Equipment Problems of Saturn Outlook - part 1

When it's cold I get frost inside my vehicle I replaced my windshield because I thought air was getting inside to cause the frost but after getting it replaced same issue water is leaking in and causing moisture and causing my vehicle not wanting to start because it's doing something to the battery.

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I bought this 2009 Saturn Outlook yesterday from a used dealership they said there was nothing wrong with the car well I live over 100 miles away from where I bough it and about halfway home it’s it was dark outside I was driving on the highway going up a hill the motor was acting like it wanted to jump out f the car (I’m not sure exactly how to describe it) anyways it only did ur for just a second then stopped all went back to normal and today just died while driving and now it wont start wont even turn over.

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While driving, the car will automatically shift into 1st gear. Steering will then be disabled to the point of crash. Transmission/computer issue. Major issue with Saturn Outlooks.

Hi! I recently bought a car from a dealership called epb auto. The car I purchased was describes as having no recalls nor other problems besides the abs light (which I was informed by the dealer would go off with new tires) on and a check engine light. The dealer specified that the check engine was just the gas cap. Which he claimed that the mechanic read with his computer. I was told there was no problems, also claimed he'd replace the windshield. Which he did not. I tried to call to explain the situation. He claimed the mobile mechanic won't be able to come out until Monday. My whole vitality relies on that vehicle and I cannot find a mechanic that will fix the recalls. Please help! recalls include the timing chain and timing tensioner, windshield, liftgate, air bag sensors, electrical system failures.

I've had this car for a short while, I've checked the recalls anthem the sun an moon roof are a problem. My car gets very wet on the roof liner and it's because of a leak problem, it happens every time it rains. Is there a way to get that fixed. I'm not sure if the previous owner did the recall or not but for all I know is that it always leaks.

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The sunroof leaks water from the dash the rear causing the ceiling to be soaked and malfunctioning of sunroof water leaked on floor of the whole car cans side rear views causes the dash electrical system to go out motor blowers is filling up with water so ac/ heater can not defrost car so visibility to drive car it is unsafe and can cause an accident and very expensive to constantly replace a blower that will constant fill up with water to to sunroof drainage constantly clotting and won't drain and floors flooding eventually this will cause corrosion or fire being water and electricity don't mix well I have 3 children I don't feel we are safe in our vehicle this is our only form of transportation the speakers go in and out due to the water leaked and soon come winter car will not be able to leaky drive being motor blowers will not be able to constantly be purchased due to going out because water back up and leaked and the car becomes drenched in water via seats and floor drive seat is electrical eventually water will cause a problem I just want my kids safe and secure in a vehicle and as I read previous problem some have experienced the same issues I'm going through as of right now. The car can be stationary or in motion water just leaks from ceiling on floor floor is wet as I drive I can hear water on ceiling moving around some water even run accross windshield while I'm driving a lot. Some runs on my leg while I'm driving where the brake pads and gas pedal are which have wires there that are electrical on top of the floors being soaked that's a fire hazard.

There is a recall for the linkage system, where the vehicle still rolls while in park. I am having this issue and a grinding sort of sound. The VIN is saying 0 unrepaired recalls on the website and I believe this issue is an ongoing problem of the previous recall in '09. While the vehicle was driving there was the sound that something was dragging, the vehicle was pulled to the side of the road to check but while in park the vehicle would still roll. The car had the emergency brake set in place at this moment.

The rear lift gate or strut support for the hatch of my 2007 Saturn, Outlook gradually fell on my son and I while putting the groceries in the car at walmart more than a few months ago; now the hatch no longer holds its weight and drops when you try to lift it, because it is pretty heavy, so as of today, I have not used the hatch for many months now, because it is not safe. I have called a few dealers that deal with Saturn, GMC even Buick and they all say that they do not work on vehicles over 10 years. (?) one of the mechanics said that he thought there was a recall on the lift gate like 3 years ago. ? I am to the point that I might as well find a local mechanic to fix the lift gate or strut for the hatch. Also, the passenger side air bag light has been on since January or February of 2019 and it won't turn off or reset?.

My sunroof was leaking in my car and caused an electrical problem the auto shop said it would cost 7000 to fix it.

