Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 07-06-02-006A | 05/01/2008 | 10025683 | Coolant leaking from engine (replace coolant crossover pipe gaskets). vehicles with 3.5l or 3.9l engine. *pe | 08/29/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| 08-06-01-011H | 02/01/2011 | 10038261 | Gm: check engine light is on with multiple trouble codes present. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 08-06-01-011H | 02/01/2011 | 10038261 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| PIC-5234B | 12/01/2010 | 10037812 | Gm: the vehicle won't start or crank. this could be a result of a broken shift cable or battery ground problems. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| PIC-5234B | 12/01/2010 | 10037812 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| SB-08-06-01-006 | 11/01/2010 | 10037543 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| SB-08-06-01-006 | 11/01/2010 | 10037543 | Gm: there may be a squealing noise or vibration from the engine on start-up. a ring in the crankshaft may be slipping. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Gm: the malfunction light is on and there is low power due to a cracked exhaust manifold. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| SB-07-06-04-023A | 07/01/2009 | 10032204 | Chevrolet/saturn: difficulty filling fuel tank, mil/ses light illuminated dtc p0446 - evaporative emissions (evap) vent system performance (inspect/clean evap canister vent valve solenoid and install screen). *pe | 02/17/2010 | |
| SB-09-06-04-007A | 04/01/2009 | 10030685 | Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: the fuel gauge does not rise above the 3/4 mark after a fill up or the fuel gauge appears stuck. an illumination of the check engine light. on rare occasions, the fuel gauge does not read the correct level which | 11/10/2009 | |
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| 07-06-02-006A | 05/01/2008 | 10025683 | Coolant leaking from engine (replace coolant crossover pipe gaskets). vehicles with 3.5l or 3.9l engine. *pe | 08/29/2008 | |
| PIP4416 | 05/01/2008 | 10025605 | Intermittent wtall when coming to a stop or engine chuggles prior to a stop, hybrid dtc p1a6f. vehicles equipped with 4t45e transmission including hybrid. *pe | 08/25/2008 | |
| 08-06-04-025 | 04/01/2008 | 10025185 | Lat, bas, engine runs rough when cold, misfire, mil/ses light illuminated, dtcs p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 (replace all four fuel injectors). *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
| 08-08-04-025 | 04/01/2008 | 10025124 | Lat, bas, engine runs rough cold, misfire, mil/ses light illuminated, dtc's p0300, p0301, p0303, p0304 (replace all four fuel injectors). models affected: 2007-2008 saturn aura hybrid, 2008 vue with 2.4l i-4 cylinder engine (vin's 5 | 07/11/2008 | |
| PIP4331 | 02/01/2008 | 10024224 | Service engine soon light illuminated and dtc p0011, p0016, p0300. equipped with 3.5l lze, lz4 (vin codes k, n) & 3.9l lz9, lz8, lgd engine (vin codes 1, r, w). *nj | 03/27/2008 | |
| 4243 | 10/01/2007 | 10023418 | Intermittent misfires with p0300 (with 3.6 ly7). *nj | 12/10/2007 | |
| 4205 | 10022770 | Diagnostic for dtc p1808 keywords auto auto, stop autostop auto, start autostart, aux, auxiliary bas code dtc ecm engine hybrid inoperative lat light mil no p1808 pump ses start, stop, switch tfp. *kb | 09/26/2007 | ||
| 070232005 | 05/01/2007 | 10021822 | Whine or grind noise in engine compartment. *kb | 06/21/2007 | |
| 3859 | 3859A | 10020923 | Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07. *nj | 01/30/2007 | |
| 4281 | 10/01/2007 | 4281A | 10020787 | Issues with dtc's on ly7 engine vehicles. *kb driveability issues with various dtc's. updated 12/11/07. *nj | 01/10/2007 |
| 3423 | 09/30/2008 | 3423B | 10020691 | 3.6 ly7 with cam actuator dtc. dtc codes, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0008, or p0009. *kb the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved. *pe | 12/22/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 070601014 | 08/01/2007 | 10022931 | Ly7 mil/dtc's p0016, p0017, p0018 or p0019 - stretched primary drive and both secondary drive timing chains (replace primary drive and both secondary drive timing chains). *nj | 10/05/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4858 | 11/01/2010 | 10037498 | Gm: the malfunction light is on and there is low power due to a cracked exhaust manifold. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/24/2012 | 96000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. the contact stated that the vehicle will not start. the gear shifter indicated that the vehicle was in park but the transmission was actually in drive or reverse, preventing the vehicle from starting. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 96,000. kmj | |||
| 03/24/2012 | 96000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. the contact stated the vehicle will not start while the gear shifter is in the park position but the transmission is actually in drive or reverse gear. this stops the engine from starting. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who will inspect the failure and inform the contact what causes this problem. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 96,000. mw | |||
| 02/06/2010 | 1 | ||
| Saturn aura has already been in the shop almost 30 days in the past year. it has 32,000 miles on it and now they are telling me i need new back brake pads and the rotors turned. it makes a horrible highpitched screeching noise when you hit the brakes, when you turn, and sometimes when you are just going down the road. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2009 | 1 | ||
