Holden Cruze Problems: Common Faults, Model Years & Buying Checks

Table of Contents

1. Quick Answer: What Are the Common Holden Cruze Problems?
2. Holden Cruze Problems at a Glance
3. Identify the Model and Trim Before Comparing Problems
4. Is the Holden Cruze a Reliable Used Car?
5. Holden Cruze Years to Check Before Buying
6. Holden Cruze Problems by Model Year
7. 2009 Holden Cruze Problems
8. 2010 Holden Cruze Problems
9. 2011 Holden Cruze Problems
10. 2012 Holden Cruze Problems
11. 2013 Holden Cruze Problems
12. 2014 Holden Cruze Problems
13. 2015 Holden Cruze Problems
14. 2016 Holden Cruze Problems
15. Holden Cruze Recalls at a Glance
16. Holden Cruze Engine and Turbo Problems
17. 1.8 Petrol
18. 1.4 Turbo (iTi)
19. 1.6 Turbo
20. Holden Cruze Diesel Problems
21. Automatic Transmission and Manual Gearbox Problems
22. Coolant Leaks, Overheating and Thermostat Problems
23. Electrical Problems, Warning Lights and Dashboard Codes
24. Service History and Timing Belt Checks
25. Repair or Replace a Holden Cruze Engine or Gearbox?
26. What to Check Before Buying a Used Holden Cruze
27. Holden Cruze Problems FAQs
28. What are common Holden Cruze problems?
29. Is the Holden Cruze reliable?
30. Which Holden Cruze years need closer checks?
31. What should I inspect before buying a Holden Cruze?
32. Does the Holden Cruze have a timing belt or chain?
33. Are Holden Cruze diesels reliable?
34. Do Holden Cruze automatics fail?
35. Why is my Holden Cruze overheating?
36. What does a Holden Cruze warning light or code mean?
37. Does the Holden Cruze have a recall?
38. Can I still get parts for a Holden Cruze?

Holden Cruze problems depend on three things: the engine, the build year and how well the car was serviced. The best-documented items in Australia are a run of recalls in the first years (a fuel hose, a diesel engine computer connector, driveshafts and a 1.4 turbo oil fire risk), a gearbox fault on 2011 to 2013 automatics that Holden extended cover for, cracked cylinder heads on later 1.8 petrols, and cooling faults on the turbo petrols. Plenty of Cruzes have run without any of these. This guide covers Holden Cruze issues and Holden Cruze faults by engine, system and year, and separates the Holden Cruze common problems from one-off complaints. If your question is about problems with Holden Cruze diesels or turbos, each has its own section. Recalls are kept apart from owner reports, and a checklist before you buy comes at the end. GM retired the Holden brand in Australia, which makes the checks below more important.

Quick Answer: What Are the Common Holden Cruze Problems?

• Recalls: the Australian register lists fuel hose (JG), 1.4 turbo oil pooling with a fire risk (JH), diesel engine computer connector corrosion (JG), and three right-hand driveshaft recalls. A Takata airbag notice also names the Cruze.
• Automatics, 2011 to 2013: reports of flaring, shuddering, no reverse and loss of drive. Holden extended cover on repaired units to five years or 150,000 km according to two sources, so ask for the paperwork.
• 1.8 petrol, about 2013 to 2016: cracked cylinder heads reported, with misfires, overheating and coolant loss.
• 1.4 turbo: water pump leaks, PCV valve and cam cover faults, and a boost fault code on the reports we found.
• 1.6 turbo: thermostat housing overheating and turbo coolant hose leaks.
• 2.0 diesel: a blocked DPF on short trips, an oil cooler that can contaminate the coolant, and early recalls.
• Timing belt: the 1.8 and the diesel use a belt. Holden lists the 1.4 turbo as chain-driven. Check your engine code. Do not apply one interval to every Cruze.

