Recalls: Holden BK Astra
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 BK Astra
2019-20 model year Holden BK Astra: defective seat frame weld
In November 2019, recall campaign N192278300 was issued for 2019-20 model year Holden BK Astra vehicles. In these vehicles, a cross-member at the base of the rear seat frame may have been improperly welded to the seat frame. If such a vehicle was involved in a rear impact collision, there was an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants. For affected vehicles, the seat frame assembly was to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17934.
Problems and faults: Holden BK Astra
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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2016 Holden BK Astra hatch: front suspension creaking noise
In December 2016, General Motors issued Service Update Bulletin A162078070 ZSUB for 2017 ‘model year’ Holden BK Astra hatchbacks. In these vehicles, a creaking noise may be heard from the front suspension when the vehicle was driven over speed humps – this was attributed to internal ‘de-bonding’ of the front lower control arm bushing. To fix, the affected front lower control arm was to be replaced.