Takata recall. . . . Water leaks into the car behind kicker panel on passenger side going directly into the fuse/relay box. It leaks in all door jams and the rear liftgate area. I have problems with my car not shifting. Throwing code p2723 which is transmisson pressure control shift solenoid e. I believe its due to water getting into the fuse box because there is a constant drain on my battery and when testing the fuses with a test light not all of them seem to be getting a good connection due to all the corrosion. Also sunroof leaks. All door circuits get wet. I have to dry evrything out before I can start it. The carpet smells and its full of rust. Common sense would tell you that this cannot be good from any aspect. Im to the point to going up to gm and making them look really bad because this is unacceptable. I cannot believe with so many common problems there is yet to be a recall. I hate gm and never will I ever purchase any gm product nor will I have anything good to say about gm. When all this occured my car was outside either in my driveway or a parking lot or driving down the road. I havr to cover the car up. The entire car. I bought the car sometime last year. I noticed this was happening about 4-5 months after purchase. Ive tried fixing it myself and I just fail everytime and its ridiculous.

Tailgate not. Working properly I the dealership the say is good.

In 2015 I my transmission malfunction. I took it to the GMC dealership, which I came out of pocket expense of $1500. 00 due to the expiration of my warranty. Then a year later, I received a notice regarding repairing the transmission and I was given a refund (replacement has been already done). Now as of December, 2018, I have been experiencing the same issue with my transmission. I called GMC regarding my transmission again, as was told that the warranty of the last repair has expired June, 2018. With so much frustration, I took my vehicle to the GMC to be certain that this is the issue I am dealing with. GMC advised me the report of my transmission (the tcc converter) in the transmission is bad. They advised me to get a new transmission for the cost of $4k which is way out of my range. I ask. If there is any assistance to help me make this repair on my vehicle and was told no. This leaves me in a position of frustration with GMC where as they did not want to extend any help. This is why I write this complaint to investigate if others maybe experiencing the same and a recall can be put into place for repairs for the transmission.

In my Saturn Outlook. The transmission is faulty. Ive talked to many people who have experienced the same issues with Saturn Outlook. Also talk to service managers at a couple different gm dealerships. To which they have all said that the transmission is those vehicles are very bad designed and are not built to last. They have replaced a bunch of these transmissions. Problem : starting out on take off. The transmission will hesitate and jerk the car. Potentially putting you and others in a bad situation if there are other vehicles. And once you are going it will do the same thing. To me its a serious issue that gm shoupd address and fix.

Oh boy. . . Here goes. I have a 2008 Saturn Outlook fwd. For the second time in a span if a few years, water has leaked from the sunroof and into the electrical components, fuseboxes, floors, etc. This is the infamous drainhose clogging issue that many may know about. The car now only starts when the key is removed from the ignition. The steering wheel is locked but I can shift gears and move the car backward and forward. I've cleaned up the water, grime and little larvae growing from the water intrusion. All electronics work correctly (even the butt warmer 😊) what I've tried so far: -replaced the ignition switch. -replaced the battery -checked all of the fuses of the underhood fuseboxes -checked several fuses of the under dash fusebox -threw a temper tantrum -cut my finger trying to get to impossibly placed screws -checked for recalls. Gm still does not support and take responsibility for this issue -pulled the codes. The recent ones I've gotten are: c0899, c0561, p0017, p0011 last time this happened, it cost me over $1500 to replace all of the fuses/wiring. I am frustrated, yes. No, I don't have the money to fix this yet again. But I am more amazed at how gm leaves this issue with a TSB and a grain of salt, in spite of the overwhelming evidence of this long occurring problem. I am looking for advice. Mechanical advice. Legal advice. Meditation tips. I'll take anything. "sally", as the family calls her, is how we get to work, drive the kids to school, church, playdates, visit family, and other things that families have to do and like to do. I'd like to hear from gm, too, but I'm not going to hold my breath. Instead, you'll find me somewhere inside, beneath, or on top of sally. I'll be the one covered in grease, constantly sighing and wondering about all the others who have this same issue.

Vehicle stalls randomly. Everything else stays on except engine. It happens at low speeds high speeds backing up. It happened to my fiance on the freeway and also had a no crank no start situation. She could have been killed. This has happened to a lot of people if you search the web. A lot of vets of this type from gm. The GMC acadia chevy traverse and more from my same year. The vehicle has been at the dealer for a week and they say they can't figure out what is wrong. I'm concerned for other people that own these cars. You can google 2008 Saturn Outlook acadia traverse stalls randomly and see all the people this is affecting. I pray something is done about this.

