Headlights problems of the 2007 Saturn Outlook - part 2

My 2007 Outlook experienced headlight outage at approx. 32,000 miles the Saturn dealer changed the melted harness and replaced the bulb here we are less that 4 months later and I have another headlight outage and pay $300 + to an authorized dealer to change the melted wires and replace the bulb. 3 months later we are back to the headlight being out and the dealer ready to charge me another $300+ to correct the problem. I have noted multiple complaints of the same problem by multiple consumers in various states. I don't feel that I should have to keep paying for a problem that appears to be well documented by Saturn Outlook owners. I have placed a call to gm and of course no help from them all they want to do is push the responsibility and cost back to the consumer.

Wireing harness for headlights melting.

Passenger headlight went off at highway speeds. Went to replace bulb and found socket was charred and burnt. Bulb was still good, when bench tested. This was the oe bulb, not a higher current/power aftermarket bulb. Currently driving with only one headlight, while waiting for dealer to get me a new harness. Obviously, gm is aware of the problem, since TSB #09-08-42-004 instructs using nyogel grease to fill the socket, I assume for thermal conductivity or corrosion protection. Socket replacement should be done on recall, and dealers should keep harness on order, so I don't have to drive with only one headlight.

I have a 2007 Saturn Outlook xr, which has had the headlight wiring harness replaced on the passenger side in 2009. Now in March of 2011 I took the car in for an oil change and on my way there just happen to notice the headlight was out. The chevy dealership said it was the same thing as the other side, the wiring was completely melted and the whole thing would have to be replaced. I was lucky enough to have most of it covered by my extended warranty, but I was still out my deductible and I had to pay for the lightbulb. When I had the first headlamp replaced the technician informed me it was very dangerous and could have started a fire. This seems like something gm should be aware of and shold look into, before someone gets hurt. I was actually under the impression that the first dealership, which was a Saturn, replaced both of my headlamps, but chevy is informing me that is not the case. So I am not sure who is telling the truth.

Headlight has failed 3 times. Each time the bulb melted the harness. The first two occasions were covered under warranty. The third occasion was at 63,000 and was not covered and will cost $415 to repair.

The drivers side daytime running lamp has gone out. I have tried to change the bulb only to find that it is extremely difficult to access. After reading numerous complaints regarding the headlights I am not alone in my problem. I have not taken my vehicle in for service, but it sounds like the wire harness is a major safety hazard.

Passenger side headlight intermittently turns on and off at will. Duration > a year; not driven alot at night. Concerned about melted wiring also. Prior to this, steering locked up when going through puddles. Made an extremely loud screeching noise. Dealer serviced problem in warranty but did not completely correct it.

2007 Saturn Outlook : replaced passenger-side headlight bulb a month ago. Bulb is now out again. Read so many complaints regarding the problem. Believes recall is in order. . . .

I have a 2007 Saturn Outlook that a very much like. One problem that I have encountered however is the low beam driverside headlight. I started having problems about six months ago and I ended up changing the bulb about four months ago. The new one became intermittent like the previous, this time however I found the connector for the bulb to be all melted away along with the "new bulb I installed. I see from this an other forums that I am not alone with this issue. Do you know if with the risk of fire if gm is taking any action to recall what appears to be a common and dangerous issue?.

I have a 2007 Outlook, about a year ago, passenger side headlight went out. . . Took to shop to replace, worked fine for about another 8 months. Now passenger side headlight out again, been replaced by shop 3 times. . . Light works at dealership but is out again by time we get home. Now drivers side light is out also. This issue needs to be addressed because not everybody can afford 4-6 hundred dollars to have headlights changed every week. Nor should they have to.

I have a 2007 Saturn Outlook and both of my headlights and all of the related wiring have been replaced because the wires melted. In all my years, I've never had to replace headlight wiring. This does not seem to be a standard maintenance item. So I assume this is the result of poor manufacturing or design. I've had my car serviced at an authorized gm dealership and I've spent approximately $600 on this issue.

Driver side headlight went out went to change bulb and noticed the wire were starting to melt so took it to dealer and told them to fix it they said when went to pick it up it was just bulb so I told them it was bad wiring harness they said no 1 week later back at dealership with no headlight wiring harness melted all the way through into 2 pieces faulty wiring harness needs addressed by gm.

My 2007 Saturn Outlook xe headlights started going out but then on and then went completely out simultaneously with in a few weeks. When I researched on the internet on how to change the lamp, I found that the wiring harness for the headlights on all model years of Saturn Outlook, GMC acadia, Buick enclave, and Chevrolet traverse have a similar problem of the headlight wiring harness melting and failing. There is a technical service bulletin concerning the defect ( Saturn TSB #09-08-42-004) stating that the harness should be replaced (with the same harness, so the problem continues) and nyogel gel should be used at the electrical connection point. The melting wiring harness is a fire hazard.

