Saturn Outlook owners have reported 271 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (145 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (26 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Transmission is failing. Reverse is slipping. Low torque trying back up inclines. Known problem with 2008 acadia, enclave, traverse & Outlook per transmission shop who test drove and scanned. No code via dashboard, but scan tools and professional diagnostics verify failure. Read details...
Transmission problems. 35r wave plate known to be defective (causing complete transmission failure) in Outlook, acadia, enclave, vue, etc. Thousands and thousands of customers having this issue. Read details...
Transmission slipping and high engine rev during commute from work to home. Could not get over 40 mph and had to take side streets home. Was fearful that it would not make it ! Read details...
While driving the vehicle on public road the transmission failed in 3rd gear without warning while in motion and I was unable to get vehicle to safe place off of the public road without assistance. If this had happened on a freeway the result could have resulted in injury or death. Read details...
I have a 2007 Saturn Outlook. Wife drives this vehicle every day until it stopped shifting out of second gear! she would stop at the end of our road and go to take off and then the check engine light would come on and then would not change out of 2nd gear. Read details...