1550

Reviews
62000
Models

BUYER'S
BUYER'S GUIDE
GUIDE REVIEWS
REVIEWS RECALLS
RECALLS &
& FAULTS
FAULTS IMAGES
IMAGES Search

Holden Recalls & faults: Holden RA Rodeo utility (2003-08)

Recalls: Holden RA Rodeo utility
Rodeo

RA utility: 2003-08

Buyer’s
Buyer’s Guide
Guide
Overview
Review
Review
Manufacturers, or importers,
Recalls
Recalls &
& Faults
Faults

Videos
Videos
View mobile version | Review | Buyer's Guide |
Image
Image Gallery
Gallery
ImagesHolden RA Rodeo utility
Recalls:
Owners'
Owners' reviews
reviews
issue recalls for defects or faults which have the
Submit
Submit review
review 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
Toyota
Toyota Mk.7
Mk.7 or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are
Hilux
Hilux utility
utility
Review
Review for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore,
the number of recalls should not be taken as an
Nissan
Nissan D40
D40
Navara
Navara utility
utility indication of a model's reliability or its safety more
Review
Review
generally.
Holden
Holden RC
RC
Colorado
Colorado utility
utility Recalls: Holden RA Rodeo utility
Review
Review

2003 Holden RA Rodeo: incorrect compliance plate

In November 2003, a recall was issued for Holden RA
Rodeo utilities manufactured prior to 1 September
2003 for incorrect seating capacity information on the
compliance plates (PRA 2003/6608).

Holden RA Rodeo: vapour flame flashes

In June 2005, a recall was issued for Holden RA Rodeo
utility vehicles with petrol engines due to possible fuel
vapour flame flashes when refueling. The fuel filler
pipes for some models of the Holden RA Rodeo were
designed and manufactured from a non-conductive
material such that an electrostatic charge could
accumulate in the pipe during refueling and cause fuel
vapour flame flashes (PRA 2005/7850).

2007 model year Holden RA Rodeo: incorrect brake

master cylinder assembly
In September 2007, a recall was issued for 2007
model year Holden RA Rodeo utilities due to
potentially incorrect assembly of the brake master
cylinder (PRA 2007/9507). The recalled vehicles –
identified by VIN – were as follows:
Four-cylinder petrol engines:
MPATF####7H512893 to MPATF####7H561907;
V6 petrol engines: MPATF####7H512894 to
MPATF####7H561892; and,
Diesel engines: MPATF####7H512570 to
MPATF####7H561912.

Problems and faults: Holden RA Rodeo 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
Problems recommends
and faults: Holden RA Rodeo utility that only
properly qualified persons carry out repairs or
modifications. Furthermore, the number of items
identified below should not be taken as an indicator of
a model's reliability or the frequency with which they
may occur.

To report a problem or fault to the

AustralianCar.Reviews team, please use the Contact
Us form. Note that AustralianCar.Reviews does not
offer advice on automotive problems or disputes; such
enquiries will not receive a reply. For vehicles
purchased from dealers after 1 January 2011, please
see our Australian Consumer Law fact sheet.

Alloytec V6 engines: stretched timing chains

In January 2006, 7.7 mm inverted tooth timing chains
were introduced for the Alloytec V6 engines, replacing
9.5 mm pitch roller chains. For some – but not all – of
these timing chains, the chain links were not
manufactured in accordance with design specifications
and the chains could become elongated (also known
as ‘stretched timing chains’). According to GM Bulletin
H08-0601-01, chain elongation was expected to occur
in early engine life (i.e. 10,000 kms to 20,000 kms).
There have, however, been reports of timing chain
elongation occurring at significantly higher kilometres.

Elongation of the timing chains would cause,

the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL or ‘Check
Engine’ light) to illuminate; and
the ECU to log fault codes P0008, P0009, P0016,
P0017, P0018 and P0019 which indicated that
camshafts on either bank of the engine were
misaligned with the crankshaft.

The engines with timing chains susceptible to

elongation were produced from January 2006 to
engine build date 18 May 2007 (18/5/2007); for the
RA Rodeo, the engine numbers were greater than
H051580001.

The typical chain elongation observed was a minimum

of 3 mm on a doubled-up chain. Where the timing
chains had become elongated, they had to be
replaced. The idlers, guiders and tensioners, however,
did not require replacement, though the guides should
be inspected for any abnormal wear.

3.5L V6: oil consumption

For Holden RA Rodeo utilities with the 3.5-litre V6
engine, there have been reports of high oil
consumption and deteriorating oil quality resulting
in the bearings and piston rings wearing out and
causing engine failure. The 'check engine' light
should not be relied upon to provide a warning as
tar can contaminate the oil pressure switch and
stop it from working.

Turbo-diesel engines
For Holden RA Rodeo utilities with turbo-diesel
engines, the turbocharger may be slow to provide
boost and power may be down due to the exhaust
gas recirculation (EGR) valve staying open.
The diesel fuel cooler is mounted low and
vulnerable to damage if off-roading. For off-road
use, it may be worthwhile fitting a guard or plate
over the cooler.

Buyer
Buyer Guides
Guides
Australian
Australian Car.Reviews
Car.Reviews Australian
Australian Car.Reviews
Car.Reviews isis an
an independent
independent Reviews
Reviews
publisher
publisher of
of car
car reviews,
reviews, recalls,
recalls, faults,
faults, image
image galleries,
galleries, brochures,
brochures, Recalls/faults
Recalls/faults
specifications
specifications and
and videos.
videos. Images
Images
Car
Car Clubs
Clubs
Car
Car Forums
Forums
Terms
Terms
Privacy
Privacy
Copyright
Copyright
About
About us
us
Contact
Contact Us
Us

AustralianCar.Reviews
AustralianCar.Reviews has
has over
over 1,550
1,550 extensive
extensive reviews
reviews of
of 62,000
62,000 Australian
Australian cars...
cars... ©AustralianCar.Reviews.
©AustralianCar.Reviews. All
All rights
rights reserved.
reserved.