2006 Saturn Vue electrical problems

Filed Jan 8, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · GA

The key can be removed from the vehicle while being driven. Also the ignition doesn't "click" off when vehicle is parked and key is removed causing the battery to drain. There have been several recalls for this issue but not with the 2006 year model. This is a dangerous problem and there are very limited resources to get it resolved.

Filed Apr 20, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · NH

ignition gets stuck with key and locks steering wheel, now it wont shut off all the way to left and kills my battery looks like there has been MANY ignition issues and recalls with saturns which this is pretty important to have working to drive and be safe esp as a female in this world ..getting stuck or with a dead battery isnt good $300-400 at a gmc to fix this issue I feel personally this should be considered a recall fix

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · OH

Electrical system affected . Some dash panel lights not working & airbag light staying on

Filed May 7, 2019 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · GA

There is a recall on this vehicle, 2006 saturn vue for 2014 and I was told this can no longer be fixed. It is a recal number 14506 and I need to know where I can get this repaired. I can remove my key while the ignition is still running.

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 230,000 miles · OH

Purchased 2006 saturn vue redline v6 3.5 awd SUV used on february 5, 2019. Surprised days later & since to safety concern involving body control module. Without warning, leads to loss of power steering, instrument panel gauges & lights, interior & exterior lighting, dome, head and brake lights. Seems to effect all electronic systems under control of this module, uncertain of all involved. Assume this would include airbags and other safety features. Sudden and unexpected loss of power steering leads to potential loss of vehicle control at high speeds. Internet searches reveal countless encounters by owners to this same issue. During cold weather especially, initial start up of vehicle in morning or after extended (few hours) parked, leads to loss of all electrical power, 3 minutes after start up, electrical system seems possessed. All lights, interior/exterior flash for several minutes. After, check engine light on, believe code is p0685. Seems to indicate PCM. Also causes loss of power after driving for period of time. I have personally lost power steering and electrical power at 65 MPH at highway speeds. No speedometer, no anything. Nearly lost control of vehicle, narrowly avoiding head on collision with cement median divider. Cannot believe there is no recall! Cannot believe there has been no fix for owners without cost. What will this take? Death of an owner?

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. While driving 60 MPH, an abnormal clicking noise was heard from all four doors and the interior dome light remained illuminated. In addition, when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, two small lock icons displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to east hills chevrolet of freeport (42 east sunrise highway, freeport, ny 11520), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2018 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · FL

I am the 2nd owner of my saturn vue 2006. Since I acquired the vehicle I have been able to remove the key while the vehicles is: running, stationary or driving, in-gear or not. I've always thought of this as a unique feature (it's been surprisingly helpful!). Today I saw something about a "gm ignition switch recall" (no, I don't live under a rock, I just missed this). I entered my VIN and it didn't come back with a recall associated with it, so this might not even be an issue? I just want to be certain in case this is a dangerous "feature". Thank you for checking for me!

Filed Jun 27, 2018 · Electrical · 21,000 miles · IA

2006 saturn vue ignition switch turns extremely hard most of the rime when trying to start the car. I can also remove the ignition key when the key is not in the 'off' position. I have been told the reason it turns so hard is because it's a safety mechanism. I have to rock the key back and forth for a couple of minutes, sometimes. Other times, I only have to rock it once or twice. I can feel it 'catching' and not wanting to move past the off position. Being able to remove the key without it being in the 'off' position is a safety issue. The key has always turned hard sine I purchased the car in 2009. It has gotten much worse in the last six months. This happens whether I am parked on a city street, or any other place including inclines and declines, my driveway, etc. The ignition is in the off position and I am trying to start it when it turns extremely hard.

Filed Jun 11, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 120,550 miles · NY

I was driving at highway speed about 60 miles per hour stepped down on accelerator a little harder in order to pass somebody and the throttle stuck wide open engine was racing car was speeding up. I tried to use the brakes but they were insufficient I shifted the car to neutral pull over and then turn the engine off when I start it again the problem was gone. I do not wish to drive this car until this is fixed

Filed Jun 2, 2018 · Electrical, Wheels · TX

My cars hubcaps have fell off several times and j can't find a size that fits 2 of them so I don't have any. My ignition switch gets stuck while parked and I've been locked out if my car several times. There are times where it won't turn at all and I have to lock the steering wheel and try to jiggy the key forever. The key doesn't turn all the way to the off switch and the key can be removed while driving. Now my passenger side door won't up. I use the key to unlock the door and the thing pops up but the door won't open and since I only have one door with a key hole all the other doors stay locked as well. So I've spent hundreds on locksmiths or I have to keep pulling the handle or banging on the door or my husband pushes the door an shakes the entire car. This is embarrassing and frustrating as well as dangerous since j can't lock my doors. Sometimes when I leave the doors unlocked they lock on their own after I walk away. I have to crawl through the passengers side door to get in when the drivers door won't open. This car has a mind of its own!