Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 Saturn Aura

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 960 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V252000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Component
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
2,440,524
Reported to NHTSA
2014-05-14
Owners notified
2014-08-18

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Safety risk

Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V224000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
1,131,113
Reported to NHTSA
2014-04-30
Owners notified
2014-06-27

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.

Safety risk

If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ‘PARK’ position, the transmission may not be in ‘PARK.’ If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V460000

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
426,240
Reported to NHTSA
2012-09-18
Owners notified
2013-01-01

Defect description

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.

Safety risk

If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train16689,884 mi
Electrical system10290,000 mi
Air bags9264,000 mi
Service brakes8385,000 mi
Engine6591,000 mi
Exterior lighting6275,000 mi
Steering6292,826 mi
Vehicle speed control4167,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3498,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2988,210 mi
Seats2968,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1958,000 mi
Unknown or other19103,357 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1735,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1058,436 mi
Suspension10101,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights985,000 mi
Service brakes, electric941,000 mi
Traction control system990,000 mi
Air bags: frontal834,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling858,436 mi
Seat belts798,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control692,875 mi
Structure426,427 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch370,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages395,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift370,000 mi
Tires320,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems349,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Equipment2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump256,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip214,286 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor212,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm214,000 mi
Structure: body: door24,000 mi
Structure: frame and members23,000 mi
Visibility/wiper2100,000 mi
Wheels250,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1—
Electrical system: ignition135,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module135,000 mi
Electrical system: software110 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine151,450 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift198,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Fuel system, diesel184,500 mi
Interior lighting12,100 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift186,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter154,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly154,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1220 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Steering: column120,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections158,498 mi
Structure: body: bumpers158,498 mi
Suspension: front14,167 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar119,901 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing114,000 mi
Visibility1100,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls14,000 mi

The 2008 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.