Parts for your 2015 Holden Commodore-Steering bushes

2015 Holden Commodore Steering Bushes — Are They Used?

Short answer: on a 2015 Holden Commodore (VF series), separate, serviceable steering bushes aren’t used. The VF’s electric power steering rack is bolted directly to the front subframe with solid sleeves and through-bolts, so there aren’t loose rubber “steering rack bushes” to replace like you’d find on some earlier models.

Why’s that important? Plenty of workshops and parts searches still use the term “steering bushes,” but on a VF Commodore that usually ends up pointing to suspension bushes (like the front lower control arm rear bushes) rather than anything inside the steering gear itself. The VF’s design manages noise and vibration through the subframe mounts and suspension bushes, while the steering column runs on bearings and the tie rods use ball joints, not bushes.

So if there’s a clunk, shimmy, or vague feel through the wheel in a 2015 Commodore, the smart checks are:

• Inner and outer tie rod ends (play or torn boots)
• Front lower control arm rear bushes (common wear item affecting steering feel)
• Sway bar links and bushes (knocks over bumps)
• Front subframe bolt torque and rack mounting bolts (correct torque, no movement)
• Wheel alignment and tyre condition

Technical sources referenced to reach this call:

• Holden VF Commodore Service Manual (GM Global SI): Steering – Electric Power Steering (EPS) gear mounting shows rigid, sleeved fasteners with no serviceable rack bushes.
• GM Holden/EPC parts listings for VF: no separate steering rack mounting bush part numbers for 2013–2017 VF.
• Aftermarket catalogues (e.g., SuperPro, Nolathane): rack bush kits commonly listed for VE, not listed for VF EPS racks.

That’s why “steering bushes” aren’t a thing on a 2015 VF — the rack design doesn’t use them. If someone’s recommending steering bushes on this model, it’s worth double-checking they actually mean the control arm bushes or another suspension component.

Practical servicing tip: if the wheel feels off or there’s a knock, get a technician to inspect front-end components on a hoist with a pry bar, check EPS rack security and software faults, then carry out a proper alignment. Replacing worn control arm bushes and tie rod ends usually restores the crisp steering feel owners expect from a VF.

Popular questions about 2015 Holden Commodore steering bushes

Do VF Commodores have steering rack bushes?
Not as separate, replaceable parts. The VF’s electric power steering rack mounts solidly to the subframe without rubber isolator bushes. If someone’s quoting “steering bushes,” they’re likely referring to suspension bushes that can affect steering feel.

What causes a steering knock on a 2015 Commodore if not rack bushes?
Common culprits are worn inner/outer tie rod ends, front lower control arm rear bushes, sway bar links/bushes, or subframe torque issues. Less commonly, play inside the EPS rack or a loose rack mount bolt can do it, but there’s no separate bush to replace.

Can VE steering rack bush kits be fitted to a VF?
No. VE hydraulic racks and VF electric racks use different mounting hardware and geometry. VE bush kits won’t fit a VF, and the VF doesn’t require them anyway.