2004 Saturn Vue: grinding or squealing brakes

6 of the 276 complaints about the 2004 Saturn Vue describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 48,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2009
1
2008
4
2007
4
2006
5
2005
5
2004
6
2003
36
2002
2

What owners say

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 250,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. While the contact's daughter was driving the vehicle, the key fell out of the ignition. The failure occurred more than twice while driving. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal squeaky and rattling sound while being turned. Excessive force had to be used to turn the steering wheel. Also, the check engine indicator was illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the power steering and ignition failures were not diagnosed because they did not have the proper electric tools. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 250,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 155,000 miles · VA

I just brought a 2004 saturn vue, and it takes a long time to get to 2nd and 3rd gear, and if I am driving 30 MPH or lower it shakes. I have taken it back to the dealer twice already and it is still doing the same thing. It also makes a rough grinding, and growling sound. It does all of the above while driving on the highway and city streets. It is also hard at times for me to turn the key to start the car , and the key can come out at any time.

Filed Sep 10, 2007 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · MI

We have a 2004 saturn vue awd and the transmission floats between overdrive and the lower gear constantly, when driving between 35 and 45 MPH. There is a low grinding noise and a shudder in the car when it shifts to the lower gear, requiring your to downshift the car manually to avoid the problem at low speed. The car only has 53,000 miles on it and with all the complaints I've found online, I'm now afraid to let my wife take the vehicle on long trips. Surely gm has to know about this? *tr. Updated 01-14-08. *kb the consumer stated the dealer has reluctantly offered to cover the cost of the parts only. Updated 12/12/07.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Electrical, Steering · 300 miles · CA

Dt: the caller said that while driving at low speeds steering wheel is hard to turn. She says it makes a squealing noise. Once the steering locked. She had to have the vehicle towed to dealer. She said it happened when she was turning into parking spots, driveways, and while turning corners. It started happening without warning, and it was an intermittent problem. Dealer duplicated the problem with the steering. They replaced something called steering shaft intermediate. Also, they replaced the ignition cylinder housing to fix the locking. They replaced it three times. Manufacturer said they will continue to help the caller with the repairs. But she could not duplicate the problem and was concerned about the safety issue. *ak

Filed Aug 15, 2005 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · OH

Dt: in april 2005 the consumer noticed that there were squeaking noises coming from the vehicle when making a right turn. She took vehicle to the dealership to see what was wrong, and they told her the bushings had to be replaced. On 8-10-05 there was a problem in the tire area. The consumer thought that it was with the tires because they had been rotated recently. The dealer told her that the rocker arm/left front wheel was broken. The consumer had it replaced. Also, told her that the transmission had to be rebuilt. The dealer told her that there was a problem with this type of transmission on the 4 cylinder saturn . After the consumer had purchased the vehicle saturn had sent her a letter about a problem with the transmission. It was something to do with tbi/vmi transmission, and they would cover this for up to 75,000 miles. It was not a recall. The shifter was very stiff. The transmission was loud when press on the gas pedal. The consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs at least 6 times. The consumer felt that every time she took vehicle to dealer for repairs there were more problems.

Filed Aug 3, 2004 · Transmission · 35,000 miles · VA

While turning consumer heard a loud grinding noise. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to the rear axle. However, problem was not resolved.