Parts for your 2016 Holden Commodore-Gas struts

2016 Holden Commodore Gas Struts

Gas struts are absolutely fitted to the 2016 Holden Commodore. The Holden VF/WM Service Manual (Body – Hood/Decklid Support Strut procedures), GM Holden Electronic Parts Catalogue for VF series, and major application catalogues such as Stabilus Lift-O-Mat and Monroe Max-Lift all list bonnet and luggage-area gas struts for VF models, including 2016 sedans and Sportwagons.

On this Commodore, gas struts do the quiet, heavy lifting. They counterbalance and damp the motion of the bonnet and the boot or tailgate (Sportwagon), so panels open smoothly and stay put without a broom handle or a sore shoulder. Each strut is a sealed, nitrogen-charged unit with internal oil for damping, designed to provide consistent support across a big temperature range.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to give the struts a quick check. Lift the bonnet or boot and see if it holds at mid-stroke and at full height. If the panel sags, needs extra shove to rise, or drops suddenly in cold weather, the struts are likely tired. A light oily film at the shaft seal, a weak “push” near the top, or any binding are other tell-tales. The service literature and parts listings mentioned above confirm these are bolt-on components and are routinely replaced rather than repaired or re-gassed.

• Replace in pairs on the same opening (both bonnet struts, or both boot/tailgate struts) to keep lift and balance even.
• Don’t grease the chrome shaft, just keep it clean. Lubricants can damage the seals and shorten life.
• Always support the panel with a prop or a helper before removing struts—gas struts can let go suddenly once unbolted.
• Expect lifespan to vary with heat, usage, and load-outs, wagons with heavy tailgates often show wear sooner.

Quality replacements matched to the VF specification will restore that easy, one-hand lift and secure hold. For the sedan, both bonnet and boot use struts, the Sportwagon uses bonnet struts plus heavier tailgate struts. The VF Ute typically has bonnet struts but not a gas-strut tailgate, which uses a different support arrangement. During a routine service, a 30-second functional test and a quick wipe-down is all they usually need—then replace when they can’t reliably hold the panel. It’s a small job that makes a big difference to daily usability and safety.

Popular questions about 2016 Holden Commodore gas struts

How long do the gas struts usually last?
In typical Aussie and Kiwi conditions, many owners see five to ten years from bonnet and boot/tailgate struts, but heat, garage parking, and how often they’re used all play a part. If the panel won’t stay up or feels heavier than it used to, they’re due.

Can gas struts be re-gassed, or should they just be replaced?
For OE-style struts on the VF Commodore, replacement is the normal approach. Service manuals and supplier guides treat them as sealed units. New, vehicle-specific struts are inexpensive and restore the correct lift and damping in one hit.

Are sedan, Sportwagon, and Ute struts the same?
No. Bonnet struts are similar across VF variants, but the rear openings differ: the sedan boot and Sportwagon tailgate use different struts and forces, while the Ute tailgate generally isn’t gas-strut supported. Always match parts to body style and year per the Holden EPC or supplier catalogue.