2008 Saturn Vue recall: automatic transmission

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on May 5, 2008. It covers about 26 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 26
reported: May 5, 2008
owners notified: May 5, 2008
related complaints: 120

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: 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.
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.
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 http://www.gmownercenter.com .

Recall number 08V200000

Affected vehicles

Saturn Vue 2008 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 120 complaints about transmission problems.

2008 Saturn Vue

Questions about recall 08V200000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Saturn Vue automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 08V200000, reported on May 5, 2008, covers about 26 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V200000?

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 http://www.gmownercenter.com .

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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