Steering Column problems of the 2008 Saturn VUE

Have had to replace the steering column twice due to anti lock brake and traction control issues. Both system lights are on the dash. Problem is intermittent but the only fix is a steering column which are hard to find. Has been going on for 2 years.

The bolt in the steering column broke. Thus when you turned the wheel, the tires did not turn.

Steering wheel locked. Key would not turn in lock cylinder. Car would not start. Onstar communication was disabled. Lock cylinder had to be drilled out and replaced. Housing in steering column was damaged. Saturn Vues were recalled for ignition lock cylinder replacement, but 2008 models were left out of the recall. They should be on the recall list for ignition cylinder steering wheel lock problems along with the other Saturn Vue models. Steering wheel locked and prevented me from leaving a nearly empty parking lot at dusk. I had no way to call for help from the car. I depend on onstar for emergency assistance where cell signals are weak.

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the steering seized without warning. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the steering rack, column and the module. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.

My 2008 view has had several issues with the steering. It started with the power steering going out for 10-30 seconds. Now there is a loud screaching sound that is occuring when the wheel is being turned. Gm has replaced the steering column and other multiple items, but the problem still occurs. The vehicle has been in the shop approximately 10 times over the last 7 months.

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph and experienced difficulty in steering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions to have the steering column shaft replaced. Additionally, the floor shifter failed to release into gear. An unintended acceleration occurred at any given speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on different occasions to be repaired which consisted of replacing components such as; floor shift assembly, acceleration pedal engine mount, and the front suspension drive train motor mount. The intermediate shaft was also tightened. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunctions. The failure mileage was 1,000. The current mileage was 27,000. Updated 04/15/10. The steering column, steering shaft, gear assembly, engine mount were all replaced. Updated 09/30/10.