Holden Problems

It is worth fixing, you will only have more trouble if you don’t. Cost depends on the engine. If it’s a V6 it could cost as much as $3000, a 4-cylinder less.

The DPF is supposed to automatically regenerate, but it sometimes won’t do that if the car doesn’t run at high enough speeds to generate the temperature required. That usually happens because the car is just being used for short trips and doesn’t regularly get a chance to run at higher speeds on highways or freeways. Running it at higher engine speeds in lower gears might be one way of getting the temperature up, and you could run it to 3000 rpm without any danger, but it doesn’t seem like a good way to fix the problem.

It’s probably an issue with the computer, but it could a wiring issue, a sensor problem. Have a mechanic check it.

Kia has a seven-year warranty. Holden, Ford, Hyundai and Mazda have five-year warranties. Toyota is currently three years, but is going to five. Look at the small models from those carmakers and you’ll find models to fit your budget.

The GMC Acadia, also known as the Holden Acadia, is sold in both rear wheel drive and all wheel drive formats. Due to the all wheel drive model not offering the option to lock diffs or hubs, it is not considered a 4x4.

It sounds like it could have the dreaded Cruze auto transmission problem. Take it to a Holden dealer, or an automatic transmission mechanic and have them check it.

It won’t fit without a lot of engineering. If you seriously want to do it you will need to talk to a qualified engineer recognised by Vicroads, and have a large amount of money at your disposal.

It’s most likely the battery in the key needs replacing. Have you tried the spare key?

The GMC Acadia doesn't enjoy the reliability of its Japanese competitors, but when properly maintained and driven sympathetically, it should not have any major reliability dramas.  

If you lose your keys or lock them inside your car then you will need to ring a locksmith to have the vehicle professionally opened. Modern cars today have sophisticated security systems that can't be bypassed by jimmying the lock with a coathanger, or hotwiring the ignition.