Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
10-08-42-001C02/01/201210043847Gm: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/ replacement (inspect bulb and connector). do not replace the entire headlamp assembly for this condition. replace the bulb and inspect the connector. *js04/30/2012
CSP-1105512/01/201110043330Cadillac/gmc/saturn: see document search button for owner letter. certain model year vehicles may experience an issue of a loose electrical contact with low beam halogen headlamp bulb connector working intermittently. *pe03/14/2012
SB-10-08-42-001A08/01/201010035924Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/replacement (inspect bulb and connector). does not apply to vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) lamps. do not replace the entire headlamp assem03/07/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
SB-10-08-42-001A08/01/201010035924Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/replacement (inspect bulb and connector). does not apply to vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) lamps. do not replace the entire headlamp assem03/07/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
PIT-508003/01/201110038653Ready06/24/2011
PIT-508003/01/201110038653Gm: the right front light is not working. *rm06/24/2011

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
DP12003GENERAL MOTORS LLC06/04/2012Loss of Headlamp Illumination
 Odi received a petition requesting investigation of model year (my) 2008 saturn outlook and similar vehicles for loss of low beam headlamp illumination.the petitioner reported that the wiring harness inside the headlamp assembly of his my 2008 saturn outlook had overheated and subsequently melted.odi has received (415) four hundred and fifteen consumer complaints between april 2008 and may 2012 regarding this condition in the 2007-2009 saturn outlook and gmc acadia.a copy of the petition will be placed in the public file.odi will review it and related field data to assess whether a safety defect investigation is warranted.referenced voqs are listed on a separate page.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
02/15/201366500
 Passenger side headlight harness burned out.
02/27/201343225
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook. one day i was driving and notice i had a headlight out. went to change the bulb and saw that the wire harness was melted. from reading on the internet i saw that a lot of people are having the same problem.
02/15/201366500
 Passenger side headlight harness burned out.
02/27/201343225
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook. one day i was driving and notice i had a headlight out. went to change the bulb and saw that the wire harness was melted. from reading on the internet i saw that a lot of people are having the same problem.
02/15/201366500
 Passenger side headlight harness burned out.
02/27/201343225
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook. one day i was driving and notice i had a headlight out. went to change the bulb and saw that the wire harness was melted. from reading on the internet i saw that a lot of people are having the same problem.
02/15/201366500
 Passenger side headlight harness burned out.
02/27/201343225
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook. one day i was driving and notice i had a headlight out. went to change the bulb and saw that the wire harness was melted. from reading on the internet i saw that a lot of people are having the same problem.
03/18/2010240003
 This is the third time in 2 years i've had a headlight failure with my 2008 saturn outlook. first incident occurred in 2010, and most recently a few days ago in jan 2013. there should be no reason for these headlights to fail so frequently. they need to be improved so it does not keep happening. it is a costly repair and could be dangerous if both fail while driving. *tr
03/18/201024000
 This is the third time in 2 years i've had a headlight failure with my 2008 saturn outlook. first incident occurred in 2010, and most recently a few days ago in jan 2013. there shouod be no rewson for these headlights to fail so frequently. they need to be improved so it does not keep happening. it is a costly repair and could be dangerous if both fail while driving.
04/22/2011385001
 The low beam headlight went out on the vehicle. i went to autozone to purchase the headlight replacement when i was told that it could possibly be two different headlights that i would need to bring the broken one so they can sell me a replacement. i found out that it is not very easy to replace the headlight on this vehicle as several other parts have to be removed in order to get to the headlight connector. i found instructions and several complaints from owners indicating they have replaced the headlight several times during the year only to be told by dealers that the harness/connector are burned and that is the cause of the problem. i proceeded to remove the underliner of the tire to get to the headlight on my vehicle. as suspected, the connector and wire harness were burned. i found several service bulletins instructing dealers to check and replace the harness and headlight on these vehicles. when i called saturn i was informed that the dealership had replaced the headlight in my vehicle on april 2011...however they never informed me of this change. right now my wife is driving this vehicle without a headlight as saturn is refusing to replace the burned harness that i found on the car. this is not only a safety issue, but a fire hazard on the vehicle. this should be a mandatory recall by now....it is not just happening on saturn outlooks, it is also happening on gmc acadias which is exactly the same car..... *tr
04/22/201138500
 The low beam headlight went out on the vehicle. i went to autozone to purchase the headlight replacement when i was told that it could possibly be two different headlights that i would need to bring the broken one so they can sell me a replacement. i found out that it is not very easy to replace the headlight on this vehicle as several other parts have to be removed in order to get to the headlight connector. i found instructions and several complaints from owners indicating they have replaced the headlight several times during the year only to be told by dealers that the harness/connector are burned and that is the cause of the problem. i proceeded to remove the underliner of the tire to get to the headlight on my vehicle. as suspected, the connector and wire harness were burned. i found several service bulletins instructing dealers to check and replace the harness and headlight on these vehicles. when i called saturn i was informed that the dealership had replaced the headlight in my vehicle on april 2011...however they never informed me of this change. right now my wife is driving this vehicle without a headlight as saturn is refusing to replace the burned harness that i found on the car. this is not only a safety issue, but a fire hazard on the vehicle. this should be a mandatory recall by now....it is not just happening on saturn outlooks, it is also happening on gmc acadias which is exactly the same car.....
08/01/2012670001
 The passenger side running light went out. i had the bulb replaced. about a month later the same light went out again. i had the light taken out and was told the wiring harness was melted and had caused the bulb to go out. so i now have to replace the wiring harness for that side. i have also been told by other saturn outlook owners that is a common problem with most of them. *tr
08/01/201267000
 The passenger side running light went out. i had the bulb replaced. about a month later the same light went out again. i had the light taken out and was told the wiring harness was melted and had caused the bulb to go out. so i now have to replace the wiring harness for that side. i have also been told by other saturn outlook owners that is a common problem with most of them.
08/21/20121
 My passenger side headlight suddenly went out, about the same time my heat sensor began reading high as if vehicle was overheating. i took it to the dealer and they could not recreate problem with overheating and they replaced the projector beam. *tr now a month later im having the same exact problems only now i notice a coolant leak. i replaced coolant and car still acts like its overheating, also the headlight is once again out.
08/21/2012
 My passenger side headlight suddenly went out, about the same time my heat sensor began reading high as if vehicle was overheating. i took it to the dealer and they could not recreate problem with overheating and they replaced the projector beam. now a month later im having the same exact problems only now i notice a coolant leak. i replaced coolant and car still acts like its overheating, also the headlight is once again out.
07/28/2012475001
 The drivers side headlamp assembly overheated and melted causing the light to fail . this is the second time this happened with this automobile . the last incident was the passenger side headlamp assembly same exact thing happened overheated and melted causing light to fail. *tr
07/28/201247500
 The drivers side headlamp assembly overheated and melted causing the light to fail . this is the second time this happened with this automobile . the last incident was the passenger side headlamp assembly same exact thing happened overheated and melted causing light to fail
11/18/201135608
 I bought a used 2008 saturn outlook. the passenger side head light/daytime light went out. changed the bulb and check the fuse in november 2011 and it went out again in february 2012. the mechanic has told me that this was due to a short in the headlight and not the wiring harness. i have not had to change a headlight/daytime light in any of my prior vehicles and now i'm on my 3rd replacement for this headlight in less than 6 months--something is not right!
12/17/201122188
 Headlamp on drivers side low beam not working.
07/13/201042000
 Passenger side wiring harness melted. cost me 200.00 dollars to repair. not covered under extended warranty. have studied and found that i can probably expect this to happen again. am worried about future expense and, or fire...... would appreciate your assistance. thank you in advance.
09/01/201150500
 We own two 2008 saturn outlooks. both had headlight failures in the first 6 months of ownership. both had the headlight assemblies replaced. after approximately 3 years of ownership the headlights (non-brights) on both are failing, and it is not the bulbs. mechanic jiggles the wires and headlights come on only to fail less than a week later. numerous online searches show the harness to be at fault, with indications that the replacement part has been re-engineering to address the known defect.
07/13/201042000
 Passenger side wiring harness melted. cost me 200.00 dollars to repair. not covered under extended warranty. have studied and found that i can probably expect this to happen again. am worried about future expense and, or fire...... would appreciate your assistance. thank you in advance.
09/01/201150500
 We own two 2008 saturn outlooks. both had headlight failures in the first 6 months of ownership. both had the headlight assemblies replaced. after approximately 3 years of ownership the headlights (non-brights) on both are failing, and it is not the bulbs. mechanic jiggles the wires and headlights come on only to fail less than a week later. numerous online searches show the harness to be at fault, with indications that the replacement part has been re-engineering to address the known defect.
07/13/201042000
 Passenger side wiring harness melted. cost me 200.00 dollars to repair. not covered under extended warranty. have studied and found that i can probably expect this to happen again. am worried about future expense and, or fire...... would appreciate your assistance. thank you in advance.
09/01/201150500
 We own two 2008 saturn outlooks. both had headlight failures in the first 6 months of ownership. both had the headlight assemblies replaced. after approximately 3 years of ownership the headlights (non-brights) on both are failing, and it is not the bulbs. mechanic jiggles the wires and headlights come on only to fail less than a week later. numerous online searches show the harness to be at fault, with indications that the replacement part has been re-engineering to address the known defect.
11/16/201155000
 Driver side headlight wireharness arcs and causes light to fail. replacing lightbulb temporarly fixes issue. light fails and causes loss of light while driving at night. also, potential fire hazard.
09/01/201150500
 We own two 2008 saturn outlooks. both had headlight failures in the first 6 months of ownership. both had the headlight assemblies replaced. after approximately 3 years of ownership the headlights (non-brights) on both are failing, and it is not the bulbs. mechanic jiggles the wires and headlights come on only to fail less than a week later. numerous online searches show the harness to be at fault, with indications that the replacement part has been re-engineering to address the known defect.
11/16/201155000
 Driver side headlight wireharness arcs and causes light to fail. replacing lightbulb temporarly fixes issue. light fails and causes loss of light while driving at night. also, potential fire hazard.
01/01/201155000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that the driver's side headlight shut off while driving 75 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the wiring harness was replaced under warranty. the same failure occurred on the front passenger side approximately eleven months later. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to have the failure repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover half of the expenses. the failure mileage was 55,000. the vin was unavailable.
09/10/2011
 In early september, my front passenger side headlight was not working. upon inspection by a local mechanic, the wiring harness was melted. i understand that several other saturn outlook owners have reported the same problem. electrical tape was applied and a new bulb was installed. two months later, the problem occurred again.
02/01/2010
 Headlight wiring on the saturn outlook models fails prematurely as the housing melts and causing the headlights to fail. this is a safety issue for the lights, could be a fire hazard, however, i have not experienced that. i would think this impacts the chevy traverse and gmc acadia too.
12/03/201156000
 Passenger headlight fails intermittently. appears to be due not to the bulb, but due to sub-grade wiring harness that melts over time.
05/02/201050000
 Front headlight on right side stopped working, replaced low beam bulb, lasted about 2 weeks, repalced it a 2nd time, again lasting about 1 week. brought to dealer, they stated that it was a faulty wirng harness to the head light and is not covered under warranty. brought vehichle to another dealer, who replaced wiring harness on right side under warranty. now the left side is out and replaced bulb that lasted 1 day. wiring harness needs replacement, which i am told is excess of $500.00. as warranty is now expired. both wiring harnesses should have been repalced at the same time, gm knows of this problem and should have a recall of all model with these lighting problems.
01/01/201155000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that the driver's side headlight shut off while driving 75 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the wiring harness was replaced under warranty. the same failure occurred on the front passenger side approximately eleven months later. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to have the failure repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover half of the expenses. the failure mileage was 55,000. the vin was unavailable.
09/10/2011
 In early september, my front passenger side headlight was not working. upon inspection by a local mechanic, the wiring harness was melted. i understand that several other saturn outlook owners have reported the same problem. electrical tape was applied and a new bulb was installed. two months later, the problem occurred again.
02/01/2010
 Headlight wiring on the saturn outlook models fails prematurely as the housing melts and causing the headlights to fail. this is a safety issue for the lights, could be a fire hazard, however, i have not experienced that. i would think this impacts the chevy traverse and gmc acadia too.
12/03/201156000
 Passenger headlight fails intermittently. appears to be due not to the bulb, but due to sub-grade wiring harness that melts over time.
05/02/201050000
 Front headlight on right side stopped working, replaced low beam bulb, lasted about 2 weeks, repalced it a 2nd time, again lasting about 1 week. brought to dealer, they stated that it was a faulty wirng harness to the head light and is not covered under warranty. brought vehichle to another dealer, who replaced wiring harness on right side under warranty. now the left side is out and replaced bulb that lasted 1 day. wiring harness needs replacement, which i am told is excess of $500.00. as warranty is now expired. both wiring harnesses should have been repalced at the same time, gm knows of this problem and should have a recall of all model with these lighting problems.
01/01/201155000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that the driver's side headlight shut off while driving 75 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the wiring harness was replaced under warranty. the same failure occurred on the front passenger side approximately eleven months later. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to have the failure repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover half of the expenses. the failure mileage was 55,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj
09/10/2011
 In early september, my front passenger side headlight was not working. upon inspection by a local mechanic, the wiring harness was melted. i understand that several other saturn outlook owners have reported the same problem. electrical tape was applied and a new bulb was installed. two months later, the problem occurred again.
02/01/2010
 Headlight wiring on the saturn outlook models fails prematurely as the housing melts and causing the headlights to fail. this is a safety issue for the lights, could be a fire hazard, however, i have not experienced that. i would think this impacts the chevy traverse and gmc acadia too.
12/03/201156000
 Passenger headlight fails intermittently. appears to be due not to the bulb, but due to sub-grade wiring harness that melts over time.
05/02/201050000
 Front headlight on right side stopped working, replaced low beam bulb, lasted about 2 weeks, repalced it a 2nd time, again lasting about 1 week. brought to dealer, they stated that it was a faulty wirng harness to the head light and is not covered under warranty. brought vehichle to another dealer, who replaced wiring harness on right side under warranty. now the left side is out and replaced bulb that lasted 1 day. wiring harness needs replacement, which i am told is excess of $500.00. as warranty is now expired. both wiring harnesses should have been repalced at the same time, gm knows of this problem and should have a recall of all model with these lighting problems.
01/01/201155000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that the driver's side headlight shut off while driving 75 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the wiring harness was replaced under warranty. the same failure occurred on the front passenger side approximately eleven months later. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to have the failure repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover half of the expenses. the failure mileage was 55,000. the vin was unavailable sm.
09/10/2011
 In early september, my front passenger side headlight was not working. upon inspection by a local mechanic, the wiring harness was melted. i understand that several other saturn outlook owners have reported the same problem. electrical tape was applied and a new bulb was installed. two months later, the problem occurred again.
02/01/2010
 Headlight wiring on the saturn outlook models fails prematurely as the housing melts and causing the headlights to fail. this is a safety issue for the lights, could be a fire hazard, however, i have not experienced that. i would think this impacts the chevy traverse and gmc acadia too.
12/03/201156000
 Passenger headlight fails intermittently. appears to be due not to the bulb, but due to sub-grade wiring harness that melts over time.
05/02/201050000
 Front headlight on right side stopped working, replaced low beam bulb, lasted about 2 weeks, repalced it a 2nd time, again lasting about 1 week. brought to dealer, they stated that it was a faulty wirng harness to the head light and is not covered under warranty. brought vehichle to another dealer, who replaced wiring harness on right side under warranty. now the left side is out and replaced bulb that lasted 1 day. wiring harness needs replacement, which i am told is excess of $500.00. as warranty is now expired. both wiring harnesses should have been repalced at the same time, gm knows of this problem and should have a recall of all model with these lighting problems.
09/10/2011
 In early september, my front passenger side headlight was not working. upon inspection by a local mechanic, the wiring harness was melted. i understand that several other saturn outlook owners have reported the same problem. electrical tape was applied and a new bulb was installed. two months later, the problem occurred again.
02/01/2010
 Headlight wiring on the saturn outlook models fails prematurely as the housing melts and causing the headlights to fail. this is a safety issue for the lights, could be a fire hazard, however, i have not experienced that. i would think this impacts the chevy traverse and gmc acadia too.
12/03/201156000
 Passenger headlight fails intermittently. appears to be due not to the bulb, but due to sub-grade wiring harness that melts over time.
05/02/201050000
 Front headlight on right side stopped working, replaced low beam bulb, lasted about 2 weeks, repalced it a 2nd time, again lasting about 1 week. brought to dealer, they stated that it was a faulty wirng harness to the head light and is not covered under warranty. brought vehichle to another dealer, who replaced wiring harness on right side under warranty. now the left side is out and replaced bulb that lasted 1 day. wiring harness needs replacement, which i am told is excess of $500.00. as warranty is now expired. both wiring harnesses should have been repalced at the same time, gm knows of this problem and should have a recall of all model with these lighting problems.
11/19/201163394
 The passenger side headlight is not functioning. i have checked into replacing it and it will cost $100 for one replacement headlamp! i have also heard there is a problem with the wiring harness for this make/model/year, and it is very difficult to even access the light assembly. this is ridiculous.
11/10/201035000
 At approximately 35000 miles, the passenger side low beam headlamp stopped lighting. i assumed that the headlamp had blown, and left it alone until my state inspection was due, 2 months later. when i finally attempted to replace the bulb, i learned that the bulb was fine, but the harness had failed, and my 36000 mile warranty had expired.closer inspection revealed that the wiring harness on the passenger side low beam headlamp had melted, where the wires enter into the lamp base, and are held into the base with a poured plastic bakelite type sealer, like the type seen poured over circuit boards, to prevent tampering. i accessed that socket, and cut the factory socket off of the wire harness. i replaced the socket with one that i purchased online, which was of a much heavier gauge than the inferior gauge of wire that came from the factory. it is now 1 year later, and the exact same thing has occurred on the driver's side. when i hold the factory lamp socket in my hand, and bend the wires at the socket base, the bulb works only intermittently, as if the copper wire inside the insulation has degraded so severely that a good contact can no longer be maintained. i have not yet ordered a replacement socket for the driver's side, and dread the labor that is involved in removing the tire, dropping the fender cowl, cutting the factory harness away from the factory lamp base, and rewiring the new lamp base to the factory harness.it is labor intensive, and it is dangerous. it is clear to me that the heat build up from the bulb, in combination with the undersized wiring entering the base, has created a melt hazard, which subsequently allows moisture into the copper strand wire, allowing the copper to corrode significantly, and ultimately the copper disintegrates completely, losing its connection altogether.
11/18/201140000
 The headlight burned out. when i went to replace it i noticed the wire was burnt. after reading on the internet, many people have this problem with saturn outlook. should be a recall. i have 40, 000 miles and my warranty just expired. this is my wife's car, please dont wait until there is a fire or someone is injured to do a recall.
11/19/201163394
 The passenger side headlight is not functioning. i have checked into replacing it and it will cost $100 for one replacement headlamp! i have also heard there is a problem with the wiring harness for this make/model/year, and it is very difficult to even access the light assembly. this is ridiculous.
11/10/201035000
 At approximately 35000 miles, the passenger side low beam headlamp stopped lighting. i assumed that the headlamp had blown, and left it alone until my state inspection was due, 2 months later. when i finally attempted to replace the bulb, i learned that the bulb was fine, but the harness had failed, and my 36000 mile warranty had expired.closer inspection revealed that the wiring harness on the passenger side low beam headlamp had melted, where the wires enter into the lamp base, and are held into the base with a poured plastic bakelite type sealer, like the type seen poured over circuit boards, to prevent tampering. i accessed that socket, and cut the factory socket off of the wire harness. i replaced the socket with one that i purchased online, which was of a much heavier gauge than the inferior gauge of wire that came from the factory. it is now 1 year later, and the exact same thing has occurred on the driver's side. when i hold the factory lamp socket in my hand, and bend the wires at the socket base, the bulb works only intermittently, as if the copper wire inside the insulation has degraded so severely that a good contact can no longer be maintained. i have not yet ordered a replacement socket for the driver's side, and dread the labor that is involved in removing the tire, dropping the fender cowl, cutting the factory harness away from the factory lamp base, and rewiring the new lamp base to the factory harness.it is labor intensive, and it is dangerous. it is clear to me that the heat build up from the bulb, in combination with the undersized wiring entering the base, has created a melt hazard, which subsequently allows moisture into the copper strand wire, allowing the copper to corrode significantly, and ultimately the copper disintegrates completely, losing its connection altogether.
11/18/201140000
 The headlight burned out. when i went to replace it i noticed the wire was burnt. after reading on the internet, many people have this problem with saturn outlook. should be a recall. i have 40, 000 miles and my warranty just expired. this is my wife's car, please dont wait until there is a fire or someone is injured to do a recall.
11/01/201150000
 Headlamp failed, wiring melted. next time the car may go up in flames.dangerous!!!!!
11/19/201163394
 The passenger side headlight is not functioning. i have checked into replacing it and it will cost $100 for one replacement headlamp! i have also heard there is a problem with the wiring harness for this make/model/year, and it is very difficult to even access the light assembly. this is ridiculous.
