2008 Saturn Outlook: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 23, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · OR

My low beam headlight started to intermittently go out for a while. Then it went out completely. I go to replace the bulb only to find that the bulb wasn’t the actual issue. The harness, wires, and socket to the bulb were blackened, burnt and melted. So now it all needs to be replaced. I’ve seen on several forums that has happened to so many people that have a car manufactured by GM. The original wiring is not quality enough for the heat and current that goes through there.

Filed Jul 12, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 160,000 miles · MO

When it rains water is leaking into the vehicle & throughout the 2 years I've owned it the rain has leaked in multiple locations despite having it fixed & causes the wiring, lighting & detrimental/safety sensors & electrical parts to be damaged. I became especially worried when I learned a friend with a 2008 gmc acadia (identical vehicle to saturn outlook) is having the exact same water issues. Within a month or 2 of having the leaking and damaged fixed new sensors get wet & issues arise due to leaking in new/different locations. I first noticed it leaking in the front by the windows & sunroof & causing the radio speakers to quit. Within a short while after fixing it the headlights, tail lights & air conditioning then started cutting out & not working. Once again I had the issue fixed but now it is leaking in the dash where water can be heard sloshing around when turning & occasionally leaks into the front floor board. Now the 'stabilitrak' & traction control are all having issues as well as transmission sensors making my car undrivable and unable to shift from second gear until the car sits in the sun or dries out for a few days. The speakers are also not working making the back up cam, and even the warning dash lights have no sound. ** as mentioned before there are many online forums that talk about this leaking issue in both the saturn outlook & gmc acadia's. It is very worrisome that things will seem to work & suddenly stop working due to water log damage & when driving at night & headlights/tail lights flicker or quit it is very scary & dangerous. The serious issues with sensors (transmission sensors & stability) just began on my car recently & since I've had this issue fixed so many times it needs to be investigated further before someone gets hurt.

Filed Jan 12, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Drivers side low beam headlight wiring harness and plug have melted and I have had replaced and it happens again. The air bag warning light keeps coming on, saying service airbags now. All the speakers in the car have quit working, but if you open and close drivers side rear door they will work until you hit a bump in the road.

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Lights · 176,000 miles · OH

Right headlight doesn't work. Mechanic went to replace a part and the whole harness was melted.

Filed May 30, 2019 · Lights · 100,000 miles · TX

Headlight bulb keeps blowing out and sometimes when changed comes on and off intermittently. Have changed bulbs numerous times but continues to happen. Bulbs seem extremely hot when they blow. We have had it rewired numerous times but looks like wires from harness are different gauges than replacements. This is dangerous because I never know when I will be without a headlight. They are dim and even when replaced by silverstar ultra, they remain dimmer than most vehicles. I know this because I can see their headlights more than mine when they are behind me. I cannot see the road hardly at all when driving with one headlight.

Filed May 21, 2018 · Lights · MI

I have replace light bulbs in the headlights and it will work to seconds than go out again I don't what the issue is I bought the 6 difference bulbs it's still not working

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Lights · 152,000 miles · SC

The daytime running lights have stopped working. My wife normally drives this vehicle and told me about it this week. I understand the headlight wiring harness are too small and need to changed out to a bigger gauge wire.

Filed Nov 16, 2017 · Lights · 75,000 miles · WI

"takata recall" front headlight wiring harness has melted at the plug on the passenger side low beam. Done research and it is to small of a wiring harness. I have changed this headlight 2 times prior to the harness melting.

Filed Oct 29, 2017 · Lights · 125,000 miles · PA

Passenger side low beam headlight suffers from intermittent operation even after replacing the headlight bulb with a new bulb. When it does work, the headlight only illuminates on the auto setting. It does not work at all if I try to manually turn on the headlights. I cannot find a record of a recall for this issue on my specific vehicle based on a VIN number search, but there has been a recall for lighting issues on other outlook models. As of 10/29/2017, the passenger side low beam headlight has stopped working altogether. This has been a problem for approximately 60 days

Filed Mar 19, 2017 · Lights · 97,000 miles · FL

The headlights on the driver and passenger side go out at the drop of a hat while driving. This is a very big safety hazard for myself and other drivers.please issue a recall on this. This has happened several times but I am going to put the most recent date.

Filed Mar 14, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · OR

Low bean headlights are getting so hot they started melting the headlight housing.

Filed Feb 2, 2017 · Lights · TX

In the last 6 months I have had to replace the driver side low beam headlight 3 times. It went out again a few weeks ago and I couldn't find anyone to replace it for me at that time so I had to drive it without the low beam until today. I cannot afford to pay a mechanic fee to have it done and cannot do it myself. A friend of mine said he could fix it today so that I could go get the vehicle inspected. Once he was able to get to the bulb and began to try to get it out the light came on. We were surprised but decided to replace it with the new one anyway. So once the new bulb was in I drove it to a nearby inspection sight to get the inspection done. I passed inspection and continued about my day. When leaving work tonight I realized that the headlight is out again. Please help me with this problem because I cannot afford to pay for costly repairs or tickets over this matter and don't feel that I should have to if there is a manufacturer defect in the headlights or related items. Changing the light bulb is challenging and especially frustrating when it goes out the day it was changed.