I have 1 rear brake going out. The windshield leaks like a sieve. I have a leak somewhere near my radiator. And I'm told the chip in my transmission is going out on me. I have my dash board screeching bloody murder at me and my ears swell and I look like I have the mumps. I have taken it to the lot I'm buying from and they shrug and say OH well. This is unacceptable. I rarely if ever go on the freeway. I park off the street. I use the alarm system religiously. And it's over heating where the battery is.

Just purchased myself a used Saturn Outlook. Happened to storm the night I purchased it. My car has a sunroof and moonroof. They are both leaking into my car. There are currently five airbag sensors that are no longer working and it is believed that the damage is being caused by the leaking water running along the side panels and down under the seats and into the battery area behind the passenger seat. I'm scared that this is will lead to an electrical shortage either at the battery area (its already corroded the connectors on at least one battery), my fuses, or worse. Since my daughter and I both have asthma, mold growth is a serious concern. And worse yet, failure of airbags causing death/serious injury to myself and/or my children and passengers. To see that gm knows there's a problem and is not doing anything to rectify it is absurd. I'm glad that their bottom dollar is more important than us living through an accident. I feel like I'm stuck paying for something I can't afford which isn't remotely my fault (its an obvious design flaw) because surviving an accident, not dying from an electrical malfunction, and breathing when mold grows is actually a pretty important thing. I'm legitimately scared that the airbag malfunctioning might actually kill someone.

Every time it rains my car get a large amount of water inside causing a musty smell and possible mold. I have to vacuum water from the battery area, in the trunk lift it up and vacuum out and leave it to dry out in sun when available. It causes my seat belts to become wet. The passenger side of the floor is wet as well as the back seat area floor. It cause the windows to continually fog up and the defroster doesn't work properly. When I press the gas there is a hesitant sometimes and I was told by a gm service tech that is the battery losing power causing that issue. This is ridiculous that we have been told more than once from the gm service techs that there is nothing that can be done and that corporate is aware of the issue. This is not only a safety issue but health as well. My family rides around in this car.

The sun roof is defective causing water to enter into the frame of the car and causing electrical malfunction to the elctrical / pcm as well has caused numerous notifications on instrument panel also causing instrument panel to not light up while driving at night with no functions, turning off headlights as well this is a known issue via Saturn forums and youtube videos as well as TSB number of 07-08-57-002f. I feel very unsafe driving and this is my only vehicle. While driviving you can hear water moving around throughout the body of the car and there is also water in the doors have shorted out the speakers this is not normal wear and tear. My car also remains on when the key is in the off position.

Recalls 14030, 14187, 15240 dealer contacted to perform recalls refused to call back with appointment date.

Sporadically, water leaks from the ceiling air vents/rear view camera/ a-braces/ airbag covers and basically any other place water can come out of. I have had it to the GMC dealer 2x to look for the issue but they cannot replicate. In viewing information online (specifically edmonds. Com) it appears that this has been a well known problem since the auto was manufactured - I am just lucky that mine has been sporadic. It has not effected components of the vehicle yet, but if it keeps happening I have little doubt that there will be issues - parts corroding, electrical issues, etc. As mentioned earlier, it baffles me that there are 18 pages of identical complaints, yet the manufacturer has never been made to do anything about it - an idiot can tell that there has to be some manufacturer defect to have that # of occurences. I really don't expect anything to come of my issue, but wanted to document what has happened in case there are more serious issues later such as an accident caused by equipment failure due to water damage - it is only a matter of time before this defect causes serious harm to someone.

After a heavy storm rainwater leaked into the cabin of my parked and unoccupied vehicle through the factory installed sunroof, which was fully closed. The water also leaked into the cabin behind the glove box, under the dash, and through the headliner. This resulted in rainwater getting into the fuse box causing electrical corrosion and the rear wiper to malfunction. Besides the potential safety issue, an electrical malfunction while driving or fire, there is also a health issue of mold in the headliner and under the carpeting. As a result of the water getting inside the car the headliner is now permanently water stained and the carpeting was soaked. The dealership "blew out" the drain tubes but could not guarantee this would fix the problem. I was further advised of a GMC customer satisfaction recall on this car (08207a) which expired on 09/30/09 and that this repair was never done on my vehicle, based on a check of the VIN. I contacted Saturn directly on 04/04/16 who refused to pay for this customer satisfaction recall since it expired 7 years ago. I've gotten more water inside my car since my trip to the dealership and was advised that the approximate cost to extend the drain tubes, as recommended on the customer satisfaction recall, would be at least $500. 00. This price does not include replacing the headliner, the carpeting, possible mold removal, or repairing/replacing the fuse box. My main concerns are for the safety and well being of my small children while riding in this car.

