Power Train Problems of Saturn Outlook - part 2

While driving car, I noticed a vibration at 30 to 40 mph. A transmission shop said it was caused by transmission problem. I was informed there is a recall repair for this transmission, but no response from general motors.

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The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the clutch wave plate malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the technician diagnosed that the shift cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000.

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Shutters in reverse shifts hard at times . Its a problem gm knows about but wont own up! they will see were that gets them. I only get fords the only reason is my wife liked it should have gm junk.

Driving when the car jerked and reved and then went squealing away. Going 40 mph and cars behind were not following closely. This happened for about 50 feet and then the car would not move - reverse and d and l would not work. We were in a city for an audition for college admission which was 400 miles from home. We had to have the vehicle towed to a nearby independent mechanic. The transmission is gone. Needed to rent a car to return home and will now have to fly back to pick up the vehicle again after paying $4400. We were lucky that nothing had happened when we were on the interstate or driving around the city and campus. Also, forunate that we made it to the audition. This is a family car usually carrying kids and animals. Besides the repair bills, the vehicle is junk because no one would want to buy this. The $4400 to bring the vehicle home and wait for the next thing to happen like the power steering issue. This car was a large purchase and very sad to know that you have to keep investmenting money in it or junk it. This needs to become widespread and definitely a recall before something tragic happens.

The day before when my wife was pulling out of the garage, we heard a popping sound. We just kind of gave each other a look, not sure what it was. She noticed some hesitation in acceleration that day. 2 days later, while she was driving the kids to school, the car started to make a revving sound, like what kids would make while pretending to drive. Then when she turned and tried to accelerate, the engine rpm's would go up but the car wouldn't move. She turned it off and then back on and limped home. Tried to reverse into garage but the car wouldn't go in reverse. Now it's sitting on the street in front of the house.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that during low climate weather, the ignition was turned into the on position and all of the warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was shifted into drive but the vehicle failed to move. The contact also stated that while driving at numerous speeds, all of the warning indicators illuminated as the engine stalled. The contact stated that while driving during low temperatures, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle accelerated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was oil in the engine air flow. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000. Sg.

I have a 2008 Saturn Outlook awd vehicle, I began having problems with my vehicle's engine light being on (after replacing my factory supplied gas cap which had broken with a generic one) and the vehicle's acceleration became sluggish and slow in response. On 22 Jan 2015 I drove my vehicle (veh) about 1/2 mile, stopped at a store, pulled into a parking spot, returned to my veh starting it up and trying to place the veh in reverse to no avail. I placed the gear shifter in park, tried reverse again and nothing. Each time I tried to place the veh in reverse and apply the gas I would only hear the revving of the veh's engine. I could put the veh in drive and move forward however, my veh's tires were against the sidewalk (curb). I was able to rock the veh to an angle, drive over the sidewalk and drive to my house and park the vehicle. After having the vehicle towed to the repair shop, I learned that a part known as the: 3, 5, reverse wave plate had gone bad and it would cost $2500 to repair (not including the parts). As I searched on-line (GMC, NHTSA. Gov, and other internet forums) I learned that this was not an isolated event. I read reports of other 2007, 2008, Outlook, acadia, and traverse vehicles (all GMC) all having experienced the same problem. Time after time the malfunction involved no negligence on behalf of the veh driver, merely driving of the vehicle. In most of these incidents, the veh owner informed GMC about the problem and was offered no assistance with this issue. I have learned that this part costing approx. $20 has done millions of dollars in damage to countless veh. There has to be something that can be done about this issue, there are too many consumers affected by this faulty $20 part that breaks apart and damages your transmission. Please take a moment to look into this matter and try and get some monetary relief for these affected consumers.

I received a recall notice (14329) from gm at the end of September 2014. The recall stated: this letter is intended to make you aware that some 2007 model year Saturn Outlook vehicles may develop a power steering pump wear condition that can cause an intermittent drop of power steering hydraulic pressure that will cause reduced or loss of steering assist. The vehicle may revert to manual steering which requires greater driver effort, particularly at low vehicle speeds. I took the vehicle to the dealership in December. They were unable to look at the vehicle because I did not have an appointment. I took the vehicle back yesterday. At first the service representative tried to tell me that the letter was more of "if you want to buy a warranty". I informed him that the steering wheel has been making a 'whirring' sound and to inspect it. Of course they called within an hour to state that the power steering pump was bad. The vehicle also needed to have the rack and pinion replaced, front struts replaced, and a wheel alignment. The cost to me was $1800. All of this is a result of a defective gm product. This should be covered by them. Shame on gm. I am aware that there is a gm recall on the 2009 and newer traverse, acadia, and enclave models. The Saturn models should be included in this too.

