Suzuki Grand Vitara JB / JT.I (2005-2011) Questions & Answers

good news,that’s a wonderful car with best quality

Probably got neglected while under warranty as Suzuki service under warranty only extends to oil and filter changes. If they do pull something apart check the bolts as half the time they either forgot to torque the bolts properly or did not put them all back. Get a service manual on CD/DVD and learn to do your own service and maintenance. Japanese made Suzukis are good cars and will go for 500k+ on original engine and gearbox as long as they are maintained by the book, unfortunately you won't get that from dealers as they would rather sell you a new car then look after the one they already sold you.

Hard to tell from that description I recommend popping over to auszookers.com and asking

Thanks, will do

i have the 2013 grand vitara prestige so not sure if it is different but if you want all doors to open you click the button on the handle twice, (or the remote twice) same with the rear door if you click it once it will only open the rear door, if you click it twice it will open all doors :)....no you cant use a key in read door (unless it might be different to your model)

try using vice grips

very lightly tap a socket onto it .5mm under the size should fix ya :)

Did Garry receive an answer to his question Jun 03, 2018?

No answer received, so I took the Suzuki to dealer.

OMFG see a mechanic.

Your condensation overflow pipe is blocked. Its a simple fix. Its a small rubber piper overflow into the egine bay from the firewall of the engine. If you goggle it, there is a you tube video how to unblock it, using the wire of a coat hanger from underneith the vehicle. I did it very easy and simple fix. As its blocked the water flow back into the front passenger footwell down from under the glove box. Cheers cam

Thank you Cam will try that .
Nic

See a mechanic.

possibly cv joint on drive shaft boot may be broken allowing dirt in.boots seem to only last for 80,000kms

Cylinder head is probably cracked. 2009 built 2.4 engines ptone to this.

Hi

The cruise control system of this car is designed to cut out when the driver does a number of things including changing the gears or touching the brake.
I have not experienced the engine over Rev .
Hope this helps

I do know the response of the cruise control to braking and changing gears. My question was angled at including that as a response to the problem, not the problem. The over revving is the problem.

My 2009 2.4l petrol grand vitara started overheating in about july 2016. I took it in to be fixed by the suzuki authorised mechanic. He had the radiator flushed out . It has worked perfectly ever since.

Ask a signtory engineer.

Impossible to say without a qualified inspection but overheating is my instant reaction.

Sounds like you are indeed using an inordinate amount of fuel going by the gauge.
Have you done a mileage check along the lines of fill up - drive a couple of hundred kms and then see how many litres it takes to refill to the same level?
Despite what Suzuki might say, I would expect you to use around 10 litres per 100kms.
I find the fuel range gauge a bit erratic too but have always put it down to varying driving conditions.
The only solution I can think of is to check for a fuel leak, I have just recently dealt with one in a Holden. Do it with the engine running so that there is pressure in the system.
Failing that, off to dealer (good luck).
Cheers, Mike.

I have bought new Grand Vitara Sport 2.4 manual 3.5 years ago and now have cca. 100 000 km on the clock. In my experience fuel gauge needle starts to go down quickly and after 480-530 km (depends on driving conditions) reserve light comes on. If I refuel right away, it'll take about 50 l of petrol, which means that there is still about 16 l in the tank, which can easy give me additional 150 km of driving. I think it is done that way because it is a proper light 4WD and if you use it off road, that'll give you ample warning to refuel.

I have the same issue. I think it's that the car weighs 2 tonnes, has a small engine and, in my case, is an automatic. Towing it's a pig on fuel.

I have an 09 Grand Vitara 2.4 petrol have had it 4 years been faultless

Well my friend purchased one 4 mths ago n she will happily sell it to u as she has had nothing but trouble n it's been at t suzukis mechanic for 6 weeks twice ...both times they said they had fixed t problem

My son has inherited my 2006 Vitara. He has had 3 children now aged 4, 5 and 8 since acquiring it. Wouldn't trade it for the world. Although it has a pretty roomy boot space I would check out the double pram. Fitting a large bulky item is different to fitting smaller items though I've carted all kinds of items including air-conditioners and other household / handyman things. Good luck!

I have a 09 Grand Vitara & I think you may struggle for boot space for a double pram setup sorry to say

Do not buy one of these! They have a common fault in the engine block and they crack anytime from 80k on requiring a new engine! Google Suzuki Grand Vitara cracked engine block and you'll see how common it is. Don't buy!!!

Hi! Rob. I own two Zuzuki Grand Vitaras, 2006 and my new one bought this year. I live in far Western Queensland and have travelled quite a lot for work on not so great roads. The roads I travel are quite narrow with lots of road trains and tourists. I also travel east to Toowoomba and then north to Gladstone on inland roads. My first car has been passed on to my son who also uses it to travel to work.

I have not had a broken or chipped windscreen in either cars to date. My son has had 1 windscreen replaced recently. Maybe you got an inferior product. Also, as someone who has driven on outback roads all my life, including as a mail contractor (no bitumen) for many years, I am always we'll aware of other road users and pull off the road when passing, especially where road trains are involved. Good luck for the future. Hope you enjoy your Suzuki as much as I have mine.

Thanks Valerie
Yes I think it may just be bad luck.
Sadly two of the chips were from following work trucks that must have been carrying gravel and every time they hit a bump (usually when I was manoeuvring to pass) half a dozen stones flew out the back.
I'm going to see O'Brien Glass today and ask their opinion. Reluctant to get a new windscreen until I finally leave this bush area.
Regards
Rob

plastic clips mate, even if you do break them they are reasonably cheap to replace

We use our Grand Vitara as a work-horse, carrying our dogs, camping gear, gardening products, timber, etc. and removed the rear seats and put a timber platform across the rear footwells to give a large low, level area. We had a 2004 Toyota RAV4 before that had the same fold and flip-up rear seat arrangement but had rear seats that simple unclipped to removed. The Suzuki, unfortunately, requires the rear seats to be unbolted. This part is easy but the plastic covers are a pest to remove. They need pushing up and backwards while levering them up. Invariably some cracking of the covers occurs. A bit of glue, sanding and semi-mat spray paint made them look presentable again for when the car is sold and the covers replaced. In the meantime if I need to replace a back seat for any reason the covers can be left off.

Hi Linton,I have an 09 model and was just told it has a chain so no replacement required so make sure what you have

Should be a chain buddy, only replace when it has issues. Not necessary otherwise

Uses a surptine belt and is replaced at 75000/150000kms but be prepared for the pulley system wheels to need replacing too. Had Bridgestone do mine about $1500