| Purchased 2007 saturn aura in july of 2008. immediately had problems with the brakes and steering wheel. the following problems included; the car not starting up twice in the dead of winter resulting in it being towed once and jumped once, the brakes squeak unbelievably loud and the steering wheel shakes, the engine stalls when applying more pressure on the gas pedal, the motor in the driver's seat blew out, the alarm remote will lock the doors when it feels like it, when put in the parking gear the car continued to roll forward when my foot was released off of the brake pedal resulting in the car being towed, when put in park on a slight decline the car would not reverse but only rolled forward. this resulted in the car being towed again. each time the car was towed i was given a rental and had to pay for the gas which was an extra expense i should not have had to deal with. the power outlet for cell phone chargers did not work shortly after purchasing the car. when the car was towed because it would not start up, the dealership told me that they could not duplicate the stalling. this was the result each time. however, a shifter cable was replaced, but did not help as the same problem occurred with the car not going into reverse. also when the car was towed because it would not reverse or park, they said could not duplicate. *tr | |||
| 09/20/2007 | 14286 | 1 | 10/11/2006 |
| My 2007 saturn aura had been into the dealership approx. 1.5 weeks ago because the vehicle was having difficulty accelerating. the engine would rev but the car wouldn't move. the dealership said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. on the night of september 20, 2007, at approximately 8:30 pm, while driving the car in a residential neighborhood, i tried to apply the brakes at a stop sign. the abs light came on, the pedal went to the floor, and the car revved, surged forward through an intersection and struck another vehicle. my car hit car #2 with such force that it caused car #2's wheel axle to snap in half and severe damage to car #2's front passenger side fender and door that the car needed to be towed away. i was taken away in an ambulance. onstar confirmed two codes at the time of the accident: #1--abs/traction control system malfunction and #2--take the car to a service center as it may exhibit abnormal behavior when driving and/or stopping. this saturn aura has been nothing but problems since getting it in october 2006. it has just over 14,000 miles on it and has been serviced for the aforementioned issue plus replacing a broken engine mount, replacing a leaking engine gasket, resurfacing the brake rotors at 7,000 miles, multiple repairs to a non-functioning onstar system, and consistent issues with the warning light on the tire inflation monitor (i eventually had the tires filled with nitrogen). this car is a hazard. because of the service history of the vehicle, i have obtained legal counsel. the saturn will be evaluated by an independent mechanic to determine what needs to be repaired. i am scared to drive this car again. *jb | |||
| 02/21/2007 | 5800 | 1 | 10/07/2006 |
| In october 2006, my husband and i purchased a new 2007 saturn aura. in december 2006, we received a recall notice from the saturn of greenville, nc dealership. modification # 06147. on 12/29/06 i took the car to the dealership to have the car serviced for the recall. as explained to me the recall had to do something with the power steering. on february 21, 2007, i had an upsetting event occur with my new aura. i drove approximately three miles from my home to a child care center to drop off my one-year old son. i continued my drive to work approximately 2.5 miles. as i approached my place of employment, i noticed some smoke and immediately thereafter lost my power steering. i struggled with the steering until i reached our parking lot and then i ran from the car in panic. immediately upon leaving the vehicle, the engine erupted into a fiery blaze. my co-workers witnessed the fire in disbelief and assisted me with contacting the fire department. the fire consumed the front end of my vehicle and it was declared a total loss. the car only had approximately 5800 miles. after contacting saturn corporate, the so called 'recall' above was actually only a service bulletin. even though the notice we received in the mail had stated on it, urgent/recall notice. since the fire, gm has re-purchased the automobile and has refunded our money. we do not know the cause of the engine fire nor do we know if the fire was related to the service bulletin we had the car serviced for in december 2006. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/18/2003 | 1 | ||
| Since buying my saturn aura in march 2007 my life has been a complete headache. i first had to take my car into the shop with only 2300 miles on it for rack and pinion to be replaced. since then it has been in the shop no less than every 6 months. i have had to replace the brakes and rotors two times, motor mount, passenger air bag, sunroof drain, water pump, coolant crossover pipe, water reservoir, steering shaft and more. now my rack and pinion is bad again and they will not fix it. also there is a major rattle in front of car and squeal coming from front drivers side tire. they tell me that there is nothing wrong and cannot duplicate. just recently i have started to notice that my car steering is funny and also that it cuts out or accelerates on it's own. i am planning on getting it back in again to the shop soon. i do not feel safe driving this car. i have three small children and want something done to stop all the problems. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/03/2008 | 51450 | 1 | |
| Saturn aura hybrid 2007 vehicle not a year old yet having approximately 50,000 miles on the vehicle. car presented last friday with an engine noise. took the car to the dealership on monday the tension cord had wrapped around the axel and damaged the cv joint causing expensive damage. *tr | |||