Recalls: HSV VX XU6
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: HSV VX XU6
- In July 2001, a recall was issued for certain HSV VX.I XU6 vehicles that were manufactured prior to March 2001. In these vehicles, an interruption of the electrical current to the fuel pump relay, fuel pump connectors and low-beam headlight relay could cause the fuel pump and low-beam lights to fail. To fix, the old relays (part number 92047112) were replaced with new relays (part number 92107897) (PRA 2001/4844).
- In February 2011, a recall was issued for HSV VX XU6 models manufactured from 2002 to 2006 which were fitted with a factory-fitted sunroof. A bonding condition with the glass panel on the sunroof could result in the panel potentially separating from its frame and dislodging while the vehicle was in motion (PRA 2011/12317).
Problems and faults: HSV VX XU6
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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Supercharged V6 engines
- A ringing noise from the pulleys at idle may be caused by the drive belt slapping against the air conditioning idler pulley. A revised pulley was introduced in late 2000.
- The engine may misfire due to arcing of the ignition lead to the cylinder head. The lead may fail due to its insulating grease affecting the ignition lead boot. New (green) grease and revised heat shields were introduced in mid-2002.
- The supercharger belt may squeal or chirp following cold starts if the belt is old or if the pulleys are misaligned.
Problems and faults: HSV VX XU6
- Excessive rear inside tyre wear may require a rear camber kit to correct wheel angles. However, worn control arm bushes can also affect wheel alignment and tyre rear.
- Noises from the front suspension during low speed manoeuvres may be due to the rubber bushes on the front sway bar links having compressed or split.
- Grinding noises from the front wheels when cornering may be due to the ingress of small stones or dirt into the front strut upper support bearing; a foam dust seal was subsequently released to reduce this problem.
- After long drives or high operating temperatures, there may be a clunking noise from the front of the vehicle that is also felt through the steering wheel when turning – this may be caused by excessive movement of the inner tie-rod end of the steering rack. A revised tie-rod was introduced in early 2001.
- Excessive free play in the steering wheel may be due to the upper bearing of the steering column failing; a revised bearing was introduced in 2001.
