Saturn Vue Hybrid owners have reported 4 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
Hybrid batteries are full of corrosion and most likely leaking. Saw some stuff about a possible recall on this.
The ignition was not turning over properly. The battery light was on. The brake light came on. The traction control system came on. The (abs) light came on. The check engine light came on. The oil pressure light came on. I drove my car from fresno to yosemite and right in front of the park garage it broke down and I managed to roll it off the road and into a stall. I requested professional advice. The professional said it appeared to him to be a faulty altenator, a failed electrical system, and a battery problem, as well as a problem with the ignition switch. They did not have the tools to examine the products, so instructed me to have it towed to the dealer in the nearest locale. This is a specific car dealer in fresno, CA.
My 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid started having huge problems. First the air conditioner started blowing hot air then the stabilitytrak and service hybrid system; loss power warning came on along with the check engine light. My 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid would power down to 50% before engine shuts down. Sometimes it restarts then shuts down again. It did this off and on for about a few weeks. Sometimes vehicle refused to start and when I attempted to turn key it seemed like was stuck inside making it hard to turn or remove it. The mechanic replaced the battery and even hybrid battery and it was fine for some time. However today 10/14/14 in the middle lane of brooklyn queens expressway (busy highway) in new york city the automobile started to stall at 45 mph and the stabilitytrak and service hybrid system, loss power warning came on along with the check engine light then suddenly engine shut down. Fortunately no accident occurred and cars behind me were able to maneuver while I was able to drift over to curbside. Can you imagine if my car stalled at the crossroads? I was having my wife and 5 years old child in the car traveling with me. They started to have a panic attack because it seemed we are going to crash and die. I called towing company to tow us to safety. I'm scared to drive this car since. Please help and assist to push gm to take responsibility and recall the issue in order to avoid more serious casualties.
Check engine light came on immediately after driving off the lot. Severe electrical/computer issues. The hybrid battery was not functioning properly. The hybrid battery was replaced but we have continued to have electrical/computer problems. The radio quit working and had to be replaced. The ignition switch/core had to be replaced. This we paid for out of pocket even though gm knew about similar ignition issues with Saturn vue's and other cars. We are still experiencing problems with the ignition. The car completely shuts down while driving. The key will fall out of the ignition while driving. Gm has refused to do anything about these issues. The dashboard lights all come on at random times. The airbag light has continued to illuminate at random times despite our bringing it to gm's attention from the moment we purchased the car. We replaced the airbag sensor but the problems have persisted. Gm says there's nothing wrong with the airbags despite the airbag light randomly coming on. Recently the hybrid battery has stopped functioning properly again. We feel totally unsafe driving this car and gm doesn't seem to care. Gm should pay for any and all repairs that may be needed. Of course, conveniently for them, they say the 8 year/100,000 mile hybrid/powertrain warranty has expired even though we have not yet reached 100,000 miles.