2009 Saturn Outlook steering problems

Filed Jul 30, 2022 · Engine, Steering · NM

I bought this 2009 Saturn Outlook yesterday from a used dealership they said there was nothing wrong with the car well I live over 100 miles away from where I bough it and about halfway home it’s it was dark outside I was driving on the highway going up a hill the motor was acting like it wanted to jump out f the car (I’m not sure exactly how to describe it) anyways it only did ur for just a second then stopped all went back to normal and today just died while driving and now it wont start wont even turn over

Filed May 18, 2019 · Steering · 126,000 miles · RI

My wife was driving the vehicle was stopped at a red light when the power steering pump I will say exploded fluid everywhere and the vehicle would no longer turn at all I'm 6'1 270 athletic and could not move the steering wheel...I have read so many people having the same power steering issue and and no recall has been made...

Filed Jul 4, 2017 · Steering · VA

Difficulty turning the steering at low speed

Filed May 22, 2017 · Steering · 90,500 miles · OR

Was driving 60mph while going around a corner on a highway and the power steering failed. Almost caused us to wreck but was luckily able to regain control. This issue should be investigated and a recall issued. Pulled into a shop when we get into town and fluid is full, it's now at the dealer being diagnosed.

Filed Apr 20, 2017 · Steering, Transmission · TN

Takata recall. I've had this car for about 6 months and there was a studder when driving at speeds less than 60mph. Took it to a dealership and was told it has a bad transmission. It also get stuck and is hard to turn the wheel when turning and I believe this is a power steering problem that needs to be corrected before it causes an accident. Looking at reviews on this vehicle, I see both of these issues are common with the saturn outlook and should both be in a recall.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Steering · 108,700 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn outlook. While the vehicle was at a mechanic for an unrelated repair, it was noticed that the steering shaft separated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and various parts of the steering assembly were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,700.

Filed May 5, 2016 · Steering · 88,000 miles · MN

The power steering is very difficult to control at low rates of speed.

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Steering · 65,000 miles · FL · crash

I have had my outlook for roughly a year and a half ago now, and my power steering seems to go out when going a low speed and turning. It has caused me 2 accidents so far within months of each other, increasing my insurance to $460/mo. One was backing up, it stopped turning and it backed into a vehicle, and the other was parking, it stopped and I scraped against another. I see this is a common problem. Something needs to be done about this. This could potentially kill someone. I'm in florida and we are allowed to turn left/right on green. God forbid someone is speeding while I'm doing a u-turn, because they would definitely smack into me since it's so hard to turn. I am quite sure I have the muscles I do from trying to turn my vehicle. It happens the most parking, u turns (or slow turns in general), backing up, and 3 point turns.

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Steering · 119,000 miles · WI

Loss of power steering at slow speeds. Gm repair shop says it's a common problem. Power steering pump replaced under warranty but rack and pinion steering not cover even though the two items contribute to each others failure.

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 120,908 miles · MI · crash · 2 injuries

Travel us hwy when encountering rain condition vehicle had rear wheel loss of control into hydroplane, when attempting to correct steering into skid the steering failed to respond as if no power steering. The vehicle cruise control was on until point of first applying brake. The vehicle impacted ravine at frontal impactof grill atb high speed then flip side over side without one air bag deploying. Driver,passenger side, passenger/driver-side of seat, or pillar post air bags failed. The yellow airbag indicator light was always on and believed to be normal. After pressing on-star , emergency connection failed to which on-star claims antenna must of been damaged, though photos show intact. On star complaint about failure of system been on going since purchase. Complaint with ftc, state of michigan sos (secretary of state) and dealership shortly after purchase dec 24 2014 safety issues to include: frayed seat bel,t power steering sloppy and noise, rear suspension. Dealer agreed to only address seat belt, and replace rear control bushing arm on one side. Suffered severe neck, spine compression fractures, head, knee, ankle, twisted intestine from seat belt, laceration to torso and other injuries requiring hospitalization. Gm contact and opened complaint file for vehicle failures