Transmission Gear Slipping Problems of Saturn VUE

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. We brought it into our local gm dealer/shop and they told us it needs a new transmission, which ranges from rebuilt at $2500 and new for over $4000. This seems very wrong considering kbb says it books for $4500?.

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The transmission was slipping between 45-50 mph at about 1500-2000 rpms the only way to avoid it was using the manual mode. It was only happening after the vehicle was warmed up too by the end of my 200 mile drive today it was slipping bad and it has fluid I topped it off this morning hoping that was the problem but it was not and I consistently checked it throughout the drive and it did not go down or lose fluid.

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Transmission started slipping.

Since we have had this vehicle the transmission keeps messing up. The transmission slips after it is put in gear. Once put in gear and the accelerator pedal is pressed there is lag between the sound of the engine rpm increasing and the gears engaging and the car taking off. The vehicle also rolls backwards a worrying amount when it is placed in park. Also when you go to drive the vehicle doesn't wan to go out of the low gear. This has happened not once or twice this is consistent. We have kept it maintained since we bought it. The most recent was just 2 days ago.

March 11, 2010 the transmission in my Vue was not running properly. I had it towed to the dealer who had determined that my Vue fit in the vit transmission "recall". A new one was installed for 50% of the regular price. March 11, 2017, yes 7 years to the day, my transmission begins slipping, smoke is coming from under the car. The car will not move in either drive, reverse or overdrive. The car was acting like it was in neutral. I do believe a transmission should last for more than 7 years. First transmision had 95605 miles and this one 108095 miles on it.

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I am paying on a 2004 Saturn Vue and after 101,000 miles I was on my way to daycare with my 3 year old daught and the car transmission slipped into neutral now it continuously slips into neutral while driving. 3 months after buying vehicle the steering wheel started creaking and making like a honking sound and we took it back to dealership and were turned away due to it being a personal problem. It also makes popping noises and slips into neutral while on freeway after 50 mph and when making some right turns.

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Engine has only 52000 miles and the transmission is slipping. While driving on the street or highway the car loses power and will not go any further.

Los angeles CA. Heading north bound on 5 frwy doing about sixty and car sounded like the transmission slipped into neutral, engine winded up in rpms, the gear was in drive position, with no acceleration I coasted to a stop at bottom of next exit. I was towed to my mechanic and was told the transmission had to be replaced at a cost of over 5500. Dollars. I'm extremely upset and wondered is there anything I can do to recieve any compernsation or assistance to get this repaired? I looked at internet and found there are many unsatified customes with the same experience. Please let me know if there's any way you can help. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2008 Saturn Vue with 87,000 miles. Out of nowhere I started having issues with the transmission. 80% of the miles are highway miles also. Transmission now slips when going from 2nd to 3rd gear. Earlier today when I put the car in reverse the transmission would not engage so when I pushed on the gas the engine simply revved like I was in neutral. My issues seem similar to many others here. Disappointing to say the least.

2008 Saturn Vue. Consumer writes in regards to defective transmission the consumer stated the reverse gear stopped working and the drive gear started slipping.

2003 Saturn Vue transmission problems and more the date of sale: 12/05/2008. The loan officer claims states everything was ok with the Vue before purchase per her review. However the transmission is slipping, rear hub bearing, noise coming from left side beginning Jan 14, 2009- to current. We reported to the dealership and return to service department with the following report: brakes making noise all the time and burning smell from vents. Saturn dealership in concord repair: front brake rotor refinishing and the teach comments: unable to verify any smells this visit. A/c drain not restricted. Called gm in detroit, mi (no help) and they are aware that the Vue was return because of the same complaints; my daughter met the lady who purchases the Vue 2003 at a foster care meeting in concord in 2009, she ask about the rack that was on top of Vue 3/24/2009: filed a claim with bbb auto line program: claim the warranty expired on 7/31/06. I purchase the Vue in 2008. --what does that mean. On March 21, 2012 checked the transmission with transmission center in our area: advice could not confirm trans slippage, it needs rear hub bearing. We replace the hub bearing, but the noise and slippage continued. That summer (June 2012) I traveled to oakland with the debutantes (5 young ladies including my granddaughter to eat) in route in traffic the Vue begin to lose its power and came to a complete stop. Car's going around us-it was crazy and nice men can and push the Vue to the side of the road. Called the dealership today Sunday July 8, 2013 and at 1:50pm pst. --spoke with the sales consultant who promises to have the owner call me back. He did and asks how I can help you. I explained once again the problem and he said" sounds like you need a new car". I disconnected the called. . . Very disrespectfully--not funny. I've check the internet and called other transmission center: cost range $3,999. 00. Please help me retrieve some or all of my money back. Respectfully [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the transmission slipped into second gear and would not shift to the other gears. The contact stated that the transmission also slipped into neutral while driving as well. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that there was nothing that could be done to the transmission due to the defective components and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact called a local dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle had two prior transmission replacements. The dealer also confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced again. The failure mileage was 105,000.

