2008 Saturn Aura: engine failure

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Steering · 95,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 22, 2016 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · MI

The engine light came on in october saying replace engine & replace timing chain, the mechanic replaced actuators hoping this will eliminate the error indicator lights, it did not. The check engine light came on again january 6th, 2016 with the same codes: replace engine, replace timing chain. This car has 76,000 miles on it and should not have this problem. I called gm case #8-1761877745 they denied my claim and refused to help. The car is sitting, not being driven. I'm very upset. I need help.

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Transmission · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. While attempting to shift the parked vehicle into any gear, the gear shift seized and the check engine light illuminated. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Steering · 48,900 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the power steering fluid was leaking on the exhaust and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle since it could catch fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 48,900. Updated 10/14/14

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. The contact stated that the gear selector was shifted into the park position and the engine was turned off. When the contact exited the vehicle, it began to roll. The contact reentered the vehicle with caution and engaged the emergency brake to stop the it. The engine failed to restart until the gear was shifted into neutral, where it was started and resumed as normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the shift linkage was faulty. There was a recall on the 2009 model year associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v073000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift). The contact experienced a similar failure as mentioned in the recall. The repair was not covered in the service warranty and the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.