Steering Problems of Saturn Aura - part 2

I've lost power steering three times now. Once on the highway while changing lanes. Once while trying to pull into a parking spot, and the final time while pulling into my drive way.

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Check engine, abs, and traction control indicator lights have come on and gone off intermittently, even though the car has received routine services, as indicated -- though prior to that, for many months, the tire pressure indicator light would come on and go off intermittently. As I drove about 25 to 30 mph, the above mentioned control lights came on as I came to a stop, followed by the power steering indicator light (for the first time). Immediately, there was loss of power steering control. With great difficulty, I drove the car about 3 blocks and attempted to park. It took about 15 minutes to parallel park in a large space, with great difficulty. I turned off the engine and let the car sit for about 10 to 15 minutes, then restarted the car, which then seemed to be fine (at least drivable) -- though the check engine and traction control lights remained on. (still, I was afraid to drive -- thinking the power steering could go out at any time, knowing it could easily result in no control of the car, grave danger, and serious accident. Anyway, with trepidation, I drove the car back home, where it has sat since. I find the host of this car's repairs troublesome and expensive. As for the loss of power steering -- I find this unconscionable.

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The power steering fails intermittently while driving causing the vehicle to become extremely difficult to steer. This can happen at any speed and in any conditions.

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the front driver’s side seat belt would not lock or remain secured. Additionally, the power steering was inoperable causing the steering wheel to be very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

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The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled without warning. Additionally, while driving and making either right or left turns, the vehicle pulled in the opposite direction. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The bureau of automotive repair was contacted and the contact was notified of NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control) and 14v153000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted and steering functionality was returned. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

The power steering goes out and my daughter is unable to steer the car. This is a intermittent problem. The power steering well go in and out with no warning, and then start working again. This can happen while driving or were you just started up.

The steering locked up when I was driving on the highway. It was scary especially because I was changing lane and this has happened several time now I can't even drive my car.

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving 35 mph and making a left turn, the contact heard a warning alert coming from the vehicle. The contact continued driving and then heard another warning alert and unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle loss power steering and the vehicle became difficult to drive. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Steering shaft torque sensor (23232310 sensor kit) was replaced under the special warranty 3 years ago. This is failing again, so gm obviously still hasn't fixed the problem with this critical safety component. I again have intermittent power steering shaking, partial or complete loss. Gm won't recall or cover this critical item even though it still has an obvious problem.

Power steering high pressure line failed when the hose became disconnected from the end crimp. The power steering system lost all of its fluid resulting in the complete loss of power steering. The failure occurred when traveling in reverse at a slow speed and maneuvering out of a garage.

The electronic steering assist will lose power so essentially will cause the power steering to go out at any given time. The current temporary remedy is to , turn off the key and wait. Restart the vehicle and the power steering will resume. I discovered this doing online research finding that this was a common recall for this vehicle in 2008 and 2009. But the date of manufacture for this vehicle. Was in 08/2008 making it a little over 1 month from being eligible for the recall. I contacted gm but was unable to talk to a live person and 2 gm dealers one of which previously sold the car, and got no results. This started out as a vibration and wobble in the steering wheel and has progressively gotten worse. The power steering so far has gone out upon starting the vehicle. My online research has named the recall on the same vehicle part malfunction as power steering electric assist.

While I was driving the power steering got hard without any notice and the service airbag just start to show without no car accident make, need to know how to deal with it do I have to take to the dealership.

The contact's partner owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact's partner noticed that the brake lights randomly would illuminate. The contact said that this happened at any speed and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, and electronic stability control). Additionally, when the contact's partner was coming to stop while driving, the power steering failed. The contact related this failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure of the power steering had only occurred once. The failure of the brake lights was recurring. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

So today driving to work car ran fine got off my exit came to the red light and stopped. When I gave it gas to go the engine reved up and went but very slowly then it stopped reving and drive fine. Then on my way home did the same thing till I went to pull on to the street I live on and had to wait for traffic my car would not move but rev the engine. Husband is checking transmission fluild levels. But has never dun this in the year I have had this used car. Not sure what to do now. Have ready a lot of fourms and alot of people having the same issues. But no recall.

