys the crap outta me :)

[acecv8]

thanks vulture i'll give ti a go aswell can't hurt to try i guess :)
i still think it's suspension related as you can also hear it outside of the car as ive had a mate drive over a bump while i was outside and still heard it.


i also dont know if anyone has heard another noise while driving approx 80+ in windy conditions that it sounds as if a panel is touching another panel or it's a bit loose. i have heard reports that it's coming from the front wheel arch underneath where the plastic cover is that runs around underneath the wheel arch. if you tap it with your hand or move it you get the same noise. it seems to be the plastic is moving with the wind causing the noise and echoing into the cabin.

[Vulture]

thanks vulture i'll give ti a go aswell can't hurt to try i guess :)
i still think it's suspension related as you can also hear it outside of the car as ive had a mate drive over a bump while i was outside and still heard it.

You're probably right as the noise I have had definitely comes from the rear.

[Jarhead]

My 08 R8 has done some K's - over 38,000 now.

Issues to date -

Moisture in rear tail lights - fixed twice now under warranty.
Noise in dash - 3 times they tried and failed - still there.
Hand brake - mentioned everytime I took it in and it still won't hold the car on a steep hill unless you use both hands and stradle the console (yeah, I'm soft right?)
Engine warning light (o2 sensor) failed 3 times.
Radio turns off intermittently.

For the record, Eagers Holden at Newstead have been awesome. I have had loan cars offered without prompting whenever the car needed to sleep over.

Not really a fault but the front rotors/pads needed replacing at 28k. I've been to the track twice and did a total of 26 laps around QR (Clubman).

[dvader8]

R8 has done 12000kms and has a high pitched whine sound when cruising in 6th gear (auto). It starts at 100kms and continues to approx 115kms. Holden said its the harmonics on the diff housing? They put a few grams on weights on the frame but it did bugger all. The matter has been refered to Holden but apparantly no fix exists. Would be interested if anyone else has the same issue as its very annoying.

[aedeau]

For the record, Eagers Holden at Newstead have been awesome. I have had loan cars offered without prompting whenever the car needed to sleep over.

Out of curiosity, what loan car did you get? my dealer is zupps and everytime I've wanted a loan car they give me a crappy omega wagon. I remember at the time of purchase they made out that hsv buyers get hsv loan cars :jerk:

I remember when I had a mini and took it in for warranty stuff, they gave me a bmw to drive. And obviously the same for when I had my bmw.

[Devoran]

I've had my car in twice now (once for 3000k and another time as the 'Clubsport' badging was coming off after a wash) and both times the dealer has given me a V8 Calais V Sportwagon as a loaner (different physical car each time.) This is Barton's @ the Gabba.

Not a HSV, but at least it's a V8!

[BadMac]

R8 has done 12000kms and has a high pitched whine sound when cruising in 6th gear (auto). It starts at 100kms and continues to approx 115kms. Holden said its the harmonics on the diff housing? They put a few grams on weights on the frame but it did bugger all. The matter has been refered to Holden but apparantly no fix exists. Would be interested if anyone else has the same issue as its very annoying.

Exact same issue, see all my previuos posts in other threads.
Holden this time swapped gearbox cross member, sound hidden, its the auto transmitting a vibration into the frame and the fix (also achieved with a piece of rubber to increase the isolation between the rear gearbox mount and the gearbox) IS the fix. Again one of the other threads has a service bulletin reference number you can quote to get them to fix it.

Known problem, they just hide it.

My LSD is stuffed, 49K been gone since about 12-15k Holden say driver abuse and refuse the warranty, car is used for commuting Hamilton to Auckland, has never seen any track work or burnouts. I am suing them at present (the problem is also well documented in other threads here). Apparently the police (with many failures) have thrown this back into Holden/ZF's lap, i'm sick of waiting.

[Jarhead]

Out of curiosity, what loan car did you get? my dealer is zupps and everytime I've wanted a loan car they give me a crappy omega wagon. I remember at the time of purchase they made out that hsv buyers get hsv loan cars :jerk:

I remember when I had a mini and took it in for warranty stuff, they gave me a bmw to drive. And obviously the same for when I had my bmw.



They gave me Omega sedans. Not so bad - makes me appreciate the 'extras' on mine when I get back in.


I've had my car in twice now (once for 3000k and another time as the 'Clubsport' badging was coming off after a wash) and both times the dealer has given me a V8 Calais V Sportwagon as a loaner (different physical car each time.) This is Barton's @ the Gabba.

Not a HSV, but at least it's a V8!

Mate you must know someone special. When my wife's car went to Bartons at Marooka for it's 3k service all we got was a Barina. There was definitely no V8 Calais in their fleet of loaners.

[MRLS3GTS]

I picked up my 08 VE GTS with 95km on it,
within the first week, i have been back for

-new steering wheel as the top of the spokes didnt fit properly
-new steering wheel controls
-modules fitted to tail lights to stop rapid flashing on left indicator
-tail lights have melted the reflector within the indicator.

they have so far fixed the above problems, but now it seems to pull left and the drivers door has dropped, quite badly so im going in to see about that too.

also i now have two nice scratches on the underside of the front bar from the hoist at Holden, obviously they couldnt be bothered with planks of wood to get it on there properly. I think $70k+ gets you more headaches.


has anyone else had these problems.

[aedeau]

Hey guys,

just giving you an update for those who have been getting the suspension rattling problem. I got the car back from the dealer today and it appears they've fixed the issue; or at least to a point that i'm satisfied with anyway. Over hard bumps there is still a slight rattling noise but it happens so infrequently that I don't care.

The fault description on the warranty sheet was:

"NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION OVER BUMPS
SPRING COIL CLASH BETWEEN UPPER COILS"

The fix:
"FITTED SPRING WRAP TO UPPER COILS AS PER TECHLINE NUMBER TL1650A-0906 ROADTEST ALL OK"

Part numbers:
GM92233546 (INSL,FRT SPR)
GM92233545 (INSL,RR SPR)

In regards to the gearbox issue i've been having (difficult to change gears) the dealer has indicated a 1 month ETA on parts.

Hope this info helps somebody with warranty issues :)

[acecv8]

Hey guys,

just giving you an update for those who have been getting the suspension rattling problem. I got the car back from the dealer today and it appears they've fixed the issue; or at least to a point that i'm satisfied with anyway. Over hard bumps there is still a slight rattling noise but it happens so infrequently that I don't care.

The fault description on the warranty sheet was:

"NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION OVER BUMPS
SPRING COIL CLASH BETWEEN UPPER COILS"

The fix:
"FITTED SPRING WRAP TO UPPER COILS AS PER TECHLINE NUMBER TL1650A-0906 ROADTEST ALL OK"

Part numbers:
GM92233546 (INSL,FRT SPR)
GM92233545 (INSL,RR SPR)

In regards to the gearbox issue i've been having (difficult to change gears) the dealer has indicated a 1 month ETA on parts.

Hope this info helps somebody with warranty issues :)

Thanks aedeau!

i will see how i go with my dealer!!

[1BEAST2NV]

Just bought a "08" MY09 VE clubsport 6.2 m6

steering wheel on the left and right spoke (where controls are) seem to have warped and the plastic has lifted so it not flush with the rest,yet to take it in to holden.

Also noticed the glove box doesnt always wonna close and you gotta slam it shut and sometimes only the right side of the glovebox locks


ALSO...... after some feedback.....

Has anyone had problems with there lifters/rocker or tappets on there 6.2 LS3 engine????

Reason I ask is for an engine thats done 14k, the tappets (1 or 2 of them) seem to be noisy on the drivers side for some reason, was like it when I got it. but I dont think it should be noisy considering its a near new engine.

anyone had them changed under warrenty??

[decoupe]

And these are the cars they called the " Billion Dollar Baby " ?
This is where you see how sincere that Dealer was about being your best friend before he took your money !!!

[1BEAST2NV]

The noisy tappet/rocker (or what ever it is) is not bad or very loud at all, but its there... and it annoys me...at the end of the day its a second hand car.... so who knows what the previous owner did in the first 14k before I got it......

Im just wondering if I can take it in to holden and have it adjusted or replaced under warrenty?? as is should be quiet...

can be a faulty part..