2003 Saturn Vue, auto transmission. . . . Transmission failed at 99,400 miles. Saturn dealership repaired the transmission because of the 100k warranty. I had to pay 25% of the new transmission, which was $1,000. The brand new transmission came with a 12,000 warranty. Four days ago, the brand new factory transmission started to slip and whine. Car taken back to dealership in raleigh, nc. Vue now has 113,204 miles. Informed that transmission is out of the parameters of the warranty and the repair cost will be $5900!!! I called corporate headquarters and they couldn't care less about my situation. Now I am out of a vehicle. Saturn knew of the faulty transmission in these vehicles but put a bandaid on the situation. People work hard for the money to purchase these vehicles just to be taken advantage of. I will never buy another Saturn!.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle experienced trouble moving forward. The contact stated that the vehicle felt like it was losing power and the transmission was slipping. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were approximately 108,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that after he proceeded through a stop sign, the vehicle shifted gears without warning. First gear began to malfunction and the rpms were approximately 6000; however, the vehicle drove as if it were in neutral. The failure recurred intermittently for a month. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. While driving 65 mph June 2009, the vehicle accelerated and drove as if it were in neutral gear. An authorized dealer stated that the transmission belt slipped and that the failure was common for this year, make and model vehicle. The dealer replaced various parts within the transmission; however, after a couple of days while driving uphill, the rpms range from high to low. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 92,000.

My transmission began slipping on my Saturn Vue at 76000. I took it into the dealership they said nothing was wrong. 6 days later I hit the gas it went to the floor and my car did not move, ut my rpm went up to 5000 +. Saturn replace my transmission at half the cost. Now 9000 miles later my transmission has begun to slip again. Saturn said nothing was wrong a second time (4/3/09).

Our 2004 Saturn fwd v6 Saturn Vue has developed a "shudder" in the drive train that's prevalent in the 30-35mph range under moderate acceleration. It is akin to a transmission slippage although we've never lost traction to the road. The vehicle presently has between 50 and 55 thousand miles. The frequency of occurrence is difficult to predict but seems to be happening more often as we put on more miles. We have addressed the issue to our local Saturn dealership and they have looked into the problem however have found nothing in the onboard diagnostics that would reveal any failures. They kept the car overnight and drove it numerous times but could not reproduce the problem. They have been as helpful as possible but to no avail. Our concern is the issue, which certainly seems transmission related, may present itself at a bad time and could possibly cause loss of traction at a crucial time and leave us (my wife mainly drives the vehicle) in a vulnerable position. However, until the dealership witnesses the problem they have no obligation to do anything. Can the NHTSA bring this to the attention of gm and Saturn? again it is a 2004 Saturn Vue with the v6 fwd configuration.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. When changing gears, the transmission slips and the vehicle is not fluid while driving at any speed. The failure began in April of 2007. This is the third time since April that the vehicle was taken to the dealer regarding the transmission slippage. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 82,346 and failure mileage was 67,346.

I have a failed transmission, on a 2002 Saturn Vue with 56k miles on it. I brought it in three months after I bought because the transmission was slipping they claimed they changed the fluid, did a tune up etc. , but the ride really didn't change. Well the transmission finally went out, and they're ordering parts to "fix" the transmission instead of replacing it. In fact they don't make the transmission anymore (which is understandable, who would continue to make something that doesn't work) but now if mine goes out I have to either have parts replaced, or get one out of a wrecked one.

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Car loses power.   happens frequently in heavy traffic, and has nearly caused several accidents.   this has been going on for three years, and has gotten progressively worse.   Saturn says there is nothing wrong, but it will cost us $1200 + to have it diagnosed and possibly repaired. The consumer stated the transmission slipped from drive to neutral while in traffic. Updated 09/23/09.

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2004 Saturn Vue customer states that the transmission had to be replaced six months of ownership* the transmission slipped and the vehicle would not move when trying to move from a stopped position. The transmission has been replaced, however the consumer continued to experience problems. The hood latch was replaced.

9/15/04 vehicle lost power when accelerating to make a left turn. I almost had a collision from an oncoming vehicle. Vue hesitated again and lost power while attempting to accelerate to get up to posted speed. I had the accelerator floored, rpms shot up to 6000 and I was only able to go 20 - 25 miles per hour down the road. Attempted to drive home at the end of the day, but Vue wouldn't exceed 20 - 25 miles per hour. With 21,937 mile, I drove to Saturn of rochester (mn) and dropped off advised dealer that transmission slipped and engine raced. 9/16/04 Saturn of rochester (mn) technician drove car and felt transmission slip. Technician drained fluid and found metal in fluid and belt slipping. Dealership called to advise that transmission needed to be replaced! returned to owner on 9/23/04. 9/27/04, with 22,060 miles, brought Vue back to Saturn of rochester (mn) because service engine soon light was on. Saturn vie was only able to go 20 - 25 miles per hour down the road ã‚ once again, had to take back roads to safely get to dealership. Technician indicated that they had to rebuild the transmission that they had replaced! when I asked if they had any problems with the Saturn vie the sales person said he hadn't heard of anything. The general manager made the same statement. Using the internet I discovered numerous listings on the national highway traffic safety administration web site. I printed out the information and provided it to the general manager - - he plead ignorance. While my vehicle was being repaired I asked the shop manager if they had experienced any problems and he told me that they had replaced several transmission and that it was widely know that there was a problem.

While driving 45 mph transmission slipped while shifting from second to third gear. Also, there was hesitation, and the rpm's went up. Dealer replaced a sensor on the transmission, but problem recurred.