11/10/201035000
 At approximately 35000 miles, the passenger side low beam headlamp stopped lighting. i assumed that the headlamp had blown, and left it alone until my state inspection was due, 2 months later. when i finally attempted to replace the bulb, i learned that the bulb was fine, but the harness had failed, and my 36000 mile warranty had expired.closer inspection revealed that the wiring harness on the passenger side low beam headlamp had melted, where the wires enter into the lamp base, and are held into the base with a poured plastic bakelite type sealer, like the type seen poured over circuit boards, to prevent tampering. i accessed that socket, and cut the factory socket off of the wire harness. i replaced the socket with one that i purchased online, which was of a much heavier gauge than the inferior gauge of wire that came from the factory. it is now 1 year later, and the exact same thing has occurred on the driver's side. when i hold the factory lamp socket in my hand, and bend the wires at the socket base, the bulb works only intermittently, as if the copper wire inside the insulation has degraded so severely that a good contact can no longer be maintained. i have not yet ordered a replacement socket for the driver's side, and dread the labor that is involved in removing the tire, dropping the fender cowl, cutting the factory harness away from the factory lamp base, and rewiring the new lamp base to the factory harness.it is labor intensive, and it is dangerous. it is clear to me that the heat build up from the bulb, in combination with the undersized wiring entering the base, has created a melt hazard, which subsequently allows moisture into the copper strand wire, allowing the copper to corrode significantly, and ultimately the copper disintegrates completely, losing its connection altogether.
11/18/201140000
 The headlight burned out. when i went to replace it i noticed the wire was burnt. after reading on the internet, many people have this problem with saturn outlook. should be a recall. i have 40, 000 miles and my warranty just expired. this is my wife's car, please dont wait until there is a fire or someone is injured to do a recall.
11/01/201150000
 Headlamp failed, wiring melted. next time the car may go up in flames.dangerous!!!!!
11/10/201035000
 At approximately 35000 miles, the passenger side low beam headlamp stopped lighting. i assumed that the headlamp had blown, and left it alone until my state inspection was due, 2 months later. when i finally attempted to replace the bulb, i learned that the bulb was fine, but the harness had failed, and my 36000 mile warranty had expired.closer inspection revealed that the wiring harness on the passenger side low beam headlamp had melted, where the wires enter into the lamp base, and are held into the base with a poured plastic bakelite type sealer, like the type seen poured over circuit boards, to prevent tampering. i accessed that socket, and cut the factory socket off of the wire harness. i replaced the socket with one that i purchased online, which was of a much heavier gauge than the inferior gauge of wire that came from the factory. it is now 1 year later, and the exact same thing has occurred on the driver's side. when i hold the factory lamp socket in my hand, and bend the wires at the socket base, the bulb works only intermittently, as if the copper wire inside the insulation has degraded so severely that a good contact can no longer be maintained. i have not yet ordered a replacement socket for the driver's side, and dread the labor that is involved in removing the tire, dropping the fender cowl, cutting the factory harness away from the factory lamp base, and rewiring the new lamp base to the factory harness.it is labor intensive, and it is dangerous. it is clear to me that the heat build up from the bulb, in combination with the undersized wiring entering the base, has created a melt hazard, which subsequently allows moisture into the copper strand wire, allowing the copper to corrode significantly, and ultimately the copper disintegrates completely, losing its connection altogether.
11/18/201140000
 The headlight burned out. when i went to replace it i noticed the wire was burnt. after reading on the internet, many people have this problem with saturn outlook. should be a recall. i have 40, 000 miles and my warranty just expired. this is my wife's car, please dont wait until there is a fire or someone is injured to do a recall.
11/01/201150000
 Headlamp failed, wiring melted. next time the car may go up in flames.dangerous!!!!!
11/18/201140000
 The headlight burned out. when i went to replace it i noticed the wire was burnt. after reading on the internet, many people have this problem with saturn outlook. should be a recall. i have 40, 000 miles and my warranty just expired. this is my wife's car, please dont wait until there is a fire or someone is injured to do a recall.
11/01/201150000
 Headlamp failed, wiring melted. next time the car may go up in flames.dangerous!!!!!
11/10/201139000
 Discovered the drivers side harness had melted when changing the dim headlamp.
11/26/200937000
 The headlamp on my 2008 saturn ourlook has gone out multiple times over the last two years that i have owned the vehicle. i have had to have the wiring harness replaced more than 3 times. the first time the new harness lasted a couple of months. the last two times, it only lasted about a week before burning up again. the harness that holds the lamp gets too hot and melts which is an electrical safety issue.
11/10/201139000
 Discovered the drivers side harness had melted when changing the dim headlamp.
11/26/200937000
 The headlamp on my 2008 saturn ourlook has gone out multiple times over the last two years that i have owned the vehicle. i have had to have the wiring harness replaced more than 3 times. the first time the new harness lasted a couple of months. the last two times, it only lasted about a week before burning up again. the harness that holds the lamp gets too hot and melts which is an electrical safety issue.
10/01/201140000
 Head light has burned out, we were told it was faulty wiring in the assembly.
12/10/201040568
 My 2008 saturn outlook lost both headlights in december 2010 within a couple of days of each other. the dealer informed us the bulbs had burned out and when they burned out they burned/corroded the wiring harnesses connected to them, necessitating a $200 repair. less than a year later, in november 2011, the right headlight went out again. when we took it to the dealer on november 4, 2011, they informed us the bulb had burned out and the harness had burned out again, and said the repair would be more than $200. we have seen this problem documented by many saturn owners on saturn fan sites, and also read to contact nhtsa to notify you of this common and potentially dangerous safety problem with the saturn outlook so that you could consider ordering gm to recall these vehicles. i hope you will order a recall and order gm to solve an unnecessary design problem that is a nuisance at best and could potentially lead to a fire or lost visibility that could result in accidents at worst. thank you for your consideration.
11/26/200937000
 The headlamp on my 2008 saturn ourlook has gone out multiple times over the last two years that i have owned the vehicle. i have had to have the wiring harness replaced more than 3 times. the first time the new harness lasted a couple of months. the last two times, it only lasted about a week before burning up again. the harness that holds the lamp gets too hot and melts which is an electrical safety issue.
10/01/201140000
 Head light has burned out, we were told it was faulty wiring in the assembly.
12/10/201040568
 My 2008 saturn outlook lost both headlights in december 2010 within a couple of days of each other. the dealer informed us the bulbs had burned out and when they burned out they burned/corroded the wiring harnesses connected to them, necessitating a $200 repair. less than a year later, in november 2011, the right headlight went out again. when we took it to the dealer on november 4, 2011, they informed us the bulb had burned out and the harness had burned out again, and said the repair would be more than $200. we have seen this problem documented by many saturn owners on saturn fan sites, and also read to contact nhtsa to notify you of this common and potentially dangerous safety problem with the saturn outlook so that you could consider ordering gm to recall these vehicles. i hope you will order a recall and order gm to solve an unnecessary design problem that is a nuisance at best and could potentially lead to a fire or lost visibility that could result in accidents at worst. thank you for your consideration.
08/02/201165187
 Complete loss of low beam headlights under similar or identical circumstances as other voqs and various websites forums. inspection revealed melted wiring harness connectors inside the headlamp assembly at the low beam headlamp bulb. vehicle date of manufacture 10-2007. no known body work. passenger low beam headlight connector is not melted as bad as the driver side low beam headlight connector. appears to be coming predominantly from the black wire going into the connector. all insulation is melted away. connector melted and brittle that it fell apart removing the bulb. bulb part # appears to be h11, 12v 55w u 64211 l+dot. osram. germany e1 25s. w0 q3. driver head light assembly casting date september 2007. part number 25876413, which appears to have been superseded. appears manufactured under automotive lighting with number lh hal 6143101907c2824. the inside connector area of the bulb itself also appears melted. the bulb is available for inspection. the headlamp assembly is still in use on the vehicle after receiving a pigtail splice repair and new bulb. the passenger side headlamp is now working and has received no repairs.
10/01/201140000
 Head light has burned out, we were told it was faulty wiring in the assembly.
12/10/201040568
 My 2008 saturn outlook lost both headlights in december 2010 within a couple of days of each other. the dealer informed us the bulbs had burned out and when they burned out they burned/corroded the wiring harnesses connected to them, necessitating a $200 repair. less than a year later, in november 2011, the right headlight went out again. when we took it to the dealer on november 4, 2011, they informed us the bulb had burned out and the harness had burned out again, and said the repair would be more than $200. we have seen this problem documented by many saturn owners on saturn fan sites, and also read to contact nhtsa to notify you of this common and potentially dangerous safety problem with the saturn outlook so that you could consider ordering gm to recall these vehicles. i hope you will order a recall and order gm to solve an unnecessary design problem that is a nuisance at best and could potentially lead to a fire or lost visibility that could result in accidents at worst. thank you for your consideration.
08/02/201165187
 Complete loss of low beam headlights under similar or identical circumstances as other voqs and various websites forums. inspection revealed melted wiring harness connectors inside the headlamp assembly at the low beam headlamp bulb. vehicle date of manufacture 10-2007. no known body work. passenger low beam headlight connector is not melted as bad as the driver side low beam headlight connector. appears to be coming predominantly from the black wire going into the connector. all insulation is melted away. connector melted and brittle that it fell apart removing the bulb. bulb part # appears to be h11, 12v 55w u 64211 l+dot. osram. germany e1 25s. w0 q3. driver head light assembly casting date september 2007. part number 25876413, which appears to have been superseded. appears manufactured under automotive lighting with number lh hal 6143101907c2824. the inside connector area of the bulb itself also appears melted. the bulb is available for inspection. the headlamp assembly is still in use on the vehicle after receiving a pigtail splice repair and new bulb. the passenger side headlamp is now working and has received no repairs.
10/01/201140000
 Head light has burned out, we were told it was faulty wiring in the assembly.
12/10/201040568
 My 2008 saturn outlook lost both headlights in december 2010 within a couple of days of each other. the dealer informed us the bulbs had burned out and when they burned out they burned/corroded the wiring harnesses connected to them, necessitating a $200 repair. less than a year later, in november 2011, the right headlight went out again. when we took it to the dealer on november 4, 2011, they informed us the bulb had burned out and the harness had burned out again, and said the repair would be more than $200. we have seen this problem documented by many saturn owners on saturn fan sites, and also read to contact nhtsa to notify you of this common and potentially dangerous safety problem with the saturn outlook so that you could consider ordering gm to recall these vehicles. i hope you will order a recall and order gm to solve an unnecessary design problem that is a nuisance at best and could potentially lead to a fire or lost visibility that could result in accidents at worst. thank you for your consideration.
08/02/201165187
 Complete loss of low beam headlights under similar or identical circumstances as other voqs and various websites forums. inspection revealed melted wiring harness connectors inside the headlamp assembly at the low beam headlamp bulb. vehicle date of manufacture 10-2007. no known body work. passenger low beam headlight connector is not melted as bad as the driver side low beam headlight connector. appears to be coming predominantly from the black wire going into the connector. all insulation is melted away. connector melted and brittle that it fell apart removing the bulb. bulb part # appears to be h11, 12v 55w u 64211 l+dot. osram. germany e1 25s. w0 q3. driver head light assembly casting date september 2007. part number 25876413, which appears to have been superseded. appears manufactured under automotive lighting with number lh hal 6143101907c2824. the inside connector area of the bulb itself also appears melted. the bulb is available for inspection. the headlamp assembly is still in use on the vehicle after receiving a pigtail splice repair and new bulb. the passenger side headlamp is now working and has received no repairs.
12/10/201040568
 My 2008 saturn outlook lost both headlights in december 2010 within a couple of days of each other. the dealer informed us the bulbs had burned out and when they burned out they burned/corroded the wiring harnesses connected to them, necessitating a $200 repair. less than a year later, in november 2011, the right headlight went out again. when we took it to the dealer on november 4, 2011, they informed us the bulb had burned out and the harness had burned out again, and said the repair would be more than $200. we have seen this problem documented by many saturn owners on saturn fan sites, and also read to contact nhtsa to notify you of this common and potentially dangerous safety problem with the saturn outlook so that you could consider ordering gm to recall these vehicles. i hope you will order a recall and order gm to solve an unnecessary design problem that is a nuisance at best and could potentially lead to a fire or lost visibility that could result in accidents at worst. thank you for your consideration.
08/02/201165187
 Complete loss of low beam headlights under similar or identical circumstances as other voqs and various websites forums. inspection revealed melted wiring harness connectors inside the headlamp assembly at the low beam headlamp bulb. vehicle date of manufacture 10-2007. no known body work. passenger low beam headlight connector is not melted as bad as the driver side low beam headlight connector. appears to be coming predominantly from the black wire going into the connector. all insulation is melted away. connector melted and brittle that it fell apart removing the bulb. bulb part # appears to be h11, 12v 55w u 64211 l+dot. osram. germany e1 25s. w0 q3. driver head light assembly casting date september 2007. part number 25876413, which appears to have been superseded. appears manufactured under automotive lighting with number lh hal 6143101907c2824. the inside connector area of the bulb itself also appears melted. the bulb is available for inspection. the headlamp assembly is still in use on the vehicle after receiving a pigtail splice repair and new bulb. the passenger side headlamp is now working and has received no repairs.
10/12/201171000
 The drivers side headlamp failed. i purchased a new lamp with a direct replacement, same wattage and type. during replacement, i noticed that the connector was discolored and plastic was starting to melt. i cleaned the connector and replaced the lamp. two weeks later the same lamp failed. the connector was melted further, rendering it unsuable. i had to replace the connector assembly. the wire is very thin and i have read other reports that the wires had melted.
09/17/201144000
 My passenger headlight doens't work replace headlight (not an easy task) still didn't work. called the dealer they said would have to take off the bumper to replace the light. i can't understand why should need to take the car to dealer for replacement of a light. have read about the sme problems people sre having with there lights. the harness apparently burned out and now it will cost a small fortune to get fixed since i'm out of warrantee. please look into it is very dangerous to have the light to go out while driving. thank you. think there should be a recall to have the harness replaced. thanks
10/12/201171000
 The drivers side headlamp failed. i purchased a new lamp with a direct replacement, same wattage and type. during replacement, i noticed that the connector was discolored and plastic was starting to melt. i cleaned the connector and replaced the lamp. two weeks later the same lamp failed. the connector was melted further, rendering it unsuable. i had to replace the connector assembly. the wire is very thin and i have read other reports that the wires had melted.
09/17/201144000
 My passenger headlight doens't work replace headlight (not an easy task) still didn't work. called the dealer they said would have to take off the bumper to replace the light. i can't understand why should need to take the car to dealer for replacement of a light. have read about the sme problems people sre having with there lights. the harness apparently burned out and now it will cost a small fortune to get fixed since i'm out of warrantee. please look into it is very dangerous to have the light to go out while driving. thank you. think there should be a recall to have the harness replaced. thanks
10/26/201191440
 The headlights went out while i was driving home in the early evening, reducing my visability and the ability for others to see my vehicle. fortunately, it wasn't night yet and i was still able to navigate home, however had it been just an hour later it would have been completely dark and siginificantly more unsafe for this incident to have occurred. the wiring harness is a known defect by gm and steps should be taken to remedy it. this can create unsafe road conditions for saturn outlook drivers.
09/17/201144000
 My passenger headlight doens't work replace headlight (not an easy task) still didn't work. called the dealer they said would have to take off the bumper to replace the light. i can't understand why should need to take the car to dealer for replacement of a light. have read about the sme problems people sre having with there lights. the harness apparently burned out and now it will cost a small fortune to get fixed since i'm out of warrantee. please look into it is very dangerous to have the light to go out while driving. thank you. think there should be a recall to have the harness replaced. thanks
10/26/201191440
 The headlights went out while i was driving home in the early evening, reducing my visability and the ability for others to see my vehicle. fortunately, it wasn't night yet and i was still able to navigate home, however had it been just an hour later it would have been completely dark and siginificantly more unsafe for this incident to have occurred. the wiring harness is a known defect by gm and steps should be taken to remedy it. this can create unsafe road conditions for saturn outlook drivers.
09/17/201144000
 My passenger headlight doens't work replace headlight (not an easy task) still didn't work. called the dealer they said would have to take off the bumper to replace the light. i can't understand why should need to take the car to dealer for replacement of a light. have read about the sme problems people sre having with there lights. the harness apparently burned out and now it will cost a small fortune to get fixed since i'm out of warrantee. please look into it is very dangerous to have the light to go out while driving. thank you. think there should be a recall to have the harness replaced. thanks
10/26/201191440
 The headlights went out while i was driving home in the early evening, reducing my visability and the ability for others to see my vehicle. fortunately, it wasn't night yet and i was still able to navigate home, however had it been just an hour later it would have been completely dark and siginificantly more unsafe for this incident to have occurred. the wiring harness is a known defect by gm and steps should be taken to remedy it. this can create unsafe road conditions for saturn outlook drivers.
01/01/201130000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that the exterior headlights were replaced numerous times. the dealer diagnosed that the wires had melted, causing a short. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired, but the defect recurred. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
07/07/201045250
 Headlight on drivers side has failed 5 times since 7/7/2010. awful to change. must remove tire & fender cover. it must be a widespread problem since a company named, racing lab offers an upgrade kit heavy duty model kyo-pnp-wh-h11. the upgrade kit offers protection from factory headlight connector from melting and burning out the halogen headlight bulb.
07/01/201145000
 Head lamp wiring harness was melted due to poor wiring and thin wires.
10/26/201191440
 The headlights went out while i was driving home in the early evening, reducing my visability and the ability for others to see my vehicle. fortunately, it wasn't night yet and i was still able to navigate home, however had it been just an hour later it would have been completely dark and siginificantly more unsafe for this incident to have occurred. the wiring harness is a known defect by gm and steps should be taken to remedy it. this can create unsafe road conditions for saturn outlook drivers.
01/01/201130000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that the exterior headlights were replaced numerous times. the dealer diagnosed that the wires had melted, causing a short. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired, but the defect recurred. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 45,000. kmj
07/07/201045250
 Headlight on drivers side has failed 5 times since 7/7/2010. awful to change. must remove tire & fender cover. it must be a widespread problem since a company named, racing lab offers an upgrade kit heavy duty model kyo-pnp-wh-h11. the upgrade kit offers protection from factory headlight connector from melting and burning out the halogen headlight bulb.
07/01/201145000
 Head lamp wiring harness was melted due to poor wiring and thin wires.
01/01/201130000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that the exterior headlights were replaced numerous times. the dealer diagnosed that the wires had melted, causing a short. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired, but the defect recurred. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 45,000. kmj
07/07/201045250
 Headlight on drivers side has failed 5 times since 7/7/2010. awful to change. must remove tire & fender cover. it must be a widespread problem since a company named, racing lab offers an upgrade kit heavy duty model kyo-pnp-wh-h11. the upgrade kit offers protection from factory headlight connector from melting and burning out the halogen headlight bulb.
07/01/201145000
 Head lamp wiring harness was melted due to poor wiring and thin wires.
01/01/201130000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that the exterior headlights were replaced numerous times. the dealer diagnosed that the wires had melted, causing there to be a short. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired, but the defect recurred. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 45,000. nw
07/07/201045250
 Headlight on drivers side has failed 5 times since 7/7/2010. awful to change. must remove tire & fender cover. it must be a widespread problem since a company named, racing lab offers an upgrade kit heavy duty model kyo-pnp-wh-h11. the upgrade kit offers protection from factory headlight connector from melting and burning out the halogen headlight bulb.
07/01/201145000
 Head lamp wiring harness was melted due to poor wiring and thin wires.
07/07/201045250
 Headlight on drivers side has failed 5 times since 7/7/2010. awful to change. must remove tire & fender cover. it must be a widespread problem since a company named, racing lab offers an upgrade kit heavy duty model kyo-pnp-wh-h11. the upgrade kit offers protection from factory headlight connector from melting and burning out the halogen headlight bulb.
07/01/201145000
 Head lamp wiring harness was melted due to poor wiring and thin wires.
07/05/2011
 My right headlight burned out and we replaced it after a huge struggle as it is very difficult to get to. then about a month later, my left headlight burned out, so we replaced it with the same degree of difficulty. however, when i replaced this one, the harness (?) or component you put the bulb in appeared black and burnt. my headlight worked fine for about a week and it burned out again. i hate to keep replacing headlights if there is a problem with the harness, which is evident by searching on the internet for information about replacing the headlights in the saturn outlooks. it takes a great deal of time and effort just to get to the bulb changed only to have it continue to burn out after a very short period of time. i really believe there should be a recall on these headlight harnesses as the company should fix the problem. i have contacted saturn and was told i would have to pay to take it to a gmc dealer and have an evaluation done on the vehicle. i am very upset with gm about this.
10/08/201140000
 Upon inspection,i noticed that the passenger front head lamp was inoperative. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that wiring harness had melted and caused the bulb to fail. he then added that the other head lamp would soon fail. the vehicle was repaired at an expense of$ 360.00. the failure mileage was 40,000.
10/18/201151000
 I have had to replace the headlight wiring harness 4 times in 5 years because the wiring melts.
08/26/201144396
 On 8/26/2011, i replaced my drivers
07/05/2011
 My right headlight burned out and we replaced it after a huge struggle as it is very difficult to get to. then about a month later, my left headlight burned out, so we replaced it with the same degree of difficulty. however, when i replaced this one, the harness (?) or component you put the bulb in appeared black and burnt. my headlight worked fine for about a week and it burned out again. i hate to keep replacing headlights if there is a problem with the harness, which is evident by searching on the internet for information about replacing the headlights in the saturn outlooks. it takes a great deal of time and effort just to get to the bulb changed only to have it continue to burn out after a very short period of time. i really believe there should be a recall on these headlight harnesses as the company should fix the problem. i have contacted saturn and was told i would have to pay to take it to a gmc dealer and have an evaluation done on the vehicle. i am very upset with gm about this.
