2003 Saturn Vue: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 20, 2021 · Transmission · TX

Knocking/grinding noise from under vehicle and shift problems. Taken to automotive service provider for diagnostic and they're evaluation revealed internal fail in the cvt vti transmission.

Filed Sep 22, 2012 · Body, Steering · 115,293 miles · NY

As I was driving my and it car began to pull to the right and the tires began to squeal. In my mind I thought I thought I needed better tires and a wheel alignment. As I was driving to get the tires and alignment I heard a cracking from underneath the car, this really scared me. At this point the pull to the right was even stronger. I arrive to a tire shop and put tires on thinking this would be better but it was the same so I drove across the street to a mechanic to get a wheel alignment and the mechanic came out and went underneath the car when he came back up he stated that "your subframe and chasis is cracked all the way through, park it immediately for safety reasons, in his 20 years of experience as a mechanic he only saw his twice the first time was in another car that was recalled and mine that should be on recall with the level of danger, especially because I see you have a baby's car seat in your backseat". He also said even an older car should not have a subframe crack like this, and that the motor can fall out while I'm driving and the wheels will collapse. What am I supposed to do I can't even trade it in and it's worth $5500 and the cost would be fananimal to fix. I can't get to work and even child car this is horrible. Please help.this is a defective car and the worst I have ever had.

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Transmission · 132,585 miles · TN

Grinding/rubbing noise from transmission when in park or neutral.

Filed Apr 13, 2011 · Transmission · 69,800 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns 2003 saturn vue. While driving approximately 70 MPH the vehicle decelerated and the speed dropped to 30 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The contact stated that there was a grinding noise in the front end of the vehicle and shaking in the steering wheel. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure was occurring consistently. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,800. Updated 04/25/11

Filed Aug 5, 2010 · Transmission · NH

2003 saturn vue-transmission grinds. It takes several attempts to start the vehicle and when it does start, it stalls going into drive. Can drive in reverse without any problems but car will not immediately drive when put in "drive." it can be anywhere between a 30 second to 3-5 minute delay before the car will actually drive. The transmission has now been replaced 3 times since 2004 due to other defects (jerky gear shifting, stalling for several seconds). Each time the car works for a little while (a year or so) but the jerking begins again. This last transmission is the absolute worse! Though I'm required to put an approximate incident date, this problem has been ongoing since my purchase in 2004. The stalling of it going into drive just started 2010.

Filed Jun 13, 2010 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

Must change tires every 10k, around 30k car started making grinding noise toward rear. Recall for suspension locks stopped working at 50k. Transmission started acting up at 60k. Changed thermostat at 65k. Now we drove it and one day the check engine light and reduced power light came on and the car stalled. Now it starts but won't go very fast , around 10-15 MPH.

Filed Jul 17, 2009 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · PA

I purchased my new 2003 saturn vue from york pa saturn (sutliff group) and they have patched up my 2003 vue by replacing valves, sensors etc. On the vti transmission/transaxles 5 or 6 different times, which they well know will not fix the problem. I still experience transmission failure during extended periods of driving or times of traffic stop situations. I have experienced transmission problems from the 10,000 mile point on until this time. Does not shift properly into higher gear , still makes grinding noises while turning and accelerating and otherwise fails to operate properly. Transmission was looked at by dealer 5 times avoiding the issue of transmission replacement. Several close calls have invoked me to start a major campaign against the saturn corp. ! All I ask is for saturn to replace my faulty drive train (engine and transmission) free of all labor and parts with the new type drive train that is in the new 2008-09 vue or replace with a new vehicle!!! Its that simple saturn! And until this happens this transmittal will continue on to websites, public posts, flyers, in front of saturn dealers etc. Etc... Ps. I have posted this warning on every new car buyers site just to warn prospective buyers of the failed responsibility of saturn and gm. Also I have copied just about every person and business that has exposure to intersections shopping malls etc. So tell all your friends, working colleagues, etc. Get the word out about saturn.

Filed Apr 20, 2009 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · PA

I purchased my new 2003 saturn vue from york pa saturn (sutliff group) and they have patched up my 2003 vue by replacing valves, sensors etc. On the vti transmission/transaxles 5 or 6 different times, which they well know will not fix the problem. I still experience transmission failure during extended periods of driving or times of traffic stop situations. I have experienced transmission problems from the 10,000 mile point on until this time. Does not shift properly into higher gear , still makes grinding noises while turning and accelerating and otherwise fails to operate properly. Transmission was looked at by dealer 5 times avoiding the issue of transmission replacement. Several close calls have invoked me to start a major campaign against the saturn corp. Saturn is now being decided in the court system (cas) the final decision should be in the next few weeks so keep checking back on this and other sites that attract lemon vehicles! All I ask is for gm/saturn to replace my faulty drive train (engine and transmission) free of all labor and parts with the new type drive train that is in the new 2007-08 vue or replace with a new vehicle!!! Its that simple saturn! And until this happens this transmittal will continue on to websites, public posts, flyers, in front of saturn dealers etc. Etc... Ps. I have copied just about every person and business that has exposure to intersections shopping malls etc. So tell all your friends, working colleagues, etc. Get the word out about gm/saturn.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Transmission · NV

