Power Steering Fluid Problems of Saturn Outlook

Power steering randomly goes out and returns causing jerky lurching turns couple years now since reaching over 100k mileage, have 173k miles currently. Is now leaking fluid. Pcv valve replaced twice, not recalled but mechanics have said it's common for my vehicle, causes hesitation while idling like it's trying to stall out. Have had to put foot on brake and rev gas at stoplights. Airbag light has been on for years, passenger side doesn't detect. Although recall, dealership wants to charge diagnostic fees even when I had done for free at local parts store and gave them code, they say have to do their own. Passenger window does not roll down, but does roll up, with driver's side controls, does work with passenger side controls. Sometimes driver's side window sticks too either up/down have to bang on door for it to engage. Speakers haven't worked properly in years either.

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The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. While driving various speeds, there was a squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel while turning. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to belanger tire and auto (35235 warren rd, westland, mi 48185; (734) 721-1810) where it was diagnosed that the power steering was leaking fluid and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

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The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact discovered that the power steering hoses ruptured and the power steering fluid leaked from the vehicle. The contact replaced the hoses but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the hoses with oem parts but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who replaced the steering wheel pump and the rack and pinion but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.

2007 Saturn Outlook. Consumer states vehicle steering wheel locked up while driving. The consumer stated as her husband steered to make a right turn, the steering wheel locked up. He applied extreme pressure to the steering wheel, and the steering wheel broke free. The consumers husband pulled over and turned off the vehicle, and checked the power steering fluid and all appeared fine. The consumer continued to drive. However, by the time they arrived home. It felt as though the vehicle didn't have any power steering and the steering pump began to growl. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined, the power steering rack was leaking and the pump failed due to oil loss.

I took my car into the GMC dealership for a leaking water pump. After the inspection, they informed me that the power steering rack was leaking fluid and that it would cost $1,465 to replace the power steering gear. The service person we spoke to said this is happening to a lot of the Saturn Outlooks and most people are not fixing it. My complaint is that if they are frequently seeing this issue appear, when does this become a recall since this is a gm car and we have been experiencing a high number of recalls already on our vehicle. I am asking that the NHTSA investigate the power steering rack internal seal leak on the Saturn Outlook vehicles to ensure this isn't a more prevalent problem on this vehicle. Thank you.

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I have a Saturn Outlook, 2009 model year with 15,600 miles on it. After I parked the vehicle, I noticed a fluid had leaked out onto my driveway. I could not tell where the fluid was from, although I knew it was not oil. I suspected power steering fluid or brake fluid. I took the vehicle to a chevy dealer for inspection / repair. The dealer found that the hose was leaking at the connection to the power steering unit. The dealer called general motors and they ( general motors) agreed to pay for the repair minus a $100 deductible which I had to pay. I really appreciate this gesture by general motors, however, this tells me that g. M. Knows there is a problem with this power steering hose on many vehicles, and they are just trying to avoid a recall due to this problem. Maybe I am wrong in my assumption, but I think it is worth looking into for a possible defect in material or design on this hose or connection. The leak has gotten worse daily. It was leaking more than just a little spot overnight. It was leaking enough to possibly empty the power steering reservoir (spelling?) during a longer trip than just local errands. I could not find the power steering unit to check the fluid level on this vehicle, so I do not know for sure if it was nearly totally empty or not when I took it to the chevy dealer for the needed repair. If it were to empty out while driving, the vehicle could have lost the capability of power steering unexpected to the driver.

I have experienced only issues all year with my 2007 Saturn Outlook. It has 55,000 miles and in June 2010 the wiring short circuited behind the steering wheel causing the theft security lock system to go into effect assuming the car was being hot-wired. It cost me over $300 to fix at the dealer and had to be towed. Then the dealer said my inside fuse box was completely corroded from water and they would need to fix the leak my sunroof was causing. The dealer has made 6 attempts to fix and I just picked up my car this morning, hopefully after the final attempt. Now my breaks are causing issues, the break pedal softens and goes down to almost the floor when pressed every 4th or 5th time and it is drinking brake fluid, I need to take it this weekend to check for a leak. Not to mention my power steering is making loud whining sounds every time that I move the steering wheel. Oh, and my passenger side low beam headlight has gone out a few times and my husband has had to access the back of it to replace it but it continues to go out. Oh, and my transmission caused problems two weeks ago and the dealer fixed it under my powertrain warranty. . 55,000 miles and this car is giving me issues as if I'm over 200,000 miles!.