[aedeau]

Also noticed the glove box doesnt always wonna close and you gotta slam it shut and sometimes only the right side of the glovebox locks

I've had this problem. Do you keep your logbook in there? The problem with mine is that it slips too far back and prevents the glovebox from closing. Poor design

[NODDY347]

And these are the cars they called the " Billion Dollar Baby " ?
This is where you see how sincere that Dealer was about being your best friend before he took your money !!!

Have to say i haven't really had a serious look or drive of a VE HSV, their not in my price bracket.ie expensive. I am very suprised of the many varied faults posted here.

For me the design of the VE commodore/HSV is excellent and class leading (when released) but the quality of some of the parts/components used are of cheap/poor quality. Also now that the VE has been out a few years these common faults should be rectified by now. The VE gets a new interior this year so hopefully things will be sorted because the members in this thread are handing over serious coin. Most will look past the faults as long as their repaired and will most likely purchase again. Holden pull your finger out and look after your repeat customers....

[steve_t]

Have to say i haven't really had a serious look or drive of a VE HSV, their not in my price bracket.ie expensive. I am very suprised of the many varied faults posted here.......
Holden pull your finger out and look after your repeat customers....

It's been said before that you're silly if you expect an HSV to have any better quality control than Holden. It's highly likely that some of the $155,000 W427 owners are also having electrical and glovebox issues.

As for Holden pulling finger, it's a recurring theme here. However, I'm 99% happy with my Maloo :goodjob: or maybe my expectations aren't quite as high as everyone else's

[1BEAST2NV]

I've had this problem. Do you keep your logbook in there? The problem with mine is that it slips too far back and prevents the glovebox from closing. Poor design

Yeah I do keep ym log book in therer :) "on the left had side" mind you, that might explain why the left side wont lock sometimes.

Im gonna take it up to my nearest holden dealer and see what they say about the tappet noise, I know its only one, it sound like its on the drivers side at the rear (closest to the fire wall) , like I said, its not loud but its there.

its nothing major but I would like it sorted.

[Devoran]

First real issue with mine - the oil temperature gauge in the centre binnacle stopped working. So they ordered a replacement - HSV supplied one of the old 'red glowing' ones.

The HSV tech at my dealer was told by HSV to fit it - so I get down there to pick the car up and the gauge has the different (older) font and glows red at night. Looks really out of place, but according to the tech, HSV don't have any of the newer ones available.

Now they're talking about replacing all 3 with the red glowing ones so that they look the same. Not really interested in that, I want the car back to the way it was supplied.. so we'll see what happens.

Anyways, a purely cosmetic issue.. but an annoying one nonetheless.

[ls3r8]

car is just over 12 months old, ~20000km

- glovebox latch replaced 4 times
- bluetooth module flashed, replaced, flashed and still not working properly
- on it's third clutch, this one is the "revised" one though, much better than the original
- air conditioning doesn't run properly cold on hot days, they updated the firmware but it's still not very good
- stitching on the steering wheel came loose
- power steering pump and rack replaced
- new gearbox recently, I think it's a TR6060 because the shifts are shorter and it's a notchier box. much better than what I was dealing with before

that's all I can think of right now but I have a feeling I'm missing something...

oh and to top it all off, when I have asked for a courtesy car while my car is in for warranty work they have given me an auto Barina more often than not. This last time it went in for a two day stay at the dealer they wanted to charge me $55 a day for the privilege! I naturally refused to pay but demanded the use of a vehicle, and they came through for me... with a Viva.

[hRTHSV]

2009 VE R8 Tourer 19,000km's

Only issue so far was slight driveline vibration 80 -90km/h fixed at 15,000km service other than that nil problems.

I'm pleased I don't own some of the cars listed in here.

[1BEAST2NV]

took it to the dealer

Glove box and steering wheel are being replaced,

cars booked in feb 1st for the tappet noise to be rectified.

other than that everything else is fine... no other issues.

[aedeau]

First real issue with mine - the oil temperature gauge in the centre binnacle stopped working. So they ordered a replacement - HSV supplied one of the old 'red glowing' ones.

The HSV tech at my dealer was told by HSV to fit it - so I get down there to pick the car up and the gauge has the different (older) font and glows red at night. Looks really out of place, but according to the tech, HSV don't have any of the newer ones available.

Now they're talking about replacing all 3 with the red glowing ones so that they look the same. Not really interested in that, I want the car back to the way it was supplied.. so we'll see what happens.

Anyways, a purely cosmetic issue.. but an annoying one nonetheless.

What colour are the new gauges? Mine are red and so is the speedo etc. I had mine replaced as well when I first got it because 1 of the gauges didn't work

[Jman]

2007, Clubsport, 60,000 kays.

Clubsport decals on both side skirts peeling off - replaced warranty
Cruise control stork sticking - replaced warranty
Drivers side headlight pooling moisture/water - replaced warranty
Rear blinkers flasher problem in cold weather - replaced warranty
Main centre console screen buggered TWICE - replaced warranty both times.

[theVman]

Interesting problems here. Good to see a fair few have had them fixed under warranty without too many dramas.

Having a guage replaced which does not match is a joke.

I think the VE's arent too bad considering how many are on the road. I mean my mum bought a brand new Mazda 6 and both rear tail lights leaked and pooled water from new so they arent immune to their problems either.

[W427GOT1]

unfortunately paying a high price for a car dont make you immune to warrantry issues...

vibration @ 900kms tail shaft replace

[aedeau]

unfortunately paying a high price for a car dont make you immune to warrantry issues...

vibration @ 900kms tail shaft replace

I bet the dealer offered you a pov pack omega or berlina to drive around as well while they fixed it? They sure did for me :)

[Gump]

I have had the temperature guage go all the way to the top (ie hot), then the "Engine temp"message come up on the display. The guage then went back to normal.

Its happened a few times now. Checked water levels all ok

Wondering if its electrical or mechanical?

Anybody else had this issue on their VE HSV??

[255-LS1]

Has any one had faulty front caster bushes?

My mates Ve R8 has fuked front tires (like the inner edge is down to the canvas) after 30k. He called Protek under my recommendation, they said they've seen a few come through with similar issues, turn out to be the caster bushes. HSV are being assholes as usual about it re warrenty claims. Going in for check shortly.

[steve_t]

I have had the temperature guage go all the way to the top (ie hot), then the "Engine temp"message come up on the display. The guage then went back to normal.

Its happened a few times now. Checked water levels all ok

Wondering if its electrical or mechanical?

Anybody else had this issue on their VE HSV??

I assume it's coolant temp you're talking about since you said you checked your water level. Maybe your thermostat was jammed

[aedeau]

Has any one had faulty front caster bushes?

My mates Ve R8 has fuked front tires (like the inner edge is down to the canvas) after 30k. He called Protek under my recommendation, they said they've seen a few come through with similar issues, turn out to be the caster bushes. HSV are being assholes as usual about it re warrenty claims. Going in for check shortly.

I had collapsed bushes at 15,000kms. had them replaced under warranty as well.

[Slammer]

Had the third clutch with new fly wheel and pedal
This is meant to be the W427 clutch and is much better but I think the clutch needs bleeding again
Front tyres have small buldge on both of them
just comming up to 40000kms
Wheel shakes all the time above 80kmh
Took it to them and they claimed the rear was out of balance
I had it Zero finger balanced when I fitted the new Michliens
They just out it on their balancer and said it was 35 grams out
They didn't even check the fronts
Ongoing complaint with the front tyres yet to be sorted
Dash vibrated under steering wheel
Had revised clips fitted and made not difference
Going back for that
Knocking noise when I go over bumps coming from behind passengers seat
I think its the tray liner or plastic inner wheel guard
The are yet to fix that
Glove box won't close unless you slam it
Over all not impressed with their service and when asked for a load car said their weren't any or I would have to pay for it
Suttons won't get my $ ever again

Will be going to another dealer for the rest of the fixes

[aedeau]

Dash vibrated under steering wheel


I've had this one as well. the panel was replaced under warranty

[Slammer]

I am going to fix this myself by filling it with cut foam and sandwiching it back in

[1BEAST2NV]

took my car to my local holden dealer today.

steering wheel being replaced tomorrow,
new bumper clip being put on tomorrow (bumper not lining up with gaurd properly)
glove box sorted already

the engine tapping noise!!! they said they cant find anything wrong with it theres nothing out of the ordinary wrong with it.