10/08/201140000
 Upon inspection,i noticed that the passenger front head lamp was inoperative. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that wiring harness had melted and caused the bulb to fail. he then added that the other head lamp would soon fail. the vehicle was repaired at an expense of$ 360.00. the failure mileage was 40,000.
10/18/201151000
 I have had to replace the headlight wiring harness 4 times in 5 years because the wiring melts.
08/26/201144396
 On 8/26/2011, i replaced my drivers
07/05/2011
 My right headlight burned out and we replaced it after a huge struggle as it is very difficult to get to. then about a month later, my left headlight burned out, so we replaced it with the same degree of difficulty. however, when i replaced this one, the harness (?) or component you put the bulb in appeared black and burnt. my headlight worked fine for about a week and it burned out again. i hate to keep replacing headlights if there is a problem with the harness, which is evident by searching on the internet for information about replacing the headlights in the saturn outlooks. it takes a great deal of time and effort just to get to the bulb changed only to have it continue to burn out after a very short period of time. i really believe there should be a recall on these headlight harnesses as the company should fix the problem. i have contacted saturn and was told i would have to pay to take it to a gmc dealer and have an evaluation done on the vehicle. i am very upset with gm about this.
10/08/201140000
 Upon inspection,i noticed that the passenger front head lamp was inoperative. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that wiring harness had melted and caused the bulb to fail. he then added that the other head lamp would soon fail. the vehicle was repaired at an expense of$ 360.00. the failure mileage was 40,000.
10/18/201151000
 I have had to replace the headlight wiring harness 4 times in 5 years because the wiring melts.
08/26/201144396
 On 8/26/2011, i replaced my drivers
07/05/2011
 My right headlight burned out and we replaced it after a huge struggle as it is very difficult to get to. then about a month later, my left headlight burned out, so we replaced it with the same degree of difficulty. however, when i replaced this one, the harness (?) or component you put the bulb in appeared black and burnt. my headlight worked fine for about a week and it burned out again. i hate to keep replacing headlights if there is a problem with the harness, which is evident by searching on the internet for information about replacing the headlights in the saturn outlooks. it takes a great deal of time and effort just to get to the bulb changed only to have it continue to burn out after a very short period of time. i really believe there should be a recall on these headlight harnesses as the company should fix the problem. i have contacted saturn and was told i would have to pay to take it to a gmc dealer and have an evaluation done on the vehicle. i am very upset with gm about this.
10/08/201140000
 Upon inspection,i noticed that the passenger front head lamp was inoperative. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that wiring harness had melted and caused the bulb to fail. he then added that the other head lamp would soon fail. the vehicle was repaired at an expense of$ 360.00. the failure mileage was 40,000.
10/18/201151000
 I have had to replace the headlight wiring harness 4 times in 5 years because the wiring melts.
08/26/201144396
 On 8/26/2011, i replaced my drivers
05/13/201185821
 Driver side headlamp went out pulling out of driveway. took vehicle to dealer who informed us it was a known issue with the headlamp harness not bulb. harness was melted and scorched. ordered new improved harness and replaced. passenger side harness experienced same failure ordered new improved harness and replaced in july. all repairs and replacement cost were not covered under warranty and i had to pay for all out of pocket costs. on october 3rd passenger side harness burned out again. have to purchase new part and replace for the 3rd time. this could have been very dangerous it if happened while driving at night. the fact that harness is scorched and melting also concerns me. i am afraid of the risk posed to myself and my family as we use this vehicle to transport our 2 young children daily.
05/19/201020000
 First left headlight was going in and out. was pulled over by police who said it was out. turned car off then on and light came on. took it to dealer was replaced for malfunction, defect repaired for free at 20000 miles. then parked car nose first. was unable to reverse car out of parking space. had to wait for car in front to move to so i could dirve out forward only. car drove forward for 1 week, then completly was unable to drive. was towed to dealer at 39000 miles and transmission had to be replaced for free, covered by warranty. then right headlight was going in and out at 44000 miles. not covered. fixed for $300. then at that time was told powersteering unit leaking and needed to be replaced for approx $800.00. now engine light is on. this car is the worse car i ever had, and i had many. what next. my 1999 ford windstar is a better car..
05/13/201185821
 Driver side headlamp went out pulling out of driveway. took vehicle to dealer who informed us it was a known issue with the headlamp harness not bulb. harness was melted and scorched. ordered new improved harness and replaced. passenger side harness experienced same failure ordered new improved harness and replaced in july. all repairs and replacement cost were not covered under warranty and i had to pay for all out of pocket costs. on october 3rd passenger side harness burned out again. have to purchase new part and replace for the 3rd time. this could have been very dangerous it if happened while driving at night. the fact that harness is scorched and melting also concerns me. i am afraid of the risk posed to myself and my family as we use this vehicle to transport our 2 young children daily.
05/19/201020000
 First left headlight was going in and out. was pulled over by police who said it was out. turned car off then on and light came on. took it to dealer was replaced for malfunction, defect repaired for free at 20000 miles. then parked car nose first. was unable to reverse car out of parking space. had to wait for car in front to move to so i could dirve out forward only. car drove forward for 1 week, then completly was unable to drive. was towed to dealer at 39000 miles and transmission had to be replaced for free, covered by warranty. then right headlight was going in and out at 44000 miles. not covered. fixed for $300. then at that time was told powersteering unit leaking and needed to be replaced for approx $800.00. now engine light is on. this car is the worse car i ever had, and i had many. what next. my 1999 ford windstar is a better car..
05/13/201185821
 Driver side headlamp went out pulling out of driveway. took vehicle to dealer who informed us it was a known issue with the headlamp harness not bulb. harness was melted and scorched. ordered new improved harness and replaced. passenger side harness experienced same failure ordered new improved harness and replaced in july. all repairs and replacement cost were not covered under warranty and i had to pay for all out of pocket costs. on october 3rd passenger side harness burned out again. have to purchase new part and replace for the 3rd time. this could have been very dangerous it if happened while driving at night. the fact that harness is scorched and melting also concerns me. i am afraid of the risk posed to myself and my family as we use this vehicle to transport our 2 young children daily.
05/19/201020000
 First left headlight was going in and out. was pulled over by police who said it was out. turned car off then on and light came on. took it to dealer was replaced for malfunction, defect repaired for free at 20000 miles. then parked car nose first. was unable to reverse car out of parking space. had to wait for car in front to move to so i could dirve out forward only. car drove forward for 1 week, then completly was unable to drive. was towed to dealer at 39000 miles and transmission had to be replaced for free, covered by warranty. then right headlight was going in and out at 44000 miles. not covered. fixed for $300. then at that time was told powersteering unit leaking and needed to be replaced for approx $800.00. now engine light is on. this car is the worse car i ever had, and i had many. what next. my 1999 ford windstar is a better car..
06/30/201150000
 Heaadlight keeps burning out. i believe it is the wiriing harness
07/24/20082000
 Low beam headlight, passenger side, stopped working, dealer found it to be an intermittent problem, lights came back on. listed as a wire harness issue. three months later , same issue. this issue has occured numerous times now both headlights are out. both headlights are still good, checked on another gm vehicle ( acadia ). fuse is good, no connectivity between harness and light, no power at end of harness. this is an ongoing problem. saturn is out of business, dealer refuses to fix without charging a small fortune of money. low beams are still out.
08/16/2010
 2008 saturn outlook headlights connector and harness melted on both headlight to the point that headlights not turning on
08/01/201180000
 Right headlight low beam connection has melted. was able to remove bulb, but badly burnt, can not replace lamp
07/08/200940000
 Right low beam head light harness melted.dealer replaced harness.18 months later the left side head light harness melted and the vehical is out of warranty.
08/01/201180000
 Right headlight low beam connection has melted. was able to remove bulb, but badly burnt, can not replace lamp
07/08/200940000
 Right low beam head light harness melted.dealer replaced harness.18 months later the left side head light harness melted and the vehical is out of warranty.
08/01/201180000
 Right headlight low beam connection has melted. was able to remove bulb, but badly burnt, can not replace lamp
07/08/200940000
 Right low beam head light harness melted.dealer replaced harness.18 months later the left side head light harness melted and the vehical is out of warranty.
08/27/201156500
 Passenger side low beam headlight was out. we purchased a new bulb, when my husband went to replace the bulb he found a wire exposed and the plug in was burnt. the socket is the cause so now we have to buy a new socket. i think this dangerous, it looks as if it could possibly cause a fire.
08/17/201137000
 -2008 saturn outlook xr -passenger and driver side day-time running light and low-bean headlight stopped working entirely. upon inspection wiring harness was melted. have to take to dealership to re-wire harness and replace bulbs so i can drive at night.
08/27/201156500
 Passenger side low beam headlight was out. we purchased a new bulb, when my husband went to replace the bulb he found a wire exposed and the plug in was burnt. the socket is the cause so now we have to buy a new socket. i think this dangerous, it looks as if it could possibly cause a fire.
08/17/201137000
 -2008 saturn outlook xr -passenger and driver side day-time running light and low-bean headlight stopped working entirely. upon inspection wiring harness was melted. have to take to dealership to re-wire harness and replace bulbs so i can drive at night.
08/27/201156500
 Passenger side low beam headlight was out. we purchased a new bulb, when my husband went to replace the bulb he found a wire exposed and the plug in was burnt. the socket is the cause so now we have to buy a new socket. i think this dangerous, it looks as if it could possibly cause a fire.
08/17/201137000
 -2008 saturn outlook xr -passenger and driver side day-time running light and low-bean headlight stopped working entirely. upon inspection wiring harness was melted. have to take to dealership to re-wire harness and replace bulbs so i can drive at night.
06/23/201147000
 Low beam continues to go out and there is a continual smell of burning wires in my 2008 saturn outlook. the wiring harness has been replaced once. wiring harness was replaced because it was burnt
08/27/201156500
 Passenger side low beam headlight was out. we purchased a new bulb, when my husband went to replace the bulb he found a wire exposed and the plug in was burnt. the socket is the cause so now we have to buy a new socket. i think this dangerous, it looks as if it could possibly cause a fire.
08/17/201137000
 -2008 saturn outlook xr -passenger and driver side day-time running light and low-bean headlight stopped working entirely. upon inspection wiring harness was melted. have to take to dealership to re-wire harness and replace bulbs so i can drive at night.
06/23/201147000
 Low beam continues to go out and there is a continual smell of burning wires in my 2008 saturn outlook. the wiring harness has been replaced once. wiring harness was replaced because it was burnt
08/27/201156500
 Passenger side low beam headlight was out. we purchased a new bulb, when my husband went to replace the bulb he found a wire exposed and the plug in was burnt. the socket is the cause so now we have to buy a new socket. i think this dangerous, it looks as if it could possibly cause a fire.
08/17/201137000
 -2008 saturn outlook xr -passenger and driver side day-time running light and low-bean headlight stopped working entirely. upon inspection wiring harness was melted. have to take to dealership to re-wire harness and replace bulbs so i can drive at night.
06/23/201147000
 Low beam continues to go out and there is a continual smell of burning wires in my 2008 saturn outlook. the wiring harness has been replaced once. wiring harness was replaced because it was burnt
08/18/201160000
 2008 saturn outlook headlamp wiring harness melted on drivers side (3rd time this has occurred. this is a safety issue!
01/15/200950000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook which i purchased new. i have had multiple problems with the front headlight wiring harness burning out/melting. this has happened twice to both headlights. the first time this happened i was able to have the dealer (gm at that time) fix the problem under warranty. the last 3 times i have had to pay for this myself since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. gm was willing to fix it, but not cover the cost, so i took it to my local repair shop because it was less expensive there.
03/15/201143000
 We have a 2008 saturn outlook. headlight on driver's side went out; paid $117 to have fixed; same light went out and dealer fixed it n/c, and replaced harness. now passenger side has gone out twice..on our way to dealer to look at the situation
01/15/200950000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook which i purchased new. i have had multiple problems with the front headlight wiring harness burning out/melting. this has happened twice to both headlights. the first time this happened i was able to have the dealer (gm at that time) fix the problem under warranty. the last 3 times i have had to pay for this myself since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. gm was willing to fix it, but not cover the cost, so i took it to my local repair shop because it was less expensive there.
03/15/201143000
 We have a 2008 saturn outlook. headlight on driver's side went out; paid $117 to have fixed; same light went out and dealer fixed it n/c, and replaced harness. now passenger side has gone out twice..on our way to dealer to look at the situation
07/28/201133250
 Passenger headlight not working on the 2008 saturn outlook xe. this vehicle only has 33,000 miles on it, so i'm quite surprised that it has already stopped working. i've read on other websites that there is a possible issue with the wiring harness being faulty and melting. this concerns me due to the fact that this lightbulb and wiring harness is not an easy part to replace.
01/15/200950000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook which i purchased new. i have had multiple problems with the front headlight wiring harness burning out/melting. this has happened twice to both headlights. the first time this happened i was able to have the dealer (gm at that time) fix the problem under warranty. the last 3 times i have had to pay for this myself since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. gm was willing to fix it, but not cover the cost, so i took it to my local repair shop because it was less expensive there.
03/15/201143000
 We have a 2008 saturn outlook. headlight on driver's side went out; paid $117 to have fixed; same light went out and dealer fixed it n/c, and replaced harness. now passenger side has gone out twice..on our way to dealer to look at the situation
07/28/201133250
 Passenger headlight not working on the 2008 saturn outlook xe. this vehicle only has 33,000 miles on it, so i'm quite surprised that it has already stopped working. i've read on other websites that there is a possible issue with the wiring harness being faulty and melting. this concerns me due to the fact that this lightbulb and wiring harness is not an easy part to replace.
01/15/200950000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook which i purchased new. i have had multiple problems with the front headlight wiring harness burning out/melting. this has happened twice to both headlights. the first time this happened i was able to have the dealer (gm at that time) fix the problem under warranty. the last 3 times i have had to pay for this myself since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. gm was willing to fix it, but not cover the cost, so i took it to my local repair shop because it was less expensive there.
03/15/201143000
 We have a 2008 saturn outlook. headlight on driver's side went out; paid $117 to have fixed; same light went out and dealer fixed it n/c, and replaced harness. now passenger side has gone out twice..on our way to dealer to look at the situation
07/28/201133250
 Passenger headlight not working on the 2008 saturn outlook xe. this vehicle only has 33,000 miles on it, so i'm quite surprised that it has already stopped working. i've read on other websites that there is a possible issue with the wiring harness being faulty and melting. this concerns me due to the fact that this lightbulb and wiring harness is not an easy part to replace.
03/15/201143000
 We have a 2008 saturn outlook. headlight on driver's side went out; paid $117 to have fixed; same light went out and dealer fixed it n/c, and replaced harness. now passenger side has gone out twice..on our way to dealer to look at the situation
07/28/201133250
 Passenger headlight not working on the 2008 saturn outlook xe. this vehicle only has 33,000 miles on it, so i'm quite surprised that it has already stopped working. i've read on other websites that there is a possible issue with the wiring harness being faulty and melting. this concerns me due to the fact that this lightbulb and wiring harness is not an easy part to replace.
07/23/201165000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook, on 7/26/11 my driver side headlamp bulb went out. after i looked at it closely, the harness was chared and melted. this was the second time this has happend to the driver side headlamp. the first time happend at 21,000 miles, very early for something like this to happen. i called the dealer and they quoted me on three parts if needed: bulb $18; harness $40; headlamp assembly $377. something is wrong with that headlamp wiring that has cause this problem again and im not the only one. this shouldn't be happening to a fairly new vehicle. gm needs to fix this issue if they expect custumers to be loyal and continue buying their vehicles. this might be my last gm vehicle.
07/25/201139000
 The right front headlight of our 2008 outlook went out. i replaced it. after a few months it went out again. this time when i looked at the socket into which the bulb was to sit, i noticed it was melted and burned.
07/23/201167000
 Vehicle headlight bulb on passenger side blew out. thought the bulb was just blown. found the wire harness had melted also. found on the internet this a well known issue, with the harnesses melting.. fire could have occurred in my opinion. vehicle out of warranty, so dealer wont cover. service bulletin available but vehicle out of warranty
07/15/201137800
 My headlight burned out on my 2008 saturn outlook. i tried to replace it and it still didn't work. i had a shop replace it thinking that i touched the bulb and was told that the socket/harness was melted and some of the wires beyond that were exposed. i called the dealer and this is not covered under extended warranty and was told that even if fixed, would happen over and over because the bulb is too hot and melts the wiring. i think this is a design issue and should be recalled. there are thousands of claims of this happening exactly the same way so it is a design flaw and should be dealt with by gm. i have since gotten pulled over and issued a citation for no headlight but don't have the outrageous amount of money to replace all components and pay labor charges of 1.6 hours plus. this is dangerous due to loss of headlights for visibility, intermittent working of headlights, which if both went out could leave me stranded with four kids, and the exposed wire could cause an engine fire or short that could damage other components or the whole vehicle. so as of this message i still only have one working headlight (which may burn out soon too if its too hot for the wires) and am waiting for my next ticket......
07/23/201165000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook, on 7/26/11 my driver side headlamp bulb went out. after i looked at it closely, the harness was chared and melted. this was the second time this has happend to the driver side headlamp. the first time happend at 21,000 miles, very early for something like this to happen. i called the dealer and they quoted me on three parts if needed: bulb $18; harness $40; headlamp assembly $377. something is wrong with that headlamp wiring that has cause this problem again and im not the only one. this shouldn't be happening to a fairly new vehicle. gm needs to fix this issue if they expect custumers to be loyal and continue buying their vehicles. this might be my last gm vehicle.
07/25/201139000
 The right front headlight of our 2008 outlook went out. i replaced it. after a few months it went out again. this time when i looked at the socket into which the bulb was to sit, i noticed it was melted and burned.
07/23/201167000
 Vehicle headlight bulb on passenger side blew out. thought the bulb was just blown. found the wire harness had melted also. found on the internet this a well known issue, with the harnesses melting.. fire could have occurred in my opinion. vehicle out of warranty, so dealer wont cover. service bulletin available but vehicle out of warranty
07/15/201137800
 My headlight burned out on my 2008 saturn outlook. i tried to replace it and it still didn't work. i had a shop replace it thinking that i touched the bulb and was told that the socket/harness was melted and some of the wires beyond that were exposed. i called the dealer and this is not covered under extended warranty and was told that even if fixed, would happen over and over because the bulb is too hot and melts the wiring. i think this is a design issue and should be recalled. there are thousands of claims of this happening exactly the same way so it is a design flaw and should be dealt with by gm. i have since gotten pulled over and issued a citation for no headlight but don't have the outrageous amount of money to replace all components and pay labor charges of 1.6 hours plus. this is dangerous due to loss of headlights for visibility, intermittent working of headlights, which if both went out could leave me stranded with four kids, and the exposed wire could cause an engine fire or short that could damage other components or the whole vehicle. so as of this message i still only have one working headlight (which may burn out soon too if its too hot for the wires) and am waiting for my next ticket......
07/20/201174000
 Passenger side headlights have burnt out twice in the last several months. the second time we went to change it the wires are all melted. need to have taken in for a new wire harness, this happened already twice to the drivers side of my vehicle. it is dangerous to have wires melting over and over. this is also a costly repair that should be recalled since it is not normal for this many cars to have this exact same problem, it is obviously a faulty design.
07/23/201165000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook, on 7/26/11 my driver side headlamp bulb went out. after i looked at it closely, the harness was chared and melted. this was the second time this has happend to the driver side headlamp. the first time happend at 21,000 miles, very early for something like this to happen. i called the dealer and they quoted me on three parts if needed: bulb $18; harness $40; headlamp assembly $377. something is wrong with that headlamp wiring that has cause this problem again and im not the only one. this shouldn't be happening to a fairly new vehicle. gm needs to fix this issue if they expect custumers to be loyal and continue buying their vehicles. this might be my last gm vehicle.
07/25/201139000
 The right front headlight of our 2008 outlook went out. i replaced it. after a few months it went out again. this time when i looked at the socket into which the bulb was to sit, i noticed it was melted and burned.
07/23/201167000
 Vehicle headlight bulb on passenger side blew out. thought the bulb was just blown. found the wire harness had melted also. found on the internet this a well known issue, with the harnesses melting.. fire could have occurred in my opinion. vehicle out of warranty, so dealer wont cover. service bulletin available but vehicle out of warranty
07/15/201137800
 My headlight burned out on my 2008 saturn outlook. i tried to replace it and it still didn't work. i had a shop replace it thinking that i touched the bulb and was told that the socket/harness was melted and some of the wires beyond that were exposed. i called the dealer and this is not covered under extended warranty and was told that even if fixed, would happen over and over because the bulb is too hot and melts the wiring. i think this is a design issue and should be recalled. there are thousands of claims of this happening exactly the same way so it is a design flaw and should be dealt with by gm. i have since gotten pulled over and issued a citation for no headlight but don't have the outrageous amount of money to replace all components and pay labor charges of 1.6 hours plus. this is dangerous due to loss of headlights for visibility, intermittent working of headlights, which if both went out could leave me stranded with four kids, and the exposed wire could cause an engine fire or short that could damage other components or the whole vehicle. so as of this message i still only have one working headlight (which may burn out soon too if its too hot for the wires) and am waiting for my next ticket......
