Recalls: Holden XC Barina
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 XC Barina
Holden XC Barina: seat may move unexpectedly
In March 2002, a recall was issued for Holden XC Barina vehicles due to front seat rail locking mechanism potentially failing to lock, enabling the seat to move forwards or backwards unexpectedly (PRA 2002/5259).
2004-05 Holden XC Barina: passenger airbag may not deploy
In September 2005, a recall was issued for Holden XC Barina models produced after June 2004 for a potential manufacturing defect in the housing of the airbag which could prevent the passenger airbag from deploying (PRA 2005/8030).
2004 Holden XC Barina: ABS module and fire hazard
In August 2006, a recall was issued for Holden XC Barina models manufactured from 2004 that were fitted with ABS due to the potential for water to enter the ABS wiring connector via the earth lead and create a short circuit; this short circuit could cause the wires leading to the ABS module to ignite (PRA 2006/8676).
Problems and faults: Holden XC Barina
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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Holden XC Barina 1.4i: loose camshaft retaining bolts
For Holden XC Barina models with the 1.4-litre petrol engine, the camshaft retaining bolts could come loose. This problem was believed to be confined to a batch of engines whose engine numbers began with 19F#####. In 2010, Vauxhall acknowledged this problem by issuing a ‘non-code action’ for Vauxhall Corsa C – as the XC Barina was marketed in the UK – vehicles because the camshaft bolts may not have been tightened to specification (NCA/2010/024).
Holden XC Barina: other problems and faults
- A whirring noise from the rear suspension may indicate that the rear wheel bearings are worn and/or about to fail.
