I put my 2007 aura in reverse no problem, but when putting it in drive it would not engage, engine just revved as if in park. Also my check engine light was on. So I can reverse the car but not move forward.
2007 Saturn Aura transmission complaints
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Vehicle has been stuttering during shifting for about a week. As of three days ago it would not go into 3rd gear or over 40mph. Today it stalled in the middle of the street. I was able to get to a safe location, but now it will not reverse, go into any gears or even go to neutral.
Check engine light came on. Two months before incident, car would go into manual shift mode and then shift back to normal mode. It would also slip gears and at times the reverse gear would not work. The car is equipped with the manual paddle shifters. At the time of the incident, the car completely stalled while approaching an intersection and the shifter would not respond to any gear when moved. The car lost complete power. The car was taken to sears and the codes p0716 (turbine input shaft) and p0700 (transmission control system) appeared. Sears recommended taking it to a dealership. The car was taken to faulkner chevrolet in lancaster, pa. Chevrolet ran through computer and found same codes. Techs drained transmission fluid and found metal in the fluid. A new transmission was installed a couple of days later. I called gm to report the problem and they responded with re-imbursing me for a portion of the cost of the transmission ($1,350 out of $4,158.38). The rep on the line said that was all that I was going to get and there was no point in trying to get re-imbursed for more. A search of the internet found similar problems and it was mentioned that it could be related to the wave plate.
I've been having problems shifting from park to reverse. The car would jolt when I put it in reverse, I had this problem for 2 months before the incident happened. I was driving on the freeway my car slowed to about 15-20 MPH and was not accelerating anymore, it was making a loud sound. I almost caused an accident because of the sudden speed decrease. I pulled off the freeway and my car wouldnt go past 20 MPH without this loud sound and would also not go in reverse, so I pulled over and had it towed to a local auto shop. The mechanic told me my transmission went out and would need a new transmission for $3800k. My car is only 7 years old and has 64k miles. I should not be having this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into reverse. Also, when the gear was in drive , the vehicle would not accelerate over 5 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they had not yet provided the diagnostic results. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. The consumer stated the transmission had to be replaced on this vehicle, which only had 73,000 miles. She contacted the manufacturer several times regarding the problem, and that was how she found out about the extended warranty. Gm issued extended warranties, on 4 cylinder models, but not 6 cylinders models. The consumer believed that was unfair, because her vehicle had the same problem. Gm, did offer assistance of $800 to get the vehicle fixed, but the consumer felt she should not have to absorb the balance of $ 3168.25. Updated 06/23/14 updated 08/14/14*lj updated 8/28/2017
My saturn stopped pulling when stopped, thankfully at our driveway. It would not go forward and the engine just revved. It would pull in reverse but not in drive. Attempted the manual mode but still did not pull and did not show gear indication on dash. Upon several times turning on and off it started pulling. The dealership could not recreate. Program update to TCM and $300 later we left. One month later the transmission slipping so bad it almost stalled in intersections creating a potentially dangerous scenario. We took it to the dealership the next day to have them say we need a new transmission. The dealership was unaware of a recall on the news regarding a transmission problem for the auras but not for this problem or model. This needs to be a recall since it is a safety hazard. Please consider a recall for this problem.
Transmission shift cable has detached.
My air bags go on and off every few days ! Also when I think the car in park its not sometimes I have to hit the switch put in park . Check engine light been on and off since I got the car .
Vehicle could not be shifted out of drive. No matter where the shift level was placed, the vehicle remained in drive. Once the vehicle was turned off, it could not be restarted and began to roll backwards. The emergency brake was set, and the vehicle had to be towed to a dealer.
My check engine light came on monday (3/24/2014), so I drove it to my parents house after work that day. My father drove it to a repair shop on wednesday (3/26/14). On the way to the repair job, the car stopped changing gears, and slowed to a stop. He let it rest for 10 minutes, then started it up and began driving again. After a few miles, the car once again suddenly slowed to a stop. He let it rest for 10 minutes again, and was then able to make it to the repair shop. The repair shop informed us that the transmission was completely shot. There were chewed up metal shavings, presumably from the wave plate. The transmission must be replaced. Many people have experienced this same problem according to edmunds.com, however, gm has failed to issue a recall or refunds for repairs.
