Question 1

Infotainment screen freezing and rebooting (Astra K)

Accepted Answer

The touchscreen infotainment system can freeze, reboot, lose Bluetooth or Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connections or show a blank screen. Most cases are fixed with software updates; a few need the display or control module replaced.

Question 2

Turbo coolant pipe leaks (1.4 Turbo)

Accepted Answer

The coolant feed and return pipes to the turbocharger on the 1.4 Turbo commonly leak at their seals, causing a slow loss of coolant and a coolant smell after driving.

Question 3

Coolant leaks from the thermostat housing (1.4 Turbo)

Accepted Answer

The plastic thermostat housing on the 1.4 Turbo commonly cracks or leaks at its seals, giving a slowly dropping coolant level, a sweet smell after driving and, if ignored, overheating.

Vauxhall AstraAstra K

Known issues and common problems

Vauxhall AstraAstra K

Known issues and common problems

Infotainment screen freezing and rebooting (Astra K)1 solutionsLow

Turbo coolant pipe leaks (1.4 Turbo)at 100000 km · 1 solutionsMedium

Coolant leaks from the thermostat housing (1.4 Turbo)at 100000 km · 1 solutionsMedium