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to shift gears and jerked forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the 35r wave plate failed. As a result, the entire transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Driving home from the store when entering a dangerous intersection my transmission gave out. Luckily I had enough speed to make it through the intersection and was able to drive home. Upon taking my vehicle to two different repair shops, I was told I would need a new transmission. The wave plate shattered and pieces were now in my transmission. I called gm to get some financial assistance since my vehicle had such low mileage. I was told there was no recall. After speaking to the owner of the transmission shop and doing some online investigating, it appears that I am not the only one who had a problem with the wave plate in their Saturn Outlook or gm acadia. I feel the wave plate is defective and that a recall should be put in place so no one else gets hurt from their transmission giving out on them.

Driving the vehicle at low speed coming to a stop, but the vehicle wave plate in transmission broke causing the vehicle stop could not move it. Had to get out of the vehicle to push it off the road. Gm has installed a bad wave plate in the transmissions for Saturn, GMC and chevy SUV. There are a number of complaints about the wave plate that have failed. Once the plate breaks the vehicle will not move, which could cause an accident.

October 16, 2014 transmission 6t75 awd failed. Into shop 10/17/14. Cost $4281. 45 for transmission plus $366. 53 for car rental. [have bills] transmission went into "limp" mode due to loss of all gears except 6th gear. March 2015 received letter from gm stating "this letter is intended to make you aware that some 2008 model year Saturn Outlook vehicles may experience a cracked or fractured wave plate, resulting in loss of 3rd, 5th and reverse gears. The affected vehicles are all equipped with a 6t70 or 6t75 6 speed automatic transmission and fwd or awd. " the letter went on to say "if you have paid for repairs for the condition described in this letter, please complete the enclosed reimbursement form and present it to your dealer with all required documents. If this is not convenient, you may mail the completed reimbursement form and all required documents to reimbursement department, po box 33170, detroit, mi 48232. I submitted two forms on April 11, 2015, one for the transmission [$4281. 45 & one for the rental car while Saturn being repaired [$366. 53]. May 22, 2015 both claims were rejected by gm. Reason given: "the vehicle is outside the time and mileage parameters of the customer service action program. To me this is clearly a safety issue. Traveling on the freeway and/or highway and suddenly loosing your transmission [momentum/vehicle speed] creates a safety hazard for both the driver and other vehicles in close proximately. There should not be "time and mileage parameter" that has been subjectively imposed by gm in order to avoid responsibility for poor engineering.

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse and would not accelerate over 20 mph. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate after a stop, the vehicle failed to shift into gear without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, who stated that a new transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Outlook. While driving 70 mph, the contact felt an abnormal movement coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle, but was unable to locate the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wave plate and the speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

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I stopped and parked at macdonald. To grap a coffee. After ireturned, vehicle would not start. I towed vehicle to king Buick gm llc, gm authorized dealership in gaithersburg, maryland 20882. Dealer concluded that timing chain is intact and some metal parts broke. He recommended to rplace the engine at a cost of $7700. Gm had additional protection for timing chain issues for Saturn Outlook xr 2007 model up to 10years from the vehicle placed in service or 120,000 miles. My vehicle had only 75654 miles and eight years in service. Gm dealership declined to honor the gm warranty. I took my vehicle to another mechanic, he opened the engine and saw timing chain was in-fact broke and it caused for vehicle to lost compression. I paid $4700 for the repairs. I am filing a reimbursement claim with gm.

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the gear would not shift, which prevented the vehicle from moving. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. No repairs were made and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 81,000. Updated 04/13/lj.

While turning across 2 oncoming lanes into a shopping center in my 2007 Saturn Outlook, I suddenly had no power to the wheels. No power in drive or reverse. Luckily, no oncoming vehicles. Towed to dealership who advised transmission was destroyed. Cost to replace- $3950, and transmission is on back-order. Vehicle is still at dealership waiting for parts as of 07/06/14. Outlook was purchased new and has been serviced regularly. It has only been driven by my wife and I and has never been used to tow. Research has shown this to be too common of a safety problem for a vehicle with 58,000 miles.

The car was moving at approximately 55mph on rt168 chesapeake expressway and would not accelerate which almost resulted in a rear-end collision. Over the next few days we experienced hard shifts going into 3rd gear and 5th gear. On 6/25/2014, the car would not shift into reverse, so we took the car to the priority chevy. We were told the transmission was destroyed, and a new one would need to be installed. I researched the issue, and found many other drivers reporting the same issue. I also contacted a national transmission chain, and they also reported seeing an increased number of transmission issues with Saturn Outlooks, some of which almost resulted in crashes due to the hard shifting.

