Electrical System Problems of Saturn VUE - part 1

2008 Saturn Vue awd. Steering wheel is very difficult to turn while driving. There is a lot of resistance. No leaking fluid visible and no visible loss of fluid levels. Transmission was torn down/repaired in 2017 for metal bits present at 95,000 (approximate) miles. It is currently at 107,600 miles. Transmission gets stuck in lower gear and rpms rev up without the vehicle gaining acceleration. The tear down/rebuild was due to bad 3 5 wave plate also and seems to be replicating the issue again. Check engine light comes on amd goes off intermittently and cannot get issue to replicate at the mechanics. Key has also gotten stuck in the barrel. Took almost 2 hours to try numerous ways to get it to release-also had to unlock manually on the door handle, none of the lights inside worked and when it was able to get started it was very slow and deliberate. Battery appeared to be dead but after jump starting and taking to have it checked, battery was found to be fine. These are serious concerns regarding the vehicle as 1 or all could cause serious damage to the driver and others on the road. It happened again today with the high rpms and low gear/not shifting to next gear.

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Alternator I changed the starter I changed the alternator brand new it ran but then it stopped in mid drive and I won't just start and that's how I crashed into something now my car is wreck in the fridge and it won't start and if it does it stops.

I was driving and pulled up to get some gas and put my car in park it just stop and turned off and I haven’t been able to get it back on. Went and saw a mechanic and he said it was the timing chain on the car it only had 97,000 miles on it and it would shake while I’m in ideal.

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I was driving on the highway, on the way to the beach with my family and our pup! we heard a pop and thought maybe it was the tire but the engine began smoking. I pulled the vehicle over as safely as possible. I popped the hood and there was a fire. Everyone evacuated the vehicle as quickly and safely as possible. I was the last to get out of the vehicle. Within minutes the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. We stood there and watched the only vehicle we have completely burn up. I cried and I watched my kids cry. What was supposed to be a beach day for us to distress and relax turned into us almost losing our lives on the highway. We are thankful for the state trooper, the fire department, and the paramedics who all arrived on scene and kept my family safe. Im thankful our lives weren’t lost. However we still faced a life or death situation today.

Key is easily removable when in on position. Also difficult to turn from lock position.

My father's car key can be taken out of the ignition when it is not in the off position but his specific VIN is not listed as part of the recall.

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The key can be removed from the vehicle while being driven. Also the ignition doesn't "click" off when vehicle is parked and key is removed causing the battery to drain. There have been several recalls for this issue but not with the 2006 year model. This is a dangerous problem and there are very limited resources to get it resolved.

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October 12, 2020 ig burton stated the recall was complete, given original keys. I went to willis Chevrolet & Buick recall was completed on April 15, 2022, new keys were issued.

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Ignition gets stuck with key and locks steering wheel, now it wont shut off all the way to left and kills my battery looks like there has been many ignition issues and recalls with Saturns which this is pretty important to have working to drive and be safe esp as a female in this world . . Getting stuck or with a dead battery isnt good $300-400 at a GMC to fix this issue I feel personally this should be considered a recall fix.

October 22 2020 my husband and I had purchased a 2008 Saturn Vue (lic plate # 6ezz507)from a private party. On March 25 2021 the car suddenly engulfed in flames then exploded. My husband managed to exit the vehicle in just seconds before the car exploded. We've come to find out afterwards that this particular year,make,model had been recalled. Is there anything could possibly be done?.

I push gas pedal no accel then it would take off. I hit a tree from this doing this and sl mm ost got hut by another car from behind.

I'm getting codes p0171 and p2138, air bag not working code on. .

My 2004 Vue had a recall in 2014 for the ignition key could be removed without being in the off position, I had this repaired on 12/11/14. Recently my ignition key can again be removed without being in the off position.

Car power shuts down while driving, unable to start again in any traffic or road conditions to move car to a safe area. Full loss of power unexpected, vehicle simply stops running. This vehicle was purchased 'used' from a private seller I suspect was well aware of the situation but didn't expose it. $2300 spent so far with no findings as to why the problem occurs. Only an added 30 miles to the odometer since purchase. Present reading is 107,251.

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Traction control stays on and transmission engages then release slipping . . Also hybrid system nit working at all never turn off and any stop like a hybrid .

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Key every now and would get stuck in the ignition cylinder. Finally it just didnt come out. No money to buy new key. . . Had to recover key and in attempting to do so the igntion cylinder was greatly damaged. Now car starts but immediately shuts off while security light steady flashes. Its my only form of transportation. . . It was cause now its just sitting there needing a whole ignition cylinder and switch maybe .

