2007 Saturn Outlook: engine failure

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Engine · 179,000 miles · DE

The car was towed to the foulk road automotive center on february art 15th to get a transmission rebuild. Upon completion and road test the car was driven and the engine seized up during the test run after correct programming.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the steering column but the failure persisted. Also, the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Aug 2, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 71,000 miles · NJ

On saturday july 5, 2014, while traveling n/b on I-81 in virginia my 2007 saturn outlook xr suddenly began to lose power to the engine. At the time, I was in the left lane and going approximately 70 MPH. At no time did any check engine light or other service indicator come on. Fortunately I was able to steer the vehicle over to the right shoulder before it completely stopped. After about 30 minutes on the shoulder the vehicle lost all electrical power. I had my wife and 3 kids (8yr, 6yr and 3 month old) in the car when this happened. It took an hour for the tow truck to get to us. We loaded the car seats and all of us into the tow truck and were towed to a mechanics shop in front royal, va. Since all shops were closed at that time, we had to leave our car and went to a hotel. On monday july 7th, we were told it would be at least a few days until they figured out what went wrong. I rented a car and drove home to nj. On thursday july 10th, the mechanic shop called and said the engine was completely shot due to a missing valve cover inside the engine, 1 of the catalytic converters not working and multiple pistons failing. On july 24th the car was finally picked up and transported to another mechanic by my residence. The next day that shop called with the same diagnosis and said I needed a new engine. I had to purchase a new engine from gm for $5,000. That purchase with labor and tax will cost me $7,500. This whole breakdown ended up costing me approx. $9,000 total and I am still waiting to get my car back. The vehicle has been in my family since it was purchased and had all the recommended tune ups/recalls performed. It bothers me that gm puts families at risk by not addressing this issue. Breaking down on the side of the highway puts people in dangerous situations. Gm should own up to this problem and take all appropriate action to prevent a potential tragedy.

Filed Oct 8, 2013 · Driver assistance, Engine · 77,000 miles · VA

Stabilitrak traction control turned off, warning beeps came with a message saying oil pressure low, shut engine off. This is one of many issues I have encountered, among getting a new engine after buying it in 2010 6 months later, because of wave plate issues, timing chain problem, the lift gate not functioning, my husband spent $23k on the car and since then we have put thousands more into the car to have it fixed. Feel unsafe in it an disgusted at how many times I have to get it serviced.

Filed Oct 18, 2009 · Steering · 51,500 miles · MD

While at idle, the steering pump started "whining". The noise stopped after getting up to speed. Several times, while attempting to make a right hand turn, the steering column seized, causing the vehicle to skid at approximately 25 MPH. This is a serious safety issue. It seemed to only occur during rain.