One problem related to manual transmission column shift has been reported for the 2002 Saturn VUE. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the 2002 VUE.
When shifted from reverse to first gear, the shifter had broken. Ts there had been a chatter in the shifter when the clutch was released, also when the gas was applied, sometimes causing a surge in the first gear. The dealer stated the shift cable and adjuster had broken. Scc.