Liftgate was not staying up - there was a recall and I took it in - now. . . . . . . I had mine ¿fixed¿ and when I was getting ready to trade in, low and behold it starts to open then closes right away again. They didn¿t change any parts, they only ¿reprogrammed¿ the motor per the paperwork. I just called the dealer repair service and they say, I am right they didn¿t the steps are to first ¿reprogram¿ and if that fixes it they don¿t have to change anything out. Now my hatch open partly then closes again, without even going all the way up and I was just told, bring it back up and we will check it and it if does not link to the recall, they will need to do more testing. Go figure¿. . My car wasn¿t doing this when I took it in, and now mysteriously this happens. Not happy!!!!!!.

Roof leaks and passenger side window and door locks do not work.

External temperature sensor is giving inaccurate temperature readings. Technical service bulletin 08-01-39-008a describes the issue with my vehicle perfectly. This same TSB lists my vehicle as affected by this problem. I contacted two dealership service departments and gm corporate twice about this issue. They will not perform the work because their VIN search does not yield the TSB as applicable my vehicle. On one occasion I was able to convince the customer service representative to look up the TSB and they confirmed my vehicle's make/model listed on the TSB. I have a serious concern about ice/inclement weather not being reported as it should. When driving through some of the mountainous regions here, the temperature can drop quickly without occupants being aware. Problem occurs intermittently both sometimes while driving and sometimes after starting. There is no observed difference based on parking location (in the shade, garaged, outside in the sun, etc. . . ) the problem sometimes corrects itself after vehicle has been turned off. The problem has been observed at least a dozen times.

While driving at 30 mph daah board lit up - engine power reduced - traction control go off and stabiltrak says it's off. I lost all power in car while driving including steering with kids in the car, and incoming traffic. Car would not restart immediately, it took 10 min. For it to start back up and dash lit up stating "starting disabled, service throttle". Taking to service repair - saw service. Bulletin for other models with same issues.

A few months ago reading Outlook forums I came across a thread where folks were talking about water leaks. Specifically via their sunroof. Many of those people experienced electrical damage to their vehicles because of water that had leaked into areas where electrical currents are constant while the vehicle is running. Since the rains have come back to California I now find that I am experiencing this leak. I cannot tell where it's entering and how it's channeled but I now have a small puddle residing on my rubber floor mat on the drivers side and today saw water dripping from the emergency brake pedal. A short time ago I watched a video on youtube of a gentleman describing and showing what leaking water did to his heater or defrost motor. You could clearly see the motor had been submerged long enough to corrode it causing it to eventually fail. I am having a difficult time understand that after all the stories I have read in the Outlook forums and such that this issue is not worthy of a recall. In my opinion this is not normal wear and tear. A few minutes ago I went online to book an appointment with my local gm service department. I am already assuming I am going to have to pay for possible water damage and/or rust accumulation from this ongoing problem. A problem that gm should have addressed and taken responsibility for years ago. Where is craftsmanship? where is pride in what America builds? and where is quality control?.

My 2008 Saturn Outlook is leaking water from the roof which is draining into the dashboard and then down into the floorboard of the driver side of the car. This first started after a heavy rain when I heard a whooshing sound and water came out of the top of the headliner and down onto the dash as I backed up the car. The floorboard was soaking wet. Now it just leaks through the headliner and down the dash to the floor every time it rains since then I've had gm tell me my drain lines for the sunroof were blocked and charged me $100 to blow them out. 3 months later, and a drought of a summer, and after our first rain the car leaked water again. Gm once again tried to say the lines were clogged to which I demanded that they look into the TSB regarding the drain tubes. They refused to consider that option earlier this year, which is ridiculous since gm has known about this issue since 2008 and offered to fix it for free, except I'm not the original owner of the car and didn't know this. My car has been in the shop 3 times in the last 4 weeks and has been in the dealer for over 20 days in the last month. At this time they have installed the $11 drain tubes and charged me $400 to replace them and the issue is still not resolved. Water is still running into my dash and onto the floorboard. This only happens when it rains and not while in a car wash or other ways in which people have tried to replicate rain water. So basically I'm stuck with a car that I can't drive when it rains. My car smells of mildew and I'm worried about mold and possible electrical issues because of these leaks.