07/20/201174000
 Passenger side headlights have burnt out twice in the last several months. the second time we went to change it the wires are all melted. need to have taken in for a new wire harness, this happened already twice to the drivers side of my vehicle. it is dangerous to have wires melting over and over. this is also a costly repair that should be recalled since it is not normal for this many cars to have this exact same problem, it is obviously a faulty design.
07/23/201165000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook, on 7/26/11 my driver side headlamp bulb went out. after i looked at it closely, the harness was chared and melted. this was the second time this has happend to the driver side headlamp. the first time happend at 21,000 miles, very early for something like this to happen. i called the dealer and they quoted me on three parts if needed: bulb $18; harness $40; headlamp assembly $377. something is wrong with that headlamp wiring that has cause this problem again and im not the only one. this shouldn't be happening to a fairly new vehicle. gm needs to fix this issue if they expect custumers to be loyal and continue buying their vehicles. this might be my last gm vehicle.
07/25/201139000
 The right front headlight of our 2008 outlook went out. i replaced it. after a few months it went out again. this time when i looked at the socket into which the bulb was to sit, i noticed it was melted and burned.
07/23/201167000
 Vehicle headlight bulb on passenger side blew out. thought the bulb was just blown. found the wire harness had melted also. found on the internet this a well known issue, with the harnesses melting.. fire could have occurred in my opinion. vehicle out of warranty, so dealer wont cover. service bulletin available but vehicle out of warranty
07/15/201137800
 My headlight burned out on my 2008 saturn outlook. i tried to replace it and it still didn't work. i had a shop replace it thinking that i touched the bulb and was told that the socket/harness was melted and some of the wires beyond that were exposed. i called the dealer and this is not covered under extended warranty and was told that even if fixed, would happen over and over because the bulb is too hot and melts the wiring. i think this is a design issue and should be recalled. there are thousands of claims of this happening exactly the same way so it is a design flaw and should be dealt with by gm. i have since gotten pulled over and issued a citation for no headlight but don't have the outrageous amount of money to replace all components and pay labor charges of 1.6 hours plus. this is dangerous due to loss of headlights for visibility, intermittent working of headlights, which if both went out could leave me stranded with four kids, and the exposed wire could cause an engine fire or short that could damage other components or the whole vehicle. so as of this message i still only have one working headlight (which may burn out soon too if its too hot for the wires) and am waiting for my next ticket......
07/20/201174000
 Passenger side headlights have burnt out twice in the last several months. the second time we went to change it the wires are all melted. need to have taken in for a new wire harness, this happened already twice to the drivers side of my vehicle. it is dangerous to have wires melting over and over. this is also a costly repair that should be recalled since it is not normal for this many cars to have this exact same problem, it is obviously a faulty design.
07/23/201167000
 Vehicle headlight bulb on passenger side blew out. thought the bulb was just blown. found the wire harness had melted also. found on the internet this a well known issue, with the harnesses melting.. fire could have occurred in my opinion. vehicle out of warranty, so dealer wont cover. service bulletin available but vehicle out of warranty
07/15/201137800
 My headlight burned out on my 2008 saturn outlook. i tried to replace it and it still didn't work. i had a shop replace it thinking that i touched the bulb and was told that the socket/harness was melted and some of the wires beyond that were exposed. i called the dealer and this is not covered under extended warranty and was told that even if fixed, would happen over and over because the bulb is too hot and melts the wiring. i think this is a design issue and should be recalled. there are thousands of claims of this happening exactly the same way so it is a design flaw and should be dealt with by gm. i have since gotten pulled over and issued a citation for no headlight but don't have the outrageous amount of money to replace all components and pay labor charges of 1.6 hours plus. this is dangerous due to loss of headlights for visibility, intermittent working of headlights, which if both went out could leave me stranded with four kids, and the exposed wire could cause an engine fire or short that could damage other components or the whole vehicle. so as of this message i still only have one working headlight (which may burn out soon too if its too hot for the wires) and am waiting for my next ticket......
07/20/201174000
 Passenger side headlights have burnt out twice in the last several months. the second time we went to change it the wires are all melted. need to have taken in for a new wire harness, this happened already twice to the drivers side of my vehicle. it is dangerous to have wires melting over and over. this is also a costly repair that should be recalled since it is not normal for this many cars to have this exact same problem, it is obviously a faulty design.
07/16/201150000
 2008 saturn outlook. replaced both front headlights in the past two months. headlights burned out again. headlight wiring has melted - have to replace wiring and wiring harness. this should be a recall - it's not due to wear and tear of vehicle. is poor equipment used in manufacturing.
07/20/201174000
 Passenger side headlights have burnt out twice in the last several months. the second time we went to change it the wires are all melted. need to have taken in for a new wire harness, this happened already twice to the drivers side of my vehicle. it is dangerous to have wires melting over and over. this is also a costly repair that should be recalled since it is not normal for this many cars to have this exact same problem, it is obviously a faulty design.
07/16/201150000
 2008 saturn outlook. replaced both front headlights in the past two months. headlights burned out again. headlight wiring has melted - have to replace wiring and wiring harness. this should be a recall - it's not due to wear and tear of vehicle. is poor equipment used in manufacturing.
07/05/201145000
 In june of 2010, the right headlight went out on my 2008 saturn outlook. after taking to the dealer, it was discovered that the wiring harness had melted ! the harness was replaced at that time. while on vacation this july, 2011, and 800 miles from home, the left headlight is working when it wants to. after reading several other complaints, i am quite concerned about this problem and fearful of a fire. my vehicle has approx. 45,000 miles on it at this time. of course, the bumper to bumper warranty has expired. i feel that this matter should be checked into and repairs should be done at no cost to the customer. a recall is needed immediately !
09/10/201035000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook that has a faulty headlight. at first, i thought it was a bulb and purchased a new one. then, it went out again a few week later. did the same thing again, purchased a bulb and replaced it. that went out shorty also. finally had to take to dealer. turns out to be a faulty wiring harness and it costs hundreds of dollars to fix. because i was out of my bumper to bumper warranty by that time the fix was not covered even though it was under warranty when it first was a problem. my warranty expired during the time i wasted with changing bulbs. based on my research this has been a chronic known problem for gm for several years, yet gm has not resolved the situation with a recall.
07/05/201145000
 In june of 2010, the right headlight went out on my 2008 saturn outlook. after taking to the dealer, it was discovered that the wiring harness had melted ! the harness was replaced at that time. while on vacation this july, 2011, and 800 miles from home, the left headlight is working when it wants to. after reading several other complaints, i am quite concerned about this problem and fearful of a fire. my vehicle has approx. 45,000 miles on it at this time. of course, the bumper to bumper warranty has expired. i feel that this matter should be checked into and repairs should be done at no cost to the customer. a recall is needed immediately !
09/10/201035000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook that has a faulty headlight. at first, i thought it was a bulb and purchased a new one. then, it went out again a few week later. did the same thing again, purchased a bulb and replaced it. that went out shorty also. finally had to take to dealer. turns out to be a faulty wiring harness and it costs hundreds of dollars to fix. because i was out of my bumper to bumper warranty by that time the fix was not covered even though it was under warranty when it first was a problem. my warranty expired during the time i wasted with changing bulbs. based on my research this has been a chronic known problem for gm for several years, yet gm has not resolved the situation with a recall.
07/05/201145000
 In june of 2010, the right headlight went out on my 2008 saturn outlook. after taking to the dealer, it was discovered that the wiring harness had melted ! the harness was replaced at that time. while on vacation this july, 2011, and 800 miles from home, the left headlight is working when it wants to. after reading several other complaints, i am quite concerned about this problem and fearful of a fire. my vehicle has approx. 45,000 miles on it at this time. of course, the bumper to bumper warranty has expired. i feel that this matter should be checked into and repairs should be done at no cost to the customer. a recall is needed immediately !
09/10/201035000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook that has a faulty headlight. at first, i thought it was a bulb and purchased a new one. then, it went out again a few week later. did the same thing again, purchased a bulb and replaced it. that went out shorty also. finally had to take to dealer. turns out to be a faulty wiring harness and it costs hundreds of dollars to fix. because i was out of my bumper to bumper warranty by that time the fix was not covered even though it was under warranty when it first was a problem. my warranty expired during the time i wasted with changing bulbs. based on my research this has been a chronic known problem for gm for several years, yet gm has not resolved the situation with a recall.
07/05/201145000
 In june of 2010, the right headlight went out on my 2008 saturn outlook. after taking to the dealer, it was discovered that the wiring harness had melted ! the harness was replaced at that time. while on vacation this july, 2011, and 800 miles from home, the left headlight is working when it wants to. after reading several other complaints, i am quite concerned about this problem and fearful of a fire. my vehicle has approx. 45,000 miles on it at this time. of course, the bumper to bumper warranty has expired. i feel that this matter should be checked into and repairs should be done at no cost to the customer. a recall is needed immediately !
09/10/201035000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook that has a faulty headlight. at first, i thought it was a bulb and purchased a new one. then, it went out again a few week later. did the same thing again, purchased a bulb and replaced it. that went out shorty also. finally had to take to dealer. turns out to be a faulty wiring harness and it costs hundreds of dollars to fix. because i was out of my bumper to bumper warranty by that time the fix was not covered even though it was under warranty when it first was a problem. my warranty expired during the time i wasted with changing bulbs. based on my research this has been a chronic known problem for gm for several years, yet gm has not resolved the situation with a recall.
06/02/201146000
 I purchased a 2008 saturn outlook in february of 2011. my passenger healdamp (low beam) electrical harness connector to the bulb melted and caused a sparks to come out to the headlamp protector..also damaging it..
05/29/201147501
 I own a 2008 saturn outlook and the passenger side headlight has gone out. the vehicle has 47,000 miles on it and the wiring harness is most likely burned out and melted as many other 08' saturn outlook's have been known to do. this is a significant safety issue because there have been many documented cases where faulty electrical wiring have been know to cause vehicle fires. this issue should not have to create fire, property damage or injury in order to initiate a recall given the history of known problems with faulty electrical wiring.
06/02/201146000
 I purchased a 2008 saturn outlook in february of 2011. my passenger healdamp (low beam) electrical harness connector to the bulb melted and caused a sparks to come out to the headlamp protector..also damaging it..
05/29/201147501
 I own a 2008 saturn outlook and the passenger side headlight has gone out. the vehicle has 47,000 miles on it and the wiring harness is most likely burned out and melted as many other 08' saturn outlook's have been known to do. this is a significant safety issue because there have been many documented cases where faulty electrical wiring have been know to cause vehicle fires. this issue should not have to create fire, property damage or injury in order to initiate a recall given the history of known problems with faulty electrical wiring.
06/17/201143000
 Passenger low beam headlight went out, and wiring was found to be melted, repaired and now 4 months later the passenger low beam headlight is now again out. gm has not issued a recall after multiple failures,, and now wondering if driving this vehicle is safe as it could catch fire( wires getting hot enough to mel in to) ='s not safe ,, thanks gm
06/02/201146000
 I purchased a 2008 saturn outlook in february of 2011. my passenger healdamp (low beam) electrical harness connector to the bulb melted and caused a sparks to come out to the headlamp protector..also damaging it..
05/29/201147501
 I own a 2008 saturn outlook and the passenger side headlight has gone out. the vehicle has 47,000 miles on it and the wiring harness is most likely burned out and melted as many other 08' saturn outlook's have been known to do. this is a significant safety issue because there have been many documented cases where faulty electrical wiring have been know to cause vehicle fires. this issue should not have to create fire, property damage or injury in order to initiate a recall given the history of known problems with faulty electrical wiring.
06/17/201143000
 Passenger low beam headlight went out, and wiring was found to be melted, repaired and now 4 months later the passenger low beam headlight is now again out. gm has not issued a recall after multiple failures,, and now wondering if driving this vehicle is safe as it could catch fire( wires getting hot enough to mel in to) ='s not safe ,, thanks gm
05/29/201147501
 I own a 2008 saturn outlook and the passenger side headlight has gone out. the vehicle has 47,000 miles on it and the wiring harness is most likely burned out and melted as many other 08' saturn outlook's have been known to do. this is a significant safety issue because there have been many documented cases where faulty electrical wiring have been know to cause vehicle fires. this issue should not have to create fire, property damage or injury in order to initiate a recall given the history of known problems with faulty electrical wiring.
06/17/201143000
 Passenger low beam headlight went out, and wiring was found to be melted, repaired and now 4 months later the passenger low beam headlight is now again out. gm has not issued a recall after multiple failures,, and now wondering if driving this vehicle is safe as it could catch fire( wires getting hot enough to mel in to) ='s not safe ,, thanks gm
05/01/201115000
 2008 saturn outlook - headlight wiring harness melted.
11/01/2010
 The driver-side headlight used to work intermittently. after a while, the primary driver's side headlight no longer works, although the high-beams still do. no parts have been replaced, but i have read of identical issues with other outlook owners and the faulty wiring harness for the headlamps.
05/15/2011
 2008 saturn outlook. low beam light went out. went to have bulb replaced, found out it was faulty wiring, bulb is fine. one day the light is on, the next day, the light doesn't work.
11/01/2010
 The driver-side headlight used to work intermittently. after a while, the primary driver's side headlight no longer works, although the high-beams still do. no parts have been replaced, but i have read of identical issues with other outlook owners and the faulty wiring harness for the headlamps.
05/15/2011
 2008 saturn outlook. low beam light went out. went to have bulb replaced, found out it was faulty wiring, bulb is fine. one day the light is on, the next day, the light doesn't work.
11/01/2010
 The driver-side headlight used to work intermittently. after a while, the primary driver's side headlight no longer works, although the high-beams still do. no parts have been replaced, but i have read of identical issues with other outlook owners and the faulty wiring harness for the headlamps.
05/15/2011
 2008 saturn outlook. low beam light went out. went to have bulb replaced, found out it was faulty wiring, bulb is fine. one day the light is on, the next day, the light doesn't work.
11/01/2010
 The driver-side headlight used to work intermittently. after a while, the primary driver's side headlight no longer works, although the high-beams still do. no parts have been replaced, but i have read of identical issues with other outlook owners and the faulty wiring harness for the headlamps.
05/15/2011
 2008 saturn outlook. low beam light went out. went to have bulb replaced, found out it was faulty wiring, bulb is fine. one day the light is on, the next day, the light doesn't work.
11/01/2010
 The driver-side headlight used to work intermittently. after a while, the primary driver's side headlight no longer works, although the high-beams still do. no parts have been replaced, but i have read of identical issues with other outlook owners and the faulty wiring harness for the headlamps.
05/15/2011
 2008 saturn outlook. low beam light went out. went to have bulb replaced, found out it was faulty wiring, bulb is fine. one day the light is on, the next day, the light doesn't work.
04/15/201148000
 Driver side low beam bulb stopped working...and would not work avter multiple on-off cycles and restarts. when i went to change the bulb i noticed the harness was melted at the bulb connector. i was able to clean out the melted plastic and bulb worked, but have to replace harness due to melted and exposed wires
09/28/201028176
 2008 saturn outlook xr headlight wire harness has now burned out on both my headlights. i am concerned that the vehicle could have it's engine compartment catch on fire.
04/29/201155000
 Melting / electrical fire in headlight wiring harness and pre-mature headlight bulb failure.
04/25/201136000
 Low beam headlight wiring harness and bulb connection melted causing loss of headlights.
04/29/201155000
 Melting / electrical fire in headlight wiring harness and pre-mature headlight bulb failure.
04/25/201136000
 Low beam headlight wiring harness and bulb connection melted causing loss of headlights.
04/29/201155000
 Melting / electrical fire in headlight wiring harness and pre-mature headlight bulb failure.
04/25/201136000
 Low beam headlight wiring harness and bulb connection melted causing loss of headlights.
03/27/201170323
 The low beam connection melted.
04/05/201138000
 My 2008 saturn outlook (recently purchased used) has intermittent headlight issues. the headlights go in and out with no warning. the service center quoted me over $600 to fix the issue. they say it's a faulty wiring harness common with the saturn outlook model. not a bulb burnout, but a structural problem that saturn knew about. i've done some research online and this seems to be fairly widespread. i can't help but feel like gm has taken advantage of a lot of people.
03/08/201160000
 Headlight wire harness failure. headlamps were burning out frequently and finally determined that gm installed faulty low gauge wiring. harness in my vehicle was burned and melted causing a fire risk. the dealer replaced one harness while still under warranty. i am having to replace the other harness now at 64k miles.
04/08/201165000
 Passenger side headlight is out on saturn outlook. wiring harness is melted. this happened on the drivers side about a year ago. very expensive to replace and is obviously a design flaw and a huge danger as we are without low beams until we can get it fixed and parts are on backorder. probably because everyone is having a problem.
04/05/201138000
 My 2008 saturn outlook (recently purchased used) has intermittent headlight issues. the headlights go in and out with no warning. the service center quoted me over $600 to fix the issue. they say it's a faulty wiring harness common with the saturn outlook model. not a bulb burnout, but a structural problem that saturn knew about. i've done some research online and this seems to be fairly widespread. i can't help but feel like gm has taken advantage of a lot of people.
03/08/201160000
 Headlight wire harness failure. headlamps were burning out frequently and finally determined that gm installed faulty low gauge wiring. harness in my vehicle was burned and melted causing a fire risk. the dealer replaced one harness while still under warranty. i am having to replace the other harness now at 64k miles.
04/08/201165000
 Passenger side headlight is out on saturn outlook. wiring harness is melted. this happened on the drivers side about a year ago. very expensive to replace and is obviously a design flaw and a huge danger as we are without low beams until we can get it fixed and parts are on backorder. probably because everyone is having a problem.
04/05/201138000
 My 2008 saturn outlook (recently purchased used) has intermittent headlight issues. the headlights go in and out with no warning. the service center quoted me over $600 to fix the issue. they say it's a faulty wiring harness common with the saturn outlook model. not a bulb burnout, but a structural problem that saturn knew about. i've done some research online and this seems to be fairly widespread. i can't help but feel like gm has taken advantage of a lot of people.
03/08/201160000
 Headlight wire harness failure. headlamps were burning out frequently and finally determined that gm installed faulty low gauge wiring. harness in my vehicle was burned and melted causing a fire risk. the dealer replaced one harness while still under warranty. i am having to replace the other harness now at 64k miles.
04/08/201165000
 Passenger side headlight is out on saturn outlook. wiring harness is melted. this happened on the drivers side about a year ago. very expensive to replace and is obviously a design flaw and a huge danger as we are without low beams until we can get it fixed and parts are on backorder. probably because everyone is having a problem.
04/05/201138000
 My 2008 saturn outlook (recently purchased used) has intermittent headlight issues. the headlights go in and out with no warning. the service center quoted me over $600 to fix the issue. they say it's a faulty wiring harness common with the saturn outlook model. not a bulb burnout, but a structural problem that saturn knew about. i've done some research online and this seems to be fairly widespread. i can't help but feel like gm has taken advantage of a lot of people.
03/08/201160000
 Headlight wire harness failure. headlamps were burning out frequently and finally determined that gm installed faulty low gauge wiring. harness in my vehicle was burned and melted causing a fire risk. the dealer replaced one harness while still under warranty. i am having to replace the other harness now at 64k miles.
04/08/201165000
 Passenger side headlight is out on saturn outlook. wiring harness is melted. this happened on the drivers side about a year ago. very expensive to replace and is obviously a design flaw and a huge danger as we are without low beams until we can get it fixed and parts are on backorder. probably because everyone is having a problem.
04/05/201138000
 My 2008 saturn outlook (recently purchased used) has intermittent headlight issues. the headlights go in and out with no warning. the service center quoted me over $600 to fix the issue. they say it's a faulty wiring harness common with the saturn outlook model. not a bulb burnout, but a structural problem that saturn knew about. i've done some research online and this seems to be fairly widespread. i can't help but feel like gm has taken advantage of a lot of people.
03/08/201160000
 Headlight wire harness failure. headlamps were burning out frequently and finally determined that gm installed faulty low gauge wiring. harness in my vehicle was burned and melted causing a fire risk. the dealer replaced one harness while still under warranty. i am having to replace the other harness now at 64k miles.
04/08/201165000
 Passenger side headlight is out on saturn outlook. wiring harness is melted. this happened on the drivers side about a year ago. very expensive to replace and is obviously a design flaw and a huge danger as we are without low beams until we can get it fixed and parts are on backorder. probably because everyone is having a problem.
02/10/201136000
 Low beam headlight on driver's side keeps burning out. i have had the bulb replaced 3 times all within 2-4 weeks of each other. the problem is yet to properly diagnosed.
03/20/201138500
 We bought our 2008 saturn outlook xr in dec. 2010 from carmax. it had ~35000 miles on it. at ~38500 miles the passenger side low beam headlight went out. i removed the bulb and found the connector was melted. i tried replacing the bulb, but the light did not work. the cable must be ruined.
02/10/201136000
 Low beam headlight on driver's side keeps burning out. i have had the bulb replaced 3 times all within 2-4 weeks of each other. the problem is yet to properly diagnosed.
03/20/201138500
 We bought our 2008 saturn outlook xr in dec. 2010 from carmax. it had ~35000 miles on it. at ~38500 miles the passenger side low beam headlight went out. i removed the bulb and found the connector was melted. i tried replacing the bulb, but the light did not work. the cable must be ruined.
