Recalls: Holden JR Vectra
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Holden JR Vectra
- In October 1998, a recall was issued for Holden JR Vectra models manufactured between April 1997 and February 1998 and with serial numbers in teh range V5125546 to W5066141. In these vehicles, the brake fluid reservoir cap may allow water to enter the brake fluid reservoir, reducing braking efficacy (PRA 1998/3666).
Problems and faults: Holden JR Vectra
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Holden JR Vectra
- For Holden JR Vectra models with 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines, the timing belt drives the water pump. It is recommended that the water pump be changed at every second timing belt change – if the water pump fails, it can shed its impeller blades and seize, throwing off the belt.
- For Holden JR Vectra models with 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines, rough running or stalling may be attributable to erratic timing output from the crank sensor.
- For Holden JR Vectra models with 2.0-litre petrol engines, if the idle speed is in the range of 1200-2000 rpm, the air intake control valve require cleaning (with fuel system cleaner) or replacement and modification with an oil separator.
- For JR Vectra models with 2.2-litre petrol engines, the timing chain may snap if the lubrication jet becomes blocked – this may be caused by running on dirty oil or extended oil change intervals. From March 2002 (engine number 11065400), a larger oil spray nozzle was introduced to alleviate this problem.
- Spark plug leads deteriorate over time and are costly to replace.
- Clutch failure may be due to failure of a no return valve rather than the master cylinder or slave cylinder.
- If the air conditioning does not work, the air conditioning compressor may have failed – this is a common fault that is not prevented by regular air conditioning use.
