Hsv / Holden Problems

[HSV8R8]

Hi Guys

Just doing a bit of a survey on problem cars.

My car is 3.75 yrs old and has 78 000km.

I have been told some issues being experienced with the car are "wear and tear".

To prove or disprove this theory, I am keen to hear about issues you may have experienced.

In your fed back, Please be sure to include:
make:
mode:
problem:
Problem @ KM's/age:

I will analyze results and post findings here in a few weeks.

For a good data set am hoping for 50 + replies

Thanks for your input.
__________________
THANX
HSV8R8

[HSV8R8]

make: HSV
mode: 2002 VX II Clubsport R8
problem: AC & Fan cutting out, foot well function not working
Problem @ KM's/age: 70 000km / 3.5 yrs

Cause: Apparently the fan motor bearings are shot and that is wear and tear?

[HSV8R8]

make: HSV
mode: 2002 VX II Clubsport R8
problem: Gear Shifter Rattle
Problem @ KM's/age: First time 30 000km / 1.3 yrs, 2nd time 60 000km / 3yrs, 3rd time 70 000km / 3.4yrs

Cause: Apparently the problem in not serious enough to warrant investigation under warranty - even though it was repaired under warranty 8 months ago?

[VXEXEC350]

make: Holden
mode: VX V8 Manual
problem: Clutch Master Cyl Failure
Problem @ KM's/age: 70,000km 2.5 yrs

Coincidence??? they say that it happened a week after I got them to change the fluid and the reservoir contained coarse gritty muck after master cyl dumped it's lunch on the carpet under the pedal cluster.
Pete

[BigKev]

make: Holden
mode: VT2 SS
problem: Oil pressure sensor, Reverse light switch on gearbox, Power stearing pump Tailshaft damper and Stabilizer bar pins
Problem @ KM's/age: All problems after 100,000KMS and 5 years old and i reckon they are wear and tear except for the switch/sensor/pump.

[Redhot_57]

make: Holden
model: VX SS 01
problem/s: A/C compressor @ 30k, diff centre at 40k, pwr steer pump
@ 40k, airbag sensor @20-30ish, front seat rear pocket
broke around 6 mths old, now broken again (out of warranty -
:vpo: )

all covered under warranty, but Id be p***ed if I had to pay.

[Vulture]

make: Holden
model: VYSS 02
problem/s: Auto trans replaced at 48k (we'd had the car for about 4000Km); driver's door lock failed, leaking boot spoiler seals; gear shifter boot torn, gear shifter button failed - kept popping out; O2 sensors died at 50 000Km - possibly contributed to by aftermarket exhaust.
Model: VZSS 05 - no problems to date

[JHP1]

Make Holden
Model VY II
Problem/s 1200k fire wall fell apart, Had to remove entire interior apart from passenger airbag cannister didnt inform me, clutch slipping, gear box removed wouldnt select gears after stopping, Noisy gearbox, clutch slipping drove out of dealership and glove box door fell off. 10,000 misfire lead replaced and charged $180.00 for one lead, gearbox out again still doing same things, clutch still slipping (only exhaust and intake mods at this stage SS reductions:vpo: ). 20,000 Misfire blamed lead again, leaking power steering, faulty battery replaced, faulty aircon solenoids (since dash removed nothing has been 100% with climate) 30,000 Misfire prob with intake pipe and another lead Battery replaced clutch slipping noisy gearbox passenger seat rails replaced climate not working correctly still. 40,000 Misfire still broken plastic on back of steering wheel noisy gearbox. Took car to GM motorsports and had ripshifter fitted fixed gearbox probs nad cam fitted with tune fixed most of the misfire probs finally traced it to a melted crank angle sensor found by Phonsy not Holden! Dont even bother mentioning probs now when I get it serviced given up nothing gets fixed properly anyway.