03/03/201150123
 Passenger headlamp harness is defective and headlamp does not work. this is a 2008 saturn outlook of course it is not covered because it was just after 50,000 miles. the wiring is exposed to the headlamp and shorted out.
03/06/201131000
 Drivers side low beam headlight went out. i have 30,000 miles on my 2008 saturn outlook. replaced the bulb. light went out again during 20 hour drive home. turns out harness is melted and the bulb is fine.
03/20/201138500
 We bought our 2008 saturn outlook xr in dec. 2010 from carmax. it had ~35000 miles on it. at ~38500 miles the passenger side low beam headlight went out. i removed the bulb and found the connector was melted. i tried replacing the bulb, but the light did not work. the cable must be ruined.
03/03/201150123
 Passenger headlamp harness is defective and headlamp does not work. this is a 2008 saturn outlook of course it is not covered because it was just after 50,000 miles. the wiring is exposed to the headlamp and shorted out.
03/06/201131000
 Drivers side low beam headlight went out. i have 30,000 miles on my 2008 saturn outlook. replaced the bulb. light went out again during 20 hour drive home. turns out harness is melted and the bulb is fine.
03/20/201138500
 We bought our 2008 saturn outlook xr in dec. 2010 from carmax. it had ~35000 miles on it. at ~38500 miles the passenger side low beam headlight went out. i removed the bulb and found the connector was melted. i tried replacing the bulb, but the light did not work. the cable must be ruined.
03/03/201150123
 Passenger headlamp harness is defective and headlamp does not work. this is a 2008 saturn outlook of course it is not covered because it was just after 50,000 miles. the wiring is exposed to the headlamp and shorted out.
03/06/201131000
 Drivers side low beam headlight went out. i have 30,000 miles on my 2008 saturn outlook. replaced the bulb. light went out again during 20 hour drive home. turns out harness is melted and the bulb is fine.
03/03/201150123
 Passenger headlamp harness is defective and headlamp does not work. this is a 2008 saturn outlook of course it is not covered because it was just after 50,000 miles. the wiring is exposed to the headlamp and shorted out.
03/06/201131000
 Drivers side low beam headlight went out. i have 30,000 miles on my 2008 saturn outlook. replaced the bulb. light went out again during 20 hour drive home. turns out harness is melted and the bulb is fine.
03/03/201150123
 Passenger headlamp harness is defective and headlamp does not work. this is a 2008 saturn outlook of course it is not covered because it was just after 50,000 miles. the wiring is exposed to the headlamp and shorted out.
03/06/201131000
 Drivers side low beam headlight went out. i have 30,000 miles on my 2008 saturn outlook. replaced the bulb. light went out again during 20 hour drive home. turns out harness is melted and the bulb is fine.
02/24/201129000
 I have replaced 4 headlamps in less than 12 months on the driver's side of my 2008 saturn outlook. now the service department tells me i need to have the wiring harness replaced. it is on order and i can't drive my car at night for fear of getting a ticket.
02/15/201153938
 My 2008 saturn outlook...the left headlamp would go out and then on and out,etc. i took the saturn to the shop where i purchased this vehicle new. it was the wire harness that was bad so they replaced this and also replaced the headlamp bulb. it cost a total of $148.38. my vehicle has only 52,000 miles on it. seems to be a problem with the outlook and should have been a recall on this.
03/10/201138000
 Wiring harness providing power to headlight shorted out.
02/15/201153938
 My 2008 saturn outlook...the left headlamp would go out and then on and out,etc. i took the saturn to the shop where i purchased this vehicle new. it was the wire harness that was bad so they replaced this and also replaced the headlamp bulb. it cost a total of $148.38. my vehicle has only 52,000 miles on it. seems to be a problem with the outlook and should have been a recall on this.
03/10/201138000
 Wiring harness providing power to headlight shorted out.
02/20/201144000
 The drivers side headlight went out around 24,000 miles in which the dealer replaced the whole assembly. 20,000 miles later the same headlight went out for which i had to pay the dealer $40 to install it. 5,000 miles later the passenger headlight stop working and paid the dealer $40 to replace it. two hours later it stop working and had to bring it back to the dealership for which they told me i needed a new assembly. if gm doesn't fix this problem then they lost a buyer for life.
08/01/2010
 Our 2008 saturn outlook's headlights continuously keep going out. and it is very costly to repair, especially since saturn went out of business. also, we have a protable dvd player that we use in the car for our kids and when we plug it into the outlet near the radio an burning odor comes from it.
02/27/201146605
 Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. while driving approximately 60-65 mph, the driver side headlight failed. the contact then smelled an abnormal burning odor and he continued driving using the low beams. the contact attempted to replace the bulb and discovered that the headlight wiring had melted. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was referred to an authorized dealer. the dealer advised that the headlight would need a replacement wiring harness assembly however, the part needed for repairs was on back order and not readily available. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 46,605 and the current mileage was 46,635.
01/05/201150000
 The healight wiring harness went out on the driverside but was replaced n covered through warranty but now the passanger side headlight wiring harness has burned out and the warranty has expired not being able to cover this defect.
08/01/2010
 Our 2008 saturn outlook's headlights continuously keep going out. and it is very costly to repair, especially since saturn went out of business. also, we have a protable dvd player that we use in the car for our kids and when we plug it into the outlet near the radio an burning odor comes from it.
02/27/201146605
 Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. while driving approximately 60-65 mph, the driver side headlight failed. the contact then smelled an abnormal burning odor and he continued driving using the low beams. the contact attempted to replace the bulb and discovered that the headlight wiring had melted. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was referred to an authorized dealer. the dealer advised that the headlight would need a replacement wiring harness assembly however, the part needed for repairs was on back order and not readily available. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 46,605 and the current mileage was 46,635.
01/05/201150000
 The healight wiring harness went out on the driverside but was replaced n covered through warranty but now the passanger side headlight wiring harness has burned out and the warranty has expired not being able to cover this defect.
02/27/201146605
 Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. while driving approximately 60-65 mph, the driver side headlight failed. the contact then smelled an abnormal burning odor and he continued driving using the low beams. the contact attempted to replace the bulb and discovered that the headlight wiring had melted. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was referred to an authorized dealer. the dealer advised that the headlight would need a replacement wiring harness assembly however, the part needed for repairs was on back order and not readily available. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 46,605 and the current mileage was 46,635.
01/05/201150000
 The healight wiring harness went out on the driverside but was replaced n covered through warranty but now the passanger side headlight wiring harness has burned out and the warranty has expired not being able to cover this defect.
02/27/201146605
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. while driving approximately 60-65 mph at night the drivers side headlight stopped working. he stated after the headlight went out he smelt burnt plastic. he continued driving using his low beam. the contact stopped at an auto parts store to replaced the headlight bulb. when he went to installed the bulb he noticed the wiring was melted. he took the vehicle to a local mechanic when he saw that the wiring was melted. the local mechanic advised him to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that the vehicle needed a new headlight wire harness assembly. the part for the repair was on back order. the vehicle had not been repaired yet. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 46,605 and the current mileage was 46,635. vwb
01/05/201150000
 The healight wiring harness went out on the driverside but was replaced n covered through warranty but now the passanger side headlight wiring harness has burned out and the warranty has expired not being able to cover this defect.
12/13/201043875
 The driver's side low beam lamp failed on december 13, 2010. i replaced the lamp with a new one. on february 6 while driving at night i noticed the the driver's side headlight was working intermittently. since the lamp was new i checked to insure it was seated and it was. the lamp continued to do so until february 17th when it went out completely. upon checking the lamp again i found that the insulation on the wires at the base of the socket had melted and one of the wires was broken. i have an appointment with the dealer to make the necessary repairs.
02/16/201158800
 Issue with headlights not working, or working off and on. replaced lights and still having problems. looks like a wiring or electrical problem. there looks to be a tsb from gm on this issue, but no recall.
12/13/201043875
 The driver's side low beam lamp failed on december 13, 2010. i replaced the lamp with a new one. on february 6 while driving at night i noticed the the driver's side headlight was working intermittently. since the lamp was new i checked to insure it was seated and it was. the lamp continued to do so until february 17th when it went out completely. upon checking the lamp again i found that the insulation on the wires at the base of the socket had melted and one of the wires was broken. i have an appointment with the dealer to make the necessary repairs.
02/16/201158800
 Issue with headlights not working, or working off and on. replaced lights and still having problems. looks like a wiring or electrical problem. there looks to be a tsb from gm on this issue, but no recall.
02/14/201141000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook xr. there are now over 150 complaints filed with the nhtsa regarding electrical problems and failure of the low beam lights on both sides. my passenger side failed and when repairs were started the gm repair shop noted the wiring harness where the bulb is inserted was burned (melted and blackened) as is the case in all the complaints i reviewed. gm issued a tsb in may 2009 addressing this problem (tsb# 09-08-42-004) which included filling the connector cavity with nyogel grease after removing and replacing the harness. my vehicle is out of warranty with just over 41,000 miles. the gm shop acknowledged that they have seen other vehicles in this model line with the same failure. however they had no directions to cover the repairs since the vehicle was out of warranty. it was recommended that i call gm customer assistance. that call resulted in an apparent lack of knowledge of this problem in spite of the numerous nhtsa complaints and internet discussions regarding this problem. this is an obvious safety issue should a failure occur while driving at night. i can also expect that the drivers side will also fail which will result in an additional repair cost beyond just replacing a burned out bulb.
12/13/201043875
 The driver's side low beam lamp failed on december 13, 2010. i replaced the lamp with a new one. on february 6 while driving at night i noticed the the driver's side headlight was working intermittently. since the lamp was new i checked to insure it was seated and it was. the lamp continued to do so until february 17th when it went out completely. upon checking the lamp again i found that the insulation on the wires at the base of the socket had melted and one of the wires was broken. i have an appointment with the dealer to make the necessary repairs.
02/16/201158800
 Issue with headlights not working, or working off and on. replaced lights and still having problems. looks like a wiring or electrical problem. there looks to be a tsb from gm on this issue, but no recall.
02/14/201141000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook xr. there are now over 150 complaints filed with the nhtsa regarding electrical problems and failure of the low beam lights on both sides. my passenger side failed and when repairs were started the gm repair shop noted the wiring harness where the bulb is inserted was burned (melted and blackened) as is the case in all the complaints i reviewed. gm issued a tsb in may 2009 addressing this problem (tsb# 09-08-42-004) which included filling the connector cavity with nyogel grease after removing and replacing the harness. my vehicle is out of warranty with just over 41,000 miles. the gm shop acknowledged that they have seen other vehicles in this model line with the same failure. however they had no directions to cover the repairs since the vehicle was out of warranty. it was recommended that i call gm customer assistance. that call resulted in an apparent lack of knowledge of this problem in spite of the numerous nhtsa complaints and internet discussions regarding this problem. this is an obvious safety issue should a failure occur while driving at night. i can also expect that the drivers side will also fail which will result in an additional repair cost beyond just replacing a burned out bulb.
02/14/201161000
 Left low beam headlight went out, then back on and out again in same 45 minute trip. new day worked fine for two weeks. now out again. wire harness failure. requires a $250-400 repair for one side. the other side can fail at anytime due to the design and no dielectric grease. concerned about engine compartment fire as wires burn without proper fuse protection.
02/14/201141000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook xr. there are now over 150 complaints filed with the nhtsa regarding electrical problems and failure of the low beam lights on both sides. my passenger side failed and when repairs were started the gm repair shop noted the wiring harness where the bulb is inserted was burned (melted and blackened) as is the case in all the complaints i reviewed. gm issued a tsb in may 2009 addressing this problem (tsb# 09-08-42-004) which included filling the connector cavity with nyogel grease after removing and replacing the harness. my vehicle is out of warranty with just over 41,000 miles. the gm shop acknowledged that they have seen other vehicles in this model line with the same failure. however they had no directions to cover the repairs since the vehicle was out of warranty. it was recommended that i call gm customer assistance. that call resulted in an apparent lack of knowledge of this problem in spite of the numerous nhtsa complaints and internet discussions regarding this problem. this is an obvious safety issue should a failure occur while driving at night. i can also expect that the drivers side will also fail which will result in an additional repair cost beyond just replacing a burned out bulb.
02/14/201161000
 Left low beam headlight went out, then back on and out again in same 45 minute trip. new day worked fine for two weeks. now out again. wire harness failure. requires a $250-400 repair for one side. the other side can fail at anytime due to the design and no dielectric grease. concerned about engine compartment fire as wires burn without proper fuse protection.
02/10/201142000
 The contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact entered the vehicle and was unable to activate the low beam headlight passenger side. the high beam headlights would function but not the low beams. took the vehicle to a repair shop and was informed that the wiring harness was melted. the wiring harnesses was replaced. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 42,000.
02/14/201161000
 Left low beam headlight went out, then back on and out again in same 45 minute trip. new day worked fine for two weeks. now out again. wire harness failure. requires a $250-400 repair for one side. the other side can fail at anytime due to the design and no dielectric grease. concerned about engine compartment fire as wires burn without proper fuse protection.
02/10/201142000
 The contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact entered the vehicle and was unable to activate the low beam headlight passenger side. the high beam headlights would function but not the low beams. took the vehicle to a repair shop and was informed that the wiring harness was melted. the wiring harnesses was replaced. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 42,000.
01/16/201045000
 I own 2008 saturn outlook xe. the headlight on driver side flickers on and off. upon examining the bulb, i noticed that the wiring harness is burned out. this could potentially be dangerous. please envistigate.
01/12/201145890
 My passenger light went out so i figured i would need to replace the bulb. the next night it was working again. it worked for about two days and went out again so i figured there was a short. i got into the light fixture and looked at the bulb and it looked good but i pulled the light out anyways to change for new since i was in there already. to my surprise the fixture holding the lamp was completely melted and looked like there was arching to it with the plastic melted all around it. plus some corrosion on some of the wires. i work for the air force on f16's so i know alot about the corrosion and the way it looks. this is a safety issue that looks from searching the web happens in a lot of these vehicles. it isn't a freak thing that just happened to a couple cars. by the inspection of the harness and connector there is a safety defect that needs to be fixed before this causes a fire and or accident.
01/31/201148000
 Failure is headlights go out while driving vehicle. there is no indication of the headlights going out they just go out completely. both low-beam headlights on my 2008 saturn outlook went completely out while driving on the highway. luckily no accidents we're caused by this issue. i researched various websites only to find gm has a tsb on this issue tsb# 09-08-42-004. i contacted gm today to advise i would like to have this issue repaired they informed me this is only covered under warranty. this seems to be a very serious issue to only be covered under warranty and not under a safety recall.
01/12/201145890
 My passenger light went out so i figured i would need to replace the bulb. the next night it was working again. it worked for about two days and went out again so i figured there was a short. i got into the light fixture and looked at the bulb and it looked good but i pulled the light out anyways to change for new since i was in there already. to my surprise the fixture holding the lamp was completely melted and looked like there was arching to it with the plastic melted all around it. plus some corrosion on some of the wires. i work for the air force on f16's so i know alot about the corrosion and the way it looks. this is a safety issue that looks from searching the web happens in a lot of these vehicles. it isn't a freak thing that just happened to a couple cars. by the inspection of the harness and connector there is a safety defect that needs to be fixed before this causes a fire and or accident.
01/31/201148000
 Failure is headlights go out while driving vehicle. there is no indication of the headlights going out they just go out completely. both low-beam headlights on my 2008 saturn outlook went completely out while driving on the highway. luckily no accidents we're caused by this issue. i researched various websites only to find gm has a tsb on this issue tsb# 09-08-42-004. i contacted gm today to advise i would like to have this issue repaired they informed me this is only covered under warranty. this seems to be a very serious issue to only be covered under warranty and not under a safety recall.
01/06/2011
 2 complaints about the outlook...first, the airbag. we have had it fixed 5 times! the dealer re-routed it, put it back, replaced wiring, but to no avail. and it appears again that it needs to be serviced. this problem has been going on for over a year. then 2nd the driver's side low light beam went out....replaced bulb three times and it didn't hold a charge for about a few days each. gm definitely need to look at these problems. i am very frustrated that a car that just goes out of warranty has problems that need major fixing.
01/12/201145890
 My passenger light went out so i figured i would need to replace the bulb. the next night it was working again. it worked for about two days and went out again so i figured there was a short. i got into the light fixture and looked at the bulb and it looked good but i pulled the light out anyways to change for new since i was in there already. to my surprise the fixture holding the lamp was completely melted and looked like there was arching to it with the plastic melted all around it. plus some corrosion on some of the wires. i work for the air force on f16's so i know alot about the corrosion and the way it looks. this is a safety issue that looks from searching the web happens in a lot of these vehicles. it isn't a freak thing that just happened to a couple cars. by the inspection of the harness and connector there is a safety defect that needs to be fixed before this causes a fire and or accident.
01/31/201148000
 Failure is headlights go out while driving vehicle. there is no indication of the headlights going out they just go out completely. both low-beam headlights on my 2008 saturn outlook went completely out while driving on the highway. luckily no accidents we're caused by this issue. i researched various websites only to find gm has a tsb on this issue tsb# 09-08-42-004. i contacted gm today to advise i would like to have this issue repaired they informed me this is only covered under warranty. this seems to be a very serious issue to only be covered under warranty and not under a safety recall.
01/06/2011
 2 complaints about the outlook...first, the airbag. we have had it fixed 5 times! the dealer re-routed it, put it back, replaced wiring, but to no avail. and it appears again that it needs to be serviced. this problem has been going on for over a year. then 2nd the driver's side low light beam went out....replaced bulb three times and it didn't hold a charge for about a few days each. gm definitely need to look at these problems. i am very frustrated that a car that just goes out of warranty has problems that need major fixing.
01/21/201151000
 Upon noticing a headlight out on my wife's 2008 saturn outlook, it was noted upon disassembly of the headlight that there was significant melting damage to the electrical wiring harness to the passenger side hid headlight fixture. the wiring harness was charred and blackened in the area of the headlight connector assembly. it appears there was signficant heat/arcing during the failure event. the damaged wiring harness caused the passenger side headlight to become non functional. the vehicle has approximately 50000 miles on it. this is the first such failure for this vehicle, however, upon reading various online postings about this matter, it appears to be a very common failure mode in these model vehicles. the headlight wiring harness assembly has been replaced, along with the headlight assembly due to heat damage to the headlight lamp wiring connector. old parts are not available due to being thrown away.
01/31/201148000
 Failure is headlights go out while driving vehicle. there is no indication of the headlights going out they just go out completely. both low-beam headlights on my 2008 saturn outlook went completely out while driving on the highway. luckily no accidents we're caused by this issue. i researched various websites only to find gm has a tsb on this issue tsb# 09-08-42-004. i contacted gm today to advise i would like to have this issue repaired they informed me this is only covered under warranty. this seems to be a very serious issue to only be covered under warranty and not under a safety recall.
01/06/2011
 2 complaints about the outlook...first, the airbag. we have had it fixed 5 times! the dealer re-routed it, put it back, replaced wiring, but to no avail. and it appears again that it needs to be serviced. this problem has been going on for over a year. then 2nd the driver's side low light beam went out....replaced bulb three times and it didn't hold a charge for about a few days each. gm definitely need to look at these problems. i am very frustrated that a car that just goes out of warranty has problems that need major fixing.
01/21/201151000
 Upon noticing a headlight out on my wife's 2008 saturn outlook, it was noted upon disassembly of the headlight that there was significant melting damage to the electrical wiring harness to the passenger side hid headlight fixture. the wiring harness was charred and blackened in the area of the headlight connector assembly. it appears there was signficant heat/arcing during the failure event. the damaged wiring harness caused the passenger side headlight to become non functional. the vehicle has approximately 50000 miles on it. this is the first such failure for this vehicle, however, upon reading various online postings about this matter, it appears to be a very common failure mode in these model vehicles. the headlight wiring harness assembly has been replaced, along with the headlight assembly due to heat damage to the headlight lamp wiring connector. old parts are not available due to being thrown away.
01/31/201148000
 Failure is headlights go out while driving vehicle. there is no indication of the headlights going out they just go out completely. both low-beam headlights on my 2008 saturn outlook went completely out while driving on the highway. luckily no accidents we're caused by this issue. i researched various websites only to find gm has a tsb on this issue tsb# 09-08-42-004. i contacted gm today to advise i would like to have this issue repaired they informed me this is only covered under warranty. this seems to be a very serious issue to only be covered under warranty and not under a safety recall.
01/06/2011
 2 complaints about the outlook...first, the airbag. we have had it fixed 5 times! the dealer re-routed it, put it back, replaced wiring, but to no avail. and it appears again that it needs to be serviced. this problem has been going on for over a year. then 2nd the driver's side low light beam went out....replaced bulb three times and it didn't hold a charge for about a few days each. gm definitely need to look at these problems. i am very frustrated that a car that just goes out of warranty has problems that need major fixing.
01/21/201151000
 Upon noticing a headlight out on my wife's 2008 saturn outlook, it was noted upon disassembly of the headlight that there was significant melting damage to the electrical wiring harness to the passenger side hid headlight fixture. the wiring harness was charred and blackened in the area of the headlight connector assembly. it appears there was signficant heat/arcing during the failure event. the damaged wiring harness caused the passenger side headlight to become non functional. the vehicle has approximately 50000 miles on it. this is the first such failure for this vehicle, however, upon reading various online postings about this matter, it appears to be a very common failure mode in these model vehicles. the headlight wiring harness assembly has been replaced, along with the headlight assembly due to heat damage to the headlight lamp wiring connector. old parts are not available due to being thrown away.