The car was exiting the offramp at 70 mph when the power steering went out wile trying to execute a left turn with no power steering. I had a conversation with Saturn customer assistance center and the recall was turned into a # 15356 special coverage adjustment. I am on the gm corporate newsroom site where they state that it is a recall with my year vehicle. They also make a statement that by the v. P. Jeff boyer in a looks like a press release to NHTSA regarding the recall. Jeff boyer states" �with these safety recalls and lifetime warranties, we are going after every car that might have this problem, and we are going to make it right,� said jeff boyer, vice president, gm global vehicle safety. �we have recalled some of these vehicles before for the same issue and offered extended warranties on others, but we did not do enough. � is he lying for my son driving the vehicle claimed it was a real issue. This was written on 3-31-2014. This is a safety issue and gm should take care of it regardless of the mileage and year which was not stated in this news release. Be the driver when this occurs it is very hard to control.

Loss of power steering withought warning, shut the car off and turned back on and it was fine, but this has happened twice now that while driving the car the power steering suddenly went out.

Power steering goes out intermitantly and without warning. Great effort required to maintain steering in straight line and turning almost impossible. Just missed hitting another vehicle while turning today but has happened a number of times in the last 3 months. There is a service bulletin from gm to repair for free but it expired last year but the vehicle and others like it are still on the road after this "expiration" with an unsafe defect.

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost power steering. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's husband forcefully steered the steering wheel and veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that as her husband turned off and restarted the vehicle, the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact's husband was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while her daughter was driving the vehicle. An unknown warning message was displayed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

While driving strearing just stops almost getting into accident and also brakes failed and had to repalce calipers and rotors was in motion on highway.

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the rack and pinion and steering rod however, the failure persisted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Power steering gtoes out without warning , car will not accelerate when this happens mostly at highway speeds.

Replaced all breaks, power steering is out, chugs when driving down highway and blinker, power seats and windows blow fuse all the time. The blinker is a hazard. One owner previous us and only one recall was done.

Suddenly without warning the power steering goes out while driving. On NHTSA. Gov it says it was recalled for this reason, but when I called Saturn and gave them my VIN # they told me it was not recalled.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while operated the vehicle the power steering would suddenly malfunction and the steering wheel would become very difficult to turn in either direction. After turning the engine off and back on the vehicle would operated as normally. During the last failure the power steering remained inoperable after restarting the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer sims Buick/GMC(3100 elm rd ne, warren OH) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously service under the NHTSA recall campaign numer 14v153000(steering) in March 2014. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000. Jft.

The power steering stops working while driving.

While driving on city streets and highways the speed control will release after being set or won't set at all, the third brake light works intermittently, and the steering got jerky while turning corners.

My power steering then went out and they are not honoring recall on it.

Driving on the highway. Message on the dashboard "power steering/service esc". Power assist steering stopped functioning while driving, making it very difficult to steer. Drove approximately 5 miles with no power steering assist. Turned the car off. Restarted the car approximately 3. 5 hours later - message was no longer on the dashboard and power steering assist was functioning. This situation is similar to various complaints recorded on "carcomplaints. Com/Saturn/aura/steerig/steering. Shtml".

My power steering is gone.

The vehicle has completely locked up without warning and is literally so hard to even turn the wheel or even control the vehicle I was driving on a busy street and I went to turn to get off the busy road and I'm a strong man and I could barely get the car to turn and I was trying so hard to turn the wheel but I couldn�t.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel jerked and was difficult to turn . The electronic power steering maintenance message was displayed. The traction control warning indicator light was illuminated. The contact called dan hecht Chevrolet Buick 2400 s banker st, effingham, IL 62401(866) 980-2619 however, vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 125,300. The contact stated the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number 14v153000 steering. Ap.

Power steering intermittently goes out. Works after restarting vehicle. Had scheduled appointment on Dec 27th to fix power steering issue. Was under recall issued warranty. Missed appointment after transmission went out. Was diagnosed bu mechanic who fixed transmission. Took it to gm dealership. Diagnosed it with same problem. Refused to honor warranty because it expired on the 31st. And was diagnosed a week later. Even though had said issue before it expired and confirmation emails to prove it.

Power steering intermittently goes out while driving, only way to get it back is to restart the car. Happened 4 times within 30 minutes while driving on the highway.

Camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction, or false code. Power steering stops working in transit. Car has to be shut off and restarted to regain use.