2003 Saturn Vue: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · Fuel system · AL

I own a saturn vue 2003 and topped the tank with gas only to witness a fuel odor and a leak under the tank area. The day before yesterday monday the 3rd of april I visited dewey barber in gardendale alabama after research and inquired about special coverage 12191, fuel odor and ground spotting. I further explained to them that when I accelerate there's a hesitation as if the flow of gas is altered. They looked up my VIN and discovered a recall of the key ignition cylinder and ordered the switch and key which would be in at 7:30am tuesday. They wrote it up on a form and passed it on. 2-hours later they said the special coverage 12191 wasn't for my car and that it didn't appear under my VIN. They also concluded that my key was so worn that a copy couldn't be made, another key is ordered from the manufacturer. So I was told to call back wednesday to see if the keys arrived. Who do I get to fix these problems concerning the fuel odor from the gas leak????? There is a disturbance of fuel flow to the engine that needs to be repaired!!!!!!!

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 67,800 miles · IL

The car would hesitate intermittently while driving and would not move forward. Also on september 24, 2012 the car would not start, just crank, eventually it did start and I took it to libertyville chevrolet, libertyvile, ilinois, for service and they replaced the faulty ignition switch. I believe the scope of the general motors recall should be expanded to include this make and model. I have notified general motors and received a case number,[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 28, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 93,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact mentioned that all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost complete electrical power. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 93,000.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While traveling 65 MPH, the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the vehicle would slightly hesitate before accelerating. Shortly after, the contact noticed a warning light displaying reduced engine power. The contact brought the vehicle to a complete stop and the vehicle would no longer accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or serviced for the failure. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2012 · Engine · 136,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 136,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2011 · Acceleration, Transmission · 121,848 miles · NY

My saturn vue 2003 experiences serious hesitation in power when traveling over 45 MPH. The dangerous sputtering gets harder when I need to drive more than 45 MPH such as when I have to travel on parkways or expressways. On december 3, 2011, I entered exit 36 of the grand central parkway and maintained a steady speed of 55 MPH in light traffic. As the traffic increased to exit 17, the car began to hesitate and appear to want to come to a stop. It was difficult to maintain a decreased speed of 45 MPH to avoid the sputtering and halting. I got into the right lane and exited the parkway as my car jolted then came to a sudden halt. I turned the car off, waited 15 minutes, put my car in drive and it would not drive forward. I put it in reverse and maneuvered it into an open space along the curb on 78th avenue. I tried again and only with heavy pressure on the gas pedal was the car able to move forward enough to allow me to straighten into a position to be towed. I called aaa and was towed to a saturn authorized service provider, northshore chevrolet of smithtown, where it sits to this day. The brand new 2010 vt1 transmission needs to be replaced.

Filed Jul 8, 2011 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that while stopped at a light the vehicle began to shake. Also, the contact also stated that the vehicle would momentarily hesitate before accelerating. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2010 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While driving 45 MPH the vehicle begin to hesitate and decrease in speed when the contact engaged the accelerator pedal. She was able to safely drive onto the emergency lane; however, the rpms increased rapidly. The vehicle was towed to auto repair shop where the mechanic stated that the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to another mechanic for a second opinion, who also confirmed that the transmission caused the failure to occur. The vehicle remained at the repair shop until a decision is made to repair the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 72000.

Filed May 23, 2008 · Transmission · 82,442 miles · PA

03 saturn vue at anderson hummer04/14/06.03/16/07service @red lion chevy hesitation almost stalling. Grinding noise couldn't dup prob after 33m test-drive, replaced front pads&rotors.miles in 81258 out 81293, 04/03/07 no power. Stopped in the middle of road. Anderson said tow car to saturn of york rd. Dealer said we need a new trans,$5,000.82,442 milesvti tran.total was $1,077.35 refunded $578 out of the extended 5yr/75k mile warranty. Dealer informed us trans repair was under a 1yr/12,000 mile warranty. Picked up car 04/19/07. On 11/02/07 took the car in to be serviced again,saturn of york, pa. Ses light and hes when cold. Ses code p0841,trans code tech noticed trans whine (low fluid)leak at right shaft seal, repaired seal filled trans,road tested for vti operation. Noise in the rear tire when braking. They cleaned and deglazed the rear brakes adjusted and test drove. This cost an additional $454.51.inspected at saturn of york on 03/05/08, passed. 05/20/08 dropped the car off again at saturn of y. Car had begun to have a vibrating sound in the rear pass side and no power when taking off from a stop/turning, it felt like the car was going to stall out. Per saturn the rear diff needs to be replaced, my husband spoke with the tech that had looked over my car. Vti transmission was defective. This car is unsafe, I am afraid to drive it. Saturn has offered to pay 50% of the $5000 transmission repair but I am too scared to drive the car. I still owe $9402.63. We went to saturn of york to find out what our trade in options were - we were offered $1000 for the car! Willing to buy saturn again as long as no vti trans.saturn is not willing to help us they are asking that we put $4100 in to a car that they would possibly give us $4500 in perfect car. Vti of the car is so low due to the defective transmission used. Lakin law firm class action suit against saturn for vti trans.pa/md were not in 12 states included.2 trans in two yrs.extended warranty not acceptable,vti trans is a joke!

Filed May 14, 2008 · Transmission · 4 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. Whenever the vehicle is driven at any speed, the contact makes a loud whining noise and hesitates when shifting from first to second gear. The vehicle has been taken to a dealer approximately three times for the same failure. The dealer stated that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 60,000 and failure mileage was 4.

Filed Mar 3, 2008 · Transmission · 59,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While driving 50 MPH and greater, the transmission makes strange noises, hesitates, jerks, vibrates, hops, slips, and slams into gear. The transmission slams into gear upon take off. The dealer has replaced the transmission four times on the following dates: 12/05/2007, 12/08/2007, 01/09/2008, and 02/11/2008. The tires were also balanced during the fourth repair, but this did not correct anything. One of the transmissions had to be replaced after the vehicle had only been driven 50 miles. The next time the transmission was replaced, the dealer had the vehicle for twenty one days. The dealer offered him a $1,000 certificate to trade the vehicle. Currently, the vehicle is experiencing the same failure and the transmission needs to be replaced a fifth time. The current mileage was 64,000 and failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2005 · Engine · 16,445 miles · IL

My 2003 saturn vue w/vti trans has had 4 episodes of near-stalling, hesitation upon acceleration in 3-week period in october. 1st episode vehicle did not respond when gas pedal pushed. Finally responded with a lurching forward. Temp in 90's outside. Second episode sitting for 8 hours at work. Heater turned on. Went to leave parking lot & stopped at sign. When accelerator depressed, there was brief response and then a "near-stall"/hesitation. Happened 3 times in succession before leaving parking lot. Third episode 3 days later. Vehicle was in condo parking lot for 2 hrs. I went out to go to the grocery store. Didn't put on A/C or heat. Backed up vehicle. When started to drive forward, it near-stalled/hesitated before getting out onto road. Fourth episode 7 days later. Left work after 8 hours into busy traffic. Had 2 more incidents in traffic. Left this street and went to post office. Parked outside and went in for 5 minutes. Backed vehicle up and near-stall happened again. Went to dealership 3 times after these episodes. Hooked up to computer and nothing was found, nothing done to fix it. Gm told me, "if you're ever in the area when it happens, stop by right away." I don't live close to them. Told me to run out the gas tank completely until the low fuel light goes on and fill w/93 octane at bp amoco. Still no resolution for problem. Severe safety concern for me and those around me.