01/25/201161200
 Headlight of 2008 saturn outlook keeps going out. i took it to a local shop and they side it is a problem with the wiring harness. it is going to cost a fortune to get this fixed. after searching the internet, it seems this is a common complaint with saturn outlook owners. there should definitely be a recall on this problem.
01/06/2011
 2 complaints about the outlook...first, the airbag. we have had it fixed 5 times! the dealer re-routed it, put it back, replaced wiring, but to no avail. and it appears again that it needs to be serviced. this problem has been going on for over a year. then 2nd the driver's side low light beam went out....replaced bulb three times and it didn't hold a charge for about a few days each. gm definitely need to look at these problems. i am very frustrated that a car that just goes out of warranty has problems that need major fixing.
01/21/201151000
 Upon noticing a headlight out on my wife's 2008 saturn outlook, it was noted upon disassembly of the headlight that there was significant melting damage to the electrical wiring harness to the passenger side hid headlight fixture. the wiring harness was charred and blackened in the area of the headlight connector assembly. it appears there was signficant heat/arcing during the failure event. the damaged wiring harness caused the passenger side headlight to become non functional. the vehicle has approximately 50000 miles on it. this is the first such failure for this vehicle, however, upon reading various online postings about this matter, it appears to be a very common failure mode in these model vehicles. the headlight wiring harness assembly has been replaced, along with the headlight assembly due to heat damage to the headlight lamp wiring connector. old parts are not available due to being thrown away.
01/25/201161200
 Headlight of 2008 saturn outlook keeps going out. i took it to a local shop and they side it is a problem with the wiring harness. it is going to cost a fortune to get this fixed. after searching the internet, it seems this is a common complaint with saturn outlook owners. there should definitely be a recall on this problem.
01/15/201158000
 The driver's side headlight is not working because the wiring harness is melted. this is the second time i have had this problem on this vehicle.
01/25/201161200
 Headlight of 2008 saturn outlook keeps going out. i took it to a local shop and they side it is a problem with the wiring harness. it is going to cost a fortune to get this fixed. after searching the internet, it seems this is a common complaint with saturn outlook owners. there should definitely be a recall on this problem.
01/15/201158000
 The driver's side headlight is not working because the wiring harness is melted. this is the second time i have had this problem on this vehicle.
01/25/201161200
 Headlight of 2008 saturn outlook keeps going out. i took it to a local shop and they side it is a problem with the wiring harness. it is going to cost a fortune to get this fixed. after searching the internet, it seems this is a common complaint with saturn outlook owners. there should definitely be a recall on this problem.
01/15/201158000
 The driver's side headlight is not working because the wiring harness is melted. this is the second time i have had this problem on this vehicle.
01/15/201143000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook that has burning wire harnesses. they have completely melted at 40,000 miles. the extended warranty company will not cover it. after looking online, i became aware that it is a common problem. the lights went out with no warning.
01/10/201153352
 The lowbeam headlight wiring harness melted after about 2 years of usage. after looking the passenger lowbeam headlight wiring harness was also melted. this is a 2008 outlook xe and i would not have expected to spend $300 for this if the parts fail because the manufacturer didn't use heavy enough wire or placed it in a bad place.
01/10/201156000
 2008 saturn outlook, 56,000 miles, low beam headlights going out. driving at night and the headlights all of a sudden went out. checked online forums and have noticed that this is a common problem. had to use high beams to reach destination at the same time i was surely blinding other drivers in which i believe is a safety hazard for me and the other drivers. called local dealerships of problem and was told that the low beams going out is because of faulty wire harness and would cost 237 dollars for each headlight 474 dollars total. also, this problem is not covered under the limited 100,000 mile gm warranty. if this is a common problem amongst other saturn outlook owners and you need lights to drive at night, this would lead me to believe that the headlight problem is a huge safety concern.
01/15/201143000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook that has burning wire harnesses. they have completely melted at 40,000 miles. the extended warranty company will not cover it. after looking online, i became aware that it is a common problem. the lights went out with no warning.
01/10/201153352
 The lowbeam headlight wiring harness melted after about 2 years of usage. after looking the passenger lowbeam headlight wiring harness was also melted. this is a 2008 outlook xe and i would not have expected to spend $300 for this if the parts fail because the manufacturer didn't use heavy enough wire or placed it in a bad place.
01/10/201156000
 2008 saturn outlook, 56,000 miles, low beam headlights going out. driving at night and the headlights all of a sudden went out. checked online forums and have noticed that this is a common problem. had to use high beams to reach destination at the same time i was surely blinding other drivers in which i believe is a safety hazard for me and the other drivers. called local dealerships of problem and was told that the low beams going out is because of faulty wire harness and would cost 237 dollars for each headlight 474 dollars total. also, this problem is not covered under the limited 100,000 mile gm warranty. if this is a common problem amongst other saturn outlook owners and you need lights to drive at night, this would lead me to believe that the headlight problem is a huge safety concern.
01/01/201150000
 Wire harness on 2008 saturn outlook has 'melted'. been searching on the internet and this seems to be a frequent problem.
01/15/201143000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook that has burning wire harnesses. they have completely melted at 40,000 miles. the extended warranty company will not cover it. after looking online, i became aware that it is a common problem. the lights went out with no warning.
01/10/201153352
 The lowbeam headlight wiring harness melted after about 2 years of usage. after looking the passenger lowbeam headlight wiring harness was also melted. this is a 2008 outlook xe and i would not have expected to spend $300 for this if the parts fail because the manufacturer didn't use heavy enough wire or placed it in a bad place.
01/10/201156000
 2008 saturn outlook, 56,000 miles, low beam headlights going out. driving at night and the headlights all of a sudden went out. checked online forums and have noticed that this is a common problem. had to use high beams to reach destination at the same time i was surely blinding other drivers in which i believe is a safety hazard for me and the other drivers. called local dealerships of problem and was told that the low beams going out is because of faulty wire harness and would cost 237 dollars for each headlight 474 dollars total. also, this problem is not covered under the limited 100,000 mile gm warranty. if this is a common problem amongst other saturn outlook owners and you need lights to drive at night, this would lead me to believe that the headlight problem is a huge safety concern.
01/01/201150000
 Wire harness on 2008 saturn outlook has 'melted'. been searching on the internet and this seems to be a frequent problem.
01/15/201143000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook that has burning wire harnesses. they have completely melted at 40,000 miles. the extended warranty company will not cover it. after looking online, i became aware that it is a common problem. the lights went out with no warning.
01/10/201153352
 The lowbeam headlight wiring harness melted after about 2 years of usage. after looking the passenger lowbeam headlight wiring harness was also melted. this is a 2008 outlook xe and i would not have expected to spend $300 for this if the parts fail because the manufacturer didn't use heavy enough wire or placed it in a bad place.
01/10/201156000
 2008 saturn outlook, 56,000 miles, low beam headlights going out. driving at night and the headlights all of a sudden went out. checked online forums and have noticed that this is a common problem. had to use high beams to reach destination at the same time i was surely blinding other drivers in which i believe is a safety hazard for me and the other drivers. called local dealerships of problem and was told that the low beams going out is because of faulty wire harness and would cost 237 dollars for each headlight 474 dollars total. also, this problem is not covered under the limited 100,000 mile gm warranty. if this is a common problem amongst other saturn outlook owners and you need lights to drive at night, this would lead me to believe that the headlight problem is a huge safety concern.
01/01/201150000
 Wire harness on 2008 saturn outlook has 'melted'. been searching on the internet and this seems to be a frequent problem.
01/10/201153352
 The lowbeam headlight wiring harness melted after about 2 years of usage. after looking the passenger lowbeam headlight wiring harness was also melted. this is a 2008 outlook xe and i would not have expected to spend $300 for this if the parts fail because the manufacturer didn't use heavy enough wire or placed it in a bad place.
01/10/201156000
 2008 saturn outlook, 56,000 miles, low beam headlights going out. driving at night and the headlights all of a sudden went out. checked online forums and have noticed that this is a common problem. had to use high beams to reach destination at the same time i was surely blinding other drivers in which i believe is a safety hazard for me and the other drivers. called local dealerships of problem and was told that the low beams going out is because of faulty wire harness and would cost 237 dollars for each headlight 474 dollars total. also, this problem is not covered under the limited 100,000 mile gm warranty. if this is a common problem amongst other saturn outlook owners and you need lights to drive at night, this would lead me to believe that the headlight problem is a huge safety concern.
01/01/201150000
 Wire harness on 2008 saturn outlook has 'melted'. been searching on the internet and this seems to be a frequent problem.
05/01/200956000
 2008 saturn outlook wireharness for low beam headlight burnt and melted to the headlight. melted the cap that protected halogen bulb and the connection.
05/04/201034000
 2008 saturn outlook, passenger side low beam headlight is on again, off again. i replaced the light bulb, and used the correct bulb grease in the socket, but the wire harness that powers the light bulb looks to be too light in gauge to power the headlight. the bulb will light sometimes, but then go out for extended periods of time, indicating a short somewhere in the wiring harness. the amount of time that the headlight is out has increased incrementally over time. the problem began about 7 months ago, while the vehicle had about 34000 miles on it, and i had assumed it was a faulty light bulb. i now have over 39000 miles on the truck, and am reading of a similar problem that other owners of the same vehicle are experiencing. i am afraid that if i begin experiencing the same light failure on the driver's side, i will lose all visibility at night. with 39000 miles now on the truck, i am out of warranty, and dread seeing the cost of a replacement wire harness, after having replaced the bulb through the wheel well.
05/01/200956000
 2008 saturn outlook wireharness for low beam headlight burnt and melted to the headlight. melted the cap that protected halogen bulb and the connection.
05/04/201034000
 2008 saturn outlook, passenger side low beam headlight is on again, off again. i replaced the light bulb, and used the correct bulb grease in the socket, but the wire harness that powers the light bulb looks to be too light in gauge to power the headlight. the bulb will light sometimes, but then go out for extended periods of time, indicating a short somewhere in the wiring harness. the amount of time that the headlight is out has increased incrementally over time. the problem began about 7 months ago, while the vehicle had about 34000 miles on it, and i had assumed it was a faulty light bulb. i now have over 39000 miles on the truck, and am reading of a similar problem that other owners of the same vehicle are experiencing. i am afraid that if i begin experiencing the same light failure on the driver's side, i will lose all visibility at night. with 39000 miles now on the truck, i am out of warranty, and dread seeing the cost of a replacement wire harness, after having replaced the bulb through the wheel well.
05/01/200956000
 2008 saturn outlook wireharness for low beam headlight burnt and melted to the headlight. melted the cap that protected halogen bulb and the connection.
05/04/201034000
 2008 saturn outlook, passenger side low beam headlight is on again, off again. i replaced the light bulb, and used the correct bulb grease in the socket, but the wire harness that powers the light bulb looks to be too light in gauge to power the headlight. the bulb will light sometimes, but then go out for extended periods of time, indicating a short somewhere in the wiring harness. the amount of time that the headlight is out has increased incrementally over time. the problem began about 7 months ago, while the vehicle had about 34000 miles on it, and i had assumed it was a faulty light bulb. i now have over 39000 miles on the truck, and am reading of a similar problem that other owners of the same vehicle are experiencing. i am afraid that if i begin experiencing the same light failure on the driver's side, i will lose all visibility at night. with 39000 miles now on the truck, i am out of warranty, and dread seeing the cost of a replacement wire harness, after having replaced the bulb through the wheel well.
05/01/200956000
 2008 saturn outlook wireharness for low beam headlight burnt and melted to the headlight. melted the cap that protected halogen bulb and the connection.
05/04/201034000
 2008 saturn outlook, passenger side low beam headlight is on again, off again. i replaced the light bulb, and used the correct bulb grease in the socket, but the wire harness that powers the light bulb looks to be too light in gauge to power the headlight. the bulb will light sometimes, but then go out for extended periods of time, indicating a short somewhere in the wiring harness. the amount of time that the headlight is out has increased incrementally over time. the problem began about 7 months ago, while the vehicle had about 34000 miles on it, and i had assumed it was a faulty light bulb. i now have over 39000 miles on the truck, and am reading of a similar problem that other owners of the same vehicle are experiencing. i am afraid that if i begin experiencing the same light failure on the driver's side, i will lose all visibility at night. with 39000 miles now on the truck, i am out of warranty, and dread seeing the cost of a replacement wire harness, after having replaced the bulb through the wheel well.
11/10/201041000
 Passenger side headlight became inoperative, wire harness replaced due to repair description of melting. no incident for approx 9 months. driver side headlight becomes inoperative intermittently during driving. hand adjustment of wire harness temporarily allows headlight to function. passenger side headlight begins to fail in same intermittent way as driver side headlight. loss of headlight while driving, driving becomes hazardous.
01/01/200940000
 Have replaced passenger side headlight bulb 3 times in two years. after last replacement lasted two days i got up inside the headlight assembly (an almost impossible task) to see that the wiring inside the socket was melted and burnt away. i suspect that the wire shielding leading to the socket was never there, from the factory. it appeared that the wire was left unshielded and arcd out against the metal socket retainer. the plastic components are all but melted away from this grounding. i went to the gm dealer i made purchase from and have been told there is a service advisory, but no recall. further, i've was told that they are seeing a ton of these. i was told of disassembly of the front end to replace the entire headlight assembly. lastly, the cost might exceed $300. this is an unreasonable expense for something that should be as simple as changing a bulb. i am left with no recourse but to attempt to repair the wiring myself with the best parts i can find. i can only wonder what the other headlight is doing under there. i fear that the fire hazard is real and tangible. i had understood that saturn's reputation was outstanding for customer service and superior product engineering. but we loyal saturn owners seem to be on our own now. at least those of us with mileage over 36,000 miles. what i would liek to see is gm stand behind this product with such an important component as headlight safety and potential fire hazard.
11/10/201041000
 Passenger side headlight became inoperative, wire harness replaced due to repair description of melting. no incident for approx 9 months. driver side headlight becomes inoperative intermittently during driving. hand adjustment of wire harness temporarily allows headlight to function. passenger side headlight begins to fail in same intermittent way as driver side headlight. loss of headlight while driving, driving becomes hazardous.
01/01/200940000
 Have replaced passenger side headlight bulb 3 times in two years. after last replacement lasted two days i got up inside the headlight assembly (an almost impossible task) to see that the wiring inside the socket was melted and burnt away. i suspect that the wire shielding leading to the socket was never there, from the factory. it appeared that the wire was left unshielded and arcd out against the metal socket retainer. the plastic components are all but melted away from this grounding. i went to the gm dealer i made purchase from and have been told there is a service advisory, but no recall. further, i've was told that they are seeing a ton of these. i was told of disassembly of the front end to replace the entire headlight assembly. lastly, the cost might exceed $300. this is an unreasonable expense for something that should be as simple as changing a bulb. i am left with no recourse but to attempt to repair the wiring myself with the best parts i can find. i can only wonder what the other headlight is doing under there. i fear that the fire hazard is real and tangible. i had understood that saturn's reputation was outstanding for customer service and superior product engineering. but we loyal saturn owners seem to be on our own now. at least those of us with mileage over 36,000 miles. what i would liek to see is gm stand behind this product with such an important component as headlight safety and potential fire hazard.
11/10/201041000
 Passenger side headlight became inoperative, wire harness replaced due to repair description of melting. no incident for approx 9 months. driver side headlight becomes inoperative intermittently during driving. hand adjustment of wire harness temporarily allows headlight to function. passenger side headlight begins to fail in same intermittent way as driver side headlight. loss of headlight while driving, driving becomes hazardous.
01/01/200940000
 Have replaced passenger side headlight bulb 3 times in two years. after last replacement lasted two days i got up inside the headlight assembly (an almost impossible task) to see that the wiring inside the socket was melted and burnt away. i suspect that the wire shielding leading to the socket was never there, from the factory. it appeared that the wire was left unshielded and arcd out against the metal socket retainer. the plastic components are all but melted away from this grounding. i went to the gm dealer i made purchase from and have been told there is a service advisory, but no recall. further, i've was told that they are seeing a ton of these. i was told of disassembly of the front end to replace the entire headlight assembly. lastly, the cost might exceed $300. this is an unreasonable expense for something that should be as simple as changing a bulb. i am left with no recourse but to attempt to repair the wiring myself with the best parts i can find. i can only wonder what the other headlight is doing under there. i fear that the fire hazard is real and tangible. i had understood that saturn's reputation was outstanding for customer service and superior product engineering. but we loyal saturn owners seem to be on our own now. at least those of us with mileage over 36,000 miles. what i would liek to see is gm stand behind this product with such an important component as headlight safety and potential fire hazard.
11/10/201041000
 Passenger side headlight became inoperative, wire harness replaced due to repair description of melting. no incident for approx 9 months. driver side headlight becomes inoperative intermittently during driving. hand adjustment of wire harness temporarily allows headlight to function. passenger side headlight begins to fail in same intermittent way as driver side headlight. loss of headlight while driving, driving becomes hazardous.
01/01/200940000
 Have replaced passenger side headlight bulb 3 times in two years. after last replacement lasted two days i got up inside the headlight assembly (an almost impossible task) to see that the wiring inside the socket was melted and burnt away. i suspect that the wire shielding leading to the socket was never there, from the factory. it appeared that the wire was left unshielded and arcd out against the metal socket retainer. the plastic components are all but melted away from this grounding. i went to the gm dealer i made purchase from and have been told there is a service advisory, but no recall. further, i've was told that they are seeing a ton of these. i was told of disassembly of the front end to replace the entire headlight assembly. lastly, the cost might exceed $300. this is an unreasonable expense for something that should be as simple as changing a bulb. i am left with no recourse but to attempt to repair the wiring myself with the best parts i can find. i can only wonder what the other headlight is doing under there. i fear that the fire hazard is real and tangible. i had understood that saturn's reputation was outstanding for customer service and superior product engineering. but we loyal saturn owners seem to be on our own now. at least those of us with mileage over 36,000 miles. what i would liek to see is gm stand behind this product with such an important component as headlight safety and potential fire hazard.
11/10/201041000
 Passenger side headlight became inoperative, wire harness replaced due to repair description of melting. no incident for approx 9 months. driver side headlight becomes inoperative intermittently during driving. hand adjustment of wire harness temporarily allows headlight to function. passenger side headlight begins to fail in same intermittent way as driver side headlight. loss of headlight while driving, driving becomes hazardous.
01/01/200940000
 Have replaced passenger side headlight bulb 3 times in two years. after last replacement lasted two days i got up inside the headlight assembly (an almost impossible task) to see that the wiring inside the socket was melted and burnt away. i suspect that the wire shielding leading to the socket was never there, from the factory. it appeared that the wire was left unshielded and arcd out against the metal socket retainer. the plastic components are all but melted away from this grounding. i went to the gm dealer i made purchase from and have been told there is a service advisory, but no recall. further, i've was told that they are seeing a ton of these. i was told of disassembly of the front end to replace the entire headlight assembly. lastly, the cost might exceed $300. this is an unreasonable expense for something that should be as simple as changing a bulb. i am left with no recourse but to attempt to repair the wiring myself with the best parts i can find. i can only wonder what the other headlight is doing under there. i fear that the fire hazard is real and tangible. i had understood that saturn's reputation was outstanding for customer service and superior product engineering. but we loyal saturn owners seem to be on our own now. at least those of us with mileage over 36,000 miles. what i would liek to see is gm stand behind this product with such an important component as headlight safety and potential fire hazard.
07/20/201052000
 2008 saturn outlook wiring harness on headlight overheated and headlight no longer works. already had at service center twice. paid for replacement headlight which went out a day or two later; then paid for a diagnosis. already pulled over twice by law enforcement for having headlight out.
01/01/200940000
 Have replaced passenger side headlight bulb 3 times in two years. after last replacement lasted two days i got up inside the headlight assembly (an almost impossible task) to see that the wiring inside the socket was melted and burnt away. i suspect that the wire shielding leading to the socket was never there, from the factory. it appeared that the wire was left unshielded and arcd out against the metal socket retainer. the plastic components are all but melted away from this grounding. i went to the gm dealer i made purchase from and have been told there is a service advisory, but no recall. further, i've was told that they are seeing a ton of these. i was told of disassembly of the front end to replace the entire headlight assembly. lastly, the cost might exceed $300. this is an unreasonable expense for something that should be as simple as changing a bulb. i am left with no recourse but to attempt to repair the wiring myself with the best parts i can find. i can only wonder what the other headlight is doing under there. i fear that the fire hazard is real and tangible. i had understood that saturn's reputation was outstanding for customer service and superior product engineering. but we loyal saturn owners seem to be on our own now. at least those of us with mileage over 36,000 miles. what i would liek to see is gm stand behind this product with such an important component as headlight safety and potential fire hazard.
07/20/201052000
 2008 saturn outlook wiring harness on headlight overheated and headlight no longer works. already had at service center twice. paid for replacement headlight which went out a day or two later; then paid for a diagnosis. already pulled over twice by law enforcement for having headlight out.
12/12/2010
 2008 saturn outlook. wiring harness melt shutting down the headlights.
07/20/201052000
 2008 saturn outlook wiring harness on headlight overheated and headlight no longer works. already had at service center twice. paid for replacement headlight which went out a day or two later; then paid for a diagnosis. already pulled over twice by law enforcement for having headlight out.
