Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| PIT4569 | 02/01/2008 | 10024223 | Blower motor is inoperative. *nj | 03/27/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PI-0090B | 03/01/2011 | 10038345 | Gm: there may be an intermittent engine hesitation or flutter. the camshaft sensor terminals likely have poor connections. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| PI-0090B | 03/01/2011 | 10038345 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| 08-06-01-011H | 02/01/2011 | 10038261 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 08-06-01-011H | 02/01/2011 | 10038261 | Gm: check engine light is on with multiple trouble codes present. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| PIT-5028 | 09/01/2010 | 10036324 | Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. model years 2006-2011. does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system. *pe | 03/14/2011 | |
| PIP-4550 | 05/01/2009 | 10030169 | General motors: in rare occurrences a technician may find dtc p0513, an intermittent no crank/no start. this dtc may be caused by a transient voltage spike within the ecm and usually occurs on start up. the ecm must be replaced with one th | 08/12/2009 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA08010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2008 | 09/08/2008 | NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V441000 | |
| In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
| EA08010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2008 | 09/08/2008 | NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V441000 | |
| In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 09/01/2012 | |||
| I have had my the children in the car when the service stabilitrac warning came on causing jerking in heavy city traffic and wouldn't allow me to go. had it towed and the mechanic said the entire timing component was bad, this was a chevy dealership. next i was traveling on a freeway with my children approaching an officer at the scene of a wreck my car revved very high and wouldn't shift anymore....not only with an officer at a accident but also reduced to one lane traffic due to construction. when this happened it nearly caused a collision. i had to attempt to coast to the side of the road. mechanic said transmission needed to be rebuilt. i have spoke to saturn and informed then of all my issues...evenafter transmission repairs my car continues to jerk and stall in traffic to the point i was almost t boned by a semi!! i have had my fill of my children at risk from a poorly built car! my passenger airbag won't even kick on and is having problems. all my problems started at 50,000 miles!! my sun roof was leading and i had water gushing down my pillars had to pay for that to be serviced as well! | |||
| 02/15/2013 | 55000 | ||
| Delayed shifting when pressing down accelerator to increase speed to change lanes while on freeway. took car in for service and was told transmission wave plate was inoperative. | |||
| 09/01/2012 | |||
| I have had my the children in the car when the service stabilitrac warning came on causing jerking in heavy city traffic and wouldn't allow me to go. had it towed and the mechanic said the entire timing component was bad, this was a chevy dealership. next i was traveling on a freeway with my children approaching an officer at the scene of a wreck my car revved very high and wouldn't shift anymore....not only with an officer at a accident but also reduced to one lane traffic due to construction. when this happened it nearly caused a collision. i had to attempt to coast to the side of the road. mechanic said transmission needed to be rebuilt. i have spoke to saturn and informed then of all my issues...evenafter transmission repairs my car continues to jerk and stall in traffic to the point i was almost t boned by a semi!! i have had my fill of my children at risk from a poorly built car! my passenger airbag won't even kick on and is having problems. all my problems started at 50,000 miles!! my sun roof was leading and i had water gushing down my pillars had to pay for that to be serviced as well! | |||
| 02/15/2013 | 55000 | ||
| Delayed shifting when pressing down accelerator to increase speed to change lanes while on freeway. took car in for service and was told transmission wave plate was inoperative. | |||
| 09/01/2012 | |||
| I have had my the children in the car when the service stabilitrac warning came on causing jerking in heavy city traffic and wouldn't allow me to go. had it towed and the mechanic said the entire timing component was bad, this was a chevy dealership. next i was traveling on a freeway with my children approaching an officer at the scene of a wreck my car revved very high and wouldn't shift anymore....not only with an officer at a accident but also reduced to one lane traffic due to construction. when this happened it nearly caused a collision. i had to attempt to coast to the side of the road. mechanic said transmission needed to be rebuilt. i have spoke to saturn and informed then of all my issues...evenafter transmission repairs my car continues to jerk and stall in traffic to the point i was almost t boned by a semi!! i have had my fill of my children at risk from a poorly built car! my passenger airbag won't even kick on and is having problems. all my problems started at 50,000 miles!! my sun roof was leading and i had water gushing down my pillars had to pay for that to be serviced as well! | |||
| 02/15/2013 | 55000 | ||
| Delayed shifting when pressing down accelerator to increase speed to change lanes while on freeway. took car in for service and was told transmission wave plate was inoperative. | |||
| 09/01/2012 | |||
