Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2007 Saturn VUE

Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2007 Saturn VUE. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the 2007 VUE.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

I own a 07 Saturn Vue. I purchased it after seeing a friend with one and I loved it. I also have a friend in kansas with one. After replacing the alternator and the battery, next day I will still need a jump. If I go into the store, I will need a jump. My friend here, hers does it as well, and so did my friend in kansas. Took it to a gm dealer, they guaranteed all parts,,, after spending countless funds and times, I am still having the issue,,, a day after replacing everything brand new again. I've been star fed in the rain, snow, and all hours of the night with my kids due to this issue. My friend in kansas had the original factory alternator rebuilt,,, and hasn't had a issue since(2yrs), after dealing with it for 4 months. I'm out of funds and patience so now the car is just sitting. My friend here,,, after hundreds of dollars, finally sold hers to a scrap yard. I searched online(mystery behind dying battery in a 07 Saturn Vue) and to my amazement,,, there are hundreds of people with the exact same issue. Every time the battery dies, it affects something else as well. My radio has not come back on since, I replaced the radio,,, within a week that radio would not power on as well. The lights will flicker, and sometimes you can't even tell car is actually on because nothing in the car will power on,,, seems to mostly do it in cool weather. No matter where I went or how soon after replacing everything,,, the battery would die,,, I'm assuming it's something with the alternator at this point. My friend rebuilt his and hasn't had issues in 2yrs, I've replaced mine 3 times in the past month and I'm still having these issues. Please search it,,, I am not alone,,, there are others experiencing this and are blogging online about it.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2016

My key would not come out of ignition, had to drill out ignition cylinder and replace housing also. Had to get a mechanic to key the cylinder and now the lights, a/c, and radio do not work after engine starts until it runs for about 8 minutes. Then everything works, but the check engine light stays on, the engine runs good, until it sits parked overnight and have to do it again the next day. Also had to replace the alternator. Still doing the same. Had it parked for abot two months and just start it and run the engine to preseve the battery. Use other vehicle instead.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2007

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue hybrid (na). While driving 30 mph, the electrical system failed. The radio, power assist, all of the lighting, and the windows shut down, including the engine. The failure occurred on three different occasions. The dealer inspected the vehicle three times; however, the failure still persists. The dealer attempted to follow the guidelines, but they were unsuccessful. General motors stated that all they could do was send information to the dealer to attempt to rectify the failure. The cause of the failure remains undetermined. The fuel system was unknown. The failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 24,000.




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