12/12/2010
 2008 saturn outlook. wiring harness melt shutting down the headlights.
11/13/201041000
 Passenger side headlight out on the 2008 saturn outlook. went out one day, a few days later started working again. now is out for good on low beam will work for high beams.
12/12/2010
 2008 saturn outlook. wiring harness melt shutting down the headlights.
11/13/201041000
 Passenger side headlight out on the 2008 saturn outlook. went out one day, a few days later started working again. now is out for good on low beam will work for high beams.
12/20/201035000
 Spontaneous low beam headlight failures due to wiring harness defect. headlight socket harness & wiring was melted. passenger side failed in october 2010. driver side failed in december 2010. in both cases the gm dealer needed to replace harness & bulb.
11/13/201041000
 Passenger side headlight out on the 2008 saturn outlook. went out one day, a few days later started working again. now is out for good on low beam will work for high beams.
11/28/201037000
 I have replaced the low beam light in my 2008 saturn outlook twice in the past month and it's out again. after researching this matter online, i now see that this is a common problem and i feel that gm needs to investigate these complaints immediately and issue a recall to correct this matter before this causes someone to get hurt or killed. someone needs to stand behind their product.
12/20/201035000
 Spontaneous low beam headlight failures due to wiring harness defect. headlight socket harness & wiring was melted. passenger side failed in october 2010. driver side failed in december 2010. in both cases the gm dealer needed to replace harness & bulb.
12/21/201061163
 Our 2008 saturn just had to have the driver's side low lamp headlight fixed. melted harness piece. we had to pay for this one because we are out of warranty time (60k miles). the passenger side lamp went out while under warranty. it's ridiculous that we just spent $279 to have a light repaired that seems to be a recurring problem with saturns... before that we had the whole passenger side airbag light problem. the car doesn't sense when someone is sitting in the front passenger seat. dealership said car is out of warranty and it will cost us because it's probably a faulty sensor. this is our second outlook. lemon-lawed the 2007 and thought we'd give them another chance. not smart on our part in retrospect!
12/09/201035000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that while driving aat various speeds or at a stop the right headlight would go out on him and were unable to turn back on. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the headlight wiring and socket had melted and needed to replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the right headlight wiring and socket. the left headlight has had the same failure as the right headlight. the left headlight has yet to be inspected by a dealer or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. tb
11/28/201037000
 I have replaced the low beam light in my 2008 saturn outlook twice in the past month and it's out again. after researching this matter online, i now see that this is a common problem and i feel that gm needs to investigate these complaints immediately and issue a recall to correct this matter before this causes someone to get hurt or killed. someone needs to stand behind their product.
12/21/201061163
 Our 2008 saturn just had to have the driver's side low lamp headlight fixed. melted harness piece. we had to pay for this one because we are out of warranty time (60k miles). the passenger side lamp went out while under warranty. it's ridiculous that we just spent $279 to have a light repaired that seems to be a recurring problem with saturns... before that we had the whole passenger side airbag light problem. the car doesn't sense when someone is sitting in the front passenger seat. dealership said car is out of warranty and it will cost us because it's probably a faulty sensor. this is our second outlook. lemon-lawed the 2007 and thought we'd give them another chance. not smart on our part in retrospect!
12/09/201035000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that while driving aat various speeds or at a stop the right headlight would go out on him and were unable to turn back on. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the headlight wiring and socket had melted and needed to replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the right headlight wiring and socket. the left headlight has had the same failure as the right headlight. the left headlight has yet to be inspected by a dealer or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. tb
11/28/201037000
 I have replaced the low beam light in my 2008 saturn outlook twice in the past month and it's out again. after researching this matter online, i now see that this is a common problem and i feel that gm needs to investigate these complaints immediately and issue a recall to correct this matter before this causes someone to get hurt or killed. someone needs to stand behind their product.
11/20/201039000
 Defective headlight wiring and connectors in my 2008 saturn outlook. changed the low beam headlamp 3 times, last two bulbs only last a few days before the wiring burns through.
12/09/201035000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that while driving aat various speeds or at a stop the right headlight would go out on him and were unable to turn back on. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that the headlight wiring and socket had melted and needed to replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the right headlight wiring and socket. the left headlight has had the same failure as the right headlight. the left headlight has yet to be inspected by a dealer or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. tb
11/28/201037000
 I have replaced the low beam light in my 2008 saturn outlook twice in the past month and it's out again. after researching this matter online, i now see that this is a common problem and i feel that gm needs to investigate these complaints immediately and issue a recall to correct this matter before this causes someone to get hurt or killed. someone needs to stand behind their product.
11/20/201039000
 Defective headlight wiring and connectors in my 2008 saturn outlook. changed the low beam headlamp 3 times, last two bulbs only last a few days before the wiring burns through.
07/18/201045600
 The passenger headlamp stopped working. then the driver side went out i spent $100 to find out i had a short in the wire harness that caused the other one to go out. at 40,000 plus miles and the dealership wants $500 plus dollar to fix the problem.
11/28/201040000
 The passenger headlamp stopprd working. we found out that this is because the wire and socket melted and burned. i'm relieved that it has not caused a major vehicle fire. 40,000 miles.
09/12/201045000
 My driver side low beam went out ( or appeared to) i bought a h11 bulb from the auto parts store and went to replace it and found my bulb wasn't burnt out at all just had fallen out of the socket. so i twisted it back into the socket, put the cover back on and it worked for a few days. then my passenger side did the same thing. now on my way home form the store both went out ( this was at night and caused a major problem for me getting home.) i ultimately had to use my high beams just to get home safely. i'm not sure how to correct this problem since the bulb isn't actually burning out it just keeps falling ot of the socket.
11/20/201039000
 Defective headlight wiring and connectors in my 2008 saturn outlook. changed the low beam headlamp 3 times, last two bulbs only last a few days before the wiring burns through.
07/18/201045600
 The passenger headlamp stopped working. then the driver side went out i spent $100 to find out i had a short in the wire harness that caused the other one to go out. at 40,000 plus miles and the dealership wants $500 plus dollar to fix the problem.
11/28/201040000
 The passenger headlamp stopprd working. we found out that this is because the wire and socket melted and burned. i'm relieved that it has not caused a major vehicle fire. 40,000 miles.
09/12/201045000
 My driver side low beam went out ( or appeared to) i bought a h11 bulb from the auto parts store and went to replace it and found my bulb wasn't burnt out at all just had fallen out of the socket. so i twisted it back into the socket, put the cover back on and it worked for a few days. then my passenger side did the same thing. now on my way home form the store both went out ( this was at night and caused a major problem for me getting home.) i ultimately had to use my high beams just to get home safely. i'm not sure how to correct this problem since the bulb isn't actually burning out it just keeps falling ot of the socket.
07/18/201045600
 The passenger headlamp stopped working. then the driver side went out i spent $100 to find out i had a short in the wire harness that caused the other one to go out. at 40,000 plus miles and the dealership wants $500 plus dollar to fix the problem.
11/28/201040000
 The passenger headlamp stopprd working. we found out that this is because the wire and socket melted and burned. i'm relieved that it has not caused a major vehicle fire. 40,000 miles.
09/12/201045000
 My driver side low beam went out ( or appeared to) i bought a h11 bulb from the auto parts store and went to replace it and found my bulb wasn't burnt out at all just had fallen out of the socket. so i twisted it back into the socket, put the cover back on and it worked for a few days. then my passenger side did the same thing. now on my way home form the store both went out ( this was at night and caused a major problem for me getting home.) i ultimately had to use my high beams just to get home safely. i'm not sure how to correct this problem since the bulb isn't actually burning out it just keeps falling ot of the socket.
07/18/201045600
 The passenger headlamp stopped working. then the driver side went out i spent $100 to find out i had a short in the wire harness that caused the other one to go out. at 40,000 plus miles and the dealership wants $500 plus dollar to fix the problem.
11/28/201040000
 The passenger headlamp stopprd working. we found out that this is because the wire and socket melted and burned. i'm relieved that it has not caused a major vehicle fire. 40,000 miles.
09/12/201045000
 My driver side low beam went out ( or appeared to) i bought a h11 bulb from the auto parts store and went to replace it and found my bulb wasn't burnt out at all just had fallen out of the socket. so i twisted it back into the socket, put the cover back on and it worked for a few days. then my passenger side did the same thing. now on my way home form the store both went out ( this was at night and caused a major problem for me getting home.) i ultimately had to use my high beams just to get home safely. i'm not sure how to correct this problem since the bulb isn't actually burning out it just keeps falling ot of the socket.
11/28/201040000
 The passenger headlamp stopprd working. we found out that this is because the wire and socket melted and burned. i'm relieved that it has not caused a major vehicle fire. 40,000 miles.
09/12/201045000
 My driver side low beam went out ( or appeared to) i bought a h11 bulb from the auto parts store and went to replace it and found my bulb wasn't burnt out at all just had fallen out of the socket. so i twisted it back into the socket, put the cover back on and it worked for a few days. then my passenger side did the same thing. now on my way home form the store both went out ( this was at night and caused a major problem for me getting home.) i ultimately had to use my high beams just to get home safely. i'm not sure how to correct this problem since the bulb isn't actually burning out it just keeps falling ot of the socket.
10/01/201044000
 Drivers side headlight failed.
11/13/200930000
 'tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. while the contact was driving approximately 60 mph with the activation of the headlights, there was a sudden loss of illumination in the driver's side headlight. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed that the wiring of the cable harness melted. the driver side headlight and cable harness were replaced. the driver's side headlight failed again on a different occasion and was replaced at the dealer. the prior repairs were covered under the service warranty. in addition, the passenger's side head light and cable harness were replaced at the contact's expense. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000. js
06/25/201032000
 2008 saturn outlook owner at about 32000 miles thought that i needed a headlight bulb, but when my husband went to replace it he noticed that the driver's side wirehareness was melted. i took it in to the dealer and it took about 3 weeks for them to replace both headlamp assemblies. the headlamp assemblies on the 2008 outlook i was told by the service tech that didn't make them any more, so they replaced them with purplish bluish headlights. i've had the new assembly on since july 2010 and it's now november 2010 and i haven't had no other problems with the headlamps so far.
09/26/2010
 Head light on my saturn outlook continuously burns out its a 2008 and i've replaced both twice. the wiring appears melted and burnt.
06/25/201032000
 2008 saturn outlook owner at about 32000 miles thought that i needed a headlight bulb, but when my husband went to replace it he noticed that the driver's side wirehareness was melted. i took it in to the dealer and it took about 3 weeks for them to replace both headlamp assemblies. the headlamp assemblies on the 2008 outlook i was told by the service tech that didn't make them any more, so they replaced them with purplish bluish headlights. i've had the new assembly on since july 2010 and it's now november 2010 and i haven't had no other problems with the headlamps so far.
09/26/2010
 Head light on my saturn outlook continuously burns out its a 2008 and i've replaced both twice. the wiring appears melted and burnt.
06/25/201032000
 2008 saturn outlook owner at about 32000 miles thought that i needed a headlight bulb, but when my husband went to replace it he noticed that the driver's side wirehareness was melted. i took it in to the dealer and it took about 3 weeks for them to replace both headlamp assemblies. the headlamp assemblies on the 2008 outlook i was told by the service tech that didn't make them any more, so they replaced them with purplish bluish headlights. i've had the new assembly on since july 2010 and it's now november 2010 and i haven't had no other problems with the headlamps so far.
09/26/2010
 Head light on my saturn outlook continuously burns out its a 2008 and i've replaced both twice. the wiring appears melted and burnt.
10/01/201038000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook xr and the drivers side front headlight harness melted due to overheating likely caused by the very small gauge of wire they used in this harness. this occurred about 6 weeks ago when the vehicle had about 38000 miles on it. i purchased the part from the dealer, which had a larger gauge wire, and crimped it into place. this was very difficult because there is little to no room around the headlight. most internet forums suggested that the entire front bumper must be removed for this fix. i did find a way to do it without removing the bumper, but i doubt that this could be done by most people without removing the bumper.
09/26/2010
 Head light on my saturn outlook continuously burns out its a 2008 and i've replaced both twice. the wiring appears melted and burnt.
10/01/201038000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook xr and the drivers side front headlight harness melted due to overheating likely caused by the very small gauge of wire they used in this harness. this occurred about 6 weeks ago when the vehicle had about 38000 miles on it. i purchased the part from the dealer, which had a larger gauge wire, and crimped it into place. this was very difficult because there is little to no room around the headlight. most internet forums suggested that the entire front bumper must be removed for this fix. i did find a way to do it without removing the bumper, but i doubt that this could be done by most people without removing the bumper.
11/15/201060000
 Driver's side wiring harness melted on headlight, saturn outlook 2008
10/01/201038000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook xr and the drivers side front headlight harness melted due to overheating likely caused by the very small gauge of wire they used in this harness. this occurred about 6 weeks ago when the vehicle had about 38000 miles on it. i purchased the part from the dealer, which had a larger gauge wire, and crimped it into place. this was very difficult because there is little to no room around the headlight. most internet forums suggested that the entire front bumper must be removed for this fix. i did find a way to do it without removing the bumper, but i doubt that this could be done by most people without removing the bumper.
11/15/201060000
 Driver's side wiring harness melted on headlight, saturn outlook 2008
10/27/2010
 Headlight not working due to wiring harness being melted!!! too much heat or the wiring harness doesn'y use the right wire. i have had this vehicle for about 18 months. i have had to replace the wiring harness 4 times now. this is going to cause someone to have a crash. if it happens at night driving down the road at night.
09/10/201048201
 Headlight went out in my 2008 saturn outlook. i took it in to be replaced and had a faulty wiring harness.
10/23/201040100
 2008 saturn outlook, driver side headlamp not functioning. dealership needed to replace the bulb and harness. connection where the bulb connects to the harness appears melted / burned. vehicle has 40242 miles and 26 months since delivery was taken. cost for repair was $273.15 on 10/25/10. not covered by warranty.
10/27/2010
 Headlight not working due to wiring harness being melted!!! too much heat or the wiring harness doesn'y use the right wire. i have had this vehicle for about 18 months. i have had to replace the wiring harness 4 times now. this is going to cause someone to have a crash. if it happens at night driving down the road at night.
09/10/201048201
 Headlight went out in my 2008 saturn outlook. i took it in to be replaced and had a faulty wiring harness.
10/23/201040100
 2008 saturn outlook, driver side headlamp not functioning. dealership needed to replace the bulb and harness. connection where the bulb connects to the harness appears melted / burned. vehicle has 40242 miles and 26 months since delivery was taken. cost for repair was $273.15 on 10/25/10. not covered by warranty.
09/10/201048201
 Headlight went out in my 2008 saturn outlook. i took it in to be replaced and had a faulty wiring harness.
10/23/201040100
 2008 saturn outlook, driver side headlamp not functioning. dealership needed to replace the bulb and harness. connection where the bulb connects to the harness appears melted / burned. vehicle has 40242 miles and 26 months since delivery was taken. cost for repair was $273.15 on 10/25/10. not covered by warranty.
09/10/201048201
 Headlight went out in my 2008 saturn outlook. i took it in to be replaced and had a faulty wiring harness.
10/23/201040100
 2008 saturn outlook, driver side headlamp not functioning. dealership needed to replace the bulb and harness. connection where the bulb connects to the harness appears melted / burned. vehicle has 40242 miles and 26 months since delivery was taken. cost for repair was $273.15 on 10/25/10. not covered by warranty.
10/21/201040000
 2008 saturn outlook fwd xr headlight wiring harness melted, no longer have low beam light
10/23/201040100
 2008 saturn outlook, driver side headlamp not functioning. dealership needed to replace the bulb and harness. connection where the bulb connects to the harness appears melted / burned. vehicle has 40242 miles and 26 months since delivery was taken. cost for repair was $273.15 on 10/25/10. not covered by warranty.
10/21/201040000
 2008 saturn outlook fwd xr headlight wiring harness melted, no longer have low beam light
10/14/201025083
 2008 saturn outlook driver side low beam headlight went dark due to exposed wires in the wire harness near the bulb socket.
01/28/200935000
 I own a 2008 saturn outlook xr awd. i have 56,000 miles on the vehicle. earlier this year the passenger low beam headlight started going on and off. after a week it stopped working. i took it to my local saturn dealership (before they closed) the technicians looked at it and decided it was a safety concern as the wiring harness for the headlight was melted so they replaced both driver and passenger harnesses and bulbs. a few months later the passenger light did the same thing and i was able to get at the harness and saw that it was black and wires were melded. i replaced the light and it worked for another month before burning out. i took it into the gm dealer, the technician looked at it and just replaced the bulb, it has since burned out again and the wiring harness is still blackened and melted and keeps burning out lights.
10/14/201025083
 2008 saturn outlook driver side low beam headlight went dark due to exposed wires in the wire harness near the bulb socket.
01/28/200935000
 I own a 2008 saturn outlook xr awd. i have 56,000 miles on the vehicle. earlier this year the passenger low beam headlight started going on and off. after a week it stopped working. i took it to my local saturn dealership (before they closed) the technicians looked at it and decided it was a safety concern as the wiring harness for the headlight was melted so they replaced both driver and passenger harnesses and bulbs. a few months later the passenger light did the same thing and i was able to get at the harness and saw that it was black and wires were melded. i replaced the light and it worked for another month before burning out. i took it into the gm dealer, the technician looked at it and just replaced the bulb, it has since burned out again and the wiring harness is still blackened and melted and keeps burning out lights.
10/14/201025083
 2008 saturn outlook driver side low beam headlight went dark due to exposed wires in the wire harness near the bulb socket.
01/28/200935000
 I own a 2008 saturn outlook xr awd. i have 56,000 miles on the vehicle. earlier this year the passenger low beam headlight started going on and off. after a week it stopped working. i took it to my local saturn dealership (before they closed) the technicians looked at it and decided it was a safety concern as the wiring harness for the headlight was melted so they replaced both driver and passenger harnesses and bulbs. a few months later the passenger light did the same thing and i was able to get at the harness and saw that it was black and wires were melded. i replaced the light and it worked for another month before burning out. i took it into the gm dealer, the technician looked at it and just replaced the bulb, it has since burned out again and the wiring harness is still blackened and melted and keeps burning out lights.
10/08/201073550
 Another for the low beam connector melting -- perhaps a little more aggressively than some. at 73k replaced driver side h11 low beam bulb. couldn't get light to stay on. noticed partially melted connector. applied a little electrical grease. worked for a few hours. days later (after vacation) applied more electrical grease. started working again. closed up the wheel well. as i get up from the wheel well on the driver side i see smoke from the *passenger* side headlamp area and light fogging of the top of the lens. i haven't touched the passenger side! it still has the original working headlamp and connector.
10/25/200935000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook. about a year ago my left headlight went out. it was repaired and went out again. i had it repaired yet again and in less than 2 weeks it blew again. a few days later the right one blew. last week both harnesses were replaced. we leared from the dealer that this in an ongoing problem with this vehicle but no recal has been issued. we also learned that the harness was remodeled due to the ongoing problem. fortunately i've had no crashes due to this, but having a headlight blow especially when only one is operational is extremely dangerous for me as i travel often at night.
10/08/201073550
 Another for the low beam connector melting -- perhaps a little more aggressively than some. at 73k replaced driver side h11 low beam bulb. couldn't get light to stay on. noticed partially melted connector. applied a little electrical grease. worked for a few hours. days later (after vacation) applied more electrical grease. started working again. closed up the wheel well. as i get up from the wheel well on the driver side i see smoke from the *passenger* side headlamp area and light fogging of the top of the lens. i haven't touched the passenger side! it still has the original working headlamp and connector.
10/25/200935000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook. about a year ago my left headlight went out. it was repaired and went out again. i had it repaired yet again and in less than 2 weeks it blew again. a few days later the right one blew. last week both harnesses were replaced. we leared from the dealer that this in an ongoing problem with this vehicle but no recal has been issued. we also learned that the harness was remodeled due to the ongoing problem. fortunately i've had no crashes due to this, but having a headlight blow especially when only one is operational is extremely dangerous for me as i travel often at night.
09/25/201041260
 Daytime running headlights and night low beam headlights stopped working. lucky for me i have auxillary lighting to use. right side headlight quit working about 2 mnths ago and found the wiring connector was melted. removed connector and made a new one. now both lights are not working and needs to be serviced. out of warranty now and will pay. something doesn't match up and needs to be fixed. headlights not working is a major concern of mine and probably any other outlook owner.
10/25/200935000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook. about a year ago my left headlight went out. it was repaired and went out again. i had it repaired yet again and in less than 2 weeks it blew again. a few days later the right one blew. last week both harnesses were replaced. we leared from the dealer that this in an ongoing problem with this vehicle but no recal has been issued. we also learned that the harness was remodeled due to the ongoing problem. fortunately i've had no crashes due to this, but having a headlight blow especially when only one is operational is extremely dangerous for me as i travel often at night.
09/25/201041260
 Daytime running headlights and night low beam headlights stopped working. lucky for me i have auxillary lighting to use. right side headlight quit working about 2 mnths ago and found the wiring connector was melted. removed connector and made a new one. now both lights are not working and needs to be serviced. out of warranty now and will pay. something doesn't match up and needs to be fixed. headlights not working is a major concern of mine and probably any other outlook owner.
