Parts for your 2007 Holden Commodore-Gas struts

2007 Holden Commodore gas struts — what’s actually fitted?

Based on factory documentation, gas struts aren’t a standard fit on the 2007 Holden Commodore (VE) sedan or ute. The Holden VE Commodore Owner’s Handbook (MY07) specifies a bonnet support rod rather than gas struts, and the GM Holden VE Service Manual (Body section) details a torsion-rod counterbalance for the sedan’s boot lid. The GM Holden Electronic Parts Catalogue (VE MY07) also lists the bonnet prop rod and boot torsion bars, with no OEM bonnet or boot gas struts for these 2007 models. The later VE Sportwagon (launched after 2007) does use gas struts on its tailgate, which is a different body style.

Why didn’t Holden use gas struts on these 2007 models? It’s largely about design choice, costs, and durability. A bonnet prop rod is light, cheap, and virtually maintenance-free. Torsion bars for the boot lid are compact, reliable, and keep the boot area clear. On the ute, the tailgate is supported by cables rather than struts. Gas struts add convenience but they’re pressurised components that wear out over time, so Holden opted for simpler hardware across the VE sedan and ute line-up in 2007.

• Bonnet: support rod (no gas struts)
• Sedan boot: torsion-rod counterbalance (no gas struts)
• Ute tailgate: cable supports (no gas struts)
• Exceptions: VE Sportwagon (2008-on) tailgate uses gas struts, some aftermarket bonnet kits and ute hard lids use gas struts

Owners chasing easier lift and a more modern feel sometimes retrofit quality bonnet gas-strut kits or fit hard lids on utes that come with struts. If going that route, they should choose reputable kits with brackets designed for the VE’s mounting points, confirm the strut force suits any added accessories (like sound deadening or a heavy hard lid), and check local compliance for drilling or modifications. A quick wipe-down and a periodic check for oily residue around the strut shaft will help spot wear early. If a strut ever feels weak or the bonnet/ lid drops, replacement in pairs is best practice to keep things balanced.

FAQs

Does a 2007 VE Commodore have gas struts on the bonnet?
No. The MY07 Owner’s Handbook specifies a manual support rod for the bonnet. There are no OEM bonnet gas struts listed for the 2007 VE sedan or ute in the GM Holden EPC.

Does the 2007 VE sedan boot use gas struts?
No. The VE sedan boot uses torsion bars to counterbalance the lid. Gas struts appear on the VE Sportwagon’s tailgate (introduced after 2007), which is a different body style.

Can gas struts be retrofitted to a 2007 VE?
Yes, aftermarket bonnet strut kits are common, and many ute hard lids ship with gas struts. Choose a kit designed for the VE, follow the fitting instructions carefully, and replace struts in pairs when they weaken.