[Brendan24688]

Make Holden
Model VY II
Problem/s 1200k fire wall fell apart, Had to remove entire interior apart from passenger airbag cannister didnt inform me, clutch slipping, gear box removed wouldnt select gears after stopping, Noisy gearbox, clutch slipping drove out of dealership and glove box door fell off. 10,000 misfire lead replaced and charged $180.00 for one lead, gearbox out again still doing same things, clutch still slipping (only exhaust and intake mods at this stage SS reductions:vpo: ). 20,000 Misfire blamed lead again, leaking power steering, faulty battery replaced, faulty aircon solenoids (since dash removed nothing has been 100% with climate) 30,000 Misfire prob with intake pipe and another lead Battery replaced clutch slipping noisy gearbox passenger seat rails replaced climate not working correctly still. 40,000 Misfire still broken plastic on back of steering wheel noisy gearbox. Took car to GM motorsports and had ripshifter fitted fixed gearbox probs nad cam fitted with tune fixed most of the misfire probs finally traced it to a melted crank angle sensor found by Phonsy not Holden! Dont even bother mentioning probs now when I get it serviced given up nothing gets fixed properly anyway.


JHP1 just wondering why wouldn't you try another car? thats a fair few probs if i got to that stage i would fark it off and try a Typhoon (:bow: ) or import or someting.

Brendan

[Tron2004]

Make: Holden
Model: 2003 VY SV8
Kms: 33k
Problems: Clutch replaced at 30k. Shudder under heavy braking which has been there pretty much since day one. Hope to fix when I install some decent rotors.

[vh-holden]

Make: holden
Model: 1983 vh sl
Kms: odometer stopped at 135000km
Problems: odometer stopped at 135000km, rust

serious answer
make: holden
model: 96 vs sedan exec with factory dual fuel
problems: i've had the car 5 months, had 250000km on the clock. the harmonic balancer, water pump and ignition all died with in a month.

[Danv8]

Make: VY series 2 Calais.
Year : 2004
Current odo: 37,965
Problems: 1 ignition coil died, hand brake needed adjusting, broken passenger side cup holder, cd stacker needed replacing.

That is all really.

Make: Holden Rodeo LX 3.6 V6
Year: 2006
Current odo: 3000
Problems: Crap stereo system thats all.

[HazzaHSV]

Gees that's a shocking amount of problems JHP1. I would be well pissed with that aswell. Unbelievable considering I have the series 1 which almost always has more problems than series 2 and its only a SV8 too and has 85,000k's on it. My only problem so far was a passenger door transponder, front tie rod and hand brake shoes. Although I've only had it for a year I checked the warranty history on it from new and there were only 3 or 4 other minor issues.

And Brenden I have heard horror stories like these from many a Frawd/Skyline owner. But I agree I reckon I would have tried to sell it by now.

Make: Holden
Model: 2002 VY SV8
Kms: 85k
Problems: Passenger door transponder, hand brake shoes, front end tie rod - warranty.


JHP1 just wondering why wouldn't you try another car? thats a fair few probs if i got to that stage i would fark it off and try a Typhoon (:bow: ) or import or someting.

[spuddamonaro]

Hi all no biggy but is as follows;

Make: Holden
Model: VXII exec 5.7L
Problem: Engine oil pressure switch packed it in
Problem @ km/age: 74.5K/ 4.25 yrs old

Very minor but still.

cheers

peter

[HSV8R8]

Thanks to all contributors for your input - keep them coming

[Aus8]

Make Holden
Model VY II
Problem/s 1200k fire wall fell apart, Had to remove entire interior apart from passenger airbag cannister didnt inform me, clutch slipping, gear box removed wouldnt select gears after stopping, Noisy gearbox, clutch slipping drove out of dealership and glove box door fell off. 10,000 misfire lead replaced and charged $180.00 for one lead, gearbox out again still doing same things, clutch still slipping (only exhaust and intake mods at this stage SS reductions:vpo: ). 20,000 Misfire blamed lead again, leaking power steering, faulty battery replaced, faulty aircon solenoids (since dash removed nothing has been 100% with climate) 30,000 Misfire prob with intake pipe and another lead Battery replaced clutch slipping noisy gearbox passenger seat rails replaced climate not working correctly still. 40,000 Misfire still broken plastic on back of steering wheel noisy gearbox. Took car to GM motorsports and had ripshifter fitted fixed gearbox probs nad cam fitted with tune fixed most of the misfire probs finally traced it to a melted crank angle sensor found by Phonsy not Holden! Dont even bother mentioning probs now when I get it serviced given up nothing gets fixed properly anyway.