So I took it to MCE in wangara and seen terry for some advice, he had a look at it and said it has a noisy injector and that its normal for a ls3....


Now, can I have the noisy injector replaced under warrenty????

I know Im being fussy, but "Technically" the injector is "faulty" as none of the other injectors are making that noise...so I think that they should replace the one thats noisy.

It just drives me nuts cos I can here it ticking when I stop and idle, and through the rev range

its nothing major but I wont it fixed.

what do you's reckon???

[1BEAST2NV]

^^^^ Any ideas ^^^^

Does anyone know if a noisy injector can be replaced under warrenty????

I need to know asap cos Im taking my car back at lunch time tomorrow to have a few things fixed under warrenty, and would like them to fix this aswell.

just not sure if I can or not??

[bok1]

took my e2 to the holden dealeron wednesday last week to get the rattle fixed under the dash.went to check the car to make sure everything was good and f$@k me some little pr$%k had driven down the road and taken the car for a test drive (38km) and scratched the crap out of the front and underneath the front bar.needs a whole respray.the foreman blew his stack and apologised.spoke to the service manager and what a bloody idiot he reckoned his guys would never do that.showed him as the car was still inside the workshop and there was paint hanging down from the gauges and scrapes.he also apologised and said take it to who i wanted to get it fixed and they will pay for it.next day i get a call from the dealer principle who said that all i ever did was bitch and moan about my car.i told him he was a d@#khead and i was on my way to see him.got there and he looked at my car and said nope not our fault we will not fix it.now i have taken and gotten my cars serviced there for 3 years.i replied i will seek legal advise and take it further.he backed down and stated that they will fix the damage.sorry about the long post just a little pissed.also they never fixed the rattle underneath the dash.

phil

[Uwish]

Phil what dealer?

[theblueweapon]

Phil, that is a shocking sequence of events. Still got rubber on the rears?

[aedeau]

took my e2 to the holden dealeron wednesday last week to get the rattle fixed under the dash.went to check the car to make sure everything was good and f$@k me some little pr$%k had driven down the road and taken the car for a test drive (38km)

I had a similar experience. When I first got my car, I had nothing but problems with it. Car was at the dealers around 10 times within the first 6 months. One time I picked the car up and it had 30+kms on it. :flipoff: they gave me the bullshit about they had to test drive it etc etc. I've never heard of a 30+km test drive to identify a few rattles. Needless to say, the only time I take my car to the dealer now is to get warranty done.

[bok1]

no signs of anyone doing a little to much spirited driving.lithgow holden was the dealer.as stated before no probs before this.will never be taking my car's back there again.

phil

[Torxteer]

^^^^ Any ideas ^^^^

Does anyone know if a noisy injector can be replaced under warrenty????

I need to know asap cos Im taking my car back at lunch time tomorrow to have a few things fixed under warrenty, and would like them to fix this aswell.

just not sure if I can or not??

It would have to be over a certain noise level to be considered warranty I would think. Would depend on the dealer.

[1BEAST2NV]

I got my new steering wheel and bumper bracket replaced today, they aknowledged that there is definetly somthing not normal with the ticking in the motor, I had the mechanis out there today to show him what I meant, the loud ticking is coming from the drivers side of the engine, either the injector, or under the rocker cover... but something is not right.

I had him stick his head under the bonnet and went through the revs slowly so HE could here the noise get louder under acceleration (you could here it clear as day), then I said put your head on the passengers side....quiet is'nt it, he said yes, I said can you see what Im on about now, there's definetly something not normal, it should be quiet like the passengers side. he agreed that it need to be looked at.

He said its best to take it to Shacks Holden where I got it from as they specialise in HSV and would be able to sort it out alot quicker.

So its booked in first thing friday morning.

[mgygto]

GTS VE2 , 6 weeks old, I have a HUGE problem ..... keeping my family from driving it!

[Y55-7UT]

old's 07? build has 20,300kms
no problems as far as i know it, it was delivered from hsv to csv for a stupidly lumpy cam 230/236 also billet shifter, tune was absolutly horrible made 286rw here in canberra, got a retune and made 320rw and felt a million dollars, then cam was still to choppy for around town for my mum so but a smaler 224/224 and now its better, makes 316rw... but once the tuner done that cam change and tune he some how managed to reset the bcm and now we got esp not working, traction off and what ever....worried about going to holden incase they reset the pcm?? if thats possible.
Also still on standard tires, the rears have the slightest wear on inners but a rotation will see another 15thou kms outta them

[Wonky]

Your tuner should be able to clear all the codes and if they come back again figure out why and resolve them.

[1BEAST2NV]

Took my car to shacks today, they said its definetly excessive noise from the drivers side of the motor , turns out one or 2 of the lifters are over noisy, as I suspected from the start but was hoping it was a tappet or injector.

So its going in frist thing monday to be ripped apart and they are replacing the lifters and are gonna have a look at the cam and everything else to make sure nothing else is damaged and to see if anything else might of coarsed it.

they said they's need it for the week as its a big job, manifold off, maybe even the heads off.

but atleast they accepted my arguement about the noise and its getting fixed under warrenty.

Only shit thing is they have'nt got a curtousy car for me as there all booked out "so they say", not even a loan car.....one must wonder!!!

But all in all im happy with the service and help they've been towards me.

[Wonky]

So its going in frist thing monday to be ripped apart and they are replacing the lifters and are gonna have a look at the cam and everything else to make sure nothing else is damaged and to see if anything else might of coarsed it.

they said they's need it for the week as its a big job, manifold off, maybe even the heads off.

Glad it's going to be sorted for your, but a bugger that it's lifters. I'm sure that means the heads definitely have to come off - not a maybe. :confused:

[R8tourer]

VE HSV Tourer (1 week old) nothing major but a few small things...

Headlight has water leak, becomes completely fogged up.
Fog lamp was "DOA" when i picked the car up.
Steering wheel button "trip" keeps getting stuck.

I assume all of these are repairable under warranty which I will ask about @ my 3000k service.

Good luck to everyone else hopefully I don't any major dramas :1peek:
I thought i'd update my original post...

The headlight leak - holden said its normal for a bit of moisture to appear in the headlight as they don't make them sealed anymore? So they said "double check" it is actually leaking.. i was sure it was leaking! Anyway it's still definitely leaking when it rains the headlight is completely fogged and rained out and a puddle of water sits in there!

Fog lamp - fixed.

Steering wheel trip button - fixed. Only problem is the back of the steering wheel cover now comes undone constantly and has scratched the crap out of the flat part opposite the steering wheel :(

When I had the above issues fixed I had them look at some faulty Trim parts that were found to be defective on purchase and also a part to fix a drive shaft vibration which were ordered september last year and holden have never actually contacted me about fixing any of this since!


Further to this here are more developed issues....

- Ridiculous amount of wind noise coming from the door seals.

- Air con sometimes doesn't want to work at all, doesn't even appear on the LCD. Turn off the car a few times and it might appear on LCD and start working. Also goes warm often when its hot outside and takes ages to get cold!

- Map, mirrors, gearbox selector and boot lights all DEAD at the same time, checked all fuses all fine as far as i can see!

- Middle pocket below cd player is rattling quite loudly, not sure if that can be fixed under warranty? Rattles drive me nuts though..

- Track scroll button on steering wheel doesn't always work.

- Bubbles appearing in silver lining around the gear selector surround.

- Windows rattle like crazy when down.

I think that is all for now! I find it extremely hard to get the time to have my car there for the whole day to have these issues fixed, does anyone know is it possible to request a courtesy car? After all I bought a HSV right... :confused:

[Slammer]

Finally fix the steering wheel vibration myself
It turned out to be the Radius Rod /Castor bush
The stock one was so soft it allowed the whole shock to move around
I fitted a Whiteline Plus one and vibration all gone

[1BEAST2NV]

Glad it's going to be sorted for your, but a bugger that it's lifters. I'm sure that means the heads definitely have to come off - not a maybe. :confused:

I no mechanic by anymeans, but cant you take the manifold off and get to the lifters that way???

are'nt they accesable after the manifolds off, I thought you can pull the manifold off, take the rockers out, take the push rods out, and you can get the lifters out from where the manifold goes, mind you its been a while since if seen a motor in bits :rofl: and also that I know NOTHING about this new LS3

Anyway, so long as I get it back all fixed Im happy :D

Im spewing too that its the lifters :soap:.... oh well.