While driving truck started slipping really bad. Drove to a o'reilly and check the transmission fluid it was good. Thought maybe it was just a fluke, started the truck back up and it wouldn't go in reverse. Transmission done!.

The vehicle suddenly would not accelerate while attempting to merge with traffic. The vehicle revved up and would max out at about 25 mph. I was able to turn on my hazards and drive into a parking lot. I have been told the issue is with a faulty wave plate and it appears to be a very common issue.

Every since I have had a recall fixed. . . My lights flicker on the dash and I have been having problems with the transmission seeming to stay in one gear. It was told to me that it may be a timing chain issue but it is not a recall. I have read numerous complaints in regards to this issue from other Outlook owners.

Vehicle has just over 82000 miles on it. Transmission started shifting hard. 4 days later, driving on the interstate the vehicle suddenly lunged and the rpm's went way up. The car would no longer shift and will not shift into reverse. After much research we have pages hundreds and hundreds of people with the same issues. There is premature wear of the internal transmission parts. Why hasn't this been recalled?.

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the wave plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000. The VIN was not available.

Approximately April of 2014 we had the first incident: while driving on the highway, at speed, the transmission seemed to "pop" into neutral (no change of gearshift lever, just engine revved). As the truck no longer had power, we managed (thank goodness) to get the truck to the shoulder avoiding highway traffic. Moved gearshift lever to park and then back to drive with no change - engine just revved as in neutral. Turned the truck off and called for a tow. While waiting for same, we turned the truck back on, and transmission seemed to function normally. Brought the truck to both wind gap Chevrolet (place of purchase) as well as an independent aamco - verdict was the same: broken "wave plate" and a new transmission was needed at a cost of over $3000. 00. Problem continues to this date. When we referenced the endless online complaints of same, gm was unmoved, although the power train warranty was still in effect. Very dangerous - lose power at highway speed with multiple close calls!!!! headlights: headlights, both low and high beam, continually burn anywhere from minutes to days after being replaced. Switch assemblies have been replaced, cannot get low beams to illuminate at times, then no headlights at times. Very dangerous. Again, endless online complaints of the same issue. Sunroof: endless issues with the sunroof leaking and soaking the floorboards on both drivers and passenger sides. Taken to wind gap Chevrolet, told we need to have sunroof replaced. Again, endless online complaints of the same issue. Based online and on this NHTSA site: it seems that these are serious and dangerous issues with this vehicle!!!!! recent headlight recall on similar vehicles for the same issue. Why is this vehicle not recalled for transmission/power train and headlight issues!?!?.

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently to 30 mph without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the failure was contributed to a fractured wave plate, in which the fragments caused severe damage to the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

The day of the purchase (12/2012) of the vehicle, the engine light came on. I contacted the dealership who I purchased the vehicle from (kia dealership) and was informed the truck was probably low on gas. The following day, I called and physically visited the dealership and was told they could not help me. For me to seek GMC. . During my visit with ed morse GMC in tampa, a diagnostic was performed and tons of recalls populated which they were pleasant enough in fixing. Nothing was done about the engine light as they were unable to locate the problem. On Feb 15, 2014, I headed on the interstate to drop of my son and the truck jerked. I had to immediately make my way three lanes to pull over bc the truck started to shut down. Once I pulled over, it didn't want to go into drive. I waited approximately 30-45 minutes, turned on the car, put it on drive and nothing. I then placed it in neutral and it began to drive, I placed it in drive and it began to reverse. I was able to make it home after almost a 2 hours? drive at 25-30 mph because it would not go any faster than that. Days after, the truck seemed fine. I took it again to ed morse GMC in tampa who informed many codes populated (again) but was in history. The mechanic stated to come back in two weeks to have it retested. Documents were provided to me. Every code was part of the powertrain/ transmission. I didn't get the chance to bring it back as scheduled because a few days after; Feb 22, I headed for drill (nation guard) and the truck started to shut down where a semi almost reared me to death. Thankfully he swerved and I had to immediately merge onto the grass. I waited a few minutes not knowing what to do because I was so angry and nervous that I return home to get my wife's car. Upon my return home on the 23rd, I went to crank up the truck and nothing. The vehicle is now disabled and sits in my driveway.