Headlight wiring harness melted on 2007 Saturn Outlook. Faulty product--oem headlights. Dealer indicated has replaced many melted wiring harnesses for the headlights on the GMC envoy, Saturn Outlook, and the Buick enclave. This is a fire hazard that should be recalled. Consumers not protected for safety or financially.

Driver side low beam headlight started shutting off intermittently and later constant off. Determined not to be a bulb failure but heat damage to the wiring harness at the bulb connector. Talked to gm dealer service department and told the wiring harness will need to be replaced for both headlights due to this damage. Also told that they are seeing this on a number of Outlooks. This problem renders low beam headlights inoperable.

For 2007 Saturn Outlooks, a faulty design of the wiring harness for front headlights causes the harness to melt and the headlights to stop working. Personally, I was required to have both harnesses replaced after my headlights stopped working. The first melted harness (passenger side) was replaced at 61,603 miles on 12/19/2010 and the second at 70,188 miles on 7/26/2011. I have personally seen the melted plastic connection from my second repair. This is a known issue reported in several online forums and my second repair technician explained to me that a revised design is available for replacement harnesses and he installed the newer version. I do not know if the first harness that I paid to have replaced was replaced with the original design (which may require future replacement) or was done with the revised design - it was done at a gm dealer who charged me and arm and a leg for the repair. The manufacturer has failed to recognize or address this issue and compensate owners who have already paid out of pocket for repairs. Gm should be liable for the cost of the parts, labor, mileage driven to/from repair facilities and inconvenience associated with these repairs, which has so far totaled in the hundreds of dollars.

My 2007 Saturn Outlook burns out headlights (which are very expensive) with alarming frequency. The dealership tells me that it is burning out wiring harnesses which cost several hundred dollars each time a replacement is necessary. Through research, I know that others are experiencing this same failure of an (obviously) critical component.

My low beam headlight on my 2007 Outlook stopped working. I started to replace the bulb but noticed when I looked at the connector that is one of the wire¿s has almost completed broken/burnt away from the it.

Headlight wiring harness overheating and melting to the bulb, causing light failure and need of replacement. Faulty wire harness causes bulb to burn out before the bulb life has expired.

I was driving the vehicle today and noticed that the drivers headlight had burned out again. This is the second time since 9/18/2010. This is a serious matter that needs to be addressed by gm. I can not understand why a recall has not been issued. Does gm even know how to fix this problem. Becoming scared to drive vehicle at night fearing my headlights will go out completely.

I am the proud owner of a 2007 Saturn Outlook and love the vehicle so for. However after having it for about 3 months, the passenger headlight went out. An easy fix. I replaced both bulb and two days later, the driverside started turning off and on by itself. I've now replaced both bulb twice in 3 months time. I wish I would've researched this vehicle before I bought it. I now read how gm is doing nothing and this is wrong. Someone could be serious injured or die from a result sudden light outage. Please gm help us out like we've helped you.

My wife have a 2007 Saturn Outlook and the drivers low beam headlight went out. I accessed the lamp assembly and found the harness had melted. It is crazy the way it is constructed and so hard to have access, my wife is scare this thing can initiate a fire in the car with very dangerous consecuences. . . . Please recall this suvs to fix it. . . . . Thanks.

Drivers side headlight/daytime running lamp plug wiring melted.

2007 Saturn Outlook. Driver side low beam headlight continuously develops problems. First, light starts operating intermittently; then, eventually fails completely. The first time it happened, I replaced the bulb (difficult operation accessed through the wheel well). It worked well for a few weeks, then failed again. After reading others' experiences, the next time it happened, I inspected the socket and saw visible charring on the contacts. So, I replaced the socket with an aftermarket part and replaced the bulb. It functioned well for about 3 months, and now the headlight is intermittent again, leaning towards failing completely again. This has been infuriating because the exact onset of the problem is unpredictable and has already caused me a nys equipment violation ticket. Plus, from what I can see, it is a potential fire hazard and certainly a safety hazard as far as driving at night with only one (or possibly no) functioning headlight(s). I cannot change sockets and bulbs every 2-3 months and am worried that the car is unsafe because of the obvious wiring harness issues. I know Saturn is out of business, but we need a safety recall to protect consumers like me who are stuck with an unsafe car. The new gm should pay for a recall.

After less than a year old, the driver side headlight assembly on my 2007 Outlook needed to be replaced. The dealership did the necessary repairs under warranty. In July 2010, I had a headlight out on the passenger side. I brought my car back to the dealership accepting Saturns since Saturn had now closed. I was told that the "headlight harness" had melted. I paid a hefty fee to had that repaired. In October 2010, the same thing happened to the driver's side headlight harness. The dealership offered no suggestion on to how to keep this from re-occurring. Furthermore, I have had to have air "bled" from the "closed" power steering line 3 times. Also, the stabilitrac system will occasionally "turn itself off" causing the car to lose power on turns.

