March 11, 2010 the transmission in my vue was not running properly. I had it towed to the dealer who had determined that my vue fit in the vit transmission "recall". A new one was installed for 50% of the regular price. March 11, 2017, yes 7 years to the day, my transmission begins slipping, smoke is coming from under the car. The car will not move in either drive, reverse or overdrive. The car was acting like it was in neutral. I do believe a transmission should last for more than 7 years. First transmision had 95605 miles and this one 108095 miles on it.
2003 Saturn Vue transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While in park, the vehicle rolled down the street and struck another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Saturn vue 2003 has stalled while driving on multiple occasions. Has stalled doing 80 MPH on hwy has stalled doing 25-30 in town. Security light comes on, power is lost to engine and when security light goes off, then the engine will start again.
Engine has only 52000 miles and the transmission is slipping. While driving on the street or highway the car loses power and will not go any further.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While driving at numerous speeds, there was a loud noise as the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on four separate occasions. The technician diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on all four occasions, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
I was going down the road stop at light it wouldnt move forward or reverse.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While exiting a parking lot, the transmission made a bumping noise and failed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the contact unintentionally struck the key with her hand and ejected it out of the ignition while the shift lever was in drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v490000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While attempting to accelerate from a stop sign, the vehicle jerked forward. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I was driving on the freeway when my transmission gave out and would not go. I had to pull over and tow my car from the freeway to my house.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the key failed to start the vehicle and could be remove from the ignition switch while the vehicle was in motion. The failure progressed. In addition, the contact mentioned that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Hello, I am proud owner of a 2003 saturn vue and am the 2nd original owner. This past september when I was doing some work in the yard I had my vue parked in the driveway.. Next thing I know is that is popped out of gear(parking brake cable had broken prior to this) and it took a "minor" shot on the drivers side. Scratching the fender, turn lights, and bumper cover. The ignition has always been a little weird since I purchased it however, it make more sense know. Until I get it fixed I always keep it in reverse and now had the parking brake fixed. I would ask gm to look at, repair my ignition, as well as fixing the front of the car. It was only going a few miles an hr but this I always took great care of it and now it as that bump on the front. I will be making an appointment at the closest gm dealer to me (which happens to be almost 20miles away) to have that ignition thing fixed asap. Thanks for your understand and I look forward to doing business with gm in the future. Thank you. -[xxx] in pa information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the gears failed to shift into place properly. Also, the air bag warning light was continuously illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the air bag components were working up to standards and was unable to diagnose the failure related to the gear shift lever. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available. Pam
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and reverse. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 12/2/14*cn updated 5/11/2015
I was driving home going 35-45 MPH and all of a sudden had no power. Managed to safely pull to the side of the road. Tried to turn car back on, put into gear and nothing happened. Had car towed to mechanic and the said I needed a new transmission. Unfortunately he didn't know I had recently purchased this vehicle ( a little over a year ago) and the transmission had been rebuilt. I put on less then 20000 miles on it when this happened.
I took the car to a gm dealer for routine service. Service manager said key was worn down and could be removed while not in park. Said a new key needed to be cut and they charged for it. I told the manager I never had a key wear down, and the key was on a ring with other keys, including an older car, and there were no issues with keys wearing down. Manager said there was nothing he could do about it. Sounds related to the ignition recall, so I'm concerned that the service manager was not even aware of it, and still has not contacted me about the recall. If that is not covering up the ignition issue, it is a good example of poor reporting and tracking of the issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission failed. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer of was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,652.
2003 saturn vue. Consumer writes in regards to transmission and key problems.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into drive or reverse intermittently. Also, the vehicle failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,381.
Transmission problem: we were driving about 45 miles per hour and transmission started bucking and engine completely shut down -- was not getting any acceleration and would not go. We waited about 10 minutes and restarted the engine and continued on. Since then this problem has been repetitive through today, july 10, 2014.
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).
Was driving around 45 MPH and suddenly the reduced power light came on. Vehicle slowed to a stop. I turned vehicle off and restarted but transmission would not engage. I had the vehicle towed to my home where it has been sitting. I am researching how to get the TCM to communicate with the engine computer. I wrote to gm for assistance regarding the lawsuit with saturn vehicles and they arrogantly replied back "that they are longer addressing additional communication on this subject." how arrogant!
I bought a 2003 saturn vue from auto deals located in baltimore, maryland. Approximately 3 weeks later the car begin jerking and pulling. I had my six year old daughter in the vehicle. I notified the establishment on may 7-9 without a return call. I brought my car in on 5/12/2014 and had the owner test drive it. He felt the jerking and pulling. I stated I felt unsafe to drive it. The dealership took my vehicle and I have not seen it since 5/12/2014. I had to find my vehicle at jerry's chevrolet who gave me an invoice for almost $7000 for the transmission having to be replaced. I had the car less than a month. I can't afford to replace this. I would like some help! I am out of my money and a vehicle. Noone is willing to speak with me. It has been a nightmare!
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.
The saturn vue has a low mileage and the car has transmission problems and this is very alarming, the car will overheat and does not want to drive at all.
Los angeles ca. Heading north bound on 5 frwy doing about sixty and car sounded like the transmission slipped into neutral, engine winded up in rpms, the gear was in drive position, with no acceleration I coasted to a stop at bottom of next exit. I was towed to my mechanic and was told the transmission had to be replaced at a cost of over 5500. Dollars. I'm extremely upset and wondered is there anything I can do to recieve any compernsation or assistance to get this repaired? I looked at internet and found there are many unsatified customes with the same experience. Please let me know if there's any way you can help. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I purchased this car in 12/2009 and one day in april 2010,I was driving down the street and all of a sudden, my car didn't want to go anywhere. I have to get a new transmission that cost me $4200 and I even worked for the company where I had bought the car and where I had to have it repaired at. Then in 11/2012, good thing the transmission was still under warranty because I had to have it replaced again. Well I was once again driving down the street and my car did the exact same thing as it did the last 2 times. I had to have it towed to a garage and found out that there's metal chips in my transmission. I contacted the dealership where the first transmission was put in and my warranty expired 4/2013. I contacted gm and everyone I could with no help. I've read several people are having the same exact thing going on with their vues and heard that gm settle a recall on vues transmissions. When are you going to do something about this problem and when are we getting reimbursed for our troubles.
Was driving one day, and I noticed that it was running different. When I would come to a stop, then press the gas pedal to accelerate. It would take a while to shift into gear. It ran like that the first day. The next day when leaving my home, it wouldn't shift into gear. It finally moved after trying a few times, then stopped again. I took it to a shop to find out the problem. Turns out that it was the transmission.
2003 saturn vue. Consumer writes in regards to transmission failure and consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the repair shop stated the transmission had disintegrated and it could not be re-built. Ten days after the transmission was replaced, the check engine light illuminated followed by the loss of power light, at which time the vehicle dangerously slowed down to 10 MPH. The vehicle was towed back to the repair shop, where they replaced the electronic accelerator pedal unit at their expense, which was a known saturn factory service bulletin issue. The vehicle was fine for a couple of days, then the problem returned. It was towed back to the repair shop again. The repair shop performed an extensive diagnostics, but they could not find a definitive source. The problem happened again, after retrieving the vehicle. The repair shop had the vehicle towed to another facility. However, they were unable to resolve the issue.
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