Jesus christ, can anyone say lemon? Got to feel for you mate with that amount of problems!

[A^K^T]

make: Holden
model: VY one tonner s (LS1 m6)
problem 1: passenger side door no longer locks or unlocks by remote
2: The clutch has given the odd slight shudder from new , it is only
minor and not enough to bother with for now .

Problem @ KM's/age: 21,000 km and about 2 years old (has just over 25,000 km on it now)

[HSVREDSLED]

Make HSV Clubsport
Model Vy series 1.
Problem 1. Dodgy Vibrating brakes at all stages throughout its life. Still not fixed.

[silvervyss]

vy 2003 ss 118,000kms

stacker doesnt play cds
loose from bumper

[McobraR]

Make: Holden
Model: VT series1 executive
Year: 99
odo: 105000k's
Problems:Fuel pump needed replacing, rear brake light wiring needed replacing due to too much watts/volts coming through, powersteering hoses and reservoir needed tightening and replacing, lights in the fan controls are dead (havent bothered to fix em since its just a waste of money), just recently the left signal light flashes at a rapid rate due to the front left turn light not working.....due to wiring since sometimes it goes back to normal, driver seat very slightly rocks back and forth at times, rear brake light also just stuffed up (probably just blown).

In the end, its pretty obvious that the majority of commodores will have problems (major or minor), i just didnt kno of the number of problems when i first got the car (used), or else i might've gotten somethin else. Just check this link out:

http://www.smh.com.au/news/business/poor-record-faulty-airbag-causes-holden-recall/2006/03/14/1142098465279.html

Lets hope the VE isn't like this.

[RED R8]

Make:Holden
Model:Vy ss 02 manual
Year:2002
Odo:95,000k's
Problems:Clutcth replaced at 38k's new factory clutch seems good,slight gear knob rattle,keeps blowing fog light globes.All in all very satisfied with my car.

[Danv8]

Make: Holden
Model: VT series1 executive
Year: 99
odo: 105000k's
Problems:Fuel pump needed replacing, rear brake light wiring needed replacing due to too much watts/volts coming through, powersteering hoses and reservoir needed tightening and replacing, lights in the fan controls are dead (havent bothered to fix em since its just a waste of money), just recently the left signal light flashes at a rapid rate due to the front left turn light not working.....due to wiring since sometimes it goes back to normal, driver seat very slightly rocks back and forth at times, rear brake light also just stuffed up (probably just blown).

In the end, its pretty obvious that the majority of commodores will have problems (major or minor), i just didnt kno of the number of problems when i first got the car (used), or else i might've gotten somethin else. Just check this link out:

http://www.smh.com.au/news/business/poor-record-faulty-airbag-causes-holden-recall/2006/03/14/1142098465279.html

Lets hope the VE isn't like this.

Indeed although I am glad that they don't sweep the recalls under the carpet and as any car owner I like the faults to be known and reconized and dealt with quickly.

I hope the VE will have less faults but I would like to be notified if there is a fault that can be dealt with.

[BlackClubbie]

make: HSV
model: 2004 VY II Clubsport R8
odo: 17000k's
problem:
Power steering Hose leaking at 10 000 kms

Door locking stuffed at 16 000 kms

Rear Wheel alignment stuffed up at 16 000 kms ( took them 3 days and measurments on another clubbie to sort it out)

[kayman]

make: Holden Commodore
model: 1999 VT II Executive w/ Factory Gas
odo: 130,000
problem:

Left Front Central Locking Malfunction
Many Creaks on bumpy roads due to close fits of interior plastic panels rubbing.
Hand Brake was Adjusted and needs adjustment again.

