1995 Holden Commodore VS from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

With regard to the shudder at 80km/hr, I had a similar experience with a VT Berlina. Solution to the problem was to install a genuine set of plug leads. The old leads and even new aftermarket leads were arcing back to the engine block, causing the shudder (normally at low revs around 80km/h). You may be able to see dull rubber on the lead where the arcing is occurring at points where the leads run close to the block or anything metallic.

Hi all 95VS owners. I just have one question regarding ignition leads. Is it a common problem with this year to have problems with missfire at about every 25 to 35 thousand kms?

I also have the shudder at 80+kph it is incredibly annoying, I am unsure as to whether it's an ignition problem as when you put your foot down, it drops back a gear and the problem ceases. I have a feeling it might have something to do with the torque clutch converter engaging or something?

Hey guys, I've got a 95 5 speed VS Commodore.. in the process of putting a LS1 5.7l engine in out of a smashed VZ SS. It's very big job because I have to change over EVERYTHING.. make new brackets get it engineered; so on an so forth.. I have also put the VZ interior in as well.. I am looking forward to this because it will definitely be one of a kind. but I have a question though, does anyone know possible advantages between an LS1 5.7L and the 5.0L out of a VS SS, apart from the slight power increase?

The LS1 should be a fair bit lighter than the Aussie 5.0, due to its all-alloy construction. It is a more of a sports engine than the Holden as well, it likes to rev more than the 5.0 so it has a different feel.

Possible disadvantages are the known oil-consumption issues with the LS1, though I think later models (like the VZ) had this cleared up.

I have a VS Commodore and I am now on the third replacement radiator.

I have been told that local replacements aren't available, the only replacements come from China and the manufacture of them is basically flawed.

Any advice?

Hey people.

I own a Holden Commodore Executive Series II, Stwagn and I have 2 problems...

My 1st problem is, 2 weeks ago I had someone try to break into my car, and they broke the back passenger side door handle. I have central door locking and I have had this broken door handle fixed with a 2nd hand part! But since this has happened, I am unable to unlock the front and back passenger side door, and the back left hand side passenger side door. They all seem to be locked in "DEAD LOCK" position?? Does anyone know how this happened and what I can do to fix it??

ND Problem: My other problem is that I had my ignition barrel changed as it was broken, I had this fixed and the keys re-computerized etc and everything I thought was fine! But the problem now is that when the guy removed the cover from the steering wheel... I don't know what he did, but now I can't lock my steering wheel into the correct height and length position. Every time I drive, the steering wheel moves all the time. Does anyone know how to fix this problem??

I have owned my VS since it was 12 months old, best car I have ever owned.

Minor problem easy fix, steering wheel grinding noise, all it needs is a bit of grease under the rubber grommet on steering column.

Rear seal oil leak (very common), it's only minor, has been like it for 10 years. I believe Holden has made a better seal for this model.

Only replaced the water pump after 11 years.

She still goes like brand new, I change oil every 10,000, flush coolant every 3 years, I really don't want any other another car.

Hi everybody.

I have a 96 VS that I brought in December 08. Since then I have had nothing but problems.

Firstly that shudder that everyone else seems to have, I do too, and yes at around 80ks. We thought it was the cruise control...

Secondly I have the whole cutting out problem too, starts fine, then after awhile it just up and dies!!

With every new car I buy I try to go right through it and give it a bit of TLC, so I have replaced leads, plugs, fuel filter, oil filter, air filter, fuel pump, had air con re gassed, new tyres and balancing done. Had it to the auto elecs and he replaced a chip in the ignition that fires the injectors, he also cleaned and flushed the fuel tanks and lines.

As soon as it was out of the auto elecs, I moved from the NSW side of the VIC border to Maryborough QLD. And the car hasn't been on the road since! As soon as we got to Gundawindi, we stopped for sleep as we had been on the road for almost 20hrs (I followed my husband in his Hilux @ 95ks so the car wasn't flogged). The next morning we had barely left the motel when the VS stopped, I started it again and we got 50ks down the road and it died! We pulled the tail shaft out and towed it to Mungandi and our family came and got me and my kids, then the boys took it to another family members and changed the fuel pump. The car died within 2 hours of this!! Someone please help me!! I've spent too much now to sell it!!