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Author:  Shoey [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:28 am ]
Post subject:  Grand Vitara's - Any Problems
Hi,

My sister is looking at buying a early to mid 2000's Grand Vitara 5 Door.

Are there any major issues with any models in this age range.
Anything I should look for when do a test drive.

Any help would be greatly appreaciated.

Cheers
Shoey
Author:  Shoey [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara's - Any Problems
There were recalls on 2004 Grand Vitaras regarding hydaulics and brakes.
Anyone had any issues?
Author:  bailey08 [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara's - Any Problems
mines an 02 v6 auto and fuel guzzler round town(16-18km per 100km's). i mainly do high way now so still around 11-12lt per 100km's.

I've had no problems with mine except what I've caused. had a sticky starter motor replaced at about 180k.
Author:  atari4x4 [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara's - Any Problems
transfer case issues with them popping out of gear in the early models, believe there is a fix for this with a new syncro ring or something
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara's - Any Problems
EArly GVs suffered with t/case problems . was fixed in 03+ models.
Timing chain noise on cold start up can be an issue.
Dry/noise belt tensioner.
Tyre scrub from pore allignment
Bent gear box cross member indicates offroad use.
Tapit noise can be caused from bad service history.
Author:  redfish [ Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara's - Any Problems
Timing chain. Timing chain. And timing chain.

About $1300 to fix at good mech, over $3k at stealership. Check for rattle on cold start, but if oil changed every 5k shouldn't be a problem.
Author:  gregdixon [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara's - Any Problems
Shoey wrote:
There were recalls on 2004 Grand Vitaras regarding hydaulics and brakes.
Anyone had any issues?


Got a 2004 gv and have not had issues with the brakes. All works well. Regarding other issues rear main seal is common also.
Author:  Samurai81 [ Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara's - Any Problems
Are all your GVs V6 engined? We have quite a few the J20 4cylinder 2.0s and 4cylinder 2.0 l Purgeot diesels. I'm considering a mid 2000s 5 door diesel for my next aquisition.
Steve.
Author:  MacDaddy [ Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara's - Any Problems
bailey08 wrote:
mines an 02 v6 auto and fuel guzzler round town(16-18km per 100km's). i mainly do high way now so still around 11-12lt per 100km's.

I've had no problems with mine except what I've caused. had a sticky starter motor replaced at about 180k.


I know the auto's use a lil bit more petrol than the manuals, but 16 to 18Lt per 100kms, is not good at all 8O , i think you have a problem somewhere... my mothers 03 Auto GV, is mainly used around town, and hers doesnt even come close to using that much...

I have an 01 Manual GV with 215,000kms on it, it is very economical, and it has been very reliable, and i take mine offroad and give it shite... all the problems have been mentioned... just make sure it has been regularly serviced and well maintained, preferably with a service history, not just somebodys word, and you really shouldnt have any major problems... get one with low kms, if you can find one, you will have to pay a bit more... but they are a great car ! :D
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