2002 Saturn Vue electrical problems

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 107,257 miles · MA

Car power shuts down while driving, unable to start again in any traffic or road conditions to move car to a safe area. Full loss of power unexpected, vehicle simply stops running. This vehicle was purchased 'used' from a private seller I suspect was well aware of the situation but didn't expose it. $2300 spent so far with no findings as to why the problem occurs. Only an added 30 miles to the odometer since purchase. Present reading is 107,251.

Filed Jun 2, 2020 · Electrical · CO

The ignition is fault. The key can be removed when vehicle is in on position.

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. While driving 30 MPH, several dashboard warning indicators illuminated, including the battery warning indicator. Simultaneously, the power steering seized operation temporarily and caused the vehicle to swerve. Also, while traveling up an incline, the battery warning indicator flashed and then turned off when driving on leveled ground. A fax was sent to the vice president of safety at general motors in regards to the failure; however, there was no response. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2016 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · FL

I had several problems with my ignition switch since buying this vehicle as new, so the switch was replaced on dec 2008 at the dealership, which I paid for. I brought this vehicle to a gm dealer per the recall in 2015 and was told all is good, so I could claim reimbursement for the 2008 repair. To date, after filling in the required forms and submitting them to a local gm dealer, and corresponding with gm corporate, they refuse to reimburse me for the repair because they did not keep any saturn maintenance records when the division was shuttered, even though corporate was the office that notified me of the exact date of the ignition switch repair so I could submit my credit card statement as proof. The last contact from corporate was 15 dec 2015 with no response from several messages left with their case manager, paula (866‑790‑5700, ext. 5913223).

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 200,000 miles · GA

Abs light remains on; my electrical system is faulty; my blinkers work at will. My fuel line sensor causes my vehicle to shut off after driving a distance. There is a noise when I reverse. My service engine light is now appearing and the wheel locks and hard to turn. Read the manual; vehicle does not require power steering fluid. Must contact a dealer per the manual. Will call today. Fuel line issues september 2015 other issues to date 12/28/2015.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · OR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. After the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v490000 (electrical system), the key failed to release from the ignition switch and heard a clicking noise when removing the key. A couple of days later, the turn signals failed intermittently. In addition, the contact mentioned that smoke emitted from the top of the steering wheel on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the turn signal arm would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. Ma 10/5 updated 10/8/15

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Electrical · NJ

2002 saturn vue. Consumer writes in regards to ignition cylinder and keys replacement recall issues. *smd the consumer stated he received a recall notice in the mail in october 2014 regarding an issue with the ignition switch. The work had already been done and therefore, the consumer sent in the necessary paperwork for reimbursement. Even though the gm had the proof the work was done, they informed the consumer to have the vehicle inspected, to make sure the ignition switch was installed properly. Once it was verified, the consumer never heard back from the gm representative.

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Electrical · 154,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition switch and numerous attempts had to be made before the vehicle would start. The failure recurred continuously. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v490000 (electrical system). However, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle because they were unable to locate a failure. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 120,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the ignition key released from the ignition switch and the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. No injuries were reported. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified if the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 146,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Vue stopped in parking lot other vehicle hit me head on vue air bags didnt deploy my saturn vue key was on floor fell out of ignition I was sent to hospital erie totaled my vue.