Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| SB-09206 | 12/01/2009 | 10032326 | Saturn: heater core leak-modify houses. may have been built with a heater core that could eventually fracture due to pressure fluctuations within the heater core. csc letter was received. *pe | 03/05/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| PI-0090B | 03/01/2011 | 10038345 | Gm: there may be an intermittent engine hesitation or flutter. the camshaft sensor terminals likely have poor connections. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| PI-0090B | 03/01/2011 | 10038345 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| 08-06-01-011H | 02/01/2011 | 10038261 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 08-06-01-011H | 02/01/2011 | 10038261 | Gm: check engine light is on with multiple trouble codes present. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SB-08-06-01-006 | 11/01/2010 | 10037543 | Gm: there may be a squealing noise or vibration from the engine on start-up. a ring in the crankshaft may be slipping. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| SB-08-06-01-006 | 11/01/2010 | 10037543 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-5028 | 09/01/2010 | 10036324 | Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. model years 2006-2011. does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system. *pe | 03/14/2011 | |
| PB-08200 | 06/01/2008 | 10029007 | General motors: engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged; inspect/install new insert. may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert. *pe | 06/10/2009 | |
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| 08-06-04-042 | 09/01/2008 | 10026708 | Saturn: ei08308-ses light on, dtc p069e, extended crank time, fuel pump control module. vehicle has an extended crank time or the check engine light is on. *pe | 12/04/2008 | |
| 08-261 | 09/01/2008 | 08-261A | 10026630 | Gmc: change engine oil light inoperative-reprogram instrument panel cluster. on certain 2008 chevrolets and saturns, the change engine oil light may not illuminate when the engine oil requires changing. csc was received. *pe upd | 11/20/2008 |
| 08-200 | 06/01/2008 | 10026606 | Gmc: engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged-inspect/install new insert. vehicles may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert that will be installed too far into the oil pan hole. *pe csc letter | 11/17/2008 | |
| PIP4416 | 05/01/2008 | 10025605 | Intermittent wtall when coming to a stop or engine chuggles prior to a stop, hybrid dtc p1a6f. vehicles equipped with 4t45e transmission including hybrid. *pe | 08/25/2008 | |
| 08-06-04-025 | 04/01/2008 | 10025185 | Lat, bas, engine runs rough when cold, misfire, mil/ses light illuminated, dtcs p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 (replace all four fuel injectors). *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
| 08-08-04-025 | 04/01/2008 | 10025124 | Lat, bas, engine runs rough cold, misfire, mil/ses light illuminated, dtc's p0300, p0301, p0303, p0304 (replace all four fuel injectors). models affected: 2007-2008 saturn aura hybrid, 2008 vue with 2.4l i-4 cylinder engine (vin's 5 | 07/11/2008 | |
| PIP4363 | 07/01/2009 | PIP-4363A | 10024543 | Rough engine idle, misfire (dtc p0300) or noise from engine compartment. *nj updated 6/11/10. *pe | 04/23/2008 |
| PIP4345 | 02/10/2008 | 10024203 | Service engine soon light illuminated and dtc p0011, p0016, p0300. equipped with 3.5l lze, lz4 (vin codes k, n) and 3.9l lz9, lzg, lgd engine (vin codes 1, 3, w). *nj | 03/24/2008 | |
| 4205 | 10022770 | Diagnostic for dtc p1808 keywords auto auto, stop autostop auto, start autostart, aux, auxiliary bas code dtc ecm engine hybrid inoperative lat light mil no p1808 pump ses start, stop, switch tfp. *kb | 09/26/2007 | ||
| 3859 | 3859A | 10020923 | Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07. *nj | 01/30/2007 | |
| 3423 | 09/30/2008 | 3423B | 10020691 | 3.6 ly7 with cam actuator dtc. dtc codes, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0008, or p0009. *kb the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved. *pe | 12/22/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/25/2012 | |||
| While saturn was still in business, the front engine seal went out between 25-30,000 miles. this was covered under warranty. now at 55,000 miles the head gasket is leaking antifreeze right front. really,at 55,000 miles! whats next? by the way the front crank seal is leaking again. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 79000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. the contact stated the vehicle battery failed numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic. the locate mechanic advised that an electrical failure could be causing the battery to drain prematurely. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they recommended to have the dealership performed a diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 93,430. li | |||
| 09/04/2010 | 44700 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. the contact stated that while driving 55mph the vehicle stalled out and the temperature and engine service light came on. the vehicle was taken to the side of the road. the owner put water in the vehicle and took it to a goodyear repair shop and dropped it off. they advised the heater core was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle is at a dealer for repairs. saturn stated they will reimbursement the owner for the repairs. the current and failure mileage was approximately 47,770. vin unknown. rd | |||
| 05/18/2010 | 16000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. the contact noticed a smell from the vents while driving at 15 mph. he turned off the air conditioner and the smell became stronger. within seconds, smoke began to emit from the instrument panel. the contact pulled over and inspected under the hood; he saw that the engine compartment was on fire. the vehicle was totaled and towed to an authorized dealership. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 16,000. | |||