Holden Cruze Problems at a Glance

Recalls (JG and JH)

• Applies To: JG 2009–2011, JH 2011–2016
• Typical Symptoms: Fuel leak, engine stall, loss of drive, fire risk (depends on recall)
• Severity: High. Official recalls
• Status: Confirmed on the register. Check your VIN

Automatic gearbox failure (2011–2013)

• Applies To: JH 6-speed automatics, 2011–2013
• Typical Symptoms: Flaring, shudder, no reverse, loss of drive
• Severity: High
• Status: Holden service programme with extended cover reported. Not a recall

1.8 cracked cylinder head

• Applies To: 1.8 petrol, about 2013–2016
• Typical Symptoms: Misfire, overheating, low coolant, oil and coolant mixing
• Severity: High
• Status: Reported by CarsGuide readers and a third-party site. Extended cover reported

1.4 turbo water pump, PCV and cam cover

• Applies To: 1.4 turbo (iTi), 2011–2015
• Typical Symptoms: Coolant leak, rough idle, hard starting, boost fault
• Severity: Moderate to high
• Status: Service bulletins reported. Not recalls

1.6 turbo cooling faults

• Applies To: 1.6 turbo, 2014–2016
• Typical Symptoms: Overheating, fan running after shutdown, coolant leaks
• Severity: Moderate to high
• Status: Reader and third-party reports. Service updates reported

2.0 diesel oil cooler and DPF

• Applies To: 2.0 turbo-diesel, 2011–2016
• Typical Symptoms: Oil in coolant, limp mode, warning lights
• Severity: Moderate to high
• Status: Third-party reports. Not a recall

Not every Cruze has any of these. The cars that do tend to share a pattern: an unfinished recall, a missed belt or coolant service, or short-trip use on a diesel.

Identify the Model and Trim Before Comparing Problems

Holden Cruze models matter because faults follow the series and the engine, not the badge. Work out what you have first.

JG Cruze (June 2009 to early 2011)

• Sedan only at launch, built in South Korea. Engines were the 1.8 petrol and the 2.0 turbo-diesel
• CD and CDX trims are named in CarsGuide’s used review of the 2009 to 2013 cars

JH Cruze (from 2011)

• Most were built at Holden’s plant in Elizabeth, South Australia, from early 2011. The hatchback went on sale in November 2011 and the wagon in January 2013, according to Marque Automotive News
• The 1.4 turbo petrol is part of the JH range (the service bulletins we found reference 2011 to 2015 cars), and the 1.6 turbo is described as new for MY14. Holden’s March 2013 product information lists the 1.6 turbo on SRi and SRi-V and a 1.4 petrol automatic on the Equipe
• Trims in that document are Equipe, CDX, SRi and SRi-V. Later cars carry the Z-Series name, and “JH Series II” appears in listings for later cars such as the MY16 Z-Series and Equipe

Engines in Holden’s own product information (March 2013)

• 1.4 turbo petrol: 103 kW and 200 Nm
• 1.6 turbo petrol (MY14): 132 kW and 230 Nm
• 1.8 petrol: 104 kW and 175 Nm
• 2.0 turbo-diesel: 120 kW and 360 Nm

Transmissions

• 5-speed manual with the 1.8, 6-speed manual with the 1.6 turbo, and a 6-speed automatic across most of the range

Production ended in early October 2016, though some were sold new into early 2017.

Not covered here: the 2002 to 2006 Holden Cruze was a small Suzuki-based SUV, and the Chevrolet Cruze sold in other markets is a different car. No new Cruze was built after October 2016, so a later year in a listing may reflect a sale or registration date. Confirm the build date on the compliance plate.

Is the Holden Cruze a Reliable Used Car?

Holden Cruze reliability depends on the engine, the year and the service history, so “Is the Holden Cruze a good car?” has no single answer. The common problems with Holden Cruze cars cluster by engine and gearbox, and issues with Holden Cruze turbos are not the same as issues with the diesel. We found no Australian failure-rate data, so this is a balanced reading of what exists: the recall register, Holden service programmes reported by third parties, and owner questions answered by CarsGuide.

What counts against it

• Recalls spread across the JG and early JH years
• The 2011 to 2013 automatic gearbox fault
• Cracked cylinder heads on later 1.8 cars
• Cooling faults on both turbo petrols
• CarsGuide’s review and Marque both flag the early Korean-built cars as the weaker builds

What counts for it

• CarsGuide’s review calls build quality “pretty good”, and Marque says Holden-built cars were better than the Daewoo-built ones
• The 1.4 turbo is listed by Holden as chain-driven, so it does not carry a scheduled belt change

What decides it

• A car with a recall done, the right gearbox paperwork, a belt record and no coolant loss is a different proposition from one with none of these.

Holden Cruze Years to Check Before Buying

A search for Holden Cruze years to avoid will not get a blanket verdict here. Searches alone do not prove a bad year, and the documented items cluster by engine and gearbox as much as by year. Match your build date and engine to the windows below.