This is a continuation of the complaint that I filed yesterday (# 10265132). I am the guy who lives in las vegas. I got my car back from saturn last thursday with a brand new transmission in it. When I started my car and was about to leave the dealership I heard a grinding noise that was never present before so I told saturn to take it back and fix it again. They were not able to hear the sound and gave the car back to me the next day (friday 04/10/09). I drove the car home (about 4 miles) and did not drive it until I went to work on monday (04/13/09). Work is 15 miles away. When I left work I was sitting at a stop light with my car in drive and my foot on the brake only! Without warning the car lunged forward like as if I were to push the gas pedal all the way to the floor. I was inches from hitting the car in front of me. I put the car into neutral and the engine temp went dead cold. Then I put it back into drive and the temp when back to where it was before. This happened once more before the light turned green. I got on the freeway and my car did not feel right (very sluggish). I had to push the gas pedal about 3/4 of the way to the floor for the car to move more than just a little. The engine noise was back even louder than before. I made it to the dealer but they were closed for the day so I left my car over night. The next day my wife dropped me off at the dealership. I needed to pull my car into the service bay so I started my car but just turning the key but not pressing on the gas pedal and the engine revved to over 3000 RPM. I put the car in reverse and the car did not move. I noticed that my daytime running lights were flashing. The more gas I gave the car the faster the daytime lights would flash on and off. The saturn mechanic test drove my car and used some instrument plugged under the dash. He came back from the drive and told me that it was my transmission again! This is my 4th transmission in the last 1 1/2 year.

Filed Mar 4, 2009 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · PA

I purchased my new 2003 saturn vue from york pa saturn (sutliff group) and they have patched up my 2003 vue by replacing valves, sensors etc. On the vti transmission/transaxles 5 or 6 different times, which they well know will not fix the problem. I still experience transmission failure during extended periods of driving or times of traffic stop situations. I have experienced transmission problems from the 10,000 mile point on until this time. Does not shift properly into higher gear , still makes grinding noises while turning and accelerating and otherwise fails to operate properly. Transmission was looked at by dealer 5 times avoiding the issue of transmission replacement. Several close calls have invoked me to start a major campaign against the saturn corp. Saturn is now being decided in the court system (cas) the final decision should be in the next few weeks so keep checking back on this and other sites that attract lemon vehicles! All I ask is for gm/saturn to replace my faulty drive train (engine and transmission) free of all labor and parts with the new type drive train that is in the new 2007-08 vue or replace with a new vehicle!!! Its that simple saturn! And until this happens this transmittal will continue on to websites, public posts, flyers, in front of saturn dealers etc. Etc... Ps. I have copied just about every person and business that has exposure to intersections shopping malls etc. So tell all your friends, working colleagues, etc. Get the word out about gm/saturn.

Filed Dec 9, 2008 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · VA

I have bought a 2003 saturn vue from ebay on july the 3rd, 2008 and was delivered to me on the 21st of july, when I received the vehicle it had a grinding noise, I did not know what that was until it broke down, the vehicle had no warning of this problem. I had a mechanic to look at it and stated it was a transmission failure vehicle VIN # 2.2 liter with a CVT-I transmission which can only be purchased by the manufacturer can not be rebuilt with an outrageous price the vehicle has 95,000 miles on which no longer has warranty. As I was driving the vehicle which no sign of prior problem started to make a knocking and grinding noise as the vehicle was struggling upon the hill, I pulled over to safety on the side of the road prior to the stop. The engine was still running but the vehicle would not move. Someone helped me push it to the side and stated there may be a transmission problem with it. I got it towed to aamco where the mechanic confirm that this transmission was hard to find only through its manufacturer and the cost of $4,000.00. Now, I am unemployed, single mother how could something like this be possible to top it off an additional $2500.00 service charge that vehicle is a piece of trash I need help. The warranty is only to 75k miles on it. Please help me get some type of satisfaction to a running vehicle to help me find a job.

Filed Sep 23, 2008 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · PA

I purchased my new 2003 saturn vue from york pa saturn (sutliff group) and they have patched up my 2003 vue by replacing valves, sensors etc. On the vti transmission/transaxles 4 or 5 different times, which they well know will not fix the problem. I still experience transmission failure during extended periods of driving or times of traffic jam situations. I have experienced transmission problems from the 10,000 mile point on until this time. Does not shift properly into higher gear , still makes grinding noises while turning and accelerating and otherwise fails to operate properly. Transmission was looked at by dealer 5 times avoiding the issue of transmission replacement. Several close calls have invoked me to start a major campaign against the saturn corp. Saturn needs to have a replacement transmission - consumers can't afford all of these repairs for what is clearly a faulty transmission that has been discontinued! Next step is class action suit by owners!!!! All I ask is for gm/saturn to replace my faulty drive train (engine and transmission) free of all labor and parts with the new type drive train that is in the new 2007-08 vue !!! Its that simple saturn! And until this happens this transmittal will continue on to websites, public posts, flyers, in front of saturn dealers etc. Etc... Ps. I have copied the consumer product safety, the government recall bureau, astm, and other sites to let them know of this hazard/safety problem. I suggest all other consumers of the faulty 02-03 vue and have these same problems to tell all your friends, working colleagues, etc. Get the word out about saturn.