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

Filed Feb 25, 2018 · Transmission · FL

While driving the vehicle, it loses power and the vehicle will not shift out of gear. Then, the car does not allow you to drive faster than 40 MPH.

Filed Apr 17, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 133,000 miles · MN

Issues with the 2007 saturn outlook include ongoing electrical issues (lights intermittent functioning, stabilitrack, traction control and ABS lights on intermittently, remote start doesn't work, power lift gate opens on it's own, lift gate switch failed internally), air intake filled with oil and water mix, water under fuel induction service, intermittently the stabilitrack will turn off, message saying 'engine power reduced', car shakes, no power and requires coasting to side of road. (this particular issue is temporarily addressed by turning the car off, removing the keys, opening the door, waiting five minutes. Then the car starts but check engine light remains on.) required new throttle body, replacing struts, sway bar link, shot and/or strut assembly. Rack and pinion, tie rods needed to be replaced. Most recently having difficulties with hard shifting, cel and traction control lights on, intake boot full of oil, vehicle will not shift out of 1st gear until 4000rmp's and does the same thing on highway in 2nd gear.

Filed Feb 15, 2015 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 122,000 miles · IL

The vehicle would not shift leaving me stranded - during a chicago snow storm. I'm being told that it's the transmission again - only now the power tran warranty has expired.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Transmission · 81,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the gear would not shift, which prevented the vehicle from moving. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. No repairs were made and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 81,000. Updated 04/13/15*lj updated 08/24/2017

Filed May 28, 2014 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 71,000 miles · NY

Very scary. We went on a short vacation in pa and while we were going up a hill, my vehicle suddenly would not shift into gear. We were traveling about 27 MPH and the engine RPM went to 7000. I have to quickly pull off the road and call for roadside assistance. Soon after this incident, the check engine light came on. We were towed to the local gas station and the mechanic said it's a transmission problem and would cost over a $1000. I went on the web did some research and found out that this gm module been having transmission problem and gm did absolute noting to resolve this. This is the first time I bough gm and it will be the last.

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · MO

Vehicle has just over 82000 miles on it. Transmission started shifting hard. 4 days later, driving on the interstate the vehicle suddenly lunged and the RPM's went way up. The car would no longer shift and will not shift into reverse. After much research we have pages hundreds and hundreds of people with the same issues. There is premature wear of the internal transmission parts. Why hasn't this been recalled?

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the ignition module failed, causing the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning for years. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure several times but did not provide a remedy for the failure. The contact stated there was a noise upon driving the vehicle and various warning sensors illuminate on the instrument panel each time the vehicle was driven. The warning sensors show service traction, service engine light, service air bags, service ABS brake system indicators. There was a leak in the sunroof which was diagnosed and repaired by an authorized dealer. The diagnosis was to replace the track. After the repair the failure happened again. The contact stated that the vehicle does not shift in and out of gear properly. The contact had to press the gas pedal hard to accelerate the vehicle. The gas gage reads intermittently. The brakes are not working. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer multiple times and the failures still recurr. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Dyd

Filed Dec 25, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 159,160 miles · IN

While driving my 2007 saturn outlook the engine stalled and came right back on. The engine light came on and the transmission would not shift out of 2 nd gear. I pull over put it in park sat there for a few minutes. I put it in drive and it went into gear. I'm very upset to learn it will cost me 6000.00 to repair the transmission and timing chain which is a problem gm is very aware of. I think they should take care of the problem due to many people having the same issues with this type of vehicle. I have only owned this vehicle for just over a year. And paid good money for the vehicle. So if they know there is a problem they should fix it.

Filed Dec 21, 2013 · Transmission · 79,034 miles · IN

Transmission began slipping during long interstate trip. After a rest stop, transmission would not shift out of a low gear on freeway even when traveling at 60-70 MPH. Warning light (transmission overheat) came on and we were able to make it to the next exit. Power train completely failed and we had to have the car towed and find a hotel to stay at overnight. Gm dealer found 35r wave plate broken and sever metal debris throughout transmission. Transmission needed to be replaced at our expense.

Filed Dec 15, 2013 · Transmission · 78,500 miles · WA

I own a 2007 saturn outlook xe (fwd). After a few days of a bit of an odd hitch in the gears automatically shifting, the transmission went out. After a brief stop and then attempting to accelerate again it was as if the vehicle was stuck in neutral. We had it towed to a nearby mechanic where we were notified that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle has approximately 78,500 miles.

Filed Dec 6, 2013 · Transmission · 82,747 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway, my check engine light went on. I pulled off the freeway and the car went into "limp home" mode. I was able to restart the car out of limp mode and drove to a repair shop. A gm certified repair facility determined that the transmission was damaged due to a failed 35r wave plate. This is a common problem with 2007 and 2008 outlooks, gmc acadias, and buick enclaves. This problem as been referenced under the federal safety agency case number [xxx] and bulletin 09-07-30-012. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 24, 2013 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · KY

Vehicle wouldn't go into park although the gear shift was in park. The piece under the hood could be moved to knock it out of gear even when the car was turned off which is a dangerous safety hazard. The dealership said it was the shift cable that needed replacing. There was a previous recall in a 2009 saturn outlook ( recall # 09041) but the 2007 outlook was not included which is the vehicle I have. I called gm and told about the problem and they would not do anything about it even though it is an on going safety problem!