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Saturn Outlook check engine light comes on

90 of the 1,352 owner complaints about the Saturn Outlook describe check engine light, most of them for the 2008 model year.

owner complaints
90
worst model year
2008
typical repair cost reported
$3,500
typical mileage
80,800
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

Often reported together

Won't shift 19Loss of power 11Stalling 9Jerking 9Transmission failure 5Water leak 3Slipping 3Hesitation 3

Trouble codes mentioned

P0776 4P2715 2P2714 2P0777 2P0717 2P0716 2P0700 2P1516 1P0989 1P0877 1

What owners say

Filed Oct 7, 2024 · Engine · MO

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the timing belt had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under GM Campaign Number: 10287C since the campaign had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 27, 2022 · Transmission · TN

I just purchased this vehicle & on my way home with it the check engine light came on. I hooked up the diagnostic code scanner on the car and it threw several different codes PO700, PO752, PO420. There are specific transmission issues with this particular year, make, and model. My car has the exact same symptoms as the others that were recalled so why has mine not been recalled as well? It's malfunctioning just as the others described in the recall so clearly this is a common issue with these particular vehicles. I feel my car should be covered as part of the safety recall on the transmission and I need it repaired as soon as possible.

Filed May 3, 2020 · Airbags, Body · CO

Hi! I recently bought a car from a dealership called epb auto. The car I purchased was describes as having no recalls nor other problems besides the ABS light (which I was informed by the dealer would go off with new tires) on and a check engine light. The dealer specified that the check engine was just the gas cap. Which he claimed that the mechanic read with his computer. I was told there was no problems, also claimed he'd replace the windshield. Which he did not. I tried to call to explain the situation. He claimed the mobile mechanic won't be able to come out until monday. My whole vitality relies on that vehicle and I cannot find a mechanic that will fix the recalls. Please help! Recalls include the timing chain and timing tensioner, windshield, liftgate, air bag sensors, electrical system failures.

Filed Feb 7, 2020 · IL

Past 5 years check engine light on. Replaces plugs 3x, converters 3x, and everything including ignition coils 2x, light still on, stating converters need replacing. Car has been in the shop more than a hospital has emergency room patients. Engine light would stay off for a week or two, now only for 30-40 miles. Emissions says car not ready for testing. Vehicle drives and runs perfectly, purrs like a kitten, but now can't pass emissions. Chevy, acura, repair shops, muffler shops and alley mechanics all baffled. Too many invoices to upload, but I have every one of them and receipts for parts if needed. This has been going on since I got the car. Chevy never could fix it. Each trip cost me $700+, but no solution, the problem just keeps escalating. Oh, I never put cheap gas in vehicle, and oil changes/ tune- up are up to date. Help please. (someone suggested the ECM computer is bad)

Filed Aug 3, 2019 · Driver assistance · 147,958 miles · TN

Takata recall. I can not get gm dealership to correct my engine light toturn off and give a correct diagnostic. They have worked on my SUV serval times, they sell sell me parts and work than less than a month eng light comes back on. They try to sell me another car. Will not correct. Will not do diagnostic ( gm cars center request). Rt 24 shut down, tow to home

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 163,000 miles · SC

When starting the stabilitrak light comes on and the buzzer goes off, then the check engine lights flickers off and on. This causes a rough idle like a misfire .I have had plugs and coil packs replaced as well as shocks and struts. Error still remains. Mechanic says one issue triggers the other. Have seen 100's of other similar complaints on full size gm trucks and other suvs. Hopefully soon a recall issue

Filed Mar 7, 2019 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 93,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the air bag and check engine warning indicators remained illuminated. Also, the stability control indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle's on star system performed a diagnostic on the air bags and concluded that the air bags needed to be serviced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 80,000 miles · KY · fire

Issues with my outlook alternator caught engine on fire, electrical issues with stabilizer/tracking controls, windows/mirror and mainly check engine light comes on while driving and transmission slips into low or 2nd gear. I had to pull to emergency lane and have vehicle towed twice. Dealer states its an issue with obd/obi codes and clears code. Vehicle continues to do this almost daily, weekly. Water leaks through sunroof, front window glass, under dash on feet of driver and passenger; water leaks via dvd system while driving and stationary. Alternator caught on fire while driving and I coasted into a driveway and lifted hood the flames started, fire dept. Contacted immediately to put out. Damage to vehicle wires, tubes, etc under hood. Passenger side front window and mirror will not push out of roll down due to electrical issue driving and stationary. Recall on struts for auto lift gate, but real issue is module to lift liftgate was a fee to be repaired. What did recall cover with lift gate? These issues happen no stop since 2012 when vehicle was purchased used. I drove on interstate and and check engine light came on, transmission went to low gear and I almost was hit because vehicle jerked when this happened and power/speed instantly dropped.

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Transmission · 203,700 miles · OH

I was on a 4 lane highway, and the vehicle acted as if it was in neutral all of a sudden, and slowed down while maintaining high rpms and would not go above 10 MPH. I had to pull to the side of the road before being hit by traffic behind me. The check engine light came on, and I took the vehicle to have it checked. A code was put out of it for the shift solenoid for gears 1-2 being 'stuck on'. After having the fluid changed as stated for a possible cause, everything returned to normal and the check engine light went off. Today, on 11/19/2018, I was on the interstate and experienced the same problem and had to attempt to make a safe exit. Through online research, and auto mechanics, this issue is happening a lot with these specific vehicles, as well as similar models from other makes and there has yet to be a recall. This is an extremely dangerous situation to be in.

Filed Oct 23, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 110,000 miles · CA

I was driving on the freeway when all of a sudden my 2008 saturn outlook just lost power. I pushed the gas pedal but nothing happened. As I was pulling over to the side of the road the power came back but the engine was reving very high and the check engine light came on. I managed to get almost home when the gear got stuck in 1st and the truck would not accelerate higher than 20 MPH. Luckily I was just about home. Once I arrived at my home I turned of the truck and turned it back on and it was fine. The mechanic could not figure out what it could have been but was guessing it may be a speed sensor in the transmission. Error codes: p0741 & p0700. I have also taken the truck into the chevy dealership for jerking around 30-35mph. The dealership was not able to fix the problem.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Saturn Outlook check engine light

Why does the check engine light come on in the Saturn Outlook?

Owners who report it most often also describe stuck in gear or won't shift, sudden loss of power and engine stalls while driving, and the codes they mention most are P0776, P2715 and P2714.

Which Saturn Outlook years have check engine light problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2008 (41 complaints), 2007 (34 complaints) and 2009 (14 complaints).

How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Saturn Outlook?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $3,500 (median of 20 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

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