Left low beam headlight on my 2007 Saturn Outlook failed for the third time in three months at approx 40,000 miles. From other reports on same issue it appears the wiring harness/socket assembly may be faulty and needs to be replaced; but parts are reportedly hard to get and the harness/socket has not been fixed. This is a safety issue and should be addressed by our government owned company, general motors.

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. While driving 20 mph, the contact noticed that the headlights were dim. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the driver side warning harness melted which caused the bulb to fail. The dealer replaced the wiring harness. The failure and the current mileage were approximately 89,000.

Headlight wiring harness on 2007 Saturn Outlook xr melts causing fire hazard.

As many other owners of 2007 Saturn Outlooks have reported, the wiring for both headlights have melted, leaving me without headlights. This is a very dangerous situation for all motorists since the incident can occur at night when headlights are a must. Replacing the wiring harness and connector with the same factory wiring and connectors that gm supplies you with per the TSB, is not a correct fix. This will lead to a future failure, and melting wiring and plastic components could potentially cause a fire. This is dangerous and gm knows there is a problem. The factory needs to have a recall and have all components upgraded to ones that will handle the voltage required to run the headlights. I seriously hope there are no fires or accidents that cause any injury before gm decides to do something about this problem. It's bad enough that people are having to repeatedly spend their money to mask a problem that does nothing but come back at a later date.

I have a Saturn Outlook and the headlights keep going out. I have replaced the bulbs 4 times. The old bulbs are not the problem it is somewhere else in the system. This has been an on going problem to be driving at night and have no headlights. Not having headlights at night could get someone killed.

Passenger side headlamp on 2007 Outlook failed to turn on. Had limited visibility during night time. I replaced the bulb thinking it had simply burnt out, within a couple of hours the new bulb also went out. I decided to look closer at the connector and discovered the h9 female connector had a melted female connecter and wire. I have been pulled over a few times by various police since the light went out and each time I have to explain what happened. While searching the internet for a new replacement part and instruction on repair (all Saturn dealers have closed and remaining gm dealerships are not close or convenient) when I read about other owners going through the same problems. The replacement parts are the same inadequate components that have failed in the past. Sudden loss of headlights at night could result in many accidents resulting in severe injury or death. The drivers would be unable to see the road, obstacles, or pedestrians if the lights were to go out while driving on an unlit street or road. I have replaced the bulb three times before noticing the melted connector as the head light assembly is only accessible through the wheel wells. The space is very limited and very difficult to work in making it very difficult to see the failed connector.

For about a month the smell of something burning came through the vents of the car. Unable to locate the source. Then the driver side headlight went out while driving about two months later. When we went to replace it the socket to the wires were burned and melted. Unable to fix it and now will have to take it and get replaced. Headlight has been out for about three months now. We are lucky nothing more has happened to the headlight or that a fire didn't' happen.

2007 Saturn Outlook has a known problem with headlight wiring burning resulting in loss of low beam headlight functionality. My incident occurred on the right low beam headlamp socket. The headlight would go out and come back on intermittently for several months before becoming completely nonoperational. After discovering on the internet that this was a common complaint among others owning this vehicle, I called gm customer service. I took it into an authorized dealer per their request and they diagnosed the problem as a corroded socket. Since I was sure the socket was plastic I questioned this but went ahead and had them order me a new socket and replace both the socket and the light bulb. I asked for the old socket back. Upon inspection, the old socket was clearly melted and had blackened burned areas on the wiring. The socket was burned to the point that it would no longer hold the headlight bulb. Replacement with parts and labor was approx $200. Reported issue to Saturn, provided them with copies of other customer complaints around same issue from other Saturn Outlook owners. I suggested that headlights going out intermittently could be a safety issue as is burning wires. They were unable to reimburse me and did not feel a recall was in order. I read on the internet that there was a service alert issued for this same problem but my particular vehicle was not covered under that alert based on the VIN per gm. I have the old socket and light bulb that was replaced. Potential safety issue as loss of headlight functionality is sudden and intermittent.

The low beam headlight wiring harness melted and had to be replaced by the dealer at a cost of $250. I replaced the headlights 4 times in the first 6 months of 2010 before I learned about the problem with the wiring harness on the Saturn forum.

Had a headlight replaced in the Saturn Outlook 2007 xe. The light went out again and melted the wiring harness and fuse. This is a definite safety issue that has happened to many Saturn owners and Saturn even has a technical bulletin addressing the problem but doesn't notify Saturn owners of the issue or help fix it. A recall is warranted. Melted wiring is not acceptable in a car.