Known Recalls

Model year record

2008 Saturn VUE

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 580 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V233000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
44,451
Reported to NHTSA
2009-06-25
Owners notified
2009-08-18

Defect description

GM IS RECALLING 44,451 MY 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES WITH BODY COLOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES. THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES MAY STICK OR BIND. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE DOOR MAY NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED.

Safety risk

DRIVING WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR COULD RESULT IN AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES WITH CHROME DOOR HANDLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V470000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
42,408
Reported to NHTSA
2008-09-17
Owners notified
2008-09-26

Defect description

GM IS RECALLING 42,408 MY 2008-2009 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY LOOSEN. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THERE MAY BE A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.

Safety risk

THE FLUID COULD CONTACT HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. IF THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF A FLUID LEAK, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT. IF A FLUID LEAK IS PRESENT, DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT AND CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V200000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
26
Reported to NHTSA
2008-05-05
Owners notified
2008-05-05

Defect description

GM IS RECALLING 26 MY 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6T70 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION CASE SIDE BORE THAT HOLDS THE PARK PAWL PIVOT PIN MAY HAVE A CASTING POROSITY. THIS CONDITION, COUPLED WITH NORMAL OPERATING STRESSES, COULD LEAD TO FAILURE, ELIMINATING THE ABILITY TO SECURE THE TRANSMISSION IN 'PARK' POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A NON-LEVEL SURFACE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN ITS PATH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train10875,337 mi
Steering8696,000 mi
Electrical system8287,000 mi
Unknown or other44115,000 mi
Engine4089,212 mi
Air bags2380,000 mi
Service brakes18100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1757,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1590,115 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1114,589 mi
Exterior lighting1048,000 mi
Structure: body10115,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages97,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling816,000 mi
Seat belts834,000 mi
Suspension8115,000 mi
Visibility/wiper862,000 mi
Visibility670,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system5151,456 mi
Fuel system, gasoline426,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition393,099 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic341,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid3140,000 mi
Wheels3151,456 mi
Air bags: side/window2—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel218 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system211,000 mi
Equipment27,500 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility254,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Seats240,000 mi
Structure28,723 mi
Structure: body: door260,000 mi
Tires25,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core244,700 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer240,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch150,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly12,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system152,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner130,069 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights12,070 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights12,070 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump12,070 mi
Fuel system, other1200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift11,000 mi
Service brakes, electric18,283 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder165,314 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate119,900 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar140,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1122,896 mi
Traction control system1129,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1100,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer17,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly154,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1125,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor135,000 mi

The 2007 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2009 model has 3 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.