[aedeau]

does anyone know is it possible to request a courtesy car? After all I bought a HSV right... :confused:

I think this all depends on the dealer. In most cases they will have loan cars, but you will need to fit your warranty fix in with their schedule. Also, don't expect to get a HSV loan car. On every occasion I was given sales manager's 'car' which was a shitbox omega wagon.

The other thing I've found is that in most cases if you finally book a loan car weeks in advance, when it actually comes to fixing the problem they'll give you some excuse about "oh we don't have the part required", or "oh something else is actually broken". The result, they want you to bring you car back to them on another separate occasion. I had 6 different fixes to my car, but had to bring the car back to the dealer around 20 times :flipoff:

[Ginger_Beer99]

Reading this forum is worrying! I've had my E GTS for 12 months and only done 7000Km. So when do I need to start expecting things to fall off.....?!?

[Wonky]

Don't worry - as happens on forums with questions like posed here you always come up with a negative perception. A similar thread exists on non HSV VEs and to read that you end up thinking the same, but I have now had two SSVs (one sedan, one ute) and in a total of 40,000km driving have only had one tiny and easy to resolve (under warranty) problem.

In fact I've now had 5 LS1/L98/L76 new Holdens since 2003 with a combined total of over 100,000kms with NOT ONE even remotely serious problem! :goodjob:

[Ginger_Beer99]

Don't worry - as happens on forums with questions like posed here you always come up with a negative perception. A similar thread exists on non HSV VEs and to read that you end up thinking the same, but I have now had two SSVs (one sedan, one ute) and in a total of 40,000km driving have only had one tiny and easy to resolve (under warranty) problem.

In fact I've now had 5 LS1/L98/L76 new Holdens since 2003 with a combined total of over 100,000kms with NOT ONE even remotely serious problem! :goodjob:

Yeah, was only joking, have had a few minor issues with the HSV, but nothing major touch wood. Had a Monaro for 3 years with not one problem. I suppose sometimes you get unlucky!!:)

[planetdavo]

Had a Monaro for 3 years with not one problem. I suppose sometimes you get unlucky!!:)

Think you might have been particularly lucky with the Monaro...

[R8tourer]

Reading this forum is worrying! I've had my E GTS for 12 months and only done 7000Km. So when do I need to start expecting things to fall off.....?!?

Not too much longer :p

[1BEAST2NV]

Just an update, took my car in on monday, lifters on the drivers side are being replaced under warrenty,

A call on friday to see how its going, And too my surprise "someone" forgot to mention my cam was slightly "scored" from the lifter and had to be replaced aswell, BUT cos holden dont stock any LS3 cams, I have to wait 3-4 weeks for them to get the cam from "GM" in america and fit it to my car...:vpo:"

So I demanded a loan car as they only told me a week and I needed to get to work...so if they wanted it for 3-4 more weeks they'd have to sort something out.

In the end they agreed that they will supply me with a loan car from "AVIS" so I can get to work "free of charge" as they did'nt have any in the yard.

So hopefully I dont get anymore surprizes :D

At least there being helpfull and my cars being fixed "PROPERLY" so im happy.

keep you's posted :)

[Uwish]

Maybe you should ask for an aftermarket cam?
Best of both worlds!!!

[1BEAST2NV]

cost to much for an after market cam, tuning and all the other stuff that comes with a kit.. , and Id rather keep the warrenty, as everyone has had clutch issues, im sure i'll need one some where down the track.

picked up a VE omega wagon today from "avis", atleast it aint a hatch :D

[theblueweapon]

Finally fix the steering wheel vibration myself
It turned out to be the Radius Rod /Castor bush
The stock one was so soft it allowed the whole shock to move around
I fitted a Whiteline Plus one and vibration all gone

You know what they say, "If you want it done right, do it yourself". Good job mate.

[PEAKIN]

Dec 06 VE Clubsport

So far;

- sticky clutch, replaced with revised version.
- washer bottle had a crack, replaced with a new one.
- one foglight not working, replaced.
- software updates for central locking issues with the two keys.

Car is just about to tick over 40,000kms and is out of warranty now. Hopefully I have no more problems but I have noticed sometimes the aircon doesn't go cold unless I turn it on and off a couple of times.

The HSV mechanic is a champ though, he fixed the foggies and washer bottle even though my car was out of warranty. Wonder if I can con him into giving me a TR6060 gearbox through warranty :rofl:

[1BEAST2NV]

Just wondering what exactly was the go with tail lights being replaced under warrenty????

Today I had fogged REAR tail lights on the sides....

Went into holden and asked about it, and they took some snaps, sent them to hsv and they apparently said unless there's water inside the lense, "HSV" wont replace them???

Is this the case????

If there fogging up on the sides, doesnt that mean theres a "DEFECT" as they shouldnt fog up???

Surely theyd be replaced if there fogging up on the inside??......

they seem to think that fogged tail lights is ok!!!!!!

I think its wrong, or were they just blowing smoke??

[moconn20]

and they apparently said unless there's water inside the lense, "HSV" wont replace them???

Well according to that theory, your fog obviously isnt water... so ask them what mysterious substance has gotten into them to create this magical non-water fog.

If they cant answer that question, get them replaced.

[1BEAST2NV]

yeah thats it......

fog is water....,steam, condensation... what ever.....just because it not staining the inside or running down the lense, does'nt mean there's not a problem with the light.

its not standard......,you dont buy a car with magical fogged tail lights

I told them I want them replaced, but was shot down....

might try another HSV dealer as I had nothing but bad luck with the current one.....always passing the buck.

[rgmast]

yeah thats it......

fog is water....,steam, condensation... what ever.....just because it not staining the inside or running down the lense, does'nt mean there's not a problem with the light.

its not standard......,you dont buy a car with magical fogged tail lights

I told them I want them replaced, but was shot down....

might try another HSV dealer as I had nothing but bad luck with the current one.....always passing the buck.

Found out with the Maloo that the hard lid lock makes a funny clicking sound u keep pressing the remote and it eventually opens . Hsv say they wont fix until it stops working altogether. If it does stop just use the yellow pull thingy. Hmm

[moconn20]

yeah thats it......

fog is water....,steam, condensation... what ever.....just because it not staining the inside or running down the lense, does'nt mean there's not a problem with the light.

its not standard......,you dont buy a car with magical fogged tail lights

I told them I want them replaced, but was shot down....

might try another HSV dealer as I had nothing but bad luck with the current one.....always passing the buck.

lodge a complaint on the customer assistance phone number... chase it up 3 days later, and when they effectively say "nothing is happening with your complaint" ask for it to be upgraded. also ask for the state manager to contact you. that should get the ball rolling.

[acecv8]

I have the same problem with my 06 GTS with the lights fogging, when it was under warranty i took it to 2 places in Perth and also got shot down and it only seems to be the drivers side that fog's up :( not happy

[mustanger]

Reading this forum is worrying! I've had my E GTS for 12 months and only done 7000Km. So when do I need to start expecting things to fall off.....?!?

As soon as the warranty expires ....:hide:

[rgmast]

lodge a complaint on the customer assistance phone number... chase it up 3 days later, and when they effectively say "nothing is happening with your complaint" ask for it to be upgraded. also ask for the state manager to contact you. that should get the ball rolling.

Thats the problem why should we have to go to those extremes if there is an issue that is not standard it should be fixed or replaced. jumping thru hoops shits me.
If its broke bloody fix it.

(nothing personal this is directed at Holden/HSV)

[1BEAST2NV]

There all for selling you the "HSV dream"

but there after sales service sucks balls.....