[lollymanv8]

make:holden
model:commodore vx ss A4
problem: o2 sensors, power steering pump, water pump.
Problem @ KM's/age: All conked out at about 80,000kms/4yrs old. All replaced under extended warranty. Sold now.

make:holden
model:commodore vy ss m6
problem: grinding, clunk, clanking clutch
Problem @ KM's/age: 30,000kms/2.5 yrs old. Apparently this is normal operating noises:flamin:

[PepeLePew]

make:holden
model:commodore vx ss s2 M6
problem: steering rack boots...due headers, my issue will keep happenin. Bloody flap under the radio twice.
Problem @ KM's/age: Clutch died at 107000/just under 4yrs, only major failure

[jerrel]

Make: HSV
Mode: XU6 Series 2 2002
Problem: Squeak from engine. Bought a new supercharger belt for $45. Problem solved!
Problem @ KM's/Age: 3.5 Years Old, 115000KM

[Roger]

2002 VY SSM6 sedan - new
Clutch slave - swarf inside of slave after machining ~2,000kms;
Pressure plate went bang (only replaced pressure plate & slave/thrust) ~50,000kms;
power steer hose recall;
pistons, rings & gudgeons replaced, advise strange takeup feel on clutch at the same time - discovered several collapsed fingers on the clutch - still wouldn't replace the plate as well - I paid to get a new one supplied 78,000kms;
Came back as good as new after piston replacement - sold at 90,000kms

2005 VZ R8M6 sedan - new
Squeak from drivers seat back since new, dealer had 2 attempts to fix - still squeaking;
Pops out of 1st occassionally (maybe 6 or 7 times since new) on uphill standing starts - dealer "can't fault" -well duh!!;
side air bag seat recall;
Currently 11,500kms - love it

[Goggles]

1981 VC Commodore L 202 Auto - oil surge on left hand corners - I never got this fixed, failure of trimatic (or is that traumatic??!!) tranny - not surprising as I got this car second hand

1996 VS Commodore Exec V6 M5 - clutch failed at less than 100K (can't remember exact ks), ignition internals collapsed just out of warranty - initally Holden customer service refused to fix the issue for free - after writing a letter to Peter Hanenberger - I was refunded the total cost of repairs

2002 VY Commodore SV8 M6 - seat base spring kept failing, rubber pads under rear spoiler kept failing

2004 VYII Commodore SS M6 - no problems

2006 VZ Commodore SS M6 6.0L - no problems

[vx_clubby]

make: HSV
mode: 2002 VX II Clubsport R8
problem: Gear Shifter Rattle
Problem @ KM's/age: First time 30 000km / 1.3 yrs, 2nd time 60 000km / 3yrs, 3rd time 70 000km / 3.4yrs

Cause: Apparently the problem in not serious enough to warrant investigation under warranty - even though it was repaired under warranty 8 months ago?

Hey there. I got the same car and had the same problem. When I 1st bought it and they replaced the shifter twice and each time made a different rattle, and they told me the same story, that it wasnt very noisey and was normal for VX models, and I said BS it was. But since Im a persistant prick (in the nicest way lol). I looked into it.
What I found out they were doing was ordering the standard shifter and boot kit, (not the proper HSV short shifter). So I basically had to throw it in their face and demand them to order a HSV short shifter , (which incidently took 3-4 weeks to come, while the other were same day or next day jobs :P).
But when it was put in, no noise at all, suprise suprise. The dealer manager didnt even bother to say sorry after all that Bullsh%& I went through.
I know it was only a trivial little thing, but it was annoying and everyone commented how loud the rattle was, and I had just bought it, so i wanted it right :yup:

Hey just noticed you were from SA too maybe it was the same dealer :P

[vx350int]

make:vx ser 1
model:calais international
problem: oil pressure switch (high voltage)
Problem @ KM's/age: 102k/5yr

i got mine serviced today....the service manager called and said oil pressure switch reading high voltage (i asked if angus was on lead and got no real response...hmm no humour) stated it would cost 200 to fix including labour...i asked how much for the part and he said 160 (fmd) told him to hold on and i will see if i can get a better price...holden said 149 retail...i asked how much for cash and got it trade for 109, was very happy

cheers

[silvervyss]

Make: Holden
Model: vy ss series 1
Problem: 6 stacker not reading
km/age: 120,000K/2.5 yrs old

fix : ripped out stacker and cleaned laser head.

cheers

[A^K^T]

make: Holden
model: VY one tonner s (LS1 m6)
problem 1: passenger side door no longer locks or unlocks by remote
2: The clutch has given the odd slight shudder from new , it is only
minor and not enough to bother with for now .

