Exterior Lighting Problems of Saturn VUE

Saturn VUE owners have reported 19 problems related to exterior lighting (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the VUE.

1 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2006 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 05/19/2020

The dashboard lights flicker off and on and it's hard to steer I lose power steering.

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2 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2008 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 04/04/2018

Now this is like the 5th time I think I have wrote a letter to this company and no one has answered me I've had problems with my car being parked on a hill and it rolls backwards when no one's inside of it and other little things thats on the Saturn recall but my car is not on the list. But now I'm having a problem with my back door not shutting when I shut it it opens unexpectently. In the words of car talk it's called 1. Transmission case porosity at park pawl 2. Outside door handle sticks/bind. Also the interior lights on the trans stick is out, my warning dash boards light come in for no reason 1st it was oil light which I received an oil change a month ago and now it's the check engine light, car alarm goes off when the back door acts up. Now I hope to here from someone soon. I might go to the news cause I need help and you people not helping so that might make u move faster. But if I die of my car rolls away and kills one of these kids outside I will sue you people so hard. Waiting for an awser bye. Fyi ive been having problems with this car since I bought it in 2014.

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3 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2006 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 08/04/2017

All four head lights out of nowhere just started to flash and it went from a flash to out not coming on at all and I have checked all fuses relays and lightbulbs just driving down a dry road no water at all.

4 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 03/30/2017

I bought this vehicle used as so far have lost power steering, gauges speedometer, tachometer, and have been locked in car after parking and couldn't even use manual locks, car turns itself on when rebooting computer without key in ignition. . Lights blink on and off, and locks lock and unlock while driving. Car would not start for over an hour after putting in park.

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5 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2008 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 03/13/2017

N/a.

6 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 12/11/2016

Car key kept getting stuck in ignition. Car will come out while it is on. Car alarm failed no warning. We replaced battery and now car has no power. When we turn key nothing happens. No lights. No power at all.

7 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2006 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 07/16/2016

7-25-2016, I wakeup to use bathroom, then looking out to my backyard I see my lights on my Saturn Vue are on. So I quickly get my keys and try turning lights off but they wouldn't turn off, then I go outside to vehicle to turn them off but they still wouldn't go out. So my husband wakes up and comes outside and turn vehicle on and switches switch back and forward and then they go out. But what is going on with this vehicle why is this happening?.

8 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2006 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

When you try to start the car when it's cold, all of the interior and exterior lights come on, radio comes on, and then the lights and radio go off and the power steering stops working. After a few attempts and about 5 minutes pass, it works properly. Some times, unexpectedly, all the lights in the car start flashing, the locks on the doors lock and unlock repeatedly while driving. We've replaced the transmission, the ignition switch, the alternator, and have a brand new battery (2x in 6mo). This car is possessed! I worry for the safety of my teenage daughter while driving this car.

9 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2006 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 01/19/2015

On 1-19-2015 I started my car (after it had been sitting for 2 days/it was very cold) and the exterior lights, interior lights, dash board, radio, blinker signals, all began flashing. It would stop for a second and start again, during this time the car seemed like it was going to conk out, but didn't. This went on for about 5 minutes. When I pressed the gas pedal the flashing would go faster. Also the seat controls and door locks would not work. After about 5 minutes it stopped and the car was fine. That same thing has happened roughly 4-5 more times, lasting 5-10 minutes each time. The car has only stopped running 1 time (luckily in front of home) and started fine the next day. Took video and went to local mechanic. They checked the battery and alternator (both fine-no $ charge), also checked recalls for car (nothing). Told me to go to dealership or electrical mechanic. Thought perhaps the alarm system, due to flashing. After going online, I have found alot of people that have had the same problem and it is not cheap to fix. This vehicle needs to be recalled to have the problem fixed. I could cause a severe, deadly accident if this happened while driving, also the doors would be locked because they lose power.

10 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2004 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 11/29/2014

At 7:10pm, after dark, I was driving home through the intersection of spring hill road and mariner road in tisbury, massachusetts. When I pulled the stem on the left side of the steering column to turn on my high beams, the low beams and running lights went out and the high beams did not come on. I had no illumination whatsoever. I have contacted general motors and dick beard Chevrolet, the dealer which performed a complete service on November 13, 2014. Neither has responded.