And when the HSV dealer knocks you back for a warrenty claim and you KNOW FOR A FACT that it should be fixed....and some cases HAS....all they say is "contact the service number and lodge a complaint" blah blah blah.....

rgmast is right, why do we have to go to such extreme measures before they pull there head out there ass and do there job, warrenty is there for a reason, and when you bring it in with a fault, they question the repair......

its a KNOWN problem with the HSV, if you replace one persons claim with fogged lights, REPLACE ALL claims with fogged lights...

Not "oh theres not enough water in the light to replace it", what a crock, so what!! do you want me to bring it back in a few weeks when its worse??? and then you'll replace it!!!!!!!!!! idiots.

why bother selling a new car with warrenty when all they do is bitch and bicker about fixing it when its warrenty work...

I think we pay enough for the car as it is.....

anyway I'll see what happens when I go elsewhere..

[moconn20]

Thats the problem why should we have to go to those extremes if there is an issue that is not standard it should be fixed or replaced. jumping thru hoops shits me.
If its broke bloody fix it.

(nothing personal this is directed at Holden/HSV)

i hear ya... i went through a recent charade regarding my tailgate release. But by following the plan i mentioned above... what was meant to be "an indefinate delay with no outlook" quickly changed to "you part is on its way, we'll do in monday".

[1BEAST2NV]

Thats like my rear window demister is'nt working

they had a look at it, power to the relay, fuses all good, power going to the window, but NO power going through the window :confused:

They said they need further inspection (after having it for 2 days) to see if there's a "break in the line" on the window somewhere......and if it is, your tinter must have done it......I was like fuk off idiot...So your saying if theres a break in the wire your automatically gonna blame the tinter......who only sprayed water on the window to clean it first.....Bullshit ..IF IT DOESNT WORK......... "FIX IT".........

how do you know it has'nt been busted this whole time????? you dont, so you cant just blame some-one else to get out of fixing it!!!

Its a SAFETY hazard and I want it fixed.... it could cause a fatal accident especially with the rain we're having now.....

Yet to have it sorted......gee what a shock :flipoff:

[dawkinsdisciple]

There all for selling you the "HSV dream"

but there after sales service sucks balls.....

And when the HSV dealer knocks you back for a warrenty claim and you KNOW FOR A FACT that it should be fixed....and some cases HAS....all they say is "contact the service number and lodge a complaint" blah blah blah.....

rgmast is right, why do we have to go to such extreme measures before they pull there head out there ass and do there job, warrenty is there for a reason, and when you bring it in with a fault, they question the repair......

its a KNOWN problem with the HSV, if you replace one persons claim with fogged lights, REPLACE ALL claims with fogged lights...

Not "oh theres not enough water in the light to replace it", what a crock, so what!! do you want me to bring it back in a few weeks when its worse??? and then you'll replace it!!!!!!!!!! idiots.

why bother selling a new car with warrenty when all they do is bitch and bicker about fixing it when its warrenty work...

I think we pay enough for the car as it is.....

anyway I'll see what happens when I go elsewhere..

heh, exactly why i bought second hand. after seeing how mum and my aunty had to go through hoops for warranty whenever anything broke i just figured i'd pocket the difference and get work done as i needed it! plus, warranty tends to go out the window pretty quick when non-std mods start appearing... besides the point though and f*ckin ridiculous they'll dick you about the way they do.

[PEAKIN]

More problems on my MY07 clubby since I posted on this thread in april (pg 6)...

- left indicator flashing fast sometimes
- snapped left engine mount
- 10,000kms and clutch is shuddering again (the revised fix for this was not out when I had it done under warranty)
- notchy gear changes and a rattle when the clutch is pressed
-oil temp gauge going past 150 and just randomly flickering around

Thought these cars were meant to be strong and durable...car is damn stock besides a set of mufflers and lowered springs and I don't rip burnouts etc. You expect a bit better quality and service for the money you pay for these things.

They said I have a 2year / 50, 000km on the clutch, and told me about the revised 427 kit they use now, they better be replacing it with that, and not the same shit thats in their now.

Don't get me started on the axle tramp either...

[TTNemo]

08 GTS 6.2 6A

Had slight oil leak front seals - known problem - fixed under warranty by tightening all bolts with torque wrench.

Had car serviced at a 'real' workshop - rear suspension found to be a little loose here and there - all torqued up now to specification.

Also found the differential oil to be very dirty. Apparently this is quite a common finding. Oil replaced.

Apart from those - no issues.

[r00lerz]

09 E2 R8 auto 6700kms

Whining in 1st gear & driveline vibration fixed today with new gearbox mount.

While on the hoist an oil leak was found between engine & gearbox , going back in 2 weeks for that to be fixed , could have it fixed earlier but no loan car available until 9/8

[1BEAST2NV]

Geez, E2 are having probs too.....no surprize really, sure as hell aint no "million dollar baby"

In a few days I "MAY" have a interesting report for you guys

[WH00DI]

2007 VE Clubsport 32,000km Manual

I had the following problems as well and subsequently got the shits with the VE model and sold it and went and bought myself a supercharged VZ Clubby which is soooo much better.

- Clubsport badges falling off side of car. Replaced 4 times ended up leaving them off
- Clutch sticking to the floor when past 4500rpm in 3rd gear. Got a replacement clutch under warranty (apparently it was a W427 clutch), did exactly the same thing. Was then told sorry no fix at present time.
- 2nd gear pings out when upping it from mid rev range.
- Bad shake in the rear of the car when doing over 80kmph, replaced wheels because thought it might have been bent or warped. Still did exactly the same thing. They then did the rubbers in the tail shaft.
-Rear tail lights foged up, replaced them and then happened again.
This was my breaking point. I put her on the market

I had the VE until early 2009 and i counted up that in 1 year it spent 56 days in the shop. I thought that this was appauling for a brand new car.

I have now had the VZ R8 since and im running 453rwhp and i havent had any problems what so ever.

[Slammer]

May 2008 Maloo manual with 20's

3 clutches now have W427 clutch
Pedal changed with clutch
Fly wheel changed with Clutch
Leaking at front of sump, re torqued and just a small leak
Tail shaft replaced as slip spine section between gear box had flogged out even thou the bearing and Uni were fine
Cover under steering wheel in 4 times until replaced as rattled all the time
There is a rattle somewhere in the back that no one has been able to fix
I have been going around and putting two 3/8 washer between the clip and panel to take up the slack and make the clip hold it tighter
This has helped but I think the main noise is from the hard lid as its not held down tight enough
I reset the catch so you need to lean on it to shut but the sides still lift

Not happy at all

[r00lerz]

Had my oil leak fixed which turned out to be the rear main seal, they also put on the modified air con belt pulley assembly.


After driving the omega loaner for 2 days was glad to get back in the R8.

[bok1]

problems with my e2
noisy lifters fixed
leaking rear main seal.
sunroof control rattle.
diff whine
rear passanger door rattling.
brake pads rattling when driving.
all fixed no problems at all.great service from bathurst hsv.

phil

[ssv 427]

ve's are a peice of junk, im looking at sellin and going back to a vz

[WH00DI]

I totally agree and that is exaclty what i did. After all of my problems with my VE Clubsport i have now gone back to a VZ Clubsport and not had any problems at all. Also one major difference between the VE and the VZ is the gearbox. I found the VE extremely difficult to drive smooth, however the VZ is an absolute piece of cake, even with my brass button clutch in it.

In my opinion there are only 2 downsides of the VZ as to the VE, they are the scrubbing of the tyres out in the back. In the VZ you need a camber kit and even with the kit you still badly scrub the inside of your tyres out very quickly, and the other would have to be the handeling. The handeling of the VE's are absolutely first class due to moving the wheelbase forward in front of the engine.

[hRTHSV]

Rear shocks replaced in our clubby wagon at 45,000km's transformed it from dangerous handling (jumping sideways on mid corner bumps at 100km/h) back to the way it was before they went. Saved me redoing the suspension at my cost.

[98Club]

March 07 Senator, 37,000 on clock. Bought 2nd hand from dealer 4 months ago.

Has had sway bar bushes, strut top bushes and battery replaced within a month of me buying it. Thankfully Aaron at Zupps Mt Gravatt has been more than accommodating, shame I live closer to Aspley Zupps!

