Parts for your 2016 Holden Barina-Gas struts

2016 Holden Barina gas struts — fitment, purpose, and service tips

Referencing Holden/GM Service Information for the TM Barina (T300 platform) and the Holden/GM Electronic Parts Catalogue, gas-charged struts are factory-fitted on the 2016 Holden Barina hatch to support the tailgate. The bonnet is supported by a manual prop rod (no gas strut from factory), and the Barina sedan’s boot typically uses torsion rods rather than gas struts. That means “gas struts” are absolutely relevant for the 2016 Barina hatch’s tailgate, and generally not applicable to the bonnet or the sedan boot in OEM form.

On the Barina hatch, the gas struts do the heavy lifting—literally. They counterbalance the weight of the hatch so it opens smoothly, stays up securely, and closes without a fight. Beyond convenience, they’re a safety item: healthy struts prevent the hatch from sagging or dropping on someone’s head, especially on windy days or when the car’s parked on an angle.

Like any sealed, nitrogen-charged component, struts lose pressure over time. A Barina that needs a shove to open the hatch, won’t stay up, or drops as the weather cools is sending a clear message. Other tells include oily weeping around the rod seal, a hiss with little resistance, and a hatch that rises sluggishly then stalls half-way.

• Replace in pairs to keep lifting force even.
• Support the hatch with a prop or helper before removing any strut.
• Don’t grease the shiny rod—the lubricant attracts grit and can ruin the seal.
• Keep the rod clean