| I have had my the children in the car when the service stabilitrac warning came on causing jerking in heavy city traffic and wouldn't allow me to go. had it towed and the mechanic said the entire timing component was bad, this was a chevy dealership. next i was traveling on a freeway with my children approaching an officer at the scene of a wreck my car revved very high and wouldn't shift anymore....not only with an officer at a accident but also reduced to one lane traffic due to construction. when this happened it nearly caused a collision. i had to attempt to coast to the side of the road. mechanic said transmission needed to be rebuilt. i have spoke to saturn and informed then of all my issues...evenafter transmission repairs my car continues to jerk and stall in traffic to the point i was almost t boned by a semi!! i have had my fill of my children at risk from a poorly built car! my passenger airbag won't even kick on and is having problems. all my problems started at 50,000 miles!! my sun roof was leading and i had water gushing down my pillars had to pay for that to be serviced as well! | |||
| 02/15/2013 | 55000 | ||
| Delayed shifting when pressing down accelerator to increase speed to change lanes while on freeway. took car in for service and was told transmission wave plate was inoperative. | |||
| 11/04/2012 | 47000 | ||
| I had transmission problems on my 2008 saturn outlook. while driving the car one morning it just stopped accelerating and then locked up and wouldn't move. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/24/2010 | 43080 | ||
| Vehicle has had 3 major transmission warranty repairs done tone nhtsa # 10030729, two engine warranty repairs (water pump, engine seals) and one electrical recalls nhtsa # 08v44100 wire harness which is a fire hazard and one windshield wiper/washer linkage 08v410000 which could result in a vehicle crash | |||
| 10/20/2011 | 49000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact was driving 25 mph when the check engine, stability and traction control warning lights illuminated followed by the vehicle stalling. the vehicle was restarted after twenty minutes and taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced along with the computer module. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 49,712. | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 4500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that the engine stalled when the accelerator was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 4,500 and the current mileage was 41,000. | |||
| 01/06/2009 | 11000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact started the ignition and the check engine warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. in addition, the fuel gauge indicator displayed empty fuel at any given fuel level capacity. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection on two separate occasions. the failures were contributed to the cam shaft sensor and fuel level sensor. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 25,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/31/2010 | 39000 | ||
| I purchased this 2008 vehicle in july 2008, used but new with a bit over 16,000 miles on it from a delearship in syracuse that is no longer active. my vehicle has always been well cared for and serviced accordingly. starting jan. 31, 2010, the engine began to make a loud knock. it did not matter if i warmed the vehicle, or if it was warm weather or cold. on some instances it seemed to not accelerate on the highway as it should. often hesitating to go. it has been into the dealership four different occasions, for a total of 21 days out-of-service cumulatively, soon to be more. the first time they gave it back the next day as they stated they could not duplicate the noise. three days later the knock was back. the second time it went in they had for 7 days, could not duplicate. 2 days later back again...the third time the dealership locally here put a new timing chain in. they said it was slack. however, this did not fix the issue. it was supposed to go back in for the same engine knocking, etc. before it could go in i was driving at night with small children in the car on a highway and had no headlights. after taking it to the dealership they say the wiring harness melted and they have no idea why. they take the vehicle in again for a fourth time. tell me its fixed. new wiring harness. pick up vehicle..same engine knock present. they now say maybe its a lifter? cam? don't have parts. give me this same vehicle to continue to drive. something is fishy here. how many vehicles does it take for a safety recall or investigation????? does someone have to die?! headlights going out at night on highway, engine not accelerating....major safety issues. multiple complaints. i'd rather not have someone called to the scene of my death or the deaths of my children because of a known defect that is not being addressed! also, another 2008 saturn outlook is at the same dealership for similiar problems... | |||
| 10/24/2009 | 22000 | 1 | |
| This is a recurrence of odi #10226441. cams/head of engine were replaced for the 3rd time back in may 2008. now, the vehicle is in with the dealer for the 4th time with bad cams and the rebuild of the engine is required again (less than 23,000 miles on the vehicle). saturn claims that it appears to be the rear bank of cams this time but is still stripping down the motor. saturn, acadia and enclave user forums have numerous complaints against these sister vehicles -- all manufactured by gm. *tr | |||
| 02/13/2008 | 2200 | 1 | |
| At about 2,000 miles, on 2/13/08, check engine light came on out 2--8 saturn outlook and stated ignition problem (cam sensors). saturn indicated bad cams (dual). they replaced them and basically rebuilt the entire top of my engine. 2 weeks later, the tensioner pulling snapped off while i was driving, causing loss of steering, electrical, cooling, etc. car towed. saturn replaced parts and denied related to cam replacement. now at 4,400 miles on 5/1/08 check engine light came on again. onstar diagnostics called and stated same trouble code as 2/13/08 (cam sensors). will call saturn regional rep. who handled our complaint the first time tomorrow. note: our cousin has same suv but the gmc (acadia) who had the exact same problem with the cams one month ago but at 200 miles. back in march, the service dept. at our dealer also said we were the 2nd or 3 saturn outlook they replaced the cams on this year (2008). *tr | |||