2008 Saturn Aura seats problems

Filed Aug 18, 2024 · Body, Seats · PA

Water is leaking into the passenger compartment to the point of pooling, I am constantly having to shop vac water out but, I feel this could lead to the floor pan rusting out and the seats falling through the floor. This is a GM TSB issue so, GM knows about the problem. There are many other Saturn Aura owners who have experienced this issue.

Filed Apr 27, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 152,840 miles · FL

I bought my 2008 saturn aura xr used off a car lot last year around march I started having starting issues in may shortly after buying the car . I have replaced the starter battery & other costly things but still have the no start no crank issue with my car it's still driveable but when the car heats up my car wont start until after the car cools for about 30 minutes to an hour my car is not showing signs of overheating this problem is very stressful & dangerous I'm tired of being stuck when I go places also sometimes my car doesn't go past 20 MPH & I have to pull over shut the engine down and wait 15 minutes & my driver seat stopped working

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · Seats · 75,100 miles · CT

Weld broke on drivers seat - looked on saturn firm - this has been occurring since 2010 on saturn vehicles - why was it not recalled? This is dangerous'I was driving the vehicle when it occurred.

Filed Apr 27, 2018 · Seats · 97,774 miles · DE

On october 17, 2017 I picked up my vehicle at the body shop after having the driver's seat replaced because the welds broke. Today, april 27, 2018 I returned to the body shop for the same issue. The welds are broken on the right side of the seat. I have attached a photo of the right front weld. I searched your database for this issue and did not find it.

Filed Feb 9, 2016 · Seats · 110,000 miles · AL

Started car and began adjusting seat. Car was still in park. Heard a loud "pop" and then the driver's seat tilted up and I was left in an awkward position. Tried to move seat again, seat jerked and wouldn't not adjust to proper position. Took car to dealer and they said the weld on the frame broke. Driver's seat now slides around when you're sitting in it, including during driving. Found out I was only one of dozens with similar issue.

Filed Mar 11, 2015 · Seats · 120,000 miles · OH

I purchased a used 2008 saturn aura, for my son. The driver's seat would rub against the center console when it would be moved back/forth. I had a gm dealer look at it, and they showed me that the frame of the driver's seat is cracked. They had seen this before on the aura, as well as other similar cars in the gm family (pontiac g6, for example). The concern I had is if the cr is in an accident, the impact could break the seat from the frame, thus being dangerous for the driver, and possibly the passengers. I have seen in various online forums, complaints for the same issue. In some cases, gm has replaced the seat--even if the car is out of warranty. In some cases, gm did nothing. I spoke with gm, and the best they have offered me is a voucher for a few thousand dollars towards a new car, or 10% the installation cost of new seat. Yesterday (03/10/15), my son called me to tell me that the seat frame broke all the way through, and the seat is now very unstable--and he is no longer able to drive the car. Frankly, I will not let him drive the car now that this has happened, as it is very unsafe. Replacing the seat costs apprx. $800--I only spent $5,000 on the car when I bought it. With all of the issues gm has faced this past year with recalls, I think it is worth looking into this issue--especially since so many other people have reported the same problem. I do not have the VIN available right now, as I am out of town for work. I can get you the info on friday of this week (03/13/15), if you need it for reference. Any help that you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 11, 2015 · Body, Seats · NJ

2008 saturn aura. Consumer writes in regards to broken weld on front seat frame. *smd the consumer stated the driver's seat leaned to the right side. One day, while adjusting the power seat, the seat lifted high on one side as opposed to the other. He looked under the seat and noticed a black metal bar had been welded to the metal frame of the seat had actually separated from the frame itself causing the seat not to function as designed.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Seats, Steering · 62,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, he heard a unusual sound that came from the driver seat and a squeaky sound that came from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer mechanic and diagnosed the fractured of driver seat well mount and failure of the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2014 · Seats · 120,000 miles · NV

Driver seat became un welded a big piece of metal now sticks out on the seat it affect the getting in and out as well as normal driving.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Seats · 56,000 miles · WI

Noticed as I got in my car, the driver's side seat tilted. My dealer told me that the frame snapped and would cost approx. $1,200 to fix. This is a potential safety issue and the frame should be recalled.