2003 Saturn Vue: transmission slipping

Filed Mar 13, 2017 · Transmission · 193,700 miles · CT

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.

Filed Jan 9, 2016 · Transmission · TX

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.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Transmission · 121,221 miles · CA

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).

Filed Jul 7, 2013 · Transmission · CA

2003 saturn vue transmission problems and more the date of sale: 12/05/2008. The loan officer claims states everything was ok with the vue before purchase per her review. However the transmission is slipping, rear hub bearing, noise coming from left side beginning jan 14, 2009- to current. We reported to the dealership and return to service department with the following report: brakes making noise all the time and burning smell from vents. Saturn dealership in concord repair: front brake rotor refinishing and the teach comments: unable to verify any smells this visit. A/c drain not restricted. Called gm in detroit, mi (no help) and they are aware that the vue was return because of the same complaints; my daughter met the lady who purchases the vue 2003 at a foster care meeting in concord in 2009, she ask about the rack that was on top of vue 3/24/2009: filed a claim with bbb auto line program: claim the warranty expired on 7/31/06. I purchase the vue in 2008. --what does that mean. On march 21, 2012 checked the transmission with transmission center in our area: advice could not confirm trans slippage, it needs rear hub bearing. We replace the hub bearing, but the noise and slippage continued. That summer (june 2012) I traveled to oakland with the debutantes (5 young ladies including my granddaughter to eat) in route in traffic the vue begin to lose its power and came to a complete stop. Car's going around us-it was crazy and nice men can and push the vue to the side of the road. Called the dealership today sunday july 8, 2013 and at 1:50pm pst.--spoke with the sales consultant who promises to have the owner call me back. He did and asks how I can help you. I explained once again the problem and he said" sounds like you need a new car". I disconnected the called...very disrespectfully--not funny. I've check the internet and called other transmission center: cost range $3,999.00. Please help me retrieve some or all of my money back. Respectfully [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of informatio

Filed Aug 1, 2012 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the transmission slipped into second gear and would not shift to the other gears. The contact stated that the transmission also slipped into neutral while driving as well. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that there was nothing that could be done to the transmission due to the defective components and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact called a local dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle had two prior transmission replacements. The dealer also confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced again. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2011 · Transmission · 55,700 miles · VA

This vehicle was 6 cylinder model with awd. It has a standard 5 speed automatic transmission. The transmission went out (slipped) completely going up a low rise. After stopping and starting up again, it worked again for another few hundred yards and then went out again just as we went into an intersection. We were able to pull over and call for a tow. A total replacement of the transmission was required at considerable expense.

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Transmission · 113,200 miles · NC

2003 saturn vue, auto transmission.... Transmission failed at 99,400 miles. Saturn dealership repaired the transmission because of the 100k warranty. I had to pay 25% of the new transmission, which was $1,000. The brand new transmission came with a 12,000 warranty. Four days ago, the brand new factory transmission started to slip and whine. Car taken back to dealership in raleigh, nc. Vue now has 113,204 miles. Informed that transmission is out of the parameters of the warranty and the repair cost will be $5900!!! I called corporate headquarters and they couldn't care less about my situation. Now I am out of a vehicle. Saturn knew of the faulty transmission in these vehicles but put a bandaid on the situation. People work hard for the money to purchase these vehicles just to be taken advantage of. I will never buy another saturn!

Filed May 28, 2010 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle experienced trouble moving forward. The contact stated that the vehicle felt like it was losing power and the transmission was slipping. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were approximately 108,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2010 · Transmission · 62,522 miles · TX

O3 saturn vue purchased with 48,555 miles. 3/20/07 took to independent transmission mechanic due to transmission going out. I was told he could not do a thing to it because of a recall. Took to saturn of mesquite tx, 3/21 assuming that they were going to take care of problem. Customer states veh will not shift gears properly found code po606 in TCM followed doc# 1200876 to check fluid after fluid check found trans a little low on fluid flushed trans and put in additive. 3/26 took back to dealership. Cust states hearing a noise coming from under the hood. Found vehicle to be extremely noisy with intermittent no gear operation. Followed bulletin # 04-07-30-24e to replace case cover, filter and torque converter. After completing bulletin, test drove vehicle. Pulled hard to the left, aligned vehicle, all is fine. The cover assembly, variable drive and driven pulley a repaired. At this time I assumed the transmission had been replaced. 6.4.08 car back to saturn customer states vehicle slipping, light is on. Tech says no light is on and found veh driving and shifting per design. Went back in summer 09, slipping once again, after 5 days they could not find a problem but car was fine. 2.19.10 car towed to saturn, told transmission has to be replaced this time I thought that was what they did in 07. Contacted support to be turned over to gm employee . He contacted me on 2.22.10 to advise he was working on prob.. Saturn informed me 2.25.10 afterward that 2500.is what I could pay for new transmission. I already had a letter dated 11.09 stating the same thing after class action lawsuit. Tanner called 2.25 to update I could pay 2500.00. If I had used my ext warranty contract in 07 I would not be out money and had a new transmission. Said he gm could not help me and if I was not satisfied I could take it up with dealership. They put a bandaid on a recall and now I am to pa.

Filed Aug 24, 2009 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that after he proceeded through a stop sign, the vehicle shifted gears without warning. First gear began to malfunction and the rpms were approximately 6000; however, the vehicle drove as if it were in neutral. The failure recurred intermittently for a month. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. While driving 65 MPH june 2009, the vehicle accelerated and drove as if it were in neutral gear. An authorized dealer stated that the transmission belt slipped and that the failure was common for this year, make and model vehicle. The dealer replaced various parts within the transmission; however, after a couple of days while driving uphill, the rpms range from high to low. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 92,000.

Filed May 4, 2009 · Transmission · 76,909 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the transmission fails to slip into gear. The dealer stated that there were no failures with the vehicle. A mechanic examined the vehicle and stated that the dealer should perform the repairs. The failure mileage was 76,909 and current mileage was 77,900.

Filed May 20, 2008 · Transmission · 146,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically slip out of gear. Several weeks later, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the transmission failed without warning and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the manufacturer silently recalled this year, make, and model in 2003 for transmission failure. The dealer further stated that the transmission needed to be repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and they referred him to the dealer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 146,000.