Problem @ KM's/age: 21,000 km and about 2 years old (has just over 25,000 km on it now)

I can add a differential bearing noise to that list after my trip to Darwin , my car has never seen the track and i don’t go lighting up the rears on it :( . It has 34k on the clock now . on a better note i didn't use any engine oil in the 8000 odd km trip .

[Dane VN V8]

make: Holden
model: 2002 Series 2 VX SS A4
problem's:
1) Glove box is broken on the right side
2) the middle flap thing broken underneath the radio
3) fan control lights are dead and heater control lights are really dim
4) Leaking water at the moment (going to a mechanic to see what the problem is), Water sensor is playing up here and there saying I need water when I dont, then it doesn't work at all when I do need water, though sometimes it is correct (My guesses are it is caused by the leaking water problem or I stuffed it somehow when I installed the mcai and mail order pcm).
5)The thing that closes/locks your boot together is missing one screw so making it really hard to close it properly).
6) The left side of the drivers seat is worn out (it was like that when I bought it, it is a x police car so I am guessing it was from whatever they had around their belt)
7) Power steering fluid needs topping up every 2 months (doesn't bother me at all)
8) Diff is starting to make a light whine noise and sometimes clunks when suddenly stopping (I have not changed the diff oil and it most likely never has been done, so hopefully it's just dirty oil)
9) Passenger side electric window button stuffing up, you have to push the button down real hard and at a angle to get the thing down and its a mission as it goes and stop's to get it down. My driver side electric window button stopped working for 3 days then suddenly worked again ;) . The back right passenger electric window button on there door is stuff, it will only allow you to let the window down and not up
10) The back right passenger door is making a real loud squeaking noise and it's really hard to shut (its needs some WD40 or some grease)
Problem @ KM's/age: 100,000k+/4yr (Though I only bought the car 10 Months ago at 75,000ks)

Cheers,
Dane.

[mmm]

model: VYII SS ute M6
problem: passenger door lock packed it in, passenger door does not close level (strike or door shifted?), rattle in gear stick, steering wheel shudder under brakes,
problem @ kms: 50,000


minor probs, pretty happy overall....it does get put through it's paces:driving:

[Lucifer]

Make:Holden
Model: VY Clubsport Series 1 M6
Problem
1. Clutch replaced under warranty 20,000kms
2. Uses 1litre of oil every 5000kms (been on oil watch at 2 dealers and it is "within acceptable tolerance limits"
3. Brake squeal since new.
4. Clunk in steering rack when going from opp lock to opp lock. Rack replaced twice. Problem still there. Holden say I must have hit a gutter or pot hole?
5. Exhaust rattle at 2000km. Fixed. No worries.

Overall very happy with the car. I would still have bought it if I new these problems were going to happen. I really don't know what all the whinging is about. Its a Holden, not a BMW.

[Knight Phlier]

Model: HSV Clubsport R8 (VY Series 1)
Problem @ 90,000km's: tailshaft and driveshafts replaced. Tailshaft replaced due to spline, driveshaft cv joints were loose. Fixed under extended warranty.
@60,000km's: Sunroof rails replaced, rattle and movement when closed. Link pin and bushes on drivers side.
@40,000km's: oil guage sensor & voltage meter replaced.
@30,000km's: Gearstick rattle - replaced with short shifter under warranty.

[pteropid]

make:Holden
model:2002 CV8 Monaro M6, bought 3 months ago with 49,500klms on clock
problem:
1st time: *pre delivery* 49,500klm - Clutch/gearbox problem asked to get checked (not checked), asked for 50,000 service (not done) slight bumper damage & missing bracket (not fixed).

2nd time: 51,000klm - Clutch/gearbox problem asked to get checked (not checked), asked for 50,000 service (not done) slight bumper damage, missing bracket (not fixed). Apparently there was a workshop accident so I'll give them a break.

3rd time: 53,000klm - dying synchro 2nd gear (gearbox rebuilt), brake shudder (discs machined), noisy power steering (lubed), rocking drivers seat (new seat base ordered, put in wrong car, had to order new part), rear parcel shelf bad rattle (fixed) 50,000k service (not done), loud passenger door creaking (door adjusted), Fixed bumper, replaced bracket.

