Vauxhall Problems

Owner problems and repairs

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The Latest Vauxhall Problems
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Rattling.sound.when.driving

The rattle seems to be on the under carriage when engine has been running for a while

2014 Vauxhall ADAM 1.4
Posted: Sep 20, 2023
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On 2 occasions clutch pedal stayed down ,unable to engage gear. 2nd was changing lanes on M4 when changing down from 6th to 5th.

First occasion in a car park (Dec 2022) changing gear to reverse into a space. Clutch pedal stuck down and would not stay up. Break down engineer stated there had been a recall and was able to reset f...

2019 Vauxhall Astra Griffin
Posted: Sep 19, 2023
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Headlights not working......cannot locate the fuses on the fuse diagrams

Headlights not working.....cannot locate on the fuse box

2007 Vauxhall Zafira Elite
Posted: Sep 18, 2023
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2011 1.8 power steering not work -1300 RPM

Power steering failed after turning wheel full lock , replaced power steering pump and steering initially worked while sat on drive after replacement , took out for drive couple hours later thinking...

2011 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8
Posted: Sep 17, 2023
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All indicators not working

New relay. But lights still do not work.

2006 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 petrol
Posted: Sep 17, 2023
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Windows will not drop to slit open position when opening doors.

I have one window that drops xhen l ooen the door and when I open the roof but my lhd drivers window which functions normally with the manual opening operation, will not function automatically, any i...

2005 Vauxhall Tigra Sport 1.4 16v
Posted: Sep 16, 2023
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After fitting a new glow plug relay on my Van, do you have to recalibrate or reset anything?

Fitted new relay yesterday and today starting very badly and more white smoke than usual?

2007 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 cdti
Posted: Sep 15, 2023
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Speed limit 16 mph

Car slowing down then picking up

2014 Vauxhall ADAM Jam
Posted: Sep 13, 2023
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Wiper motor not working

have checked fuses on back and front and they are ok wipers are working fine

2020 Vauxhall Crossland X 1.2
Posted: Sep 13, 2023
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When started idle is lumpy but after 10 minutes is OK

When you start the car it idles lumpy but after a bit it settles down any help would be appreciated

2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 energy
Posted: Sep 12, 2023
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Fuel pressure sensor short to ground

Diagnosis states short to ground vehicle in limp mode unless I keep the car under 2000 rpm then the light goes out but comes back on if I go above 2000 rpm

2021 Vauxhall Grandland X 1.2
Posted: Sep 12, 2023
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Engine cooling fan on all the time

Just bought this car and after using the Aircon 3 days ago, the engine cooling fan has been activated most of the time, when car should not be too hot.

2015 Vauxhall ADAM Rocks Air 1.2
Posted: Sep 12, 2023
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Low gears not engaging.

I have an erratic problem with the manual gearbox in that 3rd, 2nd and 1st gears will not engage when changing down on winding country lanes. It is unpredictable but seems to occur mainly when the gea...

2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Business
Posted: Sep 12, 2023
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Automatic gearbox can jump when pulling away .

Have had full gearbox flush and new brake switch fitted The issue happens after driving and engine is hot and have been stopping and starting ie whilst in queue

2013 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 cdti
Posted: Sep 10, 2023
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Engine shuddering when idol

When car engine is running but is idol for example in traffic or at lights for longer than a few minutes the engine begins to shudder and service warning light appears. However, if I tap the accelerat...

2019 Vauxhall ADAM energised
Posted: Sep 9, 2023
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Engine overheat warning stop emediatly.

AA reset fault code and all is fine. Engine not overheated. Exhaust gas temp sensor identified as faulty by diagnostics but works fine once error is deleated. Now loosing confidence 2nd time this has ...

2015 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 tourer
Posted: Sep 6, 2023
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Right side indicators wont work

Both bulbs are Ok, even changed the front with new bulb to check, I then swapped the two larger green relays in the fuse box but R.H.Side indicators still wont work... Last MOT (11 months ago) @ Hal...

2009 Vauxhall Combo Combo 1700CDTI 16V
Posted: Sep 6, 2023
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Twintop boot solonoid not operating after manual roof recover sfter jam and now 3 beeps and no movment of roof.

Twintop boot solonoid not operating after manual roof recover after roof jam and now 3 beeps, boot and glass not closing or opening correctly.

2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6
Posted: Sep 5, 2023
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Gear selection

1st 2nd and reverse seem to be getting abit stuck now and again mainly after driving for abit. Clutch seems okay from what a mechanic has said when he drive it but he didn’t feel the issue. I’ve b...

2016 Vauxhall Astra 1 litre ecoflex
Posted: Sep 4, 2023
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2009 Combo 1.3CDTi Van - Side Door not opening

The Central Locking has not worked in the Van for the 5 Years that I have had it. I just pull up the button and the Door will open from the outside. For a period of time now I need to pull up / push d...

2009 Vauxhall Combo Van 1.3CDTi
Posted: Sep 3, 2023