Car parked in owner's driveway. All windows and sunroof closed. After a heavy overnight rainstorm, owner drove car down driveway and heard a rush of water toward front of car. Owner saw water dripping from under glove box compartment, and substantial water on passenger side floor mat. Owner able to drive to work and parked in work parking ramp. After work, owner attempted to start car to go home, experienced no crank/ no start. Lights did come on but key then stuck in ignition. Car battery eventually died due to inability to turn off lights. Company called to jump start car, company attached jumper cables and lights came on, voltage good, car still no crank no start. Car was towed to dealership. Dealership diagnosis water leaked from the sunroof into the front of car and into the fuse box, requiring a new fuse box, all new terminals and new wiring. Cost for repair estimate $800-$1000. Calls to cm/Saturn offered no assistance with vehicle repair or cost assistance at all. This incident is exactly the same as a known technical service bulletin by gm #08-08-57-003f floor wet under carpet/engine continues to run with key off/possible no crank/no start/communication loss/various electrical concerns (seal seam).

For a couple weeks I've been having problems opening my trunk hatch, I tried again today and it didn't open. I then bent down to pick up my bags when the hatch opened on its own and hit me in the head pretty hard. It's very frustrating not being able to open my trunk when I have groceries in it. I didn't go to the doctor or the er because I work in the medical field and can recognize the signs of a concussion.

On two occasions my car stopped driving while going around 40 to 55 mph. I was driving sometime the end of July 2015 when the car stopped without warning while going about 45 mph. The dash lights were on but all panels were on 0. It made a couple of thrusts then stopped. After a minute I put my foot on the gas and the car resumed driving. On August 8th while my husband was driving it going about 55 mph the car stopped again with no warning but finally a warning came on indicating a problem with the stabilitrak and then he was able to press the gas and the car started moving again. We will be making an appointment with dealership service center to find out what the problem is but from my research this seems to be a recurring problem. Thankfully no one was behind us both times or someone could of been seriously hurt. Please investigate this problem before someone does die.

My car was just purchased 3 months ago and it is leaking water heavy into the driver and passenger compartment from the roof area into the headliner, a lot of sloshy while driving from roof area the carpet creating mold, bad odors and possible electrical issue with water dripping on defrost blower near drivers wheel well prior corrosion present there.

I was stopped at a red light on an off ramp, and my car just shut off. When I tried to start it, it made horrible noises and would never stay on. I took it to a mechanic and he said it's possibly the timing chain. There is a recall of timing chains except it's 120,000 miles or 10 years, which comes first. My car has 128,000 miles on it and is not eligible by 8,000 miles!!!!! this car has already had too many problems, now gm knows there is a timing chain issue, they should not limit the replacement on this or any other item that they know is faulty or will be a problem for all 2007 Saturns.

While traveling on the interstate on a rainy day with the windshield wipers on, water entered the vehicle from the windshield on both sides. Water was also dripping from the side air bag location.

Since Feb. , the engine light on my Saturn has been coming on/going off. Since then is no longer under warranty, took it to a local mechanic who read the obd code as p0017 and cleared the code. We were told to replace the gas cap--we bought a new one--engine light back on/back off. I began googling this and found there were many Saturn owners with this issue. Finally, just this past week, I learned that gm had indeed issued a service bulletin about this--affecting the timing, which is another issue I was told could be the problem. Then, since gm had had so many complaints, they extended the warranty/fix, however, they only extended it to 120k miles/10 years, whichever occurs first. My car is not 10 years, but, it does have over the mileage. My question is who decides these magic numbers??? this Saturn has been a lemon to say the very least! major flooding inside the car---we repaired it with no help from gm; thermostat failed--we repaired it with no help from gm; transmission failed--we replaced it with no help from gm; etc. ; etc. You do not receive these service bulletins (only recalls), then once you realize you have an issue and take it in, your beyond the mileage. We purchased this Saturn due to so many friends who owned one and swore by it!! this, and the fact that in our 45+ year marriage, we've only owned gm products. But, no more!!! this cured us!!.