4th time: 53,500klm - Drivers seat rocking (replaced seat base), bad exhaust vibration under load (not mounted correctly after removing gearbox), 50,000k service (finally done), holden assist vehicle tracking not working (ordered new aerial).

5th time: 54,500klm - reverse gear can be selected while driving since gearbox rebuild, noisy water pump/idler pully, slight "odd" engine noise, drivers seat up/down control not working since base was replaced, sat-nav cutting in/out, power steering noise back, passenger door creaking louder than ever...

...Finally cracked the sh!ts and phoned the general manager...

...The car was in the workshop for 3 weeks and had the following done

Replaced holden assist aerial, battery backup and telematics module, replaced reverse gear solenoid, replaced water pump, replaced idler pulley, got HSV tech to REBUILD ENGINE with modified GM pistons/rings (due to gudgeon noise), sent sat-nav to VDO for repair, added "special oil" to power steering (?huh? oh well, it worked so I'm not complaining), replaced front/rear brake pads checked and freed-up caliper assemblies, replaced front sway bar bushes (link.drop-kit).

56,500klm - Passenger door still creaks and parcel shelf is starting to rattle again, fan on low-speed is making a ticking noise and I have started to notice a whining noise from the front wheels at 50klm/hr (I think it is the cheap crappy "silverstone" tyres the dealership put on the front end). Just finished running the engine in.

Out of the 3 months of owning the car, I have had it in my possesion for half that time.

Was it worth it?

Absofuc&inglutely, I love the car! It drives like a new one, feels stronger sounds great and handles much better than when I bought it. Was difficult going through all the stress and the $1200 in lost wages driving it back and forwards to the service centre, but I would probably do it all again. Plus the guys at the dealership are now very supportive after the bad run I've had.

[Plantagenet]

Make: HSV
Mode: VX Clubsport II R8
Problem: Clutch expired between 2nd and 3rd @ 80km/h
Problem solved: fixed by KD for $121 under certified warranty.
Problem @ KM's/Age: 3.5 Years Old 81,000Ks

[Carby]

make:HSV
mode:GTO S3 285KW
problem:@ under 100km (first drive!)- Brake failure. Brake line to RR wheel must have only been loosely tightened and blew off on hard application going down a Mountain road.

Problem @ 40,000 km drivers door would not open remotely.

Problem 51,000 km - oil pump failure at low revs. When motor was out, fixed leaking Clutch which I wasn't aware of.

[TimMc]

Make: HSV
Mode: 2005 Clubsport
Problem: Rattle in engine, turned out to be broken valve spring -> killed engine, engine replaced all sweet. Oh some bastard backed into it about a week after i got it back
Problem @ KM's/Age: 4 months old 3800KM

[Jac001]

make:holden
model: 95 VS V6 exec sedan (purchased 13 months old with 17K on clock)
problem:
rear seal leak @ approx 20k (fixed under warrenty),
power steer pump replaced at 140K,
water pump repalced at 150K.

[zorro]

My big issue is when you ask a dealer or anyone about these issues the general reply is ' yeah holdens do that'.

Make: Holden
Model: VS Equipe (bought with 85000kms)
Problem: Plastic radiator tanks split twice @ 90000 & 125000, drivers seat rails snapped (fixed day before my g/f at time had a ford rearend her @ 80kph) @ 145000, water pump rplaced twice @ 100000 & 125000, endless aircon issues (was aircon mech so no dramas), engine warning light repeatedly came on without any diagnostic fault, rebuilt gerabox twice with same overheating cause, replaced belt pulleys every 15000kms due to bearing noise, lifter noise, not so leather/velour calais interior cracked and turned to shit even with care, starting issues with key touch point.


Make: Holden
Model: VU SS (bought with 87000kms)
Problems: When turn heater on stays cold and demists @ 90000, rear bumper inserts keep falling out (consistant), drivers seat sagging to centre of car, coolant smell (pressure checked radiator/evaporator and all hoses ok), general clunking and banging from driveline, seat fabric gets folds and stretches generally looks crap. Otherwise I love my ute.

