Faults:

I bought my 1998 Holden Commodore S Pack supercharged V6 4 years ago at 90,000kms. It has 150,000kms. Here is a list of what problems I had:

I had a starter motor that was noisy.

Have changed 2 trans cooler pipes.

2 rocket cover gaskets.

Reconditioned power steer pump.

General Comments:

I can tell you what goes wrong on VT & VX Commodores:

Rear shocks leaks.

Fuel pump.

Tail shaft seal.

Head gasket leaks.

Rocket cover gasket leaks.

Power steering rack leaks.

Power steering pump leaks.

Sump gasket leaks (not too common).

Engine mounts broken.

Stabilizer bar bushes split or bent rod.

Rack boot split.

Wheel bearing noisy.

Transmission lines leaks.

Noisy diff.

Heater tap leaks.

Faults:

The quality of the cars interior is terrible! I take good care of the vehicle but the cheap plastics break and rattle. Fixtures such as the seat back pockets and hand grabs have just fallen off and dash rattles. The car has quite a durable engine but is affected by terrible electrical problems which attack the remote locking, interior lights and power mirrors/windows.

General Comments:

Generally I think the "VT" is a very good car that has been let down by poor build quality. The engine is strong and very powerful. The ride is comfortable on poor Australian road conditions such as where I live (Northern Territory). The big seats are comfortable as well and it comfortably seats five. However it's those little constant annoying problems that have let the car down such as the poor electrical system and the cheap plastics which spoil an otherwise nice dash board. The paint job is also poor and has started to fade. Panel alignment is well below that of the Japanese cars and an orchestra of squeaks and groans emit from the suspension/interior. The car also uses a lot of fuel.

Faults:

I have to say nothing has gone wrong with this car since I bought it. There is a slight vibration in the automatic gear stick, but apparently that is common among automatic commodores.

Plastic bits in cabin make a few noises.

General Comments:

This car runs very well considering its size.

Parts are very cheap being locally made vehicle.

With regular servicing and prudent checks, this car appears like a good family/performance sedan.

Faults:

Engine oil leak at 70,000km.

Power steering oil leak at 65,000km.

General Comments:

The Holden Commodore VT wagon is a pleasure to drive, as it handles smoothly and has a quiet interior.

Performance wise, the 3.6L V6 delivers plenty of power when required, aiding in overtaking maneuvers.

Having a relatively large engine, the VT wagon uses about 11-12L/100km which is reasonably ecnomical, especially for a car of its size.

Freeway driving is a pleasure as it cruises along with low RPM in top gear.