Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| PI-0097A | 06/01/2010 | 10036514 | Gmc/saturn/buck/chevrolet: intermittent no crank/no start; security light on; antilock brake system (abs) warning light on; stabilitrak indicator light on/service stabilitrak message displayed in dic; increased steering effort. | 03/25/2011 | |
| PI-0097A | 07/01/2010 | PI-0097C | 10036514 | Gmc/saturn/buick/chevrolet: intermittent no crank/no start; security light on; antilock brake system (abs) warning light on; stabilitrak indicator light on/service stabilitrak message displayed in dic; increased steering effort. *pe u | 03/25/2011 |
| PI-0029B | 06/01/2010 | 10036513 | Buick/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: squeak, moan or rub type noise when turning steering wheel at slow speeds. noise may be due to insufficient grease in the pinion shaft seal. *pe | 03/25/2011 | |
| PI-0097A | 06/01/2010 | PI-0097B | 10036514 | Gmc/saturn/buck/chevrolet: intermittent no crank/no start; security light on; antilock brake system (abs) warning light on; stabilitrak indicator light on/service stabilitrak message displayed in dic; increased steering effort. *pe up | 03/25/2011 |
| PIT-4764A | 04/01/2009 | 10030208 | Buick/gmc/saturn: intermittent stiff steering after driving through a puddle of water. this may be caused by water splashing onto the drive belt and causing the belt to slip on the pulleys. *pe | 08/19/2009 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| PI-0029B | 06/01/2010 | 10036513 | Buick/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: squeak, moan or rub type noise when turning steering wheel at slow speeds. noise may be due to insufficient grease in the pinion shaft seal. *pe | 03/25/2011 | |
| PIT-4632A | 02/01/2010 | 10033365 | Gmc/chevrolet/saturn/buick: click or clunk noise from the steering column when turning. can be duplicated by turning the steering wheel back and forth. maybe caused by a loose rivet on the lower steering column support bearing cap. *pe | 08/16/2010 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-10-02-32-002A | 12/01/2010 | 10037823 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| SB-10-02-32-002A | 12/01/2010 | 10037823 | Gm: there is a whine or moan noise when making turns in slow speed. it is likely a power steering fluid problem. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 83000 | 1 | |
| Steering suddenly without warning became very stiff. unable to complete turn. had to slam on brakes to avoid an accident. forced to urgently replace power steering unit at great expense. this is a safety issue and should be investigated with potential for recall or reimbursement for replacement expense. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 83000 | ||
| Steering suddenly without warning became very stiff. unable to complete turn. had to slam on brakes to avoid an accident. forced to urgently replace power steering unit at great expense. this is a safety issue and should be investigated with potential for recall or reimbursement for replacement expense. | |||
| 12/01/2012 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Loud noise emitting from hood while driving in the past, then while driving steering became very stiff making it impossible to steer my car safely. i contacted gm customer care who informed me that there is not a current recall on the steering although after researching i have found that there have been numerous complaints about the steering problems leading to unsafe driving. i beg you to investigate the numerous complaints and repair records from gm about the excessive number of complaints, accidents and injuries caused by the defective steering mechanism. thank you! *tr | |||
| 12/01/2012 | 86000 | ||
| Loud noise emitting from hood while driving in the past, then while driving steering became very stiff making it impossible to steer my car safely. i contacted gm customer care who informed me that there is not a current recall on the sterring although after researching i have found that there have been numerous complaints about the steering problems leading to unsafe driving. i beg you to investigate the numerous complaints and repair records from gm about the excessive number of complaints, accidents and injuries caused by the defective steering mechanism. thank you! | |||
| 05/19/2010 | 20000 | ||
| 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.. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Vehicle loses power steering at different and unknown times. either from a stop or trying to turn a corner, the power steering quits working and makes it very difficult to turn, sometimes causing me to enter the next lane of traffic. there is no warning as to when this will happen, or at what exact speed. this has never happened at speeds above 40. | |||
| 04/26/2008 | 15 | 1 | |
| Since i leased this vehicle, i have had to return it to the dealership a total of 6 times. my vehicle has been out of service for repairs for approximately 20 calendar days. the current mileage on my vehicle is 18,654. my vehicle has had problems with steering, transmission, and the electric seat, but the main reason that the vehicle was brought in for repair on each of the six visits is as follows: when raining, water appears in the following locations: (a) passenger side, 2nd column; (b) passenger side, directly below glove compartment; (c) passenger side, floor area; (d) passenger side door, floor area directly below door; (e) passenger side windshield, dropping from top of windshield area onto dashboard; (f) passenger side seatbelt -- completely soaking wet; (g) passenger side airbag plug, water dripping out from edges; (h) driver side seatbelt; (i) driver side window. please note that this does not happen each and every time it rains; it happens every 2 to 4 times it rains. the last time it was brought in to saturn, smoke was pouring out from below the glove compartment and there was a very bad electrical type of smell. the headliner has been removed a couple of times; they have verified that there is dampness and a water leak above the headliner, but they cannot replicate or determine the source of the leaking. the dealership has informed that at this point they can do nothing further to determine the source of the leak. they state that an engineer from saturn must look at the vehicle to attempt to determine the problem. i have written to saturn and they are sending someone out to look at it next week. if it cannot be repaired, i am instituting lemon law proceedings. the car reeks of mildew. *tr | |||
| 03/21/2009 | 17455 | 1 | |
| Saturn 2008 outlook steering issues. loud thumping/clunking/grinding noise heard when making a turn. had it at the dealer 3 times now, they can't duplicate the issues so nothing has been done to repair. when this happens the car skips when trying to turn, i never know when this is going to happen, but it is scary when it does. i am waiting for it not to make the turn and the result being an accident and injuries. from what i have read online, there are a lot of issues with the steering and in most cases the car being returned after multiple trips to dealership without repair and stating the problem can not be duplicated. my dealership has suggested we open a case with gm. last time of steering issue was 3/21/09, just got car back today with no repair. *tr | |||