2007 Saturn Aura: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Dec 27, 2025 · KS

My car gear shift slides through the gears but wont shift out of park. Something is wrong with the transmission shift cable. I see an active recall for this exact problem on my type of car (the federal safety agency 14V224) but for some reason my vin isn’t showing up.

Filed Mar 1, 2024 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission seized. The contact stated that the engine was still running however, the transmission and the power steering were inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2021 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while trying to pull into a parking spot, the vehicle would not shift into gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed and repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V224000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · TN

I put the car in reverse and it went into reverse. But then when I put the car into drive right after it kept going in reverse. I almost hit another car. Luckly there was no one behind me that got injured. I then put car in park and no car is locked up in park in the middle of the driveway. Will not shift into any gear including neutral.

Filed Sep 28, 2019 · 300 miles · CA

Today while getting off the freeway my car wheels started to shake and then my car wouldn't go and take care of first I thought it was a flat tire but when I try to drive it it wouldn't go like it was stuck in neutral. Tried to turn it off and back in drive but no luck. I'm thinking it's the transmission linkage but then again I don't know

Filed Sep 9, 2018 · Lights · 163,000 miles · GA

I tried pulling my car out of my garage and my car got stuck in drive and will not shift to any other gear. And since it's stuck in drive it will not start back up.

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Transmission · 113,335 miles · MD

On december 30, 2016, I started the vehicle and drove a half mile @ 25 MPH to a stop sign, I pulled onto ritchie highway when the vehicle would not shift out of second, the engine went to 4,000 RPM, and would not go over 35 MPH. I pulled off onto the shoulder, and turned the engine off. After waited 15 minutes. I started the engine and the check engine light was on. I than waited till I had no traffic, and returned home (1 miles away). The vehicle was sifting fine, but the check engine light stayed on' on december 31, 2016, I drove the vehicle to the gm dealership and the vehicle still had the check engine light on, but now when shifting, it would shudder, would not down shift, and was also shuddering in reverse when I was parking the vehicle at the dealership... I'm told on jan. 3, 2017, that it needs a control value, not covered by the recall # 14404, and that I would have to pay $2,150. The control value is contaminated by debris from the failed 3rd, 5th, and rev. Clutch plate / gears. Why is this not included in the recall? I've contacted gm (case # 8-2633465781) and they can't explain why.. Please help.

Filed Dec 3, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 250,000 miles · GA

Approximately 30 days ago, I started experiencing issues where the car will not shift from park gear to drive gear. This issue has occurred approximately 10 times during this window. Sometimes when this issue occurs the ESC light is on while other times the light is off. The only way to "trick" the car from shifting to park to drive is to turn the car off, press on the brake pedal or emergency brake to ensure car is still in park and gently push and hold the gear shift button then crank the car back on.

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 100,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. Upon attempting to change gears from park to drive and reverse, the gear shifter failed to function and would not shift back into park. The vehicle was not able to be driven and would not start due to the gears not shifting properly. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was also included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 145,619 miles · OH

I was stopped one evening on my home from dinner when my car would not shift and had to make arrangements to get car to the dealership for the second costly repair...then six months later I received a special coverage letter in the mail. I had followed the process through the dealership for reimbursement and never so quickly got turned down due to the mileage at the time of repair. Prior to 2009, this transmission had issues caused by a very weak 3,5,r wave plate, which made this transmission prone to failure in gm products. Updated wave plates were released for many clutches in 6t70. The old design wave plates weren't stress relieved and could break with use. The updated wave plates are available. First course of action was a tsb number: pip-4327a owners of 2007-2009 saturn aura and outlook, and 2008-2009 saturn vue equipped with the 6t70/75 6-speed automatic transmission may experience no reverse and slip/flare/harsh shifts in 3rd and/or 5th gear. Codes p0776 clutch pressure control (pc) solenoid 2 stuck off and p0842 transmission fluid pressure 14404a ? Special coverage adjustment ? Transmission clutch wave plate I am requesting a recall due to having defective parts...knowingly and waiting until consumers/customers were over the mileage to get out of any type of reimbursement that is due to them. I have never been so disappointed with gm customer service and repeating the same answer back to me every time knowingly that my car repair was due to defective parts....I followed the steps and nothing...as if this is all made up. The incident date above was the replacement of the wave plate, piston and spring, reaction gear etc. I have spoke with [xxx] at gm customer service many times and like I have told her I 'm not going away anytime soon. Sincerely, [xxx] 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · OH

Transmission blew while driving through town. Under 100k miles and car had routine maintenance. Car will not shift and will not reverse.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100 miles · CA

I had my 2007 aura for 1 week when driving a freeway, the car would not shift past 4th gear. I took it in for service and the technician found strange particles in the gears. He described it as small white plastic pieces. No explanation where they came from or what they were. He had never seen this before. The aura, while not leaving me stranded has always has a "poltergeist", lights not functioning properly, engine lights coming on and off and no repairs needed, etc. I has always idled strangely, as if it might shut off at a stop and felt as if my RPM's increased but no speed during acceleration. Now, there is a problem with the fuel management system, which feels like a transmission issue (very hard jerking during shifting and down shifting),the car won't start after fueling. It has not been a vehicle of trust.