2008 Saturn VUE

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #09V233000June 25, 200944,451 vehicles affected

  latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

  Gm is recalling 44,451 my 2008 Saturn Vue vehicles with body color outside door handles. The outside door handles may stick or bind. If this were to occur, the door may not latch when closed.

  Driving with an unlatched door could result in an unbelted occupant falling out of the vehicle, causing increased risk of injury.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the outside door handles with chrome door handles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before august 18, 2009. Owner may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

• NHTSA recall #08V470000September 17, 200842,408 vehicles affected

  steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

  Gm is recalling 42,408 my 2008-2009 Saturn Vue vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen. If this were to occur, there may be a power steering fluid leak.

  The fluid could contact hot exhaust components resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump. If there are no signs of a fluid leak, dealers will tighten the nut. If a fluid leak is present, dealer will tighten the nut and check the fluid level. The recall began on september 26, 2008. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

• NHTSA recall #08V200000May 5, 200826 vehicles affected

  power train: automatic transmission

  Gm is recalling 26 my 2008 Saturn Vue vehicles equipped with a 6T70 6-SPEED automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission case side bore that holds the park pawl pivot pin may have a casting porosity. This condition, coupled with normal operating stresses, could lead to failure, eliminating the ability to secure the transmission in 'park' position.

  If this happens while the vehicle is parked on a non-level surface, the vehicle could roll without warning and cause injury to people in its path.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the transmission free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2008. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Other model years

• 2002 167
• 2003 622
• 2004 276
• 2005 170
• 2006 300
• 2007 286
• 2008
• 2009 118