Steering Problems of Saturn Outlook - part 2

I had just pulled out on a interstate highway, and the vehicle acted like it did not want to shift gears. The check engine light came on and I could not accelerate any faster than 40 mph. I pulled off the side of the road and waited on a tow vehicle. The steering has been very stiff also in the last few months.

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I was driving and all the sudden my power steering stop working. It will go on and off and now as of 05/06/2014 it does it all the time.

While driving my car, I noticed the stabiltrak error message on the dash and a message to get my brakes serviced. I thought it would go away, but keep coming up. Took the car into the dealership and have to have the stabiltrak replaced. I have looked online and noticed that this is an issue with a lot of people. Seems like it should be looked into by gm. Can cause major problems with the car like turning over!.

2007 Outlook has had consistent steering problems. It happens every day and it is like my power steering does not work anymore. I can not make double turns or park properly due to the steering.

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The contact owns a 2010 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the ignition module failed, causing the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning on multiple occasions. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after multiple attempts however, each time the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was to be inspected and diagnosed by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) but experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108000.

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When driving through a puddle, there was a loss of power steering and brakes. I had the interior liners replaced but the problem still occurs. The electrical problems have increased dramatically since the original date of the problem and at this point, I think this vehicle is extremely dangerous to drive. The driver information center is out, there are two windows that no longer open, the stabilitrak light comes on intermittently (this is new last week), there is another warning sound coming on when I make a sharp turn but I am not sure what this is for since the driver information center is out. Once I could not get the door to shut completely and I had to start the car, lock and unlock the doors and then the door would shut. The audio/navigation screen loses power and restarts every couple days during my drive. Note: I have also had the power steering replaced in March and replaced the replacement transmission about the same time.

I bought my 2008 Saturn Outlook roughly 3 years ago. After having it only a few months I began to have steering issues. The steering all but locks up when I slow down to speeds below 25-30 mph. This is a huge safety problem!! I have 4 children and have had multiple close calls with this issue. I have been dealing with this problem for 2+ years! I might have had the money to have if fixed if I had not had to have the transmission replaced!!!! I had the transmission replaced summer of 2012. . . . . . Yet another issue that I find a lot of people complaining about! gm has had so many recalls!! where are the recalls for these problems?.

Loud noise emitting from hood while driving in the past, then while driving steering became very stiff making it impossible to steer my car safely. I contacted gm customer care who informed me that there is not a current recall on the steering although after researching I have found that there have been numerous complaints about the steering problems leading to unsafe driving. I beg you to investigate the numerous complaints and repair records from gm about the excessive number of complaints, accidents and injuries caused by the defective steering mechanism. Thank you!.

Steering suddenly without warning became very stiff. Unable to complete turn. Had to slam on brakes to avoid an accident. Forced to urgently replace power steering unit at great expense. This is a safety issue and should be investigated with potential for recall or reimbursement for replacement expense.

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to manuever while reversing out of a parking lot. The vehicle would make a squeaking noise whenever making a left or right turn. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 62,000. Updated 09/02/lj.

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I had just turned a corner and it felt like my vehicle lost power. I pushed on the gas pedal and it accelerated as normal. But then I realized my steering wheel wouldn't turn. With traffic coming at me I barely made it to another street and could just turn it enough to get to the side of the street. I was puttin my whole body weight into it. It was not raining and conditions were normal outside. $300 later my steering system was fixed. Thank goodness traffic wasn't heavier that day.

Driver was driving in the rain going approximately 35mph. As driver slowed down to make a right turn, the steering completely locked up and the car would not turn. Driver was able to drive into the grass without causing an accident. After sitting there a few minutes, driver was able to get car back on road and drive approximately 1 mile to a nearby relative's house. Had driver been going faster, it is alarming to think what could have happened.

After less than a year old, the driver side headlight assembly on my 2007 Outlook needed to be replaced. The dealership did the necessary repairs under warranty. In July 2010, I had a headlight out on the passenger side. I brought my car back to the dealership accepting Saturns since Saturn had now closed. I was told that the "headlight harness" had melted. I paid a hefty fee to had that repaired. In October 2010, the same thing happened to the driver's side headlight harness. The dealership offered no suggestion on to how to keep this from re-occurring. Furthermore, I have had to have air "bled" from the "closed" power steering line 3 times. Also, the stabilitrac system will occasionally "turn itself off" causing the car to lose power on turns.

