2007 Saturn Vue: steering wheel locks up

6 of the 286 complaints about the 2007 Saturn Vue describe steering wheel locks up.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 129,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Steering wheel locks up by model year

2009
4
2008
12
2007
6
2006
1
2005
5
2004
1
2003
1
2002
3

What owners say

Filed May 22, 2020 · Steering · 181,974 miles · WI

I was driving taking a right turn when the steering wheel locked and would not turn further, I drive into the other lane. I then decided to get into a parking lot, seconds later the steering wheel locked again and I had to get the car towed to my house.

Filed Apr 23, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

When the car starts the steering locks up and makes the car difficult to drive. The brakes also grind and the transmission makes noises. The electrical components malfunction and lights and sounds flicker on and off. All of these things have been looked into by a mechanic and they cannot find a solution as to why the electric malfunctioning and steering is locking up.

Filed Aug 9, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 180,000 miles · MO · fire

Air bag light will be on, or flash periodically when already fastened. Had an electrical fire in the left side of steering column 7/27/18. Cruise goes in and out. Dim/bright light comes on when using turn signal. Ignition switch locks up from time to time where key can't be removed and steering wheel locks up or you can remove key but switch is still engaged. Vehicle has been in motion when most incidents occurred and lockups occur depending on what position the steering wheel is in (adjustable). The electrical fire happened just as I exited the highway from a 30 minute trip after releasing the cruise control button. Luckily I was only 4 blocks from home. Cfd was called and they dismantled the column, extinguished the fire. I was blessed. This could have been worse!

Filed Aug 24, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 129,000 miles · NC

Ignition key locked in place and would not turn on or unlock steering wheel causing vehicle to be immobile. This could cause the steering to hazardious if the steering locked while moving. Other gm vehicles, including saturns have had recalls on the ignition switch.

Filed Aug 19, 2008 · Electrical, Steering · 20,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn vue. The contact stated that whenever he placed the key into the ignition to start the vehicle, it would not turn or grind. He could not turn the key to start the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer two times and they replaced the tumblers to remedy the issue. The contact did not feel that the dealer corrected the issue and the ignition was beginning to "catch" again. After the last visit to the dealer, he noticed that the steering wheel did not lock at all. The dealer stated that the 2007 saturn vue was the only model year that did not have a steering wheel lock. The manufacturer agreed with the dealer. The current mileage was 24,240 and failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Updated 09/23/08 *bf the consumer stated the steering wheel does not lock. Updated 09/25/08

Filed Nov 15, 2007 · Electrical · 1,548 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn vue. On august 3, 2007, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer because the ignition lock was sticking. The dealer replaced the ignition lock housing and wiring harness. On october 12, 2007, the contact expressed his concern to the dealer regarding the failure and was informed that it was his responsibility. He stated that he would like his vehicle to have the features that are mentioned in his owner's manual. The current mileage was 5,025 and failure mileage was 1,548. The consumer stated the key could be removed from the ignition in any gear. The dealer informed the consumer the only way to stop the ignition from sticking was to take the steering lock off. The consumer declined. Updated 12/04/07.