2009 to early 2011 (JG)

• Fuel feed hose recall, diesel engine computer connector recall (diesels built February 2009 to February 2011), and diesel driveshaft and fuel hose recalls
• 2009 coolant surge tank cracking, redesigned for 2010 (third-party report)

2011 to 2013 (JH automatics)

• The gearbox fault window. Ask for proof of repair or a service record

2011 to 2015 (1.4 turbo)

• Oil pooling recall (MY2012 and MY2013 VINs), water pump leaks, PCV and cam cover faults

About 2013 to 2016 (1.8 petrol)

• Cracked cylinder head reports. Check coolant level and condition

2014 to 2016 (1.6 turbo)

• Thermostat housing and turbo coolant hose reports

2010 to 2013 (JG and JH)

• The Takata airbag notice names the Cruze

No window above means every car has the fault. It means ask for evidence on that car.

Holden Cruze Problems by Model Year

Year pages are grouped here, so reversed word orders such as “Holden Cruze 2012 problems” and “2012 Holden Cruze problems” go to the same section. Model year and build date can differ, so check the compliance plate.

2009 Holden Cruze Problems

• Build: JG sedan, Korean-built, 1.8 petrol or 2.0 diesel
• Recalls: fuel feed hose (REC-000465, 10,462 vehicles). Diesels built February 2009 onwards are also in the ECM connector recall (REC-000526)
• Reported: a 1.8 automatic software update in July 2009 for smoother shifts, and a coolant surge tank that could crack (redesigned for 2010)
• Check: recall status by VIN, coolant level and tank condition, DPF history on diesels

2010 Holden Cruze Problems

• Diesel note: diesels of this year are the most recall-heavy. The ECM connector recall (REC-000526, 10,214 vehicles) covers diesels built February 2009 to February 2011, and a diesel fuel feed hose recall and a driveshaft recall are also reported
• Petrol: the fuel feed hose recall applies to a VIN range, not every car
• Check: all three diesel recalls by VIN, and the engine bay for diesel smell or leaks

2011 Holden Cruze Problems

• Transition year: JG ends and the Australian-built JH starts, so check which you have
• Reported: the automatic gearbox fault window opens (2011 to 2013), plus 1.4 turbo water pump leaks and a loose negative battery cable
• Diesel: oil leaks at the front cover on 2011 to 2014 cars are reported
• Trim note: trim does not change the faults, the engine does. A 2011 Holden Cruze SRi-V problems search is answered by the engine section that matches the car
• Check: gearbox paperwork, coolant level, battery cable tightness

2012 Holden Cruze Problems

• Recalls: 1.4 turbo oil pooling on the lower air deflector (REC-000476, 9,915 vehicles), which can ignite on hot parts
• Reported: automatic gearbox failures, 1.4 turbo PCV valve faults, and idle bump in drive on 1.8 and 1.4 cars
• Holden Cruze JH Series 2 problems: the JH-wide items here (oil recall, gearbox window, 1.4 turbo PCV) are the starting point. Read the 2014 to 2016 sections for the later cars
• Check: the oil recall by VIN, gearbox shift quality, any hesitation under boost

2013 Holden Cruze Problems

• Recalls: a right-hand driveshaft recall (REC-003520, 681 vehicles), reported to relate to 1.8 manuals built from October 2012
• Reported: gearbox failures still possible this year, 1.4 turbo issues, and the wagon arrives in January
• Trim note: a 2013 Holden Cruze SRi-V problems search follows the engine fitted, as above
• Check: driveshaft recall status, gearbox records, coolant

2014 Holden Cruze Problems

• Recalls: two driveshaft recalls (REC-000483, 2,711 vehicles, tied by a third-party site to 1.8 manuals, and REC-000487, tied to diesel automatics)
• Reported: 1.8 cracked cylinder heads (2014 to 2016), 1.6 turbo thermostat overheating, and cracked turbo intake pipes on turbo cars
• Trim note: 2014 Holden Cruze SRi V problems follow the engine too. The SRi V is listed with the 1.6 turbo in Holden’s 2013 product information
• Check: coolant level and colour, thermostat housing history, intake pipe condition