There's an annoying rattle in the drivers door though - can't place it. Has been looked at twice by dealers, but is intermittent, so hard to diagnose. I suspect it's the window though, since it disappears with the window down. Will try again at next service.

The most annoying part is that my Dec 06 SSV was fault free and tight as a drum.

[Cool Daddy]

My May 08 R8 hasnt been to bad so far,since new not much has gone wrong,had the transmission file reflashed and new brakes fitted-the only thing that drives me insane is a creaking noise that comes from the drivers door and is most noticeable when driving over bumps etc.Might send it back to the dealer soon for a once over for things such as moisture in one of the rear lights and gear indicator leds not working in the gear cluster.

[ssv 427]

Geez, E2 are having probs too.....no surprize really, sure as hell aint no "million dollar baby"

In a few days I "MAY" have a interesting report for you guys

did you mean a few days or months?? wats this interesting report you have, obviously didnt come of to much by sounds of it

[jeepers]

My ve 07 my08 senator report...

Under warranty: harmonic balancer, rear spring insulators (?), numerous software updates after steering wheel buttons were not working, rear door lock actuator replaced, (now another playing up), crack/creak noise in front doors finally traced to the door latches on the body (replaced), indicators going fast - patch harness, modules, and finally new tail lights (which also corrected the fogging problem),

Out of warranty now- Craptastic battery performance (dvd player for ten mins) fixed with an Optima.
front tyre wear and rear skipping fixed with decent wheel alignment (thanks wa suspensions), aircon controls disappeared only once. off and on corrected it, front parking sensors occasionally get stuck on (park and try again fixes it), rear spoiler has inexplicably cracked on the right side. never been hit or damaged, auto flares into third occasionally (hopefully an edit will reduce it), front bumper is sagging (apparently new brackets available now)

my vy senator prior needed...a battery...a few brake skims...in 130k.

and yet i still love my senator. haha. crazyness.

i think the 2002 grand cherokee softened me up for the ve.

[Benton]

WOW jeepers, you must be a masochist!!!!

[1BEAST2NV]

did you mean a few days or months?? wats this interesting report you have, obviously didnt come of to much by sounds of it

Been a while since I posted on this topic, I forget what I was gonna post now :1peek:

But since January last year when I bought the car

I've had......

-New drivers side Lifters
-New Cam
-New LS7 clutch as the original misteriously got damaged when the engine was out! Only noticed after I picked it up, they said nothing..
-New bumper bracket
-New steering wheel
-New door trim along driver side window
-New gear shifter (whole assembly) as it was wobbley and loose
-New gear shifter plastic surround as it was damaged when the shifter was replaced.....


Shacks...
-damaged my plastic along the fire wall where the wippers go, mechanic did it when he pulled my motor out, Had that replaced as they damaged it.

-They left all windows down in the work shop when they had it for 2 MONTHS while they were waiting for a cam to be made and shipped from USA. Had it detailed twice to remove the black dust from the work shop.

-Gearbox had a bellhousing bolt fall out as they did'nt do the bolts up properly, had it all re-checked.

-Had my guard chipped it 2 places from the mechanic who did the work on my car, My guard was resprayed 2 times as they kooked the first one and tried handing it back half polished, rubbed back and had orange peel...



I will never take my car there again.... period.....

Im sure I'll find more stuff to replace before my warrenty is out middle of 2012 :)


Got warrenty, midas well use all of it :D

[ssv 427]

holy shit mate enough said, you have had a bad run my friend, do you still feel the same about the car? you keeping it when the warranty is up or selling? are all the problems soughted now?

[jeepers]

WOW jeepers, you must be a masochist!!!!

lol I do wonder sometimes! I had an 02 grand cherokee overland that was at least twice as bad though. That thing was possessed...yet i somehow miss it-the v8 and auto were a nice combo in it. After all these years holden still cant make an auto tranny that handles every situation! pity everything around it played up though.

a liberty turbo 05 model wasnt without hassles either - airflow meter, injectors, front rotors warping, but had what had to be the best stock stereo i have ever heard (mcintosh- but even that played up on cold mornings and was replaced twice.)

Luck of the draw with cars i think....and i seem to get a few issues!
Currently though, the senator is going well! touchwood!

[RonR8]

I've had my 07 clubby for 8 months and have had to replace a wheel bearing, a brake rotor, an ABS sensor, a leaking slave cylinder, a leaking clutch line and a power steering pump... :bawl:

Heard the slave cylinder problem is pretty common and it ain't a cheap fix... Good excuse to put in an LS7 clutch though! :)

[Jeftt]

Take it back mate, white VE SS same burn marks inside engine bay, dealer did a respray and changed rubbers under warranty, good luck

[1BEAST2NV]

holy shit mate enough said, you have had a bad run my friend, do you still feel the same about the car? you keeping it when the warranty is up or selling? are all the problems soughted now?


like I said mate, now the bad sh1ts sorted , I'll keep it cos I know if I got another one it would just start again :)

atleast I know whats been done to my car , good for piece of mind I guess

[scorpion]

2009 VE GTS and have had issues with:

1. Hand brake - rear spacers replaced at 6,000kms, now at 23,000 and hand brake needs attention again.
2. Rear lights fog up - dealer put in crystals to soak up moisture, advised will replace is problem persists.
3. Most annoying is battery will go flat if car not driven for a few days. Has been back 3 times for this. Software updated etc etc still needs to be on the charger every Sunday night.

Must say though Hunter Holden at Ryde are really good.

[ssv 427]

all the lights fog up and they keep saying this is normal, all the batteries goes flat in most to, its a common problem, hate to say it but there back to the good old vn to vs days ****in lemons, and now they are available in hazard yellow which suits the model. should call in lemon yellow

[Benton]

all the lights fog up and they keep saying this is normal, all the batteries goes flat in most to, its a common problem, hate to say it but there back to the good old vn to vs days ****in lemons, and now they are available in hazard yellow which suits the model. should call in lemon yellow

:rofl::goodjob:

[jaykay]

The last few weeks on my 07 Senator the white edging / writing on the stereo display turned to yellow for a few minutes and then back to white a few times...

I actually liked the look of the yellow :bawl:

[mjrandom]

Had the TPMS come up with a system failure on the way home yesterday. The readout showed all the tyre pressures as --. Pulled over and checked the tyres and pressures - all good. I did the Microsoft reset - switch off, lock, unlock, restart and no good. Drove home and checked pressures again - still good. Rang up and booked it in, decided against the system reset that has been written up on here. Jumped in this morning and all good. No faults, pressures showing correctly. I am guessing there will be no fault logged but anyway she is at the Doctor's for a look. I had this happen when I first bought the car but that happened about 20km after changing the 19s for 20s so I think I confused the system with new senders. Anyone else had problems with the TPMS?

[mjrandom]

No fault logged. No errors - all ok. Apparently.

[jeepers]

Had mine do something strange the other day- leaving work it changed into second just before the exit (say about 20kmh) and made an unusual clunk through the transmission. went into limp mode- 3rd gear only- no power mode or . pulled over, switched it off. sat there and had a smoke whilst estimating the cost of a new tranny, started it up, all back to normal, but check engine light on. Went to gym later that night, all good, light gone off. strange. Its just hit 70k and i havent had the trans serviced. Think that will be the next best bet. besides the well know 2-3 flare when it chooses, it does change fine the rest of the time.
A friends clubby does it also occasionally, though without the clunk and when hot- mine was after sitting all day. goes into limp, and brings up a big cross on the screen with "contact dealer" normally with ESP etc flashing up as off as well. I had none of that, but this limp mode really shows the torque of the v8!

[scorpion]

Have a 2009 GTS and experince issues with the rear tail light lenses leaking water and fogging up. On two occassions now the dealer has added crystals to soak up the humidity. Have also had a problem with the sat nav staying on resulting in a flat battery overnight. This was fixed by a software upgrade.

Other than needing new brake pads after only 26,000 kms I'm pretty happy with the car.