[lsb05]

make:HSV
model:VZ Clubsport
km:116
problem:None at the moment only had it since last thursday.Long term project-I hope.We pay too much for these cars for them to be stuffing up the way they do.

cheers lee

[pteropid]

make:Holden
model:2002 CV8 Monaro M6, bought 3 months ago with 49,500klms on clock
problem:
1st time: *pre delivery* 49,500klm - Clutch/gearbox problem asked to get checked (not checked), asked for 50,000 service (not done) slight bumper damage & missing bracket (not fixed).

2nd time: 51,000klm - Clutch/gearbox problem asked to get checked (not checked), asked for 50,000 service (not done) slight bumper damage, missing bracket (not fixed). Apparently there was a workshop accident so I'll give them a break.

3rd time: 53,000klm - dying synchro 2nd gear (gearbox rebuilt), brake shudder (discs machined), noisy power steering (lubed), rocking drivers seat (new seat base ordered, put in wrong car, had to order new part), rear parcel shelf bad rattle (fixed) 50,000k service (not done), loud passenger door creaking (door adjusted), Fixed bumper, replaced bracket.

4th time: 53,500klm - Drivers seat rocking (replaced seat base), bad exhaust vibration under load (not mounted correctly after removing gearbox), 50,000k service (finally done), holden assist vehicle tracking not working (ordered new aerial).

5th time: 54,500klm - reverse gear can be selected while driving since gearbox rebuild, noisy water pump/idler pully, slight "odd" engine noise, drivers seat up/down control not working since base was replaced, sat-nav cutting in/out, power steering noise back, passenger door creaking louder than ever...

...Finally cracked the sh!ts and phoned the general manager...

...The car was in the workshop for 3 weeks and had the following done

Replaced holden assist aerial, battery backup and telematics module, replaced reverse gear solenoid, replaced water pump, replaced idler pulley, got HSV tech to REBUILD ENGINE with modified GM pistons/rings (due to gudgeon noise), sent sat-nav to VDO for repair, added "special oil" to power steering (?huh? oh well, it worked so I'm not complaining), replaced front/rear brake pads checked and freed-up caliper assemblies, replaced front sway bar bushes (link.drop-kit).

56,500klm - Passenger door still creaks and parcel shelf is starting to rattle again, fan on low-speed is making a ticking noise and I have started to notice a whining noise from the front wheels at 50klm/hr (I think it is the cheap crappy "silverstone" tyres the dealership put on the front end). Just finished running the engine in.

Out of the 3 months of owning the car, I have had it in my possesion for half that time.

Was it worth it?

Absofuc&inglutely, I love the car! It drives like a new one, feels stronger sounds great and handles much better than when I bought it. Was difficult going through all the stress and the $1200 in lost wages driving it back and forwards to the service centre, but I would probably do it all again. Plus the guys at the dealership are now very supportive after the bad run I've had.

UPDATE

Drove the munro through a really heavy storm, ended up with around 10 litres of water in the passenger-side rear footwell. Airbag warning light came on around the same time so now the car sings a little tune every time it's started. Had battery problems as well, took to auto-elec who said that the car is pulling too much current when switched off.

So it's off to the service department again, I am assuming this is going to be under the 3-year extended warranty, if not I will be p1ssed-off.

Oh well at least I've gone a month or so without any problems. :(

[muzza]

Holden

VYII SV8 (2004)

Problem: Leaking Welsh Plugs in heads - Warranty fix around 20K km.

Problem: Brake shudder - Warranty fix (machine front discs) around 40K km.

Problem: Power steering pump noise - Fixed by self, tighten clamp on line to cooler (leak), top up reservoir, fixed.

[Arclight]

Holden
98 VT 5l Calais (auto)

Problem: leaking rear diff plug, replaced 75k

Problem: 3x Sway bar links 78k (the bolts keep falling off, 3rd time they put 2 bolts on the bottom of both sway bar links, no problem since, 110k now. Holden would not touch it.