2015 Holden Cruze Problems

• Reported: the same 1.8 cracked head and 1.6 turbo cooling items. CarsGuide says the 2011 to 2013 gearbox fault should not apply to a 2015 build, but other faults can
• Equipe note: Holden Cruze Equipe 2015 problems depend on the engine. Holden’s 2013 product information offers the Equipe with the 1.8, the 1.4 petrol and the 2.0 diesel, so use the engine sections below
• Check: thermostat housing and turbo coolant hose history, head gasket warning signs

2016 Holden Cruze Problems

• Build: the last year, with production ending in early October 2016. Z-Series and Equipe cars are in this window, so Holden Cruze Z-Series 2016 problems follow the engine fitted
• Reported: 1.8 cracked heads, 1.6 turbo thermostat and hose items, and readers describing oil in coolant that needs a workshop to separate head gasket, oil cooler and crack causes
• Check: full service history and the engine section that matches the car

Holden Cruze Recalls at a Glance

These were found on the Australian vehicle recalls register unless marked.

Fuel feed hose (JG)

• REC-000465 (PRA 2010/11504): fuel hose end may be badly made at the fuel rail connector, risking a fuel leak. 10,462 vehicles

1.4 turbo oil pooling (JH)

• REC-000476 (PRA 2012/13189): oil can pool on the lower air deflector and ignite on hot parts. 9,915 vehicles

Diesel engine computer connector (JG)

• REC-000526 (PRA 2016/15379): fretting corrosion in the ECM wiring connector may stall the engine. 10,214 vehicles, built February 2009 to February 2011

Right-hand driveshafts

• REC-000487 (PRA 2014/14199): shaft can separate, causing loss of drive. 7,885 vehicles. A third-party site ties this to 2.0 diesel automatics
• REC-000483 (PRA 2014/14039): tubular shaft may fracture. 2,711 vehicles
• REC-003520 (PRA 2013/13753): same defect type. 681 vehicles. The same site ties the last two to 1.8 manuals

Takata airbags

• The ACCC product safety notice names the Cruze. Check your VIN and read the full notice, because it includes advice to stop driving certain older vehicles and arrange airbag replacement immediately

Reported by australiancar.reviews and not checked on the register: a rear seat belt anchor (2011), a diesel fuel hose (2011), a vacuum pump for the 1.4 turbo automatic (2013) and a manual park brake (2015). The register does not state build years for several of the entries above, so check each one by VIN.

Holden Cruze Engine and Turbo Problems

Holden Cruze engine problems differ across four engines. Keep them apart, and do not link a component to a fault without confirming that engine has it.

1.8 Petrol

Cracked cylinder head

• Symptoms: misfires, overheating, low coolant, oil and coolant mixing
• Evidence: a third-party site reports it on 2014 to 2016 cars with an extended cover of six years or 120,000 km. CarsGuide readers and the answers describe cracked heads on 2013 and later 1.8s and a Holden service programme to replace them
• What to check: coolant level and colour, milky oil on the dipstick or cap, steady idle
• Severity: high

Head gasket versus cracked head

• Readers describe milky oil, oil in the coolant tank or a blown head gasket on 2013 and 2016 cars. CarsGuide’s advice is to check the dipstick, flush the coolant and have a workshop run a chemical test for head gasket leaks. The cause could also be a failed oil cooler or a cracked head
• We found no reliable Australian price for a Holden Cruze head gasket replacement, so none is given

Coil packs

• Symptoms: misfire, shaking, check engine light
• What to check: codes and coil condition before a head is blamed

Cam oil flow tube

• If the plastic tube is left out after belt or head work, oil does not reach the valve timing unit, causing a check engine light and power loss. Ask who did past engine work

1.4 Turbo (iTi)

Holden Cruze 1.4 turbo problems concentrate on the cooling and breather system.

• Water pump leak (2011 to 2014): coolant loss and overheating, with limp mode in the worst case. A service bulletin and extended cover for 2012 to 2014 cars are reported
• PCV valve and rocker (cam) cover: rough idle, sluggish acceleration, hard starting. A redesigned cam cover is the reported fix
• Boost fault (code P0299): reported on 2011 to 2014 cars from loss of wastegate preload, sometimes needing a turbo replacement
• Whistle or chirp: can come from the PCV, crank seal, water pump or drive belt
• Oil recall: see the recall section above

Holden Cruze turbo problems on any turbo car also include cracked intake pipes. CarsGuide calls them common on a 2014 car, because the tubing handles high heat and boost, and advises replacing the pipe and checking the clamps. It put pipe kits at about $200 to $300.