[Malus]

2011 E3 Maloo
Done 1500km and it's at Holden getting some work done:
*Left hand sail plane pulling away from body causing a wind whistle (needs new double sided tape)
*Stitching on steering wheel coming loose (to be replaced)
*Drivers seat creaking (Holden fixed with a dose of lube)
*Slight whine in first gear (Holden advises this is normal for the heavy duty A6?)
*Left door needed realigning (fixed)
*Hardcover remote unlock makes a "machine gun grind/rattle" when trying to unlock it. (apparently a common problem and is being fixed)

[steve_t]

*Hardcover remote unlock makes a "machine gun grind/rattle" when trying to unlock it. (apparently a common problem and is being fixed)

There's no fix. The rubber seal pushes the lid up against the latch. When it's cold, the rubber seal shrinks and there's not enough upwards pressure. You have to apply pressure with your hand. No problem in summer. I've had my dealer 'fix' mine twice by 'adjusting the latch'. It just seems to be a design flaw. BUT let me know if they actually fix yours

[heatl0rd]

Hey guys,

About to take delivery of a New E3 HSV. Should i be re-considering or double check any thing with the dealer? I do not want to deal with any of these things especially when paying a premium for a brand new car.

I understand things can go wrong but it sounds like a shocking list of silly issues due to poor build quality?

[1BEAST2NV]

think u'll find that alot of the probems should be ironed out by not one would think..

[Plenty]

There's no fix. The rubber seal pushes the lid up against the latch. When it's cold, the rubber seal shrinks and there's not enough upwards pressure. You have to apply pressure with your hand. No problem in summer. I've had my dealer 'fix' mine twice by 'adjusting the latch'. It just seems to be a design flaw. BUT let me know if they actually fix yours

It's usually the actuator that is stuffed!

[zorro]

So far with our E1 r8 it has had the following;

- steering wheel coming apart on the backside where it should sit flush with the airbag cover. Seen it on quite a few plus non HSV.

- rear tail lights condensation, refused warranty on this.

- clutch, pedal box, slave replaced under warranty.

- HVAC screen changes colour, yellow/blue/red/green. Unit was changed under warranty but still does it.

- Clubsport side stickers been replaced twice due to lettering coming off.

- Throwing aircon belts, three times now.

- Central locking been warranty fixed twice.

- Battery cover keeps falling off.

- Strut top bushes shagged after 40000klms.

- Rear shocks stuffed after 30000klms

- Floor mats prematurely worn.

That's about it otherwise for what it is not a bad car.

[aussie372]

So far with our E1 r8 it has had the following;

- steering wheel coming apart on the backside where it should sit flush with the airbag cover. Seen it on quite a few plus non HSV. :- same problem i have

- rear tail lights condensation, refused warranty on this. :- not present but lights have been replaced 3times under warranty

- clutch, pedal box, slave replaced under warranty.

- HVAC screen changes colour, yellow/blue/red/green. Unit was changed under warranty but still does it. :- also have this problem

- Clubsport side stickers been replaced twice due to lettering coming off.:- also have this problem

- Throwing aircon belts, three times now.:- only done 2times on mine

- Central locking been warranty fixed twice.

- Battery cover keeps falling off. :- gave up on fixing , just leave cover floating in boot

- Strut top bushes shagged after 40000klms.:- yes but after 50000kms

- Rear shocks stuffed after 30000klms

- Floor mats prematurely worn.

- Drivers seat worn

That's about it otherwise for what it is not a bad car.

It would appear that some of the problems are quite common ..

[highlander_69r]

My e1 GTS threw belts it the under drive pulley. If you have a close look it will rotate fine at low rpm and as the revs rise it will wobble slightly and the belt comes off. I had this at 35 thousand Kim's and replaced it with a 25% udp and no worries since

[zorro]

Are you saying the standard balancer is to blame?

[heatl0rd]

does anyone have any issues with the new E3 range?

[one_and_only04]

does anyone have any issues with the new E3 range?

Picked up a new E3 2 weeks ago and the first passenger couldn't get out of the car as the door handle was never connected.

[highlander_69r]

Are you saying the standard balancer is to blame?

Yes it's happened to a few

[blackbettyhsv]

yesterday my boot would not shut, it took a good few goes to work, it,s 5 years old now & 39,000 K,s
I did,nt go right through this thread but wondering if anyone else has had this issue

[Plenty]

yesterday my boot would not shut, it took a good few goes to work, it,s 5 years old now & 39,000 K,s
I did,nt go right through this thread but wondering if anyone else has had this issue

It's the locking actuator on the boot latch, very common and very easy to fix.

[SV300]

Waiting for replacement for the just fitted new "wobbly" balancer once stock available...

Took some persuasion that the existing and replacement harmonic balancer should have ZERO runout....

J


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[327ehute]

E2 Tourer Oil Pump, Camshaft, lifters, Heads.

17000kms - Oil pump failed. Towed to nearest holden dealer for replacement, Wakelings Holden Campbelltown. Requested loan car but advised i hadn't booked one and they had non left (despite the fact that there is a car yard with upwards of 300 cars at the same location), so i requested that next time my $75K+ car failed that it give me 2 weeks notice so that i can book ahead to secure a loan car. Was given a lift to the train station. Contacted a colleague in GM in the states who sent me a copy of the Service bulletin outlining the LS3 oil pump failures (quite common). Picked up car 4 days later (after ringing them to ensure they actually where doing something, took them 2 days to start work). Engine had slight rattle after the pump had been replaced and this was outlined in the Service Bulletin i had, told the Service manager who gave me the choice to have it rectified then or wait till next service due. Opted for the second option so that i could get the work done where i had purchased the car.

30000km - Heartland Parramatta. Service completed and they confirmed the rattle was indeed the result of the failed oil pump. Its not hard to hear lifters rattling. However they completed the service and requested i book the car in for the work separately, or wait till the next service, again.

45000km - Heartland Holden Blacktown (Parramatta Service centre closed down) Gave explicit instructions to attend to the lifter/cam rattle and complete the prescribed 45K service. Rang me to tell me the service was complete, so i asked about the rattle and they said ohh we didn't look at that. You have got to be kidding me!!!! I said i wasn't picking the car up until it was rectified, that was 8 weeks ago and counting. Now to set one thing straight every update i have had for my car has been because i have called them, not once have they had the courtesy to call me and give me an update. Excuse number 1 - The replacement cam they sent was damaged when it arrived, delay 1 week. Excuse number 2 - the replacement cam arrived with surface defects and rust, i suggested they send more than one cam at a time, or heaven forbid actually check the item before they send it, delay 2 weeks. oh yeah forgot to mention still no loan car. As you can imagine i had by now lost all patience and Heartland went through some bs about having to get HSV's approval to give me a loan car, which they did so i picked up a SV6 hired from Avis by the dealership. Excuse 3 - Apparently now its Holden’s fault as they supply the Cam and the supplier has no items left fit for service anywhere and are waiting on new production as they have had a manufacturing quality issue (no Sh!t Sherlock, its nice how they punish their customers with their poor supply chain management), and if i want to complain the dealership even gave me the number for Holden in Melbourne to call. So instead i rang HSV "Customer Care" in Melbourne, and guess what, they don’t care, took them 2 days to return my call. Even they said (when i rang them back...again) it was a Holden issue and out of their control, delay 2 weeks. Still no contact from the dealer with regards to an update, so i call HSV again today, leaving them a message stating i have contacted Dept Fair Trading and that i will be sending HSV and/or the dealer the invoice for the last 2 months car lease, (my car is leased through my work and is predominately for business use), guess what, they rang me straight back. HSV contact Holden then tell me the part arrived at the dealership on the 2nd March, i said no one has told me anything. HSV ring the dealer and then ring me back explaining that now they have fitted the new cam but are having the heads reconditioned. What because they couldn't have done that in the last 8 weeks they were waiting for a cam?????? give me strength. Was also told by HSV that the dealer would ring me today to give me an update, well I suppose there is still a little bit of time left in the day. Not sure if you know but a new crate LS3 isn’t that expensive and that’s what you and I can buy them for, let alone what Holden must pay for them, yet they have spent way more than that to get to this point and that doesn’t become part of their logic (or lack of it) when it comes to deciding how they are going to rectify a fault… Guess it’s an M3, C63 AMG, GTR or a RS Audi for me next time.

[Scott_]

I have had a E3 Tourer for 2 weeks and last week the edi / control screen would go white on start up... I could often rectify by turning off the car and opening the door then restarting the car.
It is an inconsistant issue..., radio still works even though there is no screen images.