The ignition is fault. The key can be removed when vehicle is in on position.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, all dashboard warning lights illuminated including the battery warning light. Simultaneously, the power steering ceased operation temporarily causing the vehicle to swerve. The contact also stated that while traveling up an incline, the battery warning light flashed and then went away once back on leveled ground. The contact sent a fax to the vice president of safety at general motors in regards to the failure; the contact had yet to hear back from anyone at general motors. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Jo.

While driving the vehicle, the power steering suddenly goes out, making steering very, very difficult. It happens more often in cooler weather and usually turning vehicle off and parking for a little while corrects the problem. Tried to check power steering fluid, was told it is an electric system.

Vehicle hasn't retained correct amount of fuel. Vehicle has electrical and mechanical issues out of no where. Driver seat has issues that will not allow for the seat to incline but only recline which happened while driving on city street. I'm scared to drive vehicle and I've only had it for almost 2 years.

The key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position. There was a recall (#14v490000 on 08/08/2014) for 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004, however, I have a 2005 Saturn Vue that has the exact same problem and there is no recall or remedy available.

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Electrical system affected . Some dash panel lights not working & airbag light staying on.

The lights on the dash are sometimes on, sometimes not on or some of the lights come on but not others. We think there is an issue with the electrical/computer system.

My keys come out of the ignition , I keep having electrical failures and my pipes keep messing up.

Takata recall security light comes on reduced power while driving all gas and speed gauges are all turned to the right car dosent move when cut on no power steering wheel gets hard unable to turn or steer this has been going on for 3 months now.

The key will not release from the ignition when the shifter is put in park. The key stuck in the key lock cylinder and would not turn. All lights stay one in the vehicle.

Takata recall first my ignition started sticking and then my battery would not start my car now my car wont even turn on because the ignition is stuck on off the key goes in but wont move. . And on my remote when I unlock my doors my hot seat buttons flicker and sometimers my air bags say there not on.

Dashboard fire. The vehicle was stationary for two and half hours before it was noticed the dashboard was on fire.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue. The contact stated she enters the key into the ignition, it failed to start the vehicle. The contact stated she also heard an abnormal noise when driving on rough roads. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic, where it was unable to diagnosed the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Dp.

When my vehicle is stopped I cannot rotate the ignition key to the off position. The problem was identified by the dealer as a faulty transmission park shifter. The car doesn't know what position the shift selector switch is "in" and doesn't signal the ignition. The windows won't come down with the car started, because the position of the car is not correct or not recognized. This is a dangerous defect, when you can't lower your windows or must leave the car running, for fear of auto theft. The other safety implications are not known as far as driving and can't lower windows or other mishap based on the unknown transmission selector switch position. There is a bulletin out #14633c, but it didn't cover my VIN #, but I believe the recall or special adjustment should be expanded.

Purchased 2006 Saturn Vue redline v6 3. 5 awd SUV used on February 5, 2019. Surprised days later & since to safety concern involving body control module. Without warning, leads to loss of power steering, instrument panel gauges & lights, interior & exterior lighting, dome, head and brake lights. Seems to effect all electronic systems under control of this module, uncertain of all involved. Assume this would include airbags and other safety features. Sudden and unexpected loss of power steering leads to potential loss of vehicle control at high speeds. Internet searches reveal countless encounters by owners to this same issue. During cold weather especially, initial start up of vehicle in morning or after extended (few hours) parked, leads to loss of all electrical power, 3 minutes after start up, electrical system seems possessed. All lights, interior/exterior flash for several minutes. After, check engine light on, believe code is p0685. Seems to indicate pcm. Also causes loss of power after driving for period of time. I have personally lost power steering and electrical power at 65 mph at highway speeds. No speedometer, no anything. Nearly lost control of vehicle, narrowly avoiding head on collision with cement median divider. Cannot believe there is no recall! cannot believe there has been no fix for owners without cost. What will this take? death of an owner?.

Car goes into redused engine power on the highway. Engine shuts down completely. Pull over shut off car wait and restart car. Sometimes it happenes again right away sometimes it doesnt happen for months later.

Key wont turn in ignition. Bought new key but problem has continued. Car is off and in park when this happens.

While the vehicle is stationary in parked like mode, when going to start the engine, there is nothing. No clicking, no sound. Other times it will start but struggle and other times within seconds of the first 2 examples above, it will start right up.

A/c unit will stop blowing hot air, this will fog up windows in mornings and on rainy days causeing you not to see and crash no visable out of windshield, can not see. . Very dangerous.