{"id":246,"date":"2020-05-10T11:36:59","date_gmt":"2020-05-10T11:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/?page_id=246"},"modified":"2026-04-17T09:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:27:00","slug":"vy-commodore-common-issues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vy-commodore\/vy-commodore-common-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"VY Commodore Common Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/\">Commodore Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vy-commodore\/\">VY Commodore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4mTQA8x\">VT VX VY VZ Commodore Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The VY Commodore is the fourth model to use the Ecotec V6 and the third to use the LS1 V8. Generally speaking the bugs have been worked out, but with updating electrics and other gadgets problems may not show themselves at first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ANCEL AD410 Enhanced OBD2 Scanner Live Data Car Code Reader Clear Fault Codes Instantly, Automotive OBD 2 Fault Diagnostic Scan Tool for All OBDII Vehicles 1996+, Black\/Yellow\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"580\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"clipboard-write\" style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com.au\/kp\/card?asin=B071FSNL73\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"http:\/\/An OBD2 scanner is a great way to correctly diagnose issues and faults in newer model cars (mid 90's onwards).\">OBD2 scanner<\/a> is a great way to correctly diagnose issues and faults in newer model cars (mid 90&#8217;s onwards).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oil leaks near the oil filter in V6 engine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noisy belt in V6 engine on cold start ups. Noisy belt on idle in V6 engine stemming from misaligned power steering pump and pulley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rough idle in V8 engine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Misaligned exhaust tips which could potentially melt back bumper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corroded clutch slave cylinders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Squeaky or soft\/ spongy clutch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noisy brake booster check valve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous ABS issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faulty low speed engine fan relay which leaves fan running causing flat battery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the horn may also trigger functions found on the steering wheel buttons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tail light globes can have a short lifespan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorrect fuel gauge readings at under a quarter of a tank<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thud noise present when operating cruise control<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malfunctioning power locking system which can be caused by electrical\/ static interference<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Play or shuddering in power steering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whistling\/ wind noise when air conditioning fan is in use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Misaligned door\/ boot panels which can cause wind noise when driving and water leaks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glove box light can stay on even if glove box is shut, causing flat battery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4mTQA8x\">VT VX VY VZ Commodore Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commodore Home VY Commodore VT VX VY VZ Commodore Repair Manual The VY Commodore is the fourth model to use the Ecotec V6 and the third to use the LS1 V8. 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