Problem: Alternator, replaced under warrenty 80k

Problem: Starter motor, replaced under warrenty 80k (did with alternator)

Problem: Leaking PS pump, Replaced under warrenty 80k

Problem: Leaking heater coil, $900, Holden wanted $1300 (was not covered under warrenty) 100K

One more major problem and its GONE!!!!!!!! (+ Holden cert warrenty expires in Dec this year)

94 HSV Maloo (auto)

Problem: 02 sensor kept falling off. New plug etc, 250,000k

Problem: Rear welsh plug blew. 500,000k

Problem: Fuel pump 400,000k

(Best holden i ever had)

93 VR SS (auto)

Problem: Fuel pump ay 180,000k

Problem: Windscreen wiper motor 160,000k

89 VN Calais V6 (5spd)

Problem: I sold it :) nothing except routine service costs sold at 230k

[brettarmst]

2002 VX S Supercharged 6
Just over 200,000

Broken flap under radio never fixed
Leaking Water into boot under spoiler went to Clark rubber and made my own seals from foam as it was not repaired three times by dealer.

VL Commodore
190,000

Needs better aftermarket stereo as everything in the interior rattles.
Roof paint is now fading, but car out of warranty.
Not a single problem since new

Dec 2005 CV8Z Monaro
20,000
Rear handbrake shoes have made grinding noise since new. Been to dealer twice but gave up after they left the brake bleed valve open and I lost rear brakes on the way home. Shifter has also been replaced twice but still rattles, very pissed off that I also have a cable tie sticking out of a 1cm hole in side of the leather skirt since repair. Constant rattles from passenger seat and rear shelf. Oil light comes on when starting still not fixed during visits to dealer. Gear shifter is now almost rock solid when the car is cold due to compound put on 2nd replacement shifter. GF now keeps missing gears when she takes the Zed for a spin.

Will not take it back to dealer until they employ someone over the age of 18 that can read.

[ace078]

Make: Holden
Model: VU II SS M6
Problem: Loud buzz through gear shift, clutch sliping, brakes shuddering.
Problem @ 85k 3.2 years old when i bought it. I had these things looked at before i took delivery. Brakes were done no questions and no further problems. Holden rejected the clutch as it was normal wear and tear. As for the buzz in the shifter, the service department said common prob there is a kit for it, holden said to bad out of warranty $1200 to get rid of buzz:flipoff: Service tech stuck some wheel weights to the shift lever under the boot and made it a bit better.

[One tonner]

Make: Holden
Model: VYII One Tonner M6
Problems, Yep see below. 38,000 Ks before sold.

· Car not delivered on time but was registered and insured. Arrived a week late due to tray incorrectly ordered. For some reason the dealer wouldn’t let me see the car. Me thinks it fell off the truck.

· Bolt on tow bar loose
· Pointy nose pliers left on chassis after delivery, found when I got the car home.
· Four bolts holding tray loose
· Six Bolts on headboard of tray were loose
· Incorrect trailer plug fitted
· Paint fault in drivers door
· Paint damage to tray as a result from subcontract assembly with rattle gun
· Wiring loom loose under tray not cable tied
· Faulty fuel gauge sender unit went back twice.
· Spongy brakes
· Clutch shudder
· Constant squeak in rear brakes
· Rear springs constant squeaking.
· Link pins replaced due to bush deterioration
· Leaking Welch plugs in heads.
· Rear brake metal on metal sound
· Bent axel from factory, so the dealer told me.
· Faulty rear brakes as a result of bent axel (metal on metal sound and spongy brakes)
· Faulty diff - noise and excessive end float
· New replacement diff worse than original, original sent to a third party to be rebuilt
· Diff still noisy between 85-90km
· Brake fluid leak in engine bay. Cap left loose by dealer, car disassembled and repainted for repairs.
· Paint in engine bay and front bumper damaged as a result of brake fluid leak
· Leaking Welch plugs in head second repair
· Rear leaf spring on passenger side out of alignment
· Drivers side rear spring shackle bush appears too tight and crushing bush
· Third diff replacement due to whine and backlash.
· Constant rattle in dash.
· Sump leaking.
· Unknown noise in rear of car, sounded like the chassis or rear springs moving and clunking.
· Brakes warped at 20k.
· Clutch replaced with Textlia due to slipping.
· Second rear spring shackle bush replacement.
· Driver side interior door handle not opening door unless pulled very hard.
· Another New diff “WTF” noisy and backlash. “The straw that broke the camels back had enough.” Sold the POS.


So if you see any second hand LS1 one tonner’s keep on walking.

End rant me go lie down.