general problems of the 2004 Saturn VUE

While my car is running I can't take my key out also when I turn my heater on my car will jerk etc.

I pulled up to a stop sign and the engine died. When I turned the key, I could hear the pistons impacting the valves. The timing chain slipped and because this is an interference engine, it destroyed the engine. My mechanic has offered a remanufactured engine with a warranty for $3000+ or a used junkyard engine for $2000+. The vehicle is in excellent condition but will most likely need to be scrapped because it's not logical to spend that much money on a car that is only worth $1800. All of this after I've spent over $1000 replacing the whole suspension, shift cables, brakes, and calipers. This engine and timing chain setup has been used in many gm vehicles and has been recalled in the Saturn LS. But not in any of the other models which use the same setup. It's ridiculous and they should have all been recalled.

I can pull my key out of the ignition while it is running. I was told that my car does not have an active recall even though it is doing the same thing as the Saturn Vues they are recalling.

The transmission for my Saturn Vue (2004) was replaced in 2010 when my vehicle had 77637 miles. The transmission was replaced in 2010 after receiving a letter from Saturn notifying of issue with intelligence (vti) transmission and my vehicle experiencing issues. My now second transmission is having the same problems the first transmission had. The mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle has said that it is not normal for a vehicle to have the same transmission issue and I know my family and friends have not experience this type of issue with their vehicles. This leads me to believe that this is not normal and that the issue with the intelligence (vti) transmission has not been resolved. I am asking for GMC to cover the cost to replace the new defected transmission for my vehicle. I would like for this issue to be escalated. My experience with GMC product and customer services I receive from jay has left me very disappointed and dissatisfied with GMC. I would like to know if there is anyone who can help me fight this issue with GMC.

The transmission is faulty, and costs more to repair than the price of the entire vehicle.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly decelerate and would not respond when attempting to accelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the trans axle was defective. The trans axle was repaired but the defect was not remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 6500. Jft.

I would like to file a complaint on my 2004 Saturn Vue. I have done a lot of looking around on the internet and found that there has been a lot of timing chain failures on the Saturns. I recently had mine go out on my Vue at 90,000 miles and am in the process of getting it fixed which could cost me upwards of $2,000. Is there any form of a recall o this and what are if any are my options for either Saturn fixing it or reimbursing me any amount. Could you please contact me with any information you have . Thanks in advance for your help.

Repeated failure of ignition control module/coil pack on 2004 Vue 2. 2 ecotec motor caused damage to catalytic converter and O2 sensor January 6, 2009 then again March 31, 2009.

Saturn Vue awd 2004 piston rod became bent , according to a mechanic that looked at the car, although there was plenty of oil in the cam case, the engine wil not run and needs to be replaced. I would like to know if there were any recalls on this model vehicle concerning the engine.