I was driving my children to school when my power steering just stopped and I had to try and drive without it. I was told a month before it was the steering and pinion rack, got that fixed and there was two codes that popped up. I was told that one cancelled out the other which didn't make sense. Now the transmission needs work and they say that was the problem to begin with. I have spent so much money trying to fix this problem only to find out that it was the transmission along. I am very disappointed in GMC cause when I went to the dealer they suggested that I change part until they find the problem. I am pissed cause I still can't enjoy my truck anymore. My extended warranty is over and they dealer wants over 2000 grand to fix the transmission ¦ if that's what it really the problem. Looking online many people have had this issue and still no recall on the transmissions for Saturn Outlooks. Shame on you GMC.

Transmission went bad right after 100000 miles, reverse and 3rd gear is not working. I am asking to GMC to replace it since there are hundreds of cases with the same situation.

2008 Saturn Outlook. Consumer writes in regards to engine and transmission problems. The consumer stated the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stopped running. Upon inspection, a code was received for a cam shaft position sensor. The consumer learned the problem was supposedly fixed at 51,000 on April 7, 2011, where the timing chain and crankshaft were replaced. On August 23, 2013 the vehicle was in the shop for transmission problems.

Transmission went out while driving. Stuttering, shaking, and then no power at all. This happened in busy traffic and all I could do was coast to a stop. Had to push it to the side of the road after traffic was stopped.

Jan 2014 had problems with stabilitrac / traction control and transmission entering expressway. The stabilitrac / traction control service soon light came on and then the car began shifting hard as we began to enter traffic, the car then started to lose power we got off the expressway in fear of being hit and went to the dealer were they found nothing wrong. The car continued to do this on and off for some time for the next few months. In June 2014 coming home from a soccer game I my wife our son and another player had this happen again while traveling 70mph on the us23 expressway, stabilitrac / traction control service light came on transmission started shifting hard and then the transmission lost the ability to engage, the car began to slow almost getting hit. (thank god we made it to a safe place) we replaced the transmission because of broken wave plates within the transmission. On 3/7/15 took car in again for stabiltrac / traction control same thing again is happening dealer found nothing wrong told us to bring back when lights are on. 3/14/15 lights came on again took in dealer was unable to find anything wrong. Service adviser there was no danger driving the car but that I might after time begin to loss power and may not be able to travel over 20mph. I explained the history to him his advice was to avoid the expressways. My fear is to die in this car when merging into expressway traffic. After reviewing many compliants about the transmission and traction control / stabilitrac on the internet about the following cars Saturn Outlook, GMC acadia, chevy traverse and Buick enclave I hope that gm can come up with a fix before anyone has to die!.

Vehicle lost speed on freeway and driver control panel lite up with error messages (stabilitrak, traction control, engine reduced power, and emission control warnings). Onstar ran diagnostic with multilpe error codes and had to have vehicle towed to delarship. The dealership stated that the valve covers were leaking and oil was all over the throttle body. Extended warranty will only over throttle body and not valve cover since gm re-designed the valve covers! obviously gm knows the valve covvers fail!! my portion of repair is $1100. Again just outside of 5 year powertrain warranty.

3 weeks ago the dealership replaced my ecm because the check engine light came on and the vehicle was stalling. On Monday, my husband talked to the dealership because it started not shifting properly. They said due to the holiday they couldn't see us until Thursday. Within minutes if the conversation, the vehicle stopped shifting all together. . . No check engine light; nothing. Using onstar, we have it towed to the dealership. Tuesady we receive a call and are told it is $1600 to replace a "ball" in the transmission. Oops, they forgot the tax in the first quote; now $1800! we get a loan to have it fixed. Thursday we receive a call and now there are metal shavings in our fluid they didn't see before and it is going to be $4300 for a re-manufactured transmission. The service agent at one point laughed at me and said to do the minimu repair and trade it in for a new vehicle!! our warranty just expired in June, the vehicle has less than 60,000 and this is the second time in less than 30 days it has been in! as active duty military, we cannot afford $4300 to fix it but also cannot be without a vehicle!!.

I was driving vehicle home from work when the car began to slow down. I pulled to the side of the road and could not engage the reverse or drive setting. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who checked the vehicle out and told me the transmission would have to be replace for $3600. The vehicle is one year past the warranty but should not matter because I have owned several vehicles other than Saturn with more than 100k miles and never had a transmission go out. This vehicle only has 67k miles and to have the trans go is pathetic. I feel gm should take care of this but I do not know who to call. This vehicle has been involved in other recalls like the wiper arm motor that I replaced and did not know it was being recalled. Therefore, I was wanting to know where I can send the bill for that.