2007 saturn outlook. Both headlight wiring harnesses melted resulting in non-working headlights. It turns out that gm is aware of this issue and has a tsb for it. This needs to be a recall. Far too many people are having this problem with their gm lamda platform crossovers (gmc acadia, saturn outlook, buick enclave, chevy traverse). The wiring is too light a gage of wire. The harnesses melt and then short out. This could result in loss of headlights while driving at night or, worse, a fire. In my case I saw the smoke and turned car off before it became a fire.
2007 Saturn Outlook lights complaints
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2007 saturn outlook drivers side headlight went out on 6/15/10 enroute from or to co. Took to out of town dealer to repair & found the harness wiring had melted. Dealer said takes a week to get part & should take care of when I get back home. Called dealer @ home and is 7 to 10 days to get part. Also said I am out of warranty and would have to pay for part plus labor to install. Out of town dealer in co said there have been numerous reports of harness failures but no recall issued yet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving at unknown speeds, the passenger side head light failed. The contact replaced the headlamp on the passenger side. While replacing the light, the contact noticed the wiring harness that connected the lamp was causing the defect. The contact had not spoken with the dealer or the manufacturer. The vehicle was repaired. The current mileage was 35,500 and the failure mileage was 34,000.
2007 saturn outlook, passenger side headlight wiring harness. Bulbs burn out every 4-6 months. Harness melted the insulation off the wires making it a fire hazard. Dealer would not replace, as we bought the car used in 2008. The harness needs to be upgraded to handle the load of the headlight.
Have to replace the headlight and wiring harness every 2 weeks.
Both headlights (low beams) go out at random times and come back on at random times. One or both headlights could be out at any given time. I had one bulb replaced at a cost of $94, however it hasn't fixed the problem. This is especially an issue at night when headlights are needed for driving. I have tried using the manual on/off for the lights, but it doesn't work. If the lights are out, I can't get them to come back on unless someone gets under the car, reaches up and spins the bulb or adjusts a wire to the point that the light comes back on.
My lowbeam headlight went out in my 2007 saturn outlook. I replaced the light and it went out again a day later. I took the car in to the dealership the wiring harness is melted and the wiring going into the harness is burnt. This is due to too much voltage causing the harness to melt. This has been a problem with many saturn outlooks it has yet to be a recall. This is not only a manufacture issue but a safety issue as it could result in a fire. The wiring harness is no longer available so the whole headlight has to be replaced to correct the problem.
While driving at night my 2007 saturn outlook the passenger low beam went out. Upon opening the hood when I stopped I noticed the distinct odor of burnt plastic. Upon further evaluation while removing the bulb I observed that the insulation for the wiring harness had melted off and shorted at the interface between the wire and connector. The contact for the bulb also exhibited charring at the connector contact. An internet search for a replacement bulb alerted me that there is a service bulletin (09-08-42-004) addressing the replacement of this harness should the headlight fail. I feel this is a oem design flaw and safety issue since the harness can short out to the point to where the insulation is melted completely off exposing bare wires.
Passenger side headlamp went out. Assumed it was just a burned bulb but when taken to the dealership was advised that the headlamp wiring harness had actually melted. The harness and bulb were replaced at a cost of over $300 which neither gm nor the dealership were willing to cover, despite the fact that not only could it be a fire/safety hazard but that the company is fully aware of it as they issued a tsb in regards to the issue ("tsb #09-08-42-004 "low beam headlamp replacement/diagnosis (inspect fuse, bulb, harness, replace harness and fill connector cavity for low beam bulb connector with nyogel grease) - (may 29, 2009). Document id: 2284787. Applies to models 2007-2009 saturn outlook) this is clearly a design flaw that needs to be addressed since numerous customers have posted similar occurrences on forums (ie: http://www.saturnoutlookforum.net/index.php?topic=818.60). A customer's headlights going out during a night drive would be extremely dangerous, not to mention the potential fire hazard.
2007 saturn outlook driver side headlight wiring harnesses burnt out
Low beam headlight wiring harness burned on passenger side. Headlamp no longer works, even with new bulb replacement.
Low beam headlight wiring issue. First the passenger side low beam went out while on vacation, it was repaired at the saturn dealership in kelowna, bc can. They told me the "pigtail assembly" did a meltdown. Now the drivers side has gone out I replaced the bulb and that lasted about 24 hours and it burned again, the service shop I took it to told me saturn told them they would have to replace the entire headlight assembly to the tune of about $600 + dollars!!!! To repair a headlight!!!!! It is almost impossible for a normal man to get his hand in the area of the rear of the headlight to change the bulb which I think is ridiculous but that's another story. This problem from what I am hearing is a common problem with outlook owners and in my opinion constitutes a recall notice to all outlook owners??
My wife's saturn outlook head lamp had to be replaced first time the harness was burnt and had to be replaced now we cant keep light bulbs in them third time to get it replaced on the driver side.
We have a 07 saturn outlook that has a wiring problem with the drivers side headlight that has been going on for a year or so and began when our vehicle was at approx 38,000 miles. We have changed the bulb several times but it burns out within a week or two of replacing it. The wiring is melted at the socket for the light bulb. We took it in to dealer and was told we would have to replace the entire headlamp unit and that it would cost approx $500.00 - $600.00 to do so and that it was not covered under any warranty, nor where there any recalls. We have tried to find the part at several auto part stores (rielly's, autozone) but nobody sells it. I have talked to others who have the same problem and the service agent at the dealer said they see a lot of these.
Faulty headlight wiring harness resulting in failure of low beam headlight. Saturn knows this is a common problem and refuses to acknowledge that it is a safety problem which results in decreased nighttime visibility and could ultimately result in a fatal wreck.
2007 saturn outlook wiring harness for headlights has melted/failed on both driver and passenger sides.
Headlight wire harness failure, headlight stopped working at 39,000 miles, changed the bulb and found melted wires by the bulb.
The connectors to the headlight lamps on my 2007 saturn outlook are burned. The headlamps will turn on and off at any moment. This is creating a safely hazard in driving at night. There should be a safety recall of this defect instead of forcing customers to replace the faulty housing with cabling for 800 each.
Headlight wiring harness melted I have no low beam on the driver side.
Right headlight goes on and off, melted wiring going into the headlight. Waiting for gm to allow shop other than saturn (my closest dealer closed) to work on my saturn.
I purchased my 2007 saturn outlook brand new. I was told that wiring harness needed to be changed about $1,000.00. My extended warranty does not cover it because it is over 74,000 miles. I have been reading forums from other saturn outlook owners and a lot of them having same problem.
I bought a 2007 saturn outlook in july of 2007. Since then my passenger side headlight harness has melted twice and now my driver side harness is melted. The first time I had it fixed saturn arrange for it to be free of charge however they are refusing to help again and now I have no headlights. These wire harnesses should not melt and I believe are caused by a much bigger problem and am fearful for my safety driving in a car with wiring issues. My passenger side went out in december of 2008 then again in november of 2009 and now the driver side went out january 13, 2010.
Saturn outlook headlight wiring harness defect.
My 2007 saturn outlook headlight went out. When researched on the internet on how to change the lamp, I found that the wiring harness for the headlights on all model years of saturn outlook, gmc acadia, buick enclave, and chevrolet traverse have a similar problem of the headlight wiring harness melting and failing. There is a technical service bulletin concerning the defect ( saturn tsb #09-08-42-004) stating that the harness should be replaced (with the same harness, so the problem continues) and nyogel gel should be used at the electrical connection point. The melting wiring harness is a fire hazard. I have the harness if you want it.
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