Comments on: Holden VE Commodore Battery Drain Issue

By: James

James — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:37:29 +0000

After reading through most of the reviews about the battery drain issues with the VE, has anyone came up with a fix for this?

I own a VE SS Sedan and have encountered this problem now for the last several months where the vehicle would not start and if it did it would only run like it was on 2 cylinders. No power at all. The check engine light would emit, ABS, Airbags, etc warning lights would appear. Very frustrating. Have had to get it jump started on a number of occasions.

Just recently I filled the tank and went to start the car and it wouldn’t start. The battery was dead or something. Yet lights and audio was working. I had to get the petrol station mechanic to help me start it. He took about 20 mins to get it started. He charged me $20 for this jump start. I did say thought that battery voltage was very low. But still no fix for this as it has happened twice to me today. Tomorrow I will visiting Holden, Auto Electricians and the like and see if I can get the problem resolved.

Reading about the issue on other sites, I understand that there has been some problems with the alternator and battery. Something to check out…

Lastly, my two cents – nobody ever comes up with solutions on this site. They just bag out how bad Holdens are and talk about other crap. Stop being part of the problem and be part of the solution.

Happy Motoring!

By: Lionel

Lionel — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:03:53 +0000

VE Commodore ‘Flat Battery’ Problem Solved. After numerous ‘band aid’ fix it visits to the Holden Dealer under Warranty, the ‘flat battery’ problem continued on well after the Warranty expired – leave the VE unused for 2 to 3 days – flat as a pancake guaranteed !! Solution was simple – purchase a battery charger, and give it a periodic charge, about monthly is working out about right !!

By: paul

paul — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:26:47 +0000

Have 2007 sv6 .Leave the battery idle for one day and have to jump start the car. Nothing but trouble with a flat battery.

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:14:38 +0000

I have a 2007 VE sedan. I’ve had to jump start it 4 or 5 times in the last year usually after sitting in the garage/airport for 5 or more days but today the battery was flat after I had the radio on for about 20 mins and tried starting it. I suspect the battery was not fully charged because I had to climb out the passenger door last night and the electronics will only shutoff fully when the drivers door is opened after engine shutdown.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:59:46 +0000

$35,000 spent on a VE thunder – what a joke! Hasn’t even done 1000 k’s and battery dead already for no reason. Roadside assist come to charge it only to tell us it’s a common complaint and after being recharged the car has to go back to the dealer overnight for a full recharge. At the dealership they tell us the accessories can only be used when the cars engine is on or the battery will continue to die…..great. So a new $1000 sound system can’t be used when washing the car in the driveway or sitting at the local footy……what a disgrace. Never heard of another car being like this. $35,000 well spent….NOT

By: nathn88

nathn88 — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:01:51 +0000

all VE commodore owner do yourself a favor…SELL IT! they are no good once they hit over 100,000km or even less. i work in the automotive industry for years and these cars are garbage! interior falls apart, check engine, check tranny, ect ect. garbage….

By: Liss

Liss — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:12:41 +0000

I’ve had so many issues from 2 weeks after I purchased my VE Commodore in 2007. AT the moment it is not going. I have been to Holden many times to have it seen to and they have not resolved the issue. The last time, 4 weeks ago, they wanted to charge me $182 just to take a look at it. Needless to say I left without paying a cent.
I’ve had it jumped 6 times by the NRMA and twice by other people. The first time it was jumped was two weeks after purchase, two days in a row. I went on holidays a week after purchase and left it sitting idle for the 5 days. When I came back and went to drive it, nothing…
Not a happy camper. Shame on you Holden and your service at Gateway Wollongong NSW sucks!!!

By: VZ's Rock

VZ's Rock — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:14:16 +0000

Yeah the VZ is a beautiful car inside and out! And I also find mine to be very reliable! I too know people with VE’s who have had nothing but problems! I think the VZ’s a nicer car anyway so why upgrade! Im very happy with mine!

By: dion sampson

dion sampson — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:12:14 +0000

i have the 2006 ve berlina consistently been getting it serviced etc but keep getting dings and dongs for the traction control constenly turns off and then turn on been driving me mad

By: battery

battery — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:12:07 +0000

I remember a friend having this car. He had the same issue with the battery. I think it was resolved by calling the dealer.