Two problems related to transmission slip out of gear have been reported for the 2004 Saturn VUE. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the 2004 VUE.
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate and began slipping out of gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the transmission was slipping and would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
While driving transmission will jump out of gear,need to shift gear selector into neutral,then back into drive,sometimes more than once. We have avoided several serious incidents since this problematic issue started. Vehicle was checked out several times at Saturn of modesto. Ca. Now out of business,there fix just replace transmission $5,000 at customers full expense. Contracted Saturn customer service,they advised us to contact chase Chevrolet stkn. Ca as they can service your Saturn vehicle. Called chase Chevrolet was advised there shop did not have proper equipment to service our vehicle,didn't have updated computer software. Still having same issues.