Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 070525004 | 11/01/2007 | 10023981 | Antilock brake system (abs) light on, electronic stability control (esc)/traction control system (tcs) light on, service esc message in dic, dtc's c0035, c0040, c0045, c0050 set (reprogram electronic brake control module (ebcm)). *nj | 02/26/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 070525004 | 11/01/2007 | 10023981 | Antilock brake system (abs) light on, electronic stability control (esc)/traction control system (tcs) light on, service esc message in dic, dtc's c0035, c0040, c0045, c0050 set (reprogram electronic brake control module (ebcm)). *nj | 02/26/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| PIC--4330B | 12/01/2008 | 10028285 | Chevrolet: unable to relearn the brake pedal position (bpp) sensor. *pe | 03/20/2009 | |
| PIC-4883A | 06/01/2008 | 10026685 | Gmc: brake pedal clunk possible brake drag c0131. with steering wheel adjusted in full down position, there may be a clunk when the brake pedal is released. *pe | 12/01/2008 | |
| PIC-4330A | 07/01/2008 | 10026163 | Gmc: unable to relearn the brake pedal position (bpp) sensor. have difficulty performing the brake pedal position (bpp) relearn. models chevrolets, pontiacs and saturns. *pe | 10/03/2008 | |
| 4658 | 12/01/2008 | PIC-4658A | 10023415 | Adjustable pedals will not adjust inoperative. *nj updated 3/13/09. *pe | 12/10/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| SB-08-05-22-009A | 06/01/2009 | 10032206 | Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: intermittently brake lights (stop lamps) do not function correctly, extended travel to shift out of park, cruise control inoperative, dtcs c0161/c0277 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe | 02/17/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 02/23/2013 | 70280 | 1 | |
| Regardless of how fast i am driving, whether 35 mph or 60 mph, my brake lights operate in a reverse manner. as i apply my brakes, the brake lights turn off. on the other hand, when i release my brakes, the brakes lights comes on. this causes a distraction and a danger to me and the traffic behind me. the issue occurs often and sporadically. i have noticed a pattern; when this issue occurs my service esc light comes on and my traction turns off. *tr | |||
| 02/23/2013 | 70280 | ||
| Regardless of how fast i am driving, whether 35 mph or 60 mph, my brake lights operate in a reverse manner. as i apply my brakes, the brake lights turn off. on the other hand, when i release my brakes, the brakes lights comes on. this causes a distraction and a danger to me and the traffic behind me. the issue occurs often and sporadically. i have noticed a pattern; when this issue occurs my service esc light comes on and my traction turns off. | |||
| 01/18/2013 | 83000 | ||
| Was driving on freeway with cruz control on then suddenly the cruz control disengaged. when i looked in the rear view mirror i noticed that my 3rd break light was coming on by itself and staying on and i was not pressing break. breaks come on and stay on when not pressing break pedal and turn off when break pedal is pressed. makes other cars behind me think i'm breaking when i'm not and when i do break it looks as if i'm not breaking. risk getting rear ended because of this. safety issue. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 250000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds and making turns, he would hear loud popping noise in the steering column. also when depressing the brakes he would feel a vibrating sensation. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 25,000. the current mileage was approximately 40,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. the contact stated that the brake lights failed. the brake lights would remain illuminated when the brake pedal was not being depressed. the brake light would shut off once the brake pedal was engaged. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. a diagnostic was performed however, the diagnostic was unable to generate a failure code because the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was test driven and the failure was duplicated however the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. the contact stated that the brake lights failed. the brake lights would remain illuminated when the brake pedal was not being depressed. the brake light would shut off once the brake pedal was engaged. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. a diagnostic was performed however, the diagnostic was unable to generate a failure code because the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was test driven and the failure was duplicated however the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn ora. the contact stated that the brake light failed. the brake light remained illuminated and the brake pedal had to be depressed to disengage the brake light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. a diagnostic was performed; the diagnostic was unable to locate a failure code because the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was test driven the failure duplicated however the dealer didnot replaced wires or cables. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. li | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 18000 | 1 | |
| Was in back to back traffic using brakes often, when i tried to use the brakes it was not working, the car run into another car in front of me, damaged the entire front of my car. to repair this car it will cost xxxxxwhich is as the value of the car. the car involved had very little damage only my saturn aura has serious damaged. i have had this similar issues with the breaks previously. on the saturn aura reviews they are few brakes problem reported. this 2008 aura was manufactured in 2007. there is many 2007 aura reported brakes problems. i want to pursue an investigation and possible replacement or reimbursement from the manufacturer. please advice me if i should fix the car or if i should get a lawyer or what i need to do. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2012 | 18000 | ||
| Was in back to back traffic using brakes often, when i tried to use the brakes it was not working, the car run into another car in front of me, damaged the entire front of my car. to repair this car it will cost xxxxxwhich is as the value of the car. the car involved had very little damage only my saturn aura has serious damaged. i have had this similar issues with the breaks previously. on the saturn aura reviews they are few brakes problem reported. this 2008 aura was manufactured in 2007. there is many 2007 aura reported brakes problems. i want to pursue an investigation and possible replacement or reimbursement from the manufacturer. please advice me if i should fix the car or if i should get a lawyer or what i need to do. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/22/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Vehicle: 2008 saturn aura xe with 45,000 miles. problem: total brake failure. the braided brake line segment underneath the master cylinder ruptured allowing the brake fluid to leak all over the engine bay. the steel braid was compromise by what looked like a chemical corrosive. the actual hole was less than one eighth inch in diameter. the blue plastic brake hose ruptured/bubbled like an aneurysm. total break failure resulted within a few brake pumps. repair: the car was towed to the gm dealership. the brake lines (2) were repaired under extended warranty. both lines had several signs of corrosive activity on the steel braid. conclusion: i was very lucky to not have had an accident. | |||
| 03/04/2009 | 15000 | 1 | |
| Brake shudder from warped brake rotors (15,000 miles) brake linings fine. causes intermittent braking problems. *tr temporary fix:rotors turned (until they warp again and can no longer be turned) original rotor durability is questionable. (a safety and quality issue). *tr | |||