Under gm recall #12106c, dated may 2013, certain 2007 saturn auras were recalled due to transmission issues, namely, the vehicle was not in park despite the indicator saying so. Hence, the vehicle would roll. Problems were pinpointed to cable fraying.gm tells me that my VIN# was not part of the recall. How could I experience the identical problems outlined in gm bulletin 12106c, but be excluded from any recall? Was the VIN# range intentionally limited so as to limit their liability?
After exiting the highway I was stopped at a red light. Upon starting to move, the vehicle stopped accelerating and the engine revved to 3000rpm at 15-20 MPH. I was able to get the vehicle to a parking lot and was fortunate to not cause an accident as I was in a lot of traffic. I attempted to drive the vehicle in the parking lot under the paddle system and the vehicle would not go past the third gear. I had the car towed to my mechanic and they also noticed the car would not go into reverse. The engine light then turned on. The car has been transferred to a transmission shop who has stated the transmission needs an entire overhaul which will cost $3300-3400. They are currently repairing the vehicle. I feel there should be a recall including free repairs of this obviously defective transmission. I have read many complaints with a very similar scenario.
Put car in park. Then I shut down engine and car began to roll backwards. I was unable to start car.
Oil is leaking on engine causing white smoke, smell filter inside of vehicle, but no oil on the ground.(use conventional oil) no accident since I purchase the car. Sometimes shift hard when going to next gear. Medal seen in engine oil.
I had never had problems with the transmission before this. Then one day I was just driving a couple of mile to the bank. On the way there, my 2007 saturn aura seemed to kick and I experienced some hard shifting. On the way back, I started to lose power at times and the car was having trouble shifting gears. I barely made it home and got it into park. The next day I had the car towed 5 miles to an independent mechanic who recommended transmission tear-down inspection, plus diagnostics & computer scan revealed codes p0717 - input speed sensor, p0756 - shift solenoid b performance stuck off, p0989-tpf switch 5 circuit low volume, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019 variable timing actuator, p0300 - engine misfire, p0455 evap leak, p0690 engine control, p0700 -transmission controls. I paid $650 to have 4 new speed sensor/solenoid, variable timing actuators installed, but the car wouldn't get out of 3rd gear so I had the car towed 25mi to the closest gmc saturn/chevy dealership for the transmission work since I was given $4k - $6k estimates for the balance of the work locally. At the dealership, they looked at it and after a week, they replaced cp $1,328.11??,internal pressure sensor solenoid failed, replaced trans control module and after paying over $1,050.00 of the $2,167.34 bill, they told me that the timing belt was stretched, and I needed to drive it tenderly but that it wasn't worth paying to have the chain replaced and the check engine light would remain on. I drove it home and the next morning the car still wouldn't get out of 3rd gear. I had to drive the 25 miles back to the dealer at 40mph on back roads which took 2 hours. I called gm to reduce the repair costs and finally got my car back oct. 7, 2013 in a drivable state - check engine light was still on and shifting was rough. My problem is now I can't register my car or pass smog without spending another $2k-$5k.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in park. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the shift cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v460000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Vehicle would not accelerate past 20mph and would not go in reverse at all. According to repair facility, also slipping in forward gears. This is due to the 35r clutch being damaged by the wave plate which needs replacing and is a known issue with the vehicle.
Purchased car 8/2010. On jan 25, 2014, while driving the car did was not shifting gears. I pulled over and the car did not want to go back into drive.. You could move the gear shift but it was not catching.. The engine just kept escalating.. I pulled off the road, pulled the emergency brake and called for a tow.. The vehicle was towed to a transmission center and on monday they gave me a estimate without opening the trans. Of 3600.00.. While trying to figure out what to do, I went on line to look up any recalls there maybe on the transmission and found the recall on the gear shift.. I called the gm recall center and they stated there were no open recalls on my VIN #, but they instructed me to have the car towed to there selected dealer.. I towed the car again to daniel longs at 670 automotive dr colorado springs, co..(719)632-5591... I phoned the federal safety agency to report the incident and was given a ref # 599701, but I was not given any other instruction.. Since that time the dealer has given me a estimate of 3500.00, with 10% off.. But they are charging me for the parts even mentioned in the recall.. Is that legal ? Updated 02/07/14*lj....updated 09/29/15*bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated that the transition failed without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. The vehicle was not repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 aura saturn. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle failed to engage into reverse. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist but was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
I parked the vehicle at the airport in honolulu hi. Placed the shifter in park, removed the key and started to get out of the vehicle when it started rolling down the hill. I jumped back in the vehicle and used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. It now will not shift into park or reverse. Also the vehicle will not start without disconnecting the shifter in order to place it in park.
