Recalls: Holden RG Colorado utility
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 RG Colorado utility
2013-15 Holden RG Colorado utility: short circuit and fire hazard
In April 2015, a recall was issued for 2014 and 2015 Holde RG Colorado utilities that were manufactured from 4 September 2013 to 21 January 2015. In these vehicles, the alternator B+ electrical cable may have been assembled in contact with a steel bracket at the battery tray. Under certain driving conditions the insulation on the cable may wear – this could cause an electrical short circuit between the cable and the brake. In turn, the short circuit could cause the cable insulation to melt or catch fire, posing a risk to the vehicle occupants and a potential accident hazard to other road users. The recalled Holden RG Colorado vehicles had VINs in the range MMU145DK0EH600244 to MMU156FK0FH616228 (PRA 2015/14657).
2011-15 Holden RG Colorado Space Cab: missing seatbelt anchor bolt
In July 2015, a recall was issued for Holden RG Colorado vehicles with Extended/Space Cab bodies and second-row jump seats. In these vehicles, a bolt that was one of two fasteners securing the anchor bracket for the rear seatbelt buckles may not have been fitted during production. The absence of the seatbelt anchor bracket bolt may result in reduced performance of the rear seatbelts in the event of a collision – this presented an increased injury risk to rear seat occupants. The recalled Holden RG Colorado vehicles were manufactured from 15 September 2011 to 16 June 2015 and had VINs in the range MMU142ED0CH600065 to MMU145DK0GH607082 (PRA 2015/14806).
2015 Holden RG Colorado: front seatbelt retractor
In September 2016, a recall was issued for Holden RG Colorado vehicles that were manufactured from 12 January 2015 to 18 March 2015. In these vehicles, the bolt which held the front seatbelt retractor into the body of the vehicle may not have been correctly tightened during manufacture. In the event of a collision, the seatbelt may not restrain the occupant as intended, thereby increasing the risk of an injury. The recalled Holden RG Colorado vehicles had VINs in the range MMU145DK0FH615256 to MMU148LK0FH624321 (PRA 2016/15618).
Holden RG Colorado: label to be fitted to vehicle jack
In June 2017, a recall was issued for Holden RG Colorado vehicles because certain vehicle jacks that were sold by Holden Service Parts Organisation (HSPO) as service replacements were not fitted with the required AS/NZ2693 label; this label was necessary to describe the safe and correct usage of the jack. Furthermore, incorrect use of the vehicle jack could result in serious injury. As part of the recall, a label was to be fitted to the vehicle jack assembly (PRA 2017/16099).
Problems and faults: Holden RG Colorado utility
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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2012-13 model year Holden RG Colorado: fuel pipe and wiring harness
In October 2016, General Motors issued Customer Satisfaction Program L150631 ZCSP for 2012-13 model year Holden RG Colorado vehicles. In these vehicles, the fuel pipe and the chassis wiring harness could come into contact with each other when the fuel line was pressurised. As part of the Customer Satisfaction Program,
- The chassis wiring harness was to be inspected to see if it was clipped into the lower brake pipe in two (2) locations as per its original design; and,
- Two additional clips were to be fitted.
If there was any damage to the fuel pipe, it was to be replaced.
2014 model year Holden RG Colorado: fifth gear thrust washer fracture
In November 2016, General Motors issued Customer Satisfaction Program A151702040 ZCSP for 2014 model year Holden RG Colorado vehicles that had five-speed manual transmissions. If the vehicle was heavily loaded and driven at high speed, the fifth gear thrust washer could wear and fracture, causing the transmission to disengage fifth gear (described as ‘fifth gear jump-out’) and rear wheel lockup. To fix, the transmission was to be replaced.
2014-16 model year Holden RG Colorado: oil consumption
In September 2017, General Motors issued Service Update A172101890-ZSUB for 2014-16 model year Holden RG Colorado vehicles. According to the service update, the engine oil in these vehicles may ‘deplete’ earlier than the recommended oil service intervals and cause the engine to consume oil. To fix,
- The engine oil was to be changed, replacing the 5W-30 oil with Premium HP Diesel/dexos2 5W-40 oil;
- The engine oil cap was to be replaced; and,
- The owner/service manual was to be updated to show the new engine oil specification.
2015-16 model year Holden RG Colorado: dipstick replacement
In July 2016, service bulletin A150711-ZSUB was issued for 2015-16 model year Holden RG Colorado vehicles. According to the service bulletin, a dipstick design change could cause ‘the perception of greater oil consumption than is actually the case’. The service bulletin provided a service procedure to fit a revised engine oil dipstick for 2015-16 model year Holden RG Colorado vehicles which would provide a more accurate indication of oil level.
2012-16 model year Holden RG Colorado: broken wiring harness
In October 2016, General Motors issued Special Coverage Adjustment 2017060-ZSPP for 2012-16 model year Holden RG Colorado vehicles. In these vehicles, the front door wiring harness may exhibit broken wires where the harness passed from the door through the A-pillar. During vehicle assembly, there may have been a small cut in the wiring PVC insulation. Over time, constant movement of the wiring harness during door open/close operation could break the wires. If this occurred,
- The SRS airbag light may illuminate; and,
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B0085 or B0086 may be logged.
If the front door wiring harness was confirmed to be defective, then it was to be replaced. For affected Holden RG Colorado vehicles, warranty coverage was extended to six years or 120,000 kilometres, whichever occurred first, from when the vehicle entered service.
Holden RG Colorado: coolant leak from Welch plug
For the Holden RG Colorado, there have been reports of coolant leaking from the Welch plug at the rear of the cylinder head. Since the loss of coolant may cause the engine to overheat, it is recommended that owners monitor their coolant levels. In one case, an owner experienced repeated coolant leaks from the same casting hole after the Welch plug was replaced – this may indicate that the Welch plugs are a poor fit or variance in the size of the casting hole.
Holden RG Colorado suspension squeak/noise
There have been reports of high-pitched, squeaking noises from the Holden RG Colorado’s suspension. While some dealers attempted to fix this by lubricating the bushes, the problem was that the angle of the shock absorber pin caused it to rub against and wear through the original bush. The pin would then contact the metalwork, causing the squeaking noise. Revised shock absorber pins and bushes were subsequently introduced and could be fitted to replace the original bushes.
2015 model year Holden RG Colorado Crew Cab: passenger seat shakes
In February 2016, General Motors issued service bulletin #15-H-0012 for 2015 model year Holden RG Colorado Crew Cab vehicles that were manufactured prior to 17 March 2015 and had VINs preceding MMU156MK0FH623658. The affected vehicles had four-way manually adjustable front passenger seats that may vibrate or shake excessively when the seat was unoccupied and the vehicle was being driven at speeds from 30-80 km/h. According to the service bulletin, this shaking was due to ‘inadequate vibration mode separation’ between the vehicle and the seat frame modes. To fix, the front passenger seat base/cushion frame was to be replaced with a revised damped seat base/cushion frame.
Holden RG Colorado: water leaking from roof
For some Holden RG Colorado vehicles, water has leaked into the cabin from the brake light which is mounted on the roof – this can be fixed by re-sealing the light with silicon sealant.