1. Was driving on i95 in maryland. Speed about 65 mph. 2. Loss of power steering (steering wheel locks up and you are unable to direct steering). Before August 18, 2010 the failure happened two other times but were at lower speeds. The last incident which happened on August 18, 2010 was on a highway and I almost side swiped a tractor trailer because I had no control over my vehicle for about a minute. I was lucky to avoid a serious accident to myself and others. 3. I put in a call to Saturn customer service. They made an appointment for me ad dudley martin Chevrolet in manassas, va to check the car out. After car was inspected I was told that when ever it rains, water gets onto steering belts which causes the loss of power steering. They advised having fender guards installed which is over $300 which I do not have. I asked Saturn/gm to add guards at my their cost since it was a safety issue. Saturn/gm told me that they agree it is a safety issue but they are not willing to pay to fix the car. I have seen other reports online of this problem and feel that there should be a recall before someone gets really hurt. I know it was a very scary situation for me.

Power steering locks up when water splashes onto fan belt on 2007 Saturn Outlook. Happens on wet roads. On incident date, vehicle would not maintain lane during right hand turn onto two lane road from a full stop. Vehicle ended up in on-coming traffic lane before steering returned. This after the new designed inner fender skirts were installed as the permanent "fix". New parts installed by dealer now servicing Saturns in augusta georgia. Master mechanic said that this "fix" has only worked on 50% of his repairs. He checked out the repairs, stated they were installed correctly and that there is nothing else suggested at this time. This is a safety issue that gm must fully resolve. This is the fourth time this has happened, and the first since installation of new inner fender skirts installed in January 2010. Up until then there was no repair available. Now this repair does not fix the problem.

First left headlight was going in and out. Was pulled over by police who said it was out. Turned car off then on and light came on. Took it to dealer was replaced for malfunction, defect repaired for free at 20000 miles. Then parked car nose first. Was unable to reverse car out of parking space. Had to wait for car in front to move to so I could drive out forward only. Car drove forward for 1 week, then completely was unable to drive. Was towed to dealer at 39000 miles and transmission had to be replaced for free, covered by warranty. Then right headlight was going in and out at 44000 miles. Not covered. Fixed for $300. Then at that time was told powersteering unit leaking and needed to be replaced for approx $800. 00. Now engine light is on. This car is the worse car I ever had, and I had many. What next. My 1999 Ford windstar is a better car. .

2 complaints about the Saturn Outlook: 1) braking & brake fluid problems. Dealer has replaced brake fluid saying that the factory brake fluid was not correct. Braking is still difficult and brake pedal needs to be pressed more than once for proper braking pressure to kick-in. 2) since new, the Outlook has a popping or cracking sound whenever the steering wheel is turned from right or left, at least 2-3 times in each direction from center. Brought matter to the dealers attention and said other reports had been made, but no solution.

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph in extremely heavy rain conditions. Suddenly, the entire instrument panel lighting became dim and there was a loss of powering steering for a period of thirty seconds. The failure occurred four times in rainy weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the front fender liner. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. The identical failures continued to occur after the service repair was performed. The failure mileage was 27,689.

I have a 2007 Saturn Outlook, approximately 45k miles. Last week, after a period of heavy rain, I drove through several large puddles of water. After leaving one, the steering seemed to lock up. I am old enough to have driven cars without power steering, but this was much worse. As it happens I was almost home and going quite slowly - was able to get home safely. Had this occurred on a highway or at speed, there is no doubt that disaster would have ensued. I had encountered something similar some months ago after washing mud out of my wheel wells. Had not recurred until recently. Scary stuff.

I have owned this since new, about 2009 the steering started to squeak when you make turns. Took it in they fix it but it has returned. Something just doesn't feel right in the steering.

While attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel locked up for a few seconds. I had no control over the vehicle. This has happened several times and it has always been in wet, rainy weather. It appears that water is splashing on the belts which causes a temporary loss of steering. While researching the problem, I've come across several other owners who have had the same issue. Gm has not offered a solution, since my dealership cannot 'replicate the problem' while the car is in service. If nothing is done about this design flaw, the result would be a serious crash and death.

When driving during or after a heavy rain through puddles our Saturn Outlook looses any steering capability. Have gone to dealership several times and a wheel liner was installed but that did not correct the problem.

While driving in rainy weather, if you drive through standing water puddles along side of the road, the water spray washes up on the belts and you loose steering ability of the vehicle, you must man handle the steering wheel to make any turns, it has been back to the dealer and covers have been added to the wheel wells, but the problem still exists, making this a safety and possible crash hazard.

Saturn 2008 Outlook steering issues. Loud thumping/clunking/grinding noise heard when making a turn. Had it at the dealer 3 times now, they can't duplicate the issues so nothing has been done to repair. When this happens the car skips when trying to turn, I never know when this is going to happen, but it is scary when it does. I am waiting for it not to make the turn and the result being an accident and injuries. From what I have read online, there are a lot of issues with the steering and in most cases the car being returned after multiple trips to dealership without repair and stating the problem can not be duplicated. My dealership has suggested we open a case with gm. Last time of steering issue was 3/21/09, just got car back today with no repair.