Four problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2009 Saturn Outlook. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Saturn Outlook based on all problems reported for the 2009 Outlook.
Was driving 60mph while going around a corner on a highway and the power steering failed. Almost caused us to wreck but was luckily able to regain control. This issue should be investigated and a recall issued. Pulled into a shop when we get into town and fluid is full, it's now at the dealer being diagnosed.
The headlight wiring harness melts in these vehicles causing the light to fail, this is well documented on the internet on various forums. Early this morning my wife was pulled over by a police officer for having one working headlight, I attempted to replace the bulb and it still does not work, information on the internet lead me to discover melted wires on the light fixture, this is a huge safety problem with this vehicle. There is also a well documented problem with the front end suspension, it fails prematurely and my Outlook is also having this problem. It also has power steering failure, the air conditioning system is failing, along with all the other safety systems that need recalled on this piece of gm junk pile. I have a wife, and beautiful two year old twin girls, who use this vehicle frequently, shame on gm for putting this thing on the road, the whole thing should be recalled and shredded for scrap, owners should be fully reimbursed the current value of vehicle.
The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed and excessive force was required in order to make any turns. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
While driving at low speeds the power steering fails and it is extremely challenging to complete turns. As this occurs randomly, it is impossible to predict when this will occur. Numerous customer forums with Saturn Outlooks/GMC acadia and Buick encore indicate a problem with either power steering fluid, power steering pump or steering rack. This could be extremely problematic on winding roads with hairpin curves.