10/25/200935000
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook. about a year ago my left headlight went out. it was repaired and went out again. i had it repaired yet again and in less than 2 weeks it blew again. a few days later the right one blew. last week both harnesses were replaced. we leared from the dealer that this in an ongoing problem with this vehicle but no recal has been issued. we also learned that the harness was remodeled due to the ongoing problem. fortunately i've had no crashes due to this, but having a headlight blow especially when only one is operational is extremely dangerous for me as i travel often at night.
09/25/201041260
 Daytime running headlights and night low beam headlights stopped working. lucky for me i have auxillary lighting to use. right side headlight quit working about 2 mnths ago and found the wiring connector was melted. removed connector and made a new one. now both lights are not working and needs to be serviced. out of warranty now and will pay. something doesn't match up and needs to be fixed. headlights not working is a major concern of mine and probably any other outlook owner.
09/26/201039000
 Wire harness melted just like everyone elses. drivers side low beam
09/25/201041260
 Daytime running headlights and night low beam headlights stopped working. lucky for me i have auxillary lighting to use. right side headlight quit working about 2 mnths ago and found the wiring connector was melted. removed connector and made a new one. now both lights are not working and needs to be serviced. out of warranty now and will pay. something doesn't match up and needs to be fixed. headlights not working is a major concern of mine and probably any other outlook owner.
09/26/201039000
 Wire harness melted just like everyone elses. drivers side low beam
09/20/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. upon entering the vehicle she was unable to turn on her low beam headlights. the high beams would function but she was unable to use her low beams. she attempted to replace the low beam head light bulbs herself and noticed that each wiring harness was melted. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the wiring harnesses were being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 60,000. sm.
09/25/201041260
 Daytime running headlights and night low beam headlights stopped working. lucky for me i have auxillary lighting to use. right side headlight quit working about 2 mnths ago and found the wiring connector was melted. removed connector and made a new one. now both lights are not working and needs to be serviced. out of warranty now and will pay. something doesn't match up and needs to be fixed. headlights not working is a major concern of mine and probably any other outlook owner.
09/26/201039000
 Wire harness melted just like everyone elses. drivers side low beam
09/20/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. upon entering the vehicle she was unable to turn on her low beam headlights. the high beams would function but she was unable to use her low beams. she attempted to replace the low beam head light bulbs herself and noticed that each wiring harness was melted. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the wiring harnesses were being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 60,000. sm.
09/26/201039000
 Wire harness melted just like everyone elses. drivers side low beam
09/20/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. upon entering the vehicle she was unable to turn on her low beam headlights. the high beams would function but she was unable to use her low beams. she attempted to replace the low beam head light bulbs herself and noticed that each wiring harness was melted. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the wiring harnesses were being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 60,000. sm.
06/12/201043000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. while driving 35 mph at night both the driver and passenger headlights failed. the wiring harness melted on both the driver and passenger headlights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the passenger side headlights at a cost of $279 but he repaired the driver side himself for $8. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 48,000....mw
09/20/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. upon entering the vehicle she was unable to turn on her low beam headlights. the high beams would function but she was unable to use her low beams. she attempted to replace the low beam head light bulbs herself and noticed that each wiring harness was melted. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the wiring harnesses were being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 60,000. sm.
06/12/201043000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. while driving 35 mph at night both the driver and passenger headlights failed. the wiring harness melted on both the driver and passenger headlights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the passenger side headlights at a cost of $279 but he repaired the driver side himself for $8. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 48,000....mw
08/15/201037000
 2008 saturn outlook: drivers side headlight harness melted about 6 months ago. now passenger side headlight harness melted 1 month ago.
09/20/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. upon entering the vehicle she was unable to turn on her low beam headlights. the high beams would function but she was unable to use her low beams. she attempted to replace the low beam head light bulbs herself and noticed that each wiring harness was melted. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the wiring harnesses were being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 60,000. sm.
06/12/201043000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. while driving 35 mph at night both the driver and passenger headlights failed. the wiring harness melted on both the driver and passenger headlights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the passenger side headlights at a cost of $279 but he repaired the driver side himself for $8. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 48,000....mw
08/15/201037000
 2008 saturn outlook: drivers side headlight harness melted about 6 months ago. now passenger side headlight harness melted 1 month ago.
06/12/201043000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. while driving 35 mph at night both the driver and passenger headlights failed. the wiring harness melted on both the driver and passenger headlights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the passenger side headlights at a cost of $279 but he repaired the driver side himself for $8. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 48,000....mw
08/15/201037000
 2008 saturn outlook: drivers side headlight harness melted about 6 months ago. now passenger side headlight harness melted 1 month ago.
09/15/201031700
 2008 outlook had a burned out low beam on the driver side at 31,750 miles. dealer confirmed that the wiring harness was melted causing the failure and need replacing. gm needs to recall both wiring harnesses as i am sure the next one will go and it will be past the warranty. this is clearly a safety defect having a light's wiring harness melt. apparently, this is a common problem with '08 outlooks. please issue a recall!
09/01/201055000
 Saturn outlook 2008 drivers side low beam headlight went out , was changed then went out again within a week. at dealer for washer fluid recall and learned our wiring harness is melted is very costly to fix and is a fire and safety hazard.
08/25/201037500
 Headlight drivers side failure , light will work at times then go out believe this is a wiring failure as the bulb is good.
09/01/201055000
 Saturn outlook 2008 drivers side low beam headlight went out , was changed then went out again within a week. at dealer for washer fluid recall and learned our wiring harness is melted is very costly to fix and is a fire and safety hazard.
08/25/201037500
 Headlight drivers side failure , light will work at times then go out believe this is a wiring failure as the bulb is good.
09/04/201039000
 2008 saturn outlook xr with 40,000 miles. recently my pasenger head light went out. i replaced the bulb but it went out again after about 1 week. after researching online and reading all of the issues outlook owners are having, i realized its not a bulb issue but rather a faulty wire harness that is melting. please issue a recall so all outlook owners can get this repaired and elimiate the risk of fire.
09/01/201055000
 Saturn outlook 2008 drivers side low beam headlight went out , was changed then went out again within a week. at dealer for washer fluid recall and learned our wiring harness is melted is very costly to fix and is a fire and safety hazard.
08/25/201037500
 Headlight drivers side failure , light will work at times then go out believe this is a wiring failure as the bulb is good.
09/04/201039000
 2008 saturn outlook xr with 40,000 miles. recently my pasenger head light went out. i replaced the bulb but it went out again after about 1 week. after researching online and reading all of the issues outlook owners are having, i realized its not a bulb issue but rather a faulty wire harness that is melting. please issue a recall so all outlook owners can get this repaired and elimiate the risk of fire.
09/04/2010
 My 2008 saturn outlook has had problems with the headlights. i had two headlights malfunction at the same time. i went to replace the bulbs and one of lights started to work without replacement. the second bulb had a burn mark and the connector on the wiring harness was melted. i plugged the bulb back it and it work, though a bit dimmer. this is the 3rd or 4th time i've had problems with the headlights. i had thought they replaced the wiring harness before under warranty. i'm assuming they will be doing the same since the bulbs still work and the connector is melted on the one harness.
08/25/201037500
 Headlight drivers side failure , light will work at times then go out believe this is a wiring failure as the bulb is good.
09/04/201039000
 2008 saturn outlook xr with 40,000 miles. recently my pasenger head light went out. i replaced the bulb but it went out again after about 1 week. after researching online and reading all of the issues outlook owners are having, i realized its not a bulb issue but rather a faulty wire harness that is melting. please issue a recall so all outlook owners can get this repaired and elimiate the risk of fire.
09/04/2010
 My 2008 saturn outlook has had problems with the headlights. i had two headlights malfunction at the same time. i went to replace the bulbs and one of lights started to work without replacement. the second bulb had a burn mark and the connector on the wiring harness was melted. i plugged the bulb back it and it work, though a bit dimmer. this is the 3rd or 4th time i've had problems with the headlights. i had thought they replaced the wiring harness before under warranty. i'm assuming they will be doing the same since the bulbs still work and the connector is melted on the one harness.
09/04/201039000
 2008 saturn outlook xr with 40,000 miles. recently my pasenger head light went out. i replaced the bulb but it went out again after about 1 week. after researching online and reading all of the issues outlook owners are having, i realized its not a bulb issue but rather a faulty wire harness that is melting. please issue a recall so all outlook owners can get this repaired and elimiate the risk of fire.
09/04/2010
 My 2008 saturn outlook has had problems with the headlights. i had two headlights malfunction at the same time. i went to replace the bulbs and one of lights started to work without replacement. the second bulb had a burn mark and the connector on the wiring harness was melted. i plugged the bulb back it and it work, though a bit dimmer. this is the 3rd or 4th time i've had problems with the headlights. i had thought they replaced the wiring harness before under warranty. i'm assuming they will be doing the same since the bulbs still work and the connector is melted on the one harness.
08/25/201059900
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook and the right low beam went out and i found that the connector had melted. the very next day in the evening the left low beam went out and i was without low beam lights. i had both wireing harnesses replaced at a cost of almost $400 on 8/27/10 i hope this fixes my problem. major safety issue in my opinion. i had to drive with high beams and that was not good for other drivers and they were angry with me. needs recall.
08/10/201017000
 Headlight harness wiring burning out from overheating. insufficient strength in the wiring. numerous complaints with the other saturn owners
08/20/201060000
 2008 saturn outlook xr awd. the driver's side low beam headlight went out so i went to replace it just to find that the entire headlight wiring harness was melted. this is an extreme fire hazard. this issue is extremely common as for saturn outlooks/gmc acadias and has not been recalled yet.
08/10/201017000
 Headlight harness wiring burning out from overheating. insufficient strength in the wiring. numerous complaints with the other saturn owners
08/20/201060000
 2008 saturn outlook xr awd. the driver's side low beam headlight went out so i went to replace it just to find that the entire headlight wiring harness was melted. this is an extreme fire hazard. this issue is extremely common as for saturn outlooks/gmc acadias and has not been recalled yet.
08/12/201045000
 I purchased a 2008 saturn outlook xr in july 2010. within one month of purchasing the low-beam passenger headlight went out. i had the bulb replaced and it burnt out again. i now find out that it is a bad wiring harness and it has melted and must be replaced with new one. gm should issue a recall as i have read this is a widespread problem among the 08 outlook. thanks
08/10/201017000
 Headlight harness wiring burning out from overheating. insufficient strength in the wiring. numerous complaints with the other saturn owners
08/20/201060000
 2008 saturn outlook xr awd. the driver's side low beam headlight went out so i went to replace it just to find that the entire headlight wiring harness was melted. this is an extreme fire hazard. this issue is extremely common as for saturn outlooks/gmc acadias and has not been recalled yet.
08/12/201045000
 I purchased a 2008 saturn outlook xr in july 2010. within one month of purchasing the low-beam passenger headlight went out. i had the bulb replaced and it burnt out again. i now find out that it is a bad wiring harness and it has melted and must be replaced with new one. gm should issue a recall as i have read this is a widespread problem among the 08 outlook. thanks
08/10/201017000
 Headlight harness wiring burning out from overheating. insufficient strength in the wiring. numerous complaints with the other saturn owners
08/20/201060000
 2008 saturn outlook xr awd. the driver's side low beam headlight went out so i went to replace it just to find that the entire headlight wiring harness was melted. this is an extreme fire hazard. this issue is extremely common as for saturn outlooks/gmc acadias and has not been recalled yet.
08/12/201045000
 I purchased a 2008 saturn outlook xr in july 2010. within one month of purchasing the low-beam passenger headlight went out. i had the bulb replaced and it burnt out again. i now find out that it is a bad wiring harness and it has melted and must be replaced with new one. gm should issue a recall as i have read this is a widespread problem among the 08 outlook. thanks
08/10/201023000
 2008 saturn outlook headlight went out due to a wiring harness melting. dealer says not covered by warranty. this is a faulty part and there should be a recall!!!!
08/12/201045000
 I purchased a 2008 saturn outlook xr in july 2010. within one month of purchasing the low-beam passenger headlight went out. i had the bulb replaced and it burnt out again. i now find out that it is a bad wiring harness and it has melted and must be replaced with new one. gm should issue a recall as i have read this is a widespread problem among the 08 outlook. thanks
08/10/201023000
 2008 saturn outlook headlight went out due to a wiring harness melting. dealer says not covered by warranty. this is a faulty part and there should be a recall!!!!
06/16/201048000
 The passenger headlamp went out on my 2008 saturn outlook. i brought it to saturn/mitsubishi dealership and they wanted to charge me $650.00 dollars to replace the lamp and a wire harness that connects to the bulb. according to the service guy the wire harness is most likely responsible for the bulb burning out. the bulb itself was $285.00......for a headlamp bulb!!!!!!!!!!! i have read numerous complaints about this issue on line and i am wondering what can be done to remedy this astronomical price for repair and bulb.
06/20/201048618
 The drivers side low beam headlamp stopped working and the harness appears to be melting due to overheating.
05/18/201037000
 Own a 2008 outlook. passenger side lowbeam headlight keeps going on and off while driving. took it in and was told it was a wireing harness. dealer wanted $400 to replace because 1000 miles over warranty.
04/15/201038000
 I own a 2008 saturn outlook, which i purchased new in august of 2007. in february of 2010, i noticed my right low-beam headlight/daytime running light was out. i contacted my local saturn service center and was told that there had been some problems with the wiring harness and i should bring it in for a replacement harness, since it was still under warranty, which i did. in april 2010, the left low beam headlight/daytime running light went out. i again contacted saturn and asked if, assuming this was the same problem, it would be covered by warranty, since they had already acknowleged that a problem existed with this harness (the vehicle was about 2,000 miles over warranty by this time). i was told that, since there had been no recall, it would not be a warranty item, and that i would have to pay for the repairs myself. since the saturn dealer is about 50 miles away, and it was not going to be covered by warranty, i opted to have it repaired at a shop much closer to home. after determining that the bulb was functional, they ordered a new wiring harness, and installed it in less than an hour (to the tune 0f $171.44). i asked to see the old harness, and upon inspection, i observed that the housing around one of the connection points was clearly burnt and melted. i have heard of numerous other reports of this failure, much like the recalled wiring harness for the heated windhield wipers. this harness defect clearly is a safety issue and should be recalled.
06/15/201038008
 1. at 38000 miles my 2008 saturn outlook lost one of the low beam head lights. it has gone completely out. 2. it is a constant failure 3. i replaced the low beam bulb, but when i finally got the old bulb exposed, i noticed that the socket was all melted and had a very thin gauge wire connecting it to the vehicles power.
05/25/201044000
 Passenger side low beam headlamp wiring harness melted, causing headlamp not to work. concerned about possible fire hazard while driving. replacing wiring harness and light bulb.
03/20/201038730
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook and the headlights keep going out. i have taken the car into the shop two seperate times and had them fixed. three months later it did the same thing. the driver side headlight went out, then a week later it came back on. two weeks later the passenger light went out for a couple of weeks and then it came back on. last night neither of my headlights were working. there is obviously an issue here. to ate i have spent nearly $700.00 on getting the headlight to work properly. i need the vehicle to work as it is our only vehicle. what if i was to be driving down the freway at night and they both were out, an emergency acident is bound to happen. please help.
02/02/201050090
 2008 saturn outlook headlight. the passenger headlight is going on and off. the wiring is hot to the touch. plus i can't get to the light area without taking off the bumper skin.
04/15/201045000
 The passenger side low beam on my 2008 saturn outlook went out. we replaced it then 2 weeks later it went out again. we took it to the dealer and he said we needed to replace the socket because it was burned out and this is a common problem with this car. i have not yet corrected the problem because i do not have the $750.00 to repair it.
03/07/201042000
 Driver's side low beam headlamp burned out. replaced with factory bulb and failed once again. replaced one more time and noticed discolored socket. the bult failed a third time. reported the problem to saturn 4/14/2010.
04/01/201026600
 2008 saturn outlook xe passenger side low beam headlight has failed. car has 26k miles. light was intermitent for 2-3 weeks then totally failed.
02/12/201037000
 I continually have an issue with a non-working driver
03/01/201083000
 Low beam headlight wiring harness, burned, cracked after installation of replacement headlamps. (ref: tsb 09-08-42-004)
09/10/200924643
 Drivers side headlight went bad in september. replaced buld and during the process noticed the wiring harness was melted. light failed to operate with a new buld. i called the dealership and was told that they know of the problem and that i their fix was to put nyogel grease on the connector. i tried what the dealer reccommended with no luck. i am currently stationed overseas and have no way of getting to a dealer to have item repaired. yesterday 24 march other headlight stops working as well with the same issue. the vehicle is only 2 years old with 24,643 miles. this is completely absud that there is no recall on this issue.
01/10/20101
 Low beam headlights failed within a short time of each other. both have been replaced and within a month both have failed again. *dt
03/12/201056000
 We have a 2008 saturn outlook and having problems with the dim light bulbs blowing on each side.i replaced them 3 different times and my wife was coming home from work the other night and both dim headlights blew at the same time.i caried it to the dealership and they had to replace both light harnesses and they want to charge me 300 dollars for what ought to be a safety recall.there are pages of complaints on the computer of every body having the same problems.
03/13/201038080
 I own a '08 saturn outlook that had two (2) headlight wiring harnesses melt causing both headlights to not work. contacted the dealership and they stated that this is an ongoing problem with this vehicle but there has been no recall. exact term that was used was campaign, but not recall. $477.00 parts / labor to have my headlights work again. this is a huge safety issue due to there are no signs of this problem occuring for you to alleviate the problem. and the only way to access the headlight assembly is to remove the whole front fascia (bumper) from the vehicle. of course both headlights went out as i was driving during nighttime hours in the dark. please help make this a safety recall, due to the huge safety concern this poses.
03/16/2010
 I have a 2008 saturn outlook. purchased in february 2008. the front passenger headlight went out in the end of january 2010. it was replaced on feb 6, 2010. i was also told that the headlight socket is burned and may need replacement. it is now march 16, 2010 and this morning the same headlight is out again!. the cost to replace once again is almost the cost of the car payment and now most likely it will cost much more since i will have to replace the socket too. i made it a point to turn off my lights during the day after the replacement due to the resport of the socket yet it still burned out. i have read that there are a number of outlook owners with this same issue.
03/14/2010430521
 Saturn outlook xr headlights went out when wire on left front headlight melted wiring.. this happened in january 2010 when the right front went out and melted the wiring. cost to replace the one in january $640.00 and was told today to replace the left front will be $750.00. this is a defect and should be recalled as you can look at many web sites and many people are having this problem. we noticed that this only happens when the lights are on high beam only. *tr
01/31/201039000
 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...
02/21/2010320001
 2008 saturn outlook low beam headlight going out. various saturn sites have registered complaints about dealers charging $600/$800 to replace light bulb. seems underlying problem pertains to the wiring harness melting. this is a safety problem with headlights continuing to burn out. ref: tsb #09-08-42-004. document id: 2284787. *tr
02/19/2010396842
 Headlight wiring harness keeps failing on 2008 saturn outlook, bought it used, been repaired twice, burned out again. *tr
02/10/20101
 2008 saturn outlook-low beam light out at 42,000 miles, wiring harness melted, over $400 to repair. pretty expensive considering this is a critical part of your car. *tr
12/12/2009417121
 Headlight wiring harness melted. passenger side and driver side. *tr
01/15/2010520001
 2008 saturn outlook drivers side headlamp shorted out. already replaced lamp and it shorted out again. very common problem. *tr
01/01/2010600002
 The low beam headlights on my 2008 saturn outlook intermittently go off or fail to come on. it has happened to both sides and continues to happen. *cn
11/01/20094
 The driver side headlight went out, changed light bulb the light bulb was good. less than a week later the passenger side head light went out. while the driver side came back on. 2 weeks later both went out, went in to change light bulbs again and the passenger side came back on. on 01-22-10 i have no head lights. went and moved the light like i was going to replace the bulb and the passenger light came back on and still no driver side head light.*cw
01/20/2010364321
 Daylight/low beam head light out on 2008 saturn outlook change bulb and check fuse not the problem. took it in to dealer under warranty work they said there is a short in the head light assembly and not covered by warranty work they want $599 to fix. my wife is the primary driver of the vehicle and she drives at night it's a big safety concern of mine. and many other people have the same problem report on the internet and the dealership has said it's a common problem. *tr
01/01/201038768
 Headlight on saturn outlook melted and damaged complete light fixture with no warranty and i to pay $680.00 to get a complete new unit installed. really no fire just melted and smelled bad along with no lights. many web sites i visited, many customers have had the same problem with no action to repair it for no charge. *tr
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
01/01/20132
 2008 saturn outlook. consumer request information on vehicle headlight issues. *smd the consumer stated both headlights, failed on the vehicle. *jb
10/24/20091
 I was having problems with my headlights and when i brought into the shop i was told the wires were melted together and would need to replace the harness. i just bought this truck it was an 08 when i bought it and it was only 7 months old for me not even 2 yrs old to date and this is the second major thing i have go wrong in a so called reliable vehicle. *tr
09/03/200941000112/01/2008
 Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. the contact stated that upon inspection, he noticed that the passenger front head lamp was inoperative. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that wiring harness had melted and caused the bulb to fail. he then added that the other head lamp would soon fail. the vehicle was repaired at an expense of$ 360.00. the failure mileage was 41,000. the current mileage was 42,000. updated 10/27/09. *lj updated 10/29/09.*jb
01/13/200840400
 Tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. while driving approximately 25 mph, the drivers side headlight suddenly stopped functioning. the dealer informed the contact that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 44400.

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