2006 Saturn Vue: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · NY

I bought the in june 15, 2011 two weeks later had a loud grinding noise the dealership fixed the problem which is right front wheel bearing then it was fixed 5 more times, the totaled of 6x. Now the center drive shaft support bearing is bad. Please I need your help on this matter. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 30, 2011 · Brakes, Transmission · 40,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. When applying pressure to the brakes, the contact noticed a loud grinding noise from the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they filed the brakes down yet the grinding noise continued. The manufacturer advised the contact to have the dealer repair the rear differential clutch drum and bearing. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 78,000 and the failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/03/11*lj the rear differential was making a noise. Updated 05/20/11

Filed Aug 6, 2008 · Suspension · 58,086 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. 2. Tl-contact owns a 2006 saturn vue (fwd). A. Contact has experienced 2 rear wheel brg (timken) failures (saturn part #15871427) since may 2008. First failure was may 07, 2008 (mileage 58,086) which was indicated by a light squeal noise emanating from the rear of car & increased hum of the powertrain and higher-than-normal speed on the tachometer (car spd 60 MPH). Saturn of el cajon, ca. Replaced the defective rear wheel brg under warranty on may 07, 2008. B. Second failure was june 27, 2008 which was indicated by a barely discernible high-pitched hum noise emanating from the rear of car & increased hum of the powertrain and higher-than-normal speed on the tachometer (for the speed of the car at 60 MPH). Saturn of el cajon, ca. Replaced the defective wheel brg under warranty on june 27, 2008. C. Contact stated that this is a potential safety hazard as there is little indication to the average driver that a brg failure is occurring. Furthermore, if the brg catastrophically disintegrates during highway speed driving and seizes, it could cause the vehicle driver to lose control of the vehicle. Oem is aware of the problem as oem has re-designed the suspension parts on the 2008 saturn vue, including providing a newer replacement design for all timken wheel brgs (replacing saturn part #15871427) with a more durable new bearing design (saturn part #19206600). D. Contact comment: the avg automobile mtbf (mean-time-between-failure) for an automotive wheel brg (per timken automobile customer service, tel# 866‑984‑6536) is approx. 100,000 miles. According to timken rep, each brg is tested and built to whatever oem tells them to do-the oem decides the longevity of brg when they write the specs. The failure mileage was 58,086.

Filed Jul 9, 2008 · Electrical · 15,000 miles · IL

Saturn vue 6 cylinder,since we bought it key is hard to turn. Once almost had to stay overnight on way home from vacation, because car wouldn't start. Was under warranty so they supposedly changed the cylinder. I was able to start car, but nobody else can. Mentioned it again to dealership and they gave me new keys, several times. This past weekend my son borrowed the car and had lots of trouble turning the key, so took the car in to saturn again and he said the key was worn and after we kind of argued about it, he admitted it was a very common problem of saturn. Went in on internet and found it is more than common. Don't know what dealer will do for me, I just have 3000 miles left on warranty, but I left car there, because last week I also took it in for a grinding metal sound and was told it was the timing belt, which they changed, but within two days the sound was back, so I left it there hoping against all odds that they will truly fix it. There really should be a recall for the ignition key problem, since in 1 1/2 years time they haven't been able to fix it right. The mechanic actually indicated it could not be fixed, because there is a design flaw.

Filed Sep 8, 2007 · Suspension · 8,000 miles · WI

Sway bar, front right has terrible grinding and squeaking noise. Mostly when cold outside. Item needs to be replaced. Poor quality suspension.