1.6 Turbo

• Overheating: CarsGuide says the 1.6 turbo appears prone to it, and some cars needed a new thermostat housing. Check it has been done
• Turbo coolant hose leaks: a third-party site and CarsGuide describe heat-damaged hoses
• Fuel: CarsGuide says the 1.6 needs 95 octane or higher, while the 1.8 and 1.4 run on 91

Holden Cruze Diesel Problems

Diesel evidence is kept separate from petrol here.

• Recalls: ECM connector, fuel hose and driveshaft recalls, covered above, most of them on 2009 to 2011 builds
• DPF: a blocked filter can send the car into limp mode, and regeneration needs sustained running above about 2,000 rpm, according to a third-party site, so how the car is driven matters
• Oil cooler: a cracked or chip-damaged cooler can let oil into the coolant. The reported repair is a new cooler and a coolant flush
• Front cover leaks: oil leaks at the timing cover and sump seal are reported on 2011 to 2014 cars, with extended cover of six years or 120,000 km
• Noise and lag: CarsGuide’s review found the early diesel noisier than average, and Marque notes the 2011 changes improved it
• 2010 note: supported by the recalls above, which include 2010 diesels

Automatic Transmission and Manual Gearbox Problems

Holden Cruze transmission problems are mostly an automatic story, so verify which gearbox you have.

Automatic (2011 to 2013 JH)

• Symptoms: no reverse or forward gears, slipping, flaring, shudder, a warning light, loss of drive. One third-party site cites code P0776
• Evidence: CarsGuide (June 2020) says the six-speed automatic in 2011 to 2013 cars was suspect in some cases, and that Holden issued a service directive that replaced parts or the whole unit, with warranty extended to five years or 150,000 km. A third-party site names a Special Coverage programme of the same length. A reader quotes 130,000 km, so details vary
• What to do: ask for proof the work was done. Do not assume coverage still applies, because the cover is time-limited

Holden Cruze automatic transmission problems on 1.8 cars also include a leaking transmission cooler inside the radiator, which a third-party site says shows as a pink oil slick and can contaminate the transmission.

Neutral idle surge: a service bulletin for 2012 and 2013 1.8 and 1.4 cars describes a bump or surge at idle in drive.

Manual gearbox and clutch

• Holden Cruze manual gearbox issues on the reports we found are selector faults. A 2010 reader had a gearbox stuck in gear, and CarsGuide suggested a faulty selector cable or mechanism
• A park brake recall for some manuals is reported by a third-party site, and a driveshaft recall is tied by the same site to 1.8 manuals
• Clutch cost: we found no reliable Australian clutch price, so none is given. Get an itemised quote

Coolant Leaks, Overheating and Thermostat Problems

Cooling faults cross several engines, so separate the symptom from the cause.

Symptoms: coolant loss, overheating, the fan running after shutdown, oil in the coolant tank, a limp-mode warning.

Causes reported by engine

• 1.6 turbo: thermostat housing faults and heat-damaged turbo coolant hoses. These cause Holden Cruze thermostat problems
• 1.4 turbo: water pump leaks
• 1.8: cracked cylinder heads, and a transmission cooler leak in the radiator
• 2.0 diesel: oil cooler contamination
• 2009 cars: coolant surge tank cracks

What to do

• Check the coolant level cold, look for dried residue around the pump, thermostat housing and hoses, and watch the temperature gauge on a long test drive
• A Holden Cruze coolant leak can have several sources. A workshop pressure test finds the source faster than guessing

Costs: we found no reliable Australian prices for a radiator, thermostat or water pump on the Cruze, so none are given. Location, replacement and cost detail would suit a separate cooling guide.

Electrical Problems, Warning Lights and Dashboard Codes

Holden Cruze electrical problems are usually specific and fixable. A dashboard code does not prove a failed part.