| 02/22/2010 | 58000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue xr. while driving 70 mph the vehicle lost power and stalled. this failure has happened at lower speeds as well and immediately after a regular service check was performed. the current and failure mileages were 58,000. | |||
| 04/30/2009 | 14000 | 1 | |
| I have a saturn vue and am going to be having another baby, i have been told by my car seat inspector that the only safe and correct place to install a forward facing car seat is in the center seat, however the vehicle is not wide enough to then fit an infant car seat next to it. i am not willing to compromise the safety of my children because saturn cannot design a back seat to accommodate child car seats. i have had little help or suggestions about what can be done to remedy the situation and do not want to be stuck with a vehicle that is not safe for my family to be in. *tr | |||
| 11/14/2008 | 1 | ||
| Engine overheating warning like came on and then the check engine light. took it immediately into dealership who informed me that head gasket blew and i need new motor-had no coolant. wasn't aware of any leaks or problems. 3 weeks before my dash lights went out while driving. now the odometer reading indicates 7000 miles more than what it should be. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 2100 | 1 | |
| I bought a 2008 saturn view and had it 3 months 2,000 miles. august 1,2008. i was driving it down brandt pike and all a sudden smoked started pouring out around the hood and into the car. it had a terrible smell to it, like burning plastic and chemicals. i got out of the car as fast as i could. a guy popped the hood and it was a blazing. fire dept was there. *tr | |||
| 10/29/2007 | 1 | 09/22/2007 | |
| I picked up my brand new 2008 saturn vue from the dealer september 27th, 2007. upon driving it to my office i noticed a squeaking noise coming from the passenger side to which the sales person advised it was because they had stored the cars in doors. knowing nothing about cars i took the car and left. shortly after that i noticed the noise upon starting the car. i have taken my car in 3 times since picking it up for this issue and have been advised that saturn designed the car this way which does not seem logical to me. now i am at about 1,200 miles (it had 300 on it when i purchased it which seems now suspect to me) and the squeaking issues has gotten louder and more frequent. i have since contacted the dealer and am awaiting a response. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/18/2009 | 52000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2008 saturn vue. at 52000 miles my warning light for my temperature overheating came on. my coolant tank was empty. my coolant level sensor did not come on. my temperature light came on only when my tank was empty. i was told by the dealership that my heater core had went out. because of this coolant leaked under my dash into my car. i was told it had nothing to do with anything i had not done. it just happens. when i was at the dealership a 2007 outlook came in with the same problem. saturn replaced the heater core at a discount cost to me. i also was having a rattling sound under my hood. no one could tell me what it was. the sound started from the time i bought my vue in 10/08. it had 22 miles on the vue at the time. i would call and as if anyone else had this problem and was told no. each time i would go to take it in to be check, the vue would not make the sound. i was also told, because it was a new engine it will make sounds until the engine had some miles put on it. when i took it in for the heater core problem, that is when i was told it has the heat shield. it was fixed at a cost to me. my question also is why would it not be covered and why wasn't the heater core cover under the powertrain control system warranty. if the coolant sensor would had came on before the tank was empty, it could have saved my heater core. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/12/2008 | 800 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. whenever the vehicle is started, the contact hears a rumbling noise coming from the front passenger side. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. the current and failure mileages were 800. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/29/2008 | 11000 | 1 | |
| I own a 08 saturn vue. the car was a year old before the problem started. my car started having a very caustic odor that made your eyes burn as well as your throat. i took it to the dealer several times & they said there was nothing wrong & put air freshener in the vents. needless to say, 4 months later i am still battling with them about this issue & we have filed a formal complaint with gm. the odor is also corroding the inside of my car. it is not only corroding metal tie downs in the back of the car, creating an oily film on the windows, but eating the laminate off parts inside the car. saturn honestly does not know what is wrong with the car. the local dealer is doing what they can. it is gm that is being difficult. we finally have them convinced to do an air quality test while driving the car. the ft. worth police forensic lab said there is an acidity to the air. they took several samples to run tests, which we are currently waiting the results. the frustrating part is their denial that there was anything wrong with the car & even after we proved to them that there was corrosion issues. i am seriously concerned for my health after breathing this toxic air for 4 months & anyone else out there that is having the same issues & not getting anywhere with saturn or gm. your attention to this issue is greatly appreciated. *tr | |||
| 06/14/2008 | 29875 | 1 | |
| 2008 saturn vue is a lemon ,bought in west nyack ny,saturn dealer for 20,078.62..the car was supposed to have been a leased car for 289 per mo,,instead it was sold,without a warranty all i want is a warranty policy..please help me..dealer told me first i would have a policy, he changed his mind due to greed for money,,,,i have a saturn without a warranty do i need a lawyer....*tr | |||