2008 Holden Ute Service and Repair Manual

Launched in late 2007, the VE Ute was Holden's Australian-market coupe utility: a two-door, car-based pickup on the long Statesman wheelbase, a body style GM never sold in the US in this generation. The 2008 range ran Omega, SV6, SS and SS V. Omega used the 3.6-litre Alloytec V6, SV6 its high-output version, and SS and SS V the 6.0-litre V8 with a six-speed manual or automatic. This service and repair manual covers the 2008 Ute with procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, diagnostics and maintenance schedules, including the tub, tonneau and rear suspension details that differ from the sedan.

Engines covered

• 3.6L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 6.0L V8 — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door utility

Trims covered

• Omega
• SS
• SS V
• SV6

Known issues on the 2008 Ute. The 2008 VE Ute was built for the Australian market and never sold in the United States, so NHTSA holds no recall or complaint records for it. The manual's rear suspension, driveline and engine procedures cover the work this Ute sees under load.