Documented items

• Loose negative battery cable (2011 to 2015): can cause power steering assist loss, flickering lights and warning messages. A service bulletin is reported
• Diesel ECM connector: corrosion in the wiring connector, covered by a recall
• Vacuum pump (1.4 turbo automatic): a reported recall for a supplementary pump that may fail when cold
• Coil packs (1.8): misfires and a flashing engine light
• ECU and PCM faults: CarsGuide lists them, with PCV valve and ignition coil faults, among non-gearbox causes of gearbox-like symptoms on 2011 to 2013 cars. Treat a Holden Cruze ECU problems diagnosis as unproven without a scan

Warning lights and codes

• Searches such as Holden Cruze code 84, code 89 and code 136 are common, but we could not confirm what they mean from an authoritative source, so we do not define them. Check the owner’s manual for your exact model, or have a scan tool read the fault codes
• Codes we did find reported: P0299 (boost underpressure, 1.4 turbo) and P0776 (gearbox). CarsGuide also describes a 2009 reader’s low-oil warning shown as code 79, with the advice to check the dipstick regularly
• Holden Cruze warning lights deserve the same approach: note the light, read the codes, then diagnose

Service History and Timing Belt Checks

The Holden Cruze service schedule is set by engine and year, and the Holden Cruze timing belt is a belt job on some engines and not on others. Do not apply one timing belt interval to every Cruze.

1.8 petrol

• Belt: the F18D4 uses a timing belt. A CarsGuide answer on the Holden Trax, which uses the same engine code, says Holden’s schedule calls for a belt change every 150,000 km or 10 years, whichever comes first, with tensioners and idlers replaced together. Confirm the Cruze schedule for your VIN
• Kit examples (checked 11 October 2026): Bunnings Marketplace lists a Gates belt kit for the F18D4 at $262.86, with a tensioner bearing, idler bearing and oil seals. DMS Fasteners lists a 1.8 kit at $269.00 on sale from $295.00. GST is not stated by either. Fitment must be confirmed by engine code

2.0 turbo-diesel

• Belt: CarsGuide (October 2024) says the 2009 Cruze CD diesel used a toothed rubber belt, with Holden recommending a change every 90,000 km. It did not confirm every diesel year, so check the book

1.4 turbo

• Holden’s March 2013 product information lists “chain-driven cams” for the 1.4 turbo. CarsGuide says the 1.4 turbo in the Trax has a chain that should last the life of the vehicle

1.6 turbo

• We found conflicting signals. A Bunnings belt kit listing names the A16LET engine among its fits, while Holden’s 2013 sheet describes chain-driven cams for the 1.4 turbo and we could not confirm its wording for the 1.6. Confirm by engine code before ordering anything

What to look for in the logbook

• Belt change date and odometer, with tensioner and idlers
• Coolant changes and any cooling repair
• Gearbox service on automatics
• Recall completion, with dealer or workshop paperwork

For cost detail, see our timing belt replacement cost guide, which sourced fitted figures of about $500 to $1,400 from three Australian sources.

Repair or Replace a Holden Cruze Engine or Gearbox?

We found no reliable Australian prices for Cruze engine, head or gearbox repairs, so none are given.

Repair is likelier to make sense when

• The fault is limited, such as a coil pack, PCV cover, thermostat housing or hose
• A recall or service programme still covers the work

Replacement is worth pricing when

• A head is cracked beyond a simple repair, or an engine has overheated badly
• An automatic has failed and no cover applies
• A workshop quotes more than a used or reconditioned unit plus fitting

Whichever route, ask for the engine or gearbox code, the donor mileage if known, and whether a belt kit is fitted on belt engines.

What to Check Before Buying a Used Holden Cruze

• Recall status by VIN, including the Takata airbag notice
• Which engine and gearbox are fitted, then use the matching section above
• Automatics 2011 to 2013: proof of the gearbox repair and cover paperwork
• 1.8 petrol: coolant level and colour, a steady idle, and belt record
• 1.4 and 1.6 turbo: thermostat, water pump and hose history, and intake pipe condition
• Diesel: DPF history, oil in the coolant tank, and a belt record (Holden’s interval for one diesel was 90,000 km)
• A cold start with the bonnet open, listening for ticking or rattles
• The dipstick and oil cap for milky oil or a diesel smell
• Coolant for oil film or a tide mark in the tank
• Gear changes on a test drive, including reverse and low-speed shifts
• Warning lights that go out after start-up. Any that stay on need a scan
• Uneven front tyre wear, which CarsGuide flags as a sign of hard driving or kerb damage
• Parts and cover: GM announced in February 2020 that the Holden brand would be retired by 2021, and said servicing and spare parts would be provided for at least 10 years. Ask the workshop about supply for the part you need
• A pre-purchase inspection that includes a scan for stored fault codes

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