Recalls: Opel Insignia OPC
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 OPC
- 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 OPC
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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Steering wheel vibrations
For the Insignia OPC, brake pad material could be deposited unevenly on the surface of the brake discs, causing vibrations through the steering wheel when braking. In the UK, where the equivalent vehicle was sold as the Vauxhall Insignia VXR, Vauxhall undertook to replace the front brake pads and brake discs if the mileage was less than 20,000 miles (i.e. 32,000 kms).
Steering wheel noise
For the Vauxhall Insignia VXR, there have been reports of intermittent whining or groaning noises when the steering wheel is turned, generally during low-speed manoeuvres. There have been instances where replacement of the power steering pump, pipes and steering rack have fixed the problem and others where it has not. One owner has reported that the groaning noise was fixed when new steering arms and track rod ends were fitted. The cause of the noise has not been identified, although one theory is that it is attributable to the steering pipes ‘resonating’ as a result of fluid passing through them.
Headlights too high
For the Vauxhall Insignia VXR, there have been complaints that the headlights are set too high and can shine into the eyes of other drivers. The height of the headlights can be adjusted.
