Holden Colorado Problems

It looks like you’ve reached a stalemate. Ryco has told you there is nothing wrong with its filter and are obviously happy to leave it at that. I suggest you sit down with them and discuss your concerns face to face. If that doesn’t achieve a resolution, then take it to consumer affairs.

At that speed it's likely to be either tyre or driveline imbalance, but you need an experienced mechanic to test drive the car with you. Talk to your dealer and ask for a mechanic to come with you while you demonstrate the problem.

It would appear that the vibration is coming from the driveline, and the clutch being part of the driveline could well be source of the problem. It's worth getting it checked.

We haven't had any other complaints of this vibration, and we'd ask anyone else who has to contact us. The first things you look at when you have a vibration like this are wheel and tyre balance and driveshaft balance. Have the dealer check these things, so you know where you are in terms of the basics before initiating any other checks.

No there appears to be something amiss with it, so get the dealer to check it again. If that doesn't resolve the issue take it to an independent diesel engine mechanic and have them check it for you.

You should take it back to the people who installed the gas system, as something is amiss with it.

We have asked Holden to check your complaints and give us a date that the part will become available. The warning lights and alarm must be annoying, but the airbags should still operate normally despite the faulty seat belt pre-tensioner. When working, the pre-tensioner comes into play before the airbag and provides protection in less severe crashes where the airbag wouldn't be deployed. The airbag operates in severe crashes, independently of the pre-tensioners. If you are in any doubt get your dealer to explain the operation of the car's safety systems.

The information we received from Holden last week was that the bushes were available to fix the squeak, so go back to your dealer and tell him.

It depends on what causes the squeak or rattle as to whether it's covered by the warranty. In this case it is caused be premature wear of the shock absorber bushes, and that's covered under warranty. Holden has told us that they are working on new bushes and that the parts would be available to be fitted to complaint vehicles within weeks. It's not dangerous to keep driving the vehicle in this condition; it's just an annoying noise.