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11 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2004 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 10/27/2014

I was on my way home in my 2004 Saturn Vue when a buck jumped out in front of me. I stomped on the brakes, however, I ended up hitting the buck (deer) that then ran away. My entire front in was smashed in, the air bags never deployed, the seat belts didn't lock when I stomped on the breaks. My daughter and I were both in the front seats and we both went forward messing up both of our necks and backs.

12 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2006 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 09/18/2013

While driving the gauges stopped working. Gauge lights stopped working . Pulled over jiggled the keys and after re-start everything returned to normal. This has happened several times . It all points to the loose ignition , jiggle the keys and alls fine . I removed everything from key ring , this seems to help.

13 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2009 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 07/24/2013

I have a 2009 Saturn Vue xe with only 40,515 miles and the wiring in the headliner above the windshield and driver side visor caught on fire! the fire was put out with a fire extinguisher. A burned area about a foot around is now in the headliner. It blackened the white paint on the outside roof. The melting wiring insulation in the headliner dripped and burned a hole in the driver leather seat. What a stinky mess! thank god it was put out quick enough and didn't catch the whole vehicle on fire! obviously this isn't an isolated problem based on my google search. I've reported this problem to gm customer service. They said no open recalls on this vehicle. However, I suspect gm is aware of this problem.

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14 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2009 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 07/01/2013

Approximately July 2013, my instrument panel lights and radio shut off. The service stabilitrak warning message came on and then went off. I was unable to take the key out of the ignition. After moving the battery, the lights turned on and I was able to start the car. This lasted for an hour. It happened again and moving the battery worked. I took it to lou fusz GMC Buick. They tested the alternator, battery, and all of their components. They were fine. I took it to them in August, September, and October. I thought the problem was caused by the battery not being secured or I needed a new battery. I had the battery replaced by lou fusz in January 2014. Everything seemed to be fine until earlier this month. The same symptoms and issues happened again. I currently have the vehicle at a gm service center hoping they can resolve the issue. There is something seriously wrong with this vehicle. I am afraid to drive it. My concern is it may be overheating causing the wires to burn. There are other reports of the same issue with the 2009 Saturn Vue. Please assist me in resolving this matter.

15 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2006 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 01/02/2013

Airbag warning light won't go off or service light.

16 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2004 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 02/09/2011

As I just read, my running lights, one of the safety features leading me to buy the Saturn (new in 2003), also have failed. I began to notice that the green light indicator would flicker when I started the Vue, and then the light would disappear. Realizing that I would likely get charged hundreds of dollars for repair, I'm living with the failure. It would be nice if there was a recall.

17 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 06/17/2009

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. While driving various speeds, all of the instrument panel gauges and daytime running lamps fail; however, the engine continues to operate. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the technician stated that the master control panel was failing. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired; however, the part is currently on backorder with the manufacturer. The manufacturer will be notified. The vehicle is currently not being driven. The failure and current mileages were 80,100. Updated 08/27/09 updated 08/31/09.

18 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2004 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 04/02/2009

Please see comments below sent to gm-Saturn service satisfaction online survey. Gm expects me to pay for the repair which I believe it should be under recall. Vehicle: Saturn Vue 2004 part: drl resistor which activates the day time running lights. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- these comments are geared toward gm and Saturn policy makers. Personnel at Saturn of milwaukee acted as they are supposed to do. Yes, he was courteous but not fair by charging $50. 00 for an estimate of a common problem that should be taken care of as recall as it is performed in canada. This common problem is easily found all over the web which is the drl resistor in these types of vehicles. The more I notice other Saturn Vues on the road, I also notice the lack of day time running lights on. Remember gm, you designed these with not the option of an on/off switch for these lights. Bottom line, I am out of $50. 00 and no day time running lights. I refuse to pay $100+ to correct gm's fault !!!!.

19 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2008 Saturn VUE

Failure Date: 02/14/2009

This is a continuous problem and, stability, antiskid lights stay on constantly. The car will die and restart w hike driving. The ac blows from bottom heater vents. Battery will acts as if dead until I bang terminal with a hammer.


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