Ive experienced most of the problems highlighted with my March 2001 2.0L DTI Oil consumption, despite having covered 40k miles, is still circa 1L every 1000 miles. I mention it at every service but dealer states this is normal Squeaky brakes - noticed a squeak coming from the rear so must check this out; however no pads, back or front, replaced since new Engine failed to start - Problem occurred after second service when car was parked facing up a slope. Called AA (after upgrading cover at a cost of £99 to include homestart as 3 year Vauxhall warranty only provides full AA cover for the first year!) who after flogging the starter motor for a couple of minutes got it to start The technician said there was probably air in the system. Took it back to the dealer who replaced some rubber return pipes, which had apparently perished. Not sure if this was true or if they just failed to bleed the system properly when changing the fuel filter With regard to the cost of upgrading the AA cover, after a bit of complaining, the dealer and Vauxhall went 50/50 and refunded me in full Engine management light - Started coming on just after a cold start (mileage 38k). Glowplugs replaced under warranty and cured the problem Engine hesitates/misses a beat when cold - mentioned at last service and during engine management light investigations but dealer cant find anything wrong. Must pursue the matter as warranty runs out in March Squeaky drivers seat - Seat creaks and groans particularly on twisty roads. Took it back several times in the first year and dealer eventually replaced seat. However, problem has since returned. Have also noticed the same problem on an Astra I recently hired; must be a poor seat design Turbocharger gasket- The gasket between the turbocharger and inlet manifold weeps oil. Has been replaced twice but oil is starting to appear again. |
