CURRENTLY MY 2008 SATURN VUE IS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING REPEATEDLY GOING OUT IN THE VEHICLE. I WILL LOSE POWER STEERING FOR UP TO 10-30 SECONDS, PRIMARILY AT LOW SPEEDS. IT IS OCCURRING ABOUT 5-8 TIMES PER WEEK. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR 5 TIMES. THE STEERING GEAR HAS BEEN REPLACED,…
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CURRENTLY MY 2008 SATURN VUE IS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING REPEATEDLY GOING OUT IN THE VEHICLE. I WILL LOSE POWER STEERING FOR UP TO 10-30 SECONDS, PRIMARILY AT LOW SPEEDS. IT IS OCCURRING ABOUT 5-8 TIMES PER WEEK. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR 5 TIMES. THE STEERING GEAR HAS BEEN REPLACED, THE HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND INCLUDING THE RACK AND PINION AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO LOSE POWER STEERING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10378604
55,000 miles · Aug 15, 2010
Steering
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES. I SPENT 30 MINUTES INSIDE AND THEN UPON RETURNING TO MY CAR DISCOVERED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE CAR WAS TURNED ON/OFF SEVERAL TIMES AND THE FAILURE LIGHT REMAINED AS WELL AS THE FAILURE. CAR WAS BARELY DRIVABLE TO GET HOME. GM WAS CALLED AND THEY STATED THER…
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VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES. I SPENT 30 MINUTES INSIDE AND THEN UPON RETURNING TO MY CAR DISCOVERED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE CAR WAS TURNED ON/OFF SEVERAL TIMES AND THE FAILURE LIGHT REMAINED AS WELL AS THE FAILURE. CAR WAS BARELY DRIVABLE TO GET HOME. GM WAS CALLED AND THEY STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON SUCH A PART. CAR HAS LESS THAN 60K AND IS LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD. AN ONLINE SEARCH INDICATED THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER 2008 VUE XE OWNERS; THE CHEVY COBALT, WHICH HAS A SIMILAR SYSTEM AND ENGINE, SEEMS TO HAVE RECALLED THE PART. PARTS WERE REPLACED AND OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10349417
52,000 miles · Jun 4, 2010
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING SHAFT. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AND ADVISED A BOOTH MODIFICATION. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING SHAFT. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AND ADVISED A BOOTH MODIFICATION. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 52,000.
NHTSA ODI #10334609
Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2010
SteeringFire
OUR INSUREDS 2008 SATURN VUE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND TOTALLY BURNED THE VEHICLE. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V470000, MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 08284. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10325148
175 miles · Mar 30, 2010
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN VUE. THE DRIVER STATES SINCE THE DAY HE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE HE HAS HAD A POWER STEERING PROBLEM. THE DRIVER STATES THIS HAPPENS WHILE SLOWING DOWN UNDER 5MPH TO MAKE A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER AND THEY AGREED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDS REPLACING AND WOULD REPLACE IT FREE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN VUE. THE DRIVER STATES SINCE THE DAY HE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE HE HAS HAD A POWER STEERING PROBLEM. THE DRIVER STATES THIS HAPPENS WHILE SLOWING DOWN UNDER 5MPH TO MAKE A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER AND THEY AGREED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDS REPLACING AND WOULD REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE DRIVER STATES AFTER HAVING REPAIRS DONE AT 9,000 MILES HE DROVE THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. DRIVER ALSO STATES HE HAD TO THEN DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS UNTIL THE DEALER GOT NEW PARTS IN. THE VEHICLE IS WITH THE DEALER AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175 MILES AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 22,000. AR
NHTSA ODI #10322809
1,000 miles · Mar 11, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainSteering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, THE FLOOR SHIFTER FAILED TO RELEASE INTO GEAR. AN UNINTENDED AC…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, THE FLOOR SHIFTER FAILED TO RELEASE INTO GEAR. AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OCCURRED AT ANY GIVEN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO BE REPAIRED WHICH CONSISTED OF REPLACING COMPONENTS SUCH AS; FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY, ACCELERATION PEDAL ENGINE MOUNT, AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION DRIVE TRAIN MOTOR MOUNT. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS ALSO TIGHTENED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000. UPDATED 04/15/10. *LJ THE STEERING COLUMN, STEERING SHAFT, GEAR ASSEMBLY, ENGINE MOUNT WERE ALL REPLACED. UPDATED 09/30/10
GM IS RECALLING 44,451 MY 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES WITH BODY COLOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES. THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES MAY STICK OR BIND. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE DOOR MAY NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVING WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR COULD RESULT IN AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES WITH CHROME DOOR HANDLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
GM IS RECALLING 42,408 MY 2008-2009 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY LOOSEN. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THERE MAY BE A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE FLUID COULD CONTACT HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. IF THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF A FLUID LEAK, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT. IF A FLUID LEAK IS PRESENT, DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT AND CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
GM IS RECALLING 26 MY 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6T70 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION CASE SIDE BORE THAT HOLDS THE PARK PAWL PIVOT PIN MAY HAVE A CASTING POROSITY. THIS CONDITION, COUPLED WITH NORMAL OPERATING STRESSES, COULD LEAD TO FAILURE, ELIMINATING THE ABILITY TO SECURE THE TRANSMISSION IN 'PARK' POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A NON-LEVEL SURFACE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN ITS PATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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PE09016 · Outside Door Handles Stick Unlatched
Opened Mar 10, 2009 · Closed Jul 2, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
BY LETTER DATED JUNE 23, 2009, GENERAL MOTORS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 09V233) TO REPLACE THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES CAN STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION.THE DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE AGENCY OPENED ITS INVESTIGATION BASED ON TWO COMPLAINTS OF DOOR LATCH FAILURE THAT CAUSED THE DOOR TO OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.THE AGENCY ALSO RECEIVED EARLY WARNING (EWR) REPORTS ON THIS ISSUE.CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES HAVE PAINTED BODY-COLOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES THAT MAY STICK OR BIND.IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE DOOR MAY NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED.DRIVING WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING PARTLY OR FULLY OUT OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.BASED ON THE ABOVE SAFETY RECALL, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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