Any thoughts before I persue the dealer?

Thanks

[Avalanche]

Hey 327, what colour tourer have u got?? Or should i say what colour is the one that is in at holden getting fixed?? Good luck, i wont go near a dealership in this lifetime. In the end its cheaper to fix yourself & do it right the first time. Could have put your own crate motor in by now.

[327ehute]

Hey mate, the tourer is phantom black in colour, M6, pentagons, etc. The call from the dealer I was holding (not) my breath for on Tuesday finally came on Friday, picked the car up and reviewed the list (long) of components changed and work completed. Pretty much a complete engine rebuild with the only parts retained being the block and heads, and even those were rebuilt (line bored, new cam bearings, big ends, mains, rods, etc). The engine was actually farmed out to a local engine builder for the machine work and much of the re-assembly. The quality of the service offered by the dealer, Heartland Holden, in person while handing back the car was very high. The car was detailed, including engine bay, I was shown and given the complete list of components replaced and even their cost. I was shown the failed components. They did however try to charge me for the oil used, I politely refused and the service manager agreed with my point of view. The engine feels good, sounds good and so far seems to perform as it did when new. Now just need to hope it lasts a bit longer than the first incarnation.

[the phat punk]

It's the locking actuator on the boot latch, very common and very easy to fix.

got a link ?

[motorin on]

2009 VE GTS and have had issues with:

1. Hand brake - rear spacers replaced at 6,000kms, now at 23,000 and hand brake needs attention again.
2. Rear lights fog up - dealer put in crystals to soak up moisture, advised will replace is problem persists.
3. Most annoying is battery will go flat if car not driven for a few days. Has been back 3 times for this. Software updated etc etc still needs to be on the charger every Sunday night.

Must say though Hunter Holden at Ryde are really good.

I'll never go back there so you can have any time they were going to allocate to me to get your problems fixed

[hdt493]

my12 e3 gts. have only done 1000kms had it back to dealer for rattly loose gearstick. fixed.
pulls left badly like needs wheel allignment. dealer had it for 3 days and said they fixed it.
wasnt fixed. took it back and they told me sometimes the tyres need to bed and it should
fix itself. :shock:

[Smashfist]

Many of the responses from dealerships I've just read are not acceptable, but everyone needs to understand a HSV is a tarted up budget built family sedan. I love my HSVs just as much as the next bloke, but at the end of the day 80% of the components in my Clubsport are the same as what I could find in an SS, and plenty are shared with the base model. These are budget parts in budget cars, and not all of them will be perfect. You just can't compare the quality to euro's, especially Audi/BMW and the like, because they don't offer $30k variants of their $80-$100k performance cars.

[blackbettyhsv]

went to my local dealer they said the same but if you reckon they are easy to fix I might have a go myself, have you done one before

[mjrandom]

OK here is a weird one. Wife took the Clubby down to the village this evening and coming back heard a strange noise. Slowed down but nothing else. Turned into our driveway and a God almighty noise appeared so she shut it down. I wandered out (times like this a 250+m driveway is a pain) and no noise with engine running in P or N. Nothing in D or R with brakes on. So I am thinking a stone or something caught in the brake guard. Started to drive off and the noise was as loud and nasty as that when my son destroyed the clutch in the old Rodeo manual. The Clubby is an auto. So definately driveline. Way too loud and nasty to be a stone I figured. Tried R and just the same. About this time a neighbour drove out of the shared part of the driveway so I crunched forward very slowly maybe 10m to let him past. Noise still there. Left the car in N with engine running (no noise) and rocked the car back and forth. Scratching / ginding noise still there but couldn't work out from where. Seemed everywhere and definately speed related and very tinny. Again makes me think of stone in brake guard except for the loudness and intensity of the noise. Pushed the car back a little more still noisy. Pulled the handbrake on and got out again and the car rolled a little backwards and I pushed it a bit too, still no more than 3 or 4m. Decided to drive slowly to the carport and investigate further and the noise was gone! Drove back in silence. Jacked up the front both sides (wife thought it started front left). No noise. Brake pads good. No metal filings or debris on the rims either side front or rear. Looked underneath and in the engine bay all looks ok nothing loose or hanging. Left it for a while (supper) and then tried again. Still nothing. Checked again still looks ok. Took it for a drive and no noise. Gave it pig's bottom and chucked it about. Nada, nothing, quiet as. So what is the concensus? Something awry in the park brake drums? Stone caught in the brake guard? Only work done in the last few days was new rear tyres. Wheel nuts all tight and good too. I use the handbrake every day and again this evening on test. Ideas anyone? Otherwise I will take it to the Doctor next week assuming it gets me to and from work tomorrow ok.

ta

Michael

[Irish]

OK here is a weird one. Wife took the Clubby down to the village this evening and coming back heard a strange noise. Slowed down but nothing else. Turned into our driveway and a God almighty noise appeared so she shut it down. I wandered out (times like this a 250+m driveway is a pain) and no noise with engine running in P or N. Nothing in D or R with brakes on. So I am thinking a stone or something caught in the brake guard. Started to drive off and the noise was as loud and nasty as that when my son destroyed the clutch in the old Rodeo manual. The Clubby is an auto. So definately driveline. Way too loud and nasty to be a stone I figured. Tried R and just the same. About this time a neighbour drove out of the shared part of the driveway so I crunched forward very slowly maybe 10m to let him past. Noise still there. Left the car in N with engine running (no noise) and rocked the car back and forth. Scratching / ginding noise still there but couldn't work out from where. Seemed everywhere and definately speed related and very tinny. Again makes me think of stone in brake guard except for the loudness and intensity of the noise. Pushed the car back a little more still noisy. Pulled the handbrake on and got out again and the car rolled a little backwards and I pushed it a bit too, still no more than 3 or 4m. Decided to drive slowly to the carport and investigate further and the noise was gone! Drove back in silence. Jacked up the front both sides (wife thought it started front left). No noise. Brake pads good. No metal filings or debris on the rims either side front or rear. Looked underneath and in the engine bay all looks ok nothing loose or hanging. Left it for a while (supper) and then tried again. Still nothing. Checked again still looks ok. Took it for a drive and no noise. Gave it pig's bottom and chucked it about. Nada, nothing, quiet as. So what is the concensus? Something awry in the park brake drums? Stone caught in the brake guard? Only work done in the last few days was new rear tyres. Wheel nuts all tight and good too. I use the handbrake every day and again this evening on test. Ideas anyone? Otherwise I will take it to the Doctor next week assuming it gets me to and from work tomorrow ok.

ta

Michael


Seems like you have a smart missus mate. Most women don't stop until the car does so itself.

[mjrandom]

Yeah she is a keeper. I think a rivet has come out of one of the handbrake shoes. Assuming these things are made that way. Found a bashed up rivet on the ground after I jacked each corner up. Booked it into the Dr next week anyway but might drop the wheels off this weekend and look...

[LH8VD69]

I'm an avid HSV / Holden fan and have and still do own many performance cars. The only one I have ever bought new was a VX Clubby back in 01 which cost me 68k. Never again will I buy a new car. After going back for many faults the Holden dealer gave me his thoughts. "yeah mate they build these cars for the second owner! You buy it and pay the premium price ,get all the faults fixed and after a while get pissed off n sell it. Next guy comes along and buys a low k HSV at a much heaped price and is all happy."
We'll to say I abused him after saying that to me was an understatement! I hate to say it but there is truth in what he said though and I live by that rule ever since. My current HSV was bought back in 2007 . I chose the particular model based on what I actually wanted more than actual price as I could afford any of the models out back in 07. Initially I was going to buy a VZ R8 as the VE was still having to many issues. I ended up going with a VY II R8 with only 20k on the clock as I found the VZ body kit a little understated and looks to much SS like.
My VY now has 70k on it and the only issue ever was I replaced the battery.

[warlobo]

R8 Tourer, dramas include the fuzz can still see me and catch me, and have :vpo:

also a cat inserted itself under the front spoiler at speed, causing few repairs... not looking forward to dodging road kill at night on the hwy... it'd do some good damage I reckon... which would result in slower speeds for sure