Common Faults.....

[Bainie]

We have here a list of common faults which are mostly fixed under warranty, most of the newer cars have had these problems ironed out now. The list is to help owners identify problems and not intended to put you off the car !


Symptom
Knocking from front of car
Fault
Radiator mounts worn or Front suspension fault caused by bad fitting spring ends.
Fix.
Warranty fix available, either new radiator mounts or plastic end cap fitted to springs

Symptom
Knocking from rear of car.
Fault
Shock absorber leaking.
Fix.
New rear shocks required, some garages will fix under warranty others have refused.

Symptom
Safeguard fault displayed.
Fault
Numerous Causes, most likely Module failure
Fix
Warranty Fix. Trace and replace faulty Module

Symptom
Chrome door trim discolours.
Fault
Badly manufactured chrome Trims.
Fix.
Trim only replaced by warranty in year 1. Vauxhall may do ‘share-cost’ replacment in yrs 2 & 3

Symptom
Rattling Tailgate
Fault
Rear hatch catch loose
Fix.
Rear catch for bootlid needs adjusted, will be done under warranty.

Symptom
Rattling Rear Pillar
Fault
Spot Weld missing from Factory production
Fix.
Warranty Fix, Panels riveted together by dealer

Symptom
Poor Headlights
Fault
Poor bulbs fitted as standard
Fix
Upgrade to blue vision or equivelant bulbs.

Symptom
Xenons not self leveling
Fault
Software
Fix
Dealer will upgrade software via Tech2

Symptom
Service light keeps coming on.
Fault
Instrument cluster in cars manufactured 03
Fix
New instrument cluster required, Vauxhall reluctant to replace, a lot of pressure needed.

Symptom
Cruise control failure
Fault
Spring on clutch pedal failed
Fix
New spring on clutch pedal under warranty

Symptom
Fog lights mist up
Fault
Poor quality lights used
Fix
Will be fixed under warranty if they stay misted for 20 mins.

Symptom
Power failure
Fault
Alternator
Fix
Alternator replaced under warranty

Symptom
Interior lights fail
Fault
Light control unit failed
Fix
Replace light control unit, will be done under warranty

Symptom
Flickering display on dash
Fault
Alternator cannot cope with demand
Fix
None available

[AJA]

Well done that man.

[Duncan]

Yes, nice one Bainie, that should help a number of people out.

I'll also be adding a more technical section on Common Faults that will delve into a number of those problems, and more, in more technical depth. Watch out for that.

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[cyb]

Had to get VX to do the rear pillar, front n/s suspension noise and n/s fog on my vec. All done under warranty.

[cool blue]

I will be seeing VX about my tailgate ASAp and the rear pillar! Thanks for doing all that Bainie!

[Dwabo]

lol...now dont get me started.......
sort of tried to forget about all the niggles and hastles and just 'live' with the car!
apart from the obvious probs I've suffered, not had any for a while...touch wood...althought the exhaust is blowing a bit especially from cold..is this covered by yr2 warranty?

[Bainie]

lol...now dont get me started.......
sort of tried to forget about all the niggles and hastles and just 'live' with the car!
apart from the obvious probs I've suffered, not had any for a while...touch wood...althought the exhaust is blowing a bit especially from cold..is this covered by yr2 warranty?

*lol* We are in the same boat mate, I don`t think the exhaust is covered, a good excuse for a funky new one though...

[Dwabo]

all I can say Is £££££££ and lack of it!

[Bainie]

all I can say Is £££££££ and lack of it!

yep, i`m rowing that boat as well...

[Jamie]

I must be lucky, had none of the faults listed; having said that mine is an ex Vx fleet demonstrator, so must have all been sorted by Vx in the 8 months they had it before me.