Saturn Vue Hybrid owners have reported 3 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
Upon stopping and setting gearshift to park and turning off the ignition the key gets stuck in the accessory position. This drains the battery to the point of obtaining a dead battery. Have taken the car to the dealership and had a new key cylinder put on. Key still gets stuck. New additional parts on order for 230. 00 waiting to find out if this fixes this problem.
First off I have had this issue from the beginning. Basically my car's electrical system pulls back and then all the lights start to go off. Elec stability control, air bags, the steering sort of locks up and I have stalled on occasion. I have had my car in the shop numerous times this issue and it never seems to get fixed. It sounds like the same issue gm is having with their current recall but my car is not on the list. I have only one key on my key chain and that does not seem to make any difference. It is a very uncomfortable feeling not knowing if my car will work tomorrow. Delillo Chevrolet in hunting beach, CA has been very helpful in trying to detect the problem and they have been very gracious but I need the issue resolved once and for all. My intention is to hand down this car to my 16 year old but not if the current issue persists.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid. The contact stated that the engine failed to start when turning the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ignition switch was replaced but the failure continued to occur. In addition, while driving at an unknown speed, smoke was emitting from the windshield wiper switch. The switch was replaced and the failure was remedied. Also, the steering wheel would momentarily malfunction making the steering wheel difficult to turn and while driving the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. No injuries were reported. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 66,000. Pam.