Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||||
| PIT-4374A | 11/01/2010 | 10037493 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIT-4374A | 11/01/2010 | 10037493 | Gm: when opening the power liftgate it may open fully, then drop a few inches, and then automatically close. there will also be a loud noise. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| PI-0185A | 09/01/2010 | 10035986 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: intermittent unwanted liftgate or trunk opening, liftgate or trunk inoperative. technician may determine that they are unable to duplicate these intermittent conditions. *pe | 03/07/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| PIT-4374A | 11/01/2010 | 10037493 | Gm: when opening the power liftgate it may open fully, then drop a few inches, and then automatically close. there will also be a loud noise. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIT-4374A | 11/01/2010 | 10037493 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||||
| PIT-4374A | 11/01/2010 | 10037493 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIT-4374A | 11/01/2010 | 10037493 | Gm: when opening the power liftgate it may open fully, then drop a few inches, and then automatically close. there will also be a loud noise. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 saturn outlook. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics who advised that the drains in the pillars were clogged, causing a short in the fuse box. there was also mold and water under the front driver and passenger sides of the floorboard carpet. the mechanic stated the fuse box would have to be replaced and the wiring harness would have to be cleaned. the carpet would also need to be replaced. prior to the failure, the contact noticed a strong fishy odor in the vehicle, which also stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the contact was advised that the vehicle was equipped with an incorrect battery. the battery was replaced. the contact stated the battery was the original battery when the vehicle was purchased. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. kmj | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 saturn outlook. while parked the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle would not accelerate past 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the mechanic stated the drains in the pillars had clogged causing a short in the fuse box. there was mold and water under the front driver and passenger side carpet. the mechanic stated the fuse box would have to be replaced and the wiring harness would have to be cleaned. also the carpet would have to be replaced. prior to the failure the contact noticed a strong fishy odor in the vehicle the vehicle also stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the vehicle was equipped with the incorrect battery. the battery was replaced. the contact stated the battery was the original battery. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. da | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 12/13/2009 | 7000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn outlook. the power lift-gate fell on his head. he had to receive treatment from the hospital for injuries. he has not called the dealer or manufacturer. the failure mileage was 7,000. updated 01/29/10 *bf the dealer replaced the faulty shock. updated 01/29/10 | |||