Power Train Problems of Saturn VUE

Saturn VUE owners have reported 630 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 36 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (187 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (143 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Saturn VUE

The Power Train problem

Excessive frame rust at 107,000 miles. Major holes and chunks of supporting materials are missing. This is near the rear subframe on both sides of the vahicle. Makes it dangerous to drive and should be recalled by gm   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I am recently having problems getting my 2005 Saturn Vue into 1st gear. Called a transmission company who looked it up and said there were a lot of complaints about this very issue, yet there is no recall for it. I only have 60,000 miles on my vehicle.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the transmission failed. While the vehicle was stationary in the park position, the vehicle rolled forward. The contact applied the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a knocking noise was present coming from the engine and smoke was visible coming from the under the hood. The check engine light had also illuminated.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

The vehicle has only 122,000 and is in good physical condition, yet the transmission is slipping badly. After doing some investigation, we found out that this is often the case for this model and year after 120,000 miles.   Read details...




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