At the mall, car sputtered 5-10 times before finally starting. As I was leaving mall parking lot doing 15-20mph, car suddenly loss engine power and began to shake / shutter. Dashboard console displayed reduced engine power and service traction. Car wouldn't go faster than 20-25mph. I had to take side streets to get home. Car later towed to dealer. Dealer found leaking fuel pump and throttle body cable connector loose/dirty. Tech removed connector from throttle body, cleaned it, added di-electric grease and re-connected it. Engine power regained. Fuel pump replaced at another garage due to cost at dealer. Note: this was 2nd time car was taken to same dealer with same problem. I was told it was "bad" gasoline and was charged about $86.00 (not including towing charge). Also told to use premium gas at another gas company. Fuel pump problem not found even when they were told about strong fuel smell coming from rear, drivers side after car sits for awhile. Asked for reimbursement from dealer owner, but it was denied.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact also stated that the vehicle would move forward while the vehicle was in park. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number: 12v460000 (power train) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for a diagnostic. The failure mileage was 94,000.
My check engine light came on in my 2007 saturn aura xr. I had the codes checked out and was told that the cam sensors were bad. I had them replaced with the crankcase position sensor. After replacement the check engine light came on again and remains. I had the vehicle checked again and was told that the "timing chain was stretched and would need replacement. My mechanic suggested that I get rid of the car because of the cost of repair. This occurred just after my powertrain warranty was up. Is there any recourse with general motors regarding the repair costs of my vehicle. It appears to me that gm has known about this problem for sometime even though my vehicle didn't have any problems until last month. Thank you for any information that you may be able to give me. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Intermittently the brake lights do not function correctly. When the vehicle is in park the brake light remains on. When thee vehicle is in drive, the brake light stays on. When accelerating, the brake light remains on. Other symptoms may include extended pedal travel required to shift out of park and cruise control does not function correctly.
Hard shifting from park to drive/reverse. Most of the time I have to press on the brakes really hard to get out of park and when I press on brakes it makes a scraping sound. Also while driving the center brake light comes on and will not go out until I press on the brake. When I press on the brake the brake light goes out and cars behind me almost run into me. This occurs often. I don't know if it happens during the day but it does at night because I can see the center brake light via my rear view mirror.
First it was my gear shift, I had to get it fixed back in may of this year 2013 because when I tried to put the car in park, and did not park at all, matter of fact, when I placed the car in park it started reversing, literally going backwards. I got it fixed but yet there seems to still be issues with the gear shift, just hasn't been the same. Now when I drive my brake lights stays on, but when I press on the brakes my brake lights shuts off. Very dangerous situation, and also inside my car the lights seem to flicker on my dash board and everywhere else lights are in the car so I'm assuming that's a electrical problem. Updated 08/15/13*lj the rack and pinion was replaced.
Driving along a 35mph road. The automatic transmission just locked up and broke internally.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated that after parking, the vehicle rolled away. The contact immediately applied the brakes. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v460000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 98,000.
On july 4th 2013 while driving the car, I could feel a hard kick on the transmission this went on until saturday july 6th, accelerating to merge to traffic on route 50 chantilly virginia the car all of a sudden started to accelerate and decelerate rapidly it was like a while bronco ride then will not move forward or engage any gears. I had to pull to the side of the road and turn off the engine. Restarted the car but will run only on second gear, managed to drive the car to the auto shop (german auto diagnostics) where I was told the transmission failed (solenoid).transmission will have to be rebuilt at a cost of 4800.00 dollars.
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