2008 Saturn Vue body problems

Filed Dec 30, 2024 · Body, Transmission · MI

Excessive frame rust at 107,000 miles. Major holes and chunks of supporting materials are missing. This is near the rear subframe on both sides of the vahicle. Makes it dangerous to drive and should be recalled by GM

Filed Apr 16, 2020 · Body, Lights · 160,000 miles · HI

I have replaced my headlights 4 times(both sides) and wire harness keeps melting. I have made a complaint before and received no response. I have now purchased the wire harness and I hope this will not burn also. 2. The car jumps when shifting in reverse which indicates the parking pawl. This has been an issue for over a year now and no response returned. 3. Water is leaking into my car. The front and backseat floors are soaked. Looks like the seal around the firewall is not sealing properly. I saw multiple people have the same issue on the 2008-2010 saturn vue. Why isn't there a recall? This could cause a major electrical issue.

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 115,000 miles · OH

Now this is like the 5th time I think I have wrote a letter to this company and no one has answered me I've had problems with my car being parked on a hill and it rolls backwards when no one's inside of it and other little things thats on the saturn recall but my car is not on the list. But now I'm having a problem with my back door not shutting when I shut it it opens unexpectently. In the words of car talk it's called 1. Transmission case porosity at park pawl 2. Outside door handle sticks/bind. Also the interior lights on the trans stick is out, my warning dash boards light come in for no reason 1st it was oil light which I received an oil change a month ago and now it's the check engine light, car alarm goes off when the back door acts up. Now I hope to here from someone soon. I might go to the news cause I need help and you people not helping so that might make u move faster. But if I die of my car rolls away and kills one of these kids outside I will sue you people so hard. Waiting for an awser bye. Fyi ive been having problems with this car since I bought it in 2014.

Filed Jan 11, 2018 · Body · 48,000 miles · CA

Hood struts failed at 48,000 mi and hood slammed shut while changing oil.. New struts were installed .

Filed Jul 20, 2017 · Body · 89,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected more than a year ago and the dealer (kenny ross chevrolet north, 22010 perry hwy, zelienople, pa 16063, (724) 609-5069) made no mention of the rust on the underbody of the frame. The vehicle was taken for a state inspection where it was diagnosed that there was extensive rust and corrosion on the subframe mainly near the front passenger side. The vehicle was diagnosed by the mechanic at the inspection station. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no recall campaign to address the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Body · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion at the midway point from the channel to the frame. The dealer diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The VIN and failure mileage were not available. Updated 03/17/17

Filed May 11, 2016 · Body · 157,955 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the rear subframe of the vehicle was severely corroded. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,955.

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Body · 115,000 miles · PA

Hood latch cable failed. Hood was shut but started to lift and vibrate while driving on highway. Also rear lift gate electrical failed. Could not open. Had lots of groceries in rear forcing us to pull rear seats down to retrieve. Why no key hole to open. Someone dropped the ball. Light shield on overhead panel falls out constantly.

Filed Aug 16, 2015 · Body, Engine · 106,000 miles · SC · crash

I had been out to lunch and was pulling into a parking place in my workplace parking lot. I eased into the parking space and nudged the gas to get completely in the space. When I nudged the gas, my car accelerated on its own with such a force the car went over a concrete barrier in the parking space and I then hit a brick and concrete wall that was knocked down. An iron railing was on top of the concrete and that got smashed as well. My car was moving at such a fast and furious speed I had no control over it. As a result, my car was totaled due to the repairs that were necessary. This exact thing happened exactly three years ago in this car and it was the same situation. I was pulling into a parking place at a shopping mall and as I eased on the gas to pull into the space, again, my car accelerated out of control and I hit a truck that was in the space in front of where I was pulling in and my car stopped when it hit the car next to the truck. My car was repairable. Thankfully, both of these times I was in the car alone. I have called gm/saturn and made a complaint with them. ...updated 09/28/15

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Body · 92,612 miles · FL

I went to open the driver side front door and the exterior handle just broke. The breakage point occurred "inside" the door, at the rear portion of the handle. From the outside the driver is unable to open the door. I must enter the vehicle from the passenger side to use the interior door handle, to open the driver's door. The exterior door handle is still attached on the front end but is completely unusable.