Recalls: Opel Insignia
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: Opel Insignia
- In July 2014, a recall was issued for Opel Insignia vehicles that were manufactured from 14 December 2012 to 27 June 2013. In these vehicles, the owners’ manual did not contain some specific information required for Australia, such as child restraint loading precautions. To rectify this problem, Holden was to send owners an updated manual (via registered post). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range W0LGS5ED0C1093505 to W0LGX5EG7D1118171 (PRA 2014/14209).
Problems and faults: Opel Insignia
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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Power steering pressure pipe
In October 2011, Vauxhall issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) for Vauxhall Insignia vehicles (sold in Europe and Australia as the Opel Insignia) that had turbo-diesel engines and were manufactured in 2009 and 2010. As such, Australian-delivered Opel Insignias are not believed to be subject to this problem. According to the TSB, the power steering pressure pipe was susceptible to cracks or leaks; if this occurred, power steering fluid could leak into the engine bay and pose a fire hazard. Rather than issue a recall, Vauxhall initiated a ‘service action’ whereby the power steering pressure pipe and clip were replaced when the vehicle was serviced.
