2008 Saturn Vue: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Brakes · TX

Every time I am driving the ABS brakes will start engaging even though I'm not hitting the brakes. The ABS and both traction lights come on. They also engage while I am trying to stop even though I am not on wet/icy roads. No one has been able to figure out the fix for this. We have checked and replaced everything.

Filed Jan 12, 2018 · Brakes · 190,000 miles · TN

Brakes lockup when driving. Abs braking system light comes on. Took it to dealer and they said nothing was wrong. Numerous complaints on the internet. Brakes locked up again after taking to dealer. Please help!! Car was in motion at normal speeds 55 MPH when this has happened on 3 occasions.

Filed Jul 2, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 118,000 miles · NC

Around june 22, 2017he anti-lock brake system ABS, traction control tc/esp elec. Stability, awd all-wheel drive, and brake warning and indicator lights stay on and will not reset according to the manual indicating the systems are not functioning/powered on and/or not working properly. On may 9, 2017 scott automotive put new brakes on the car. They could not get a reading from the ABS/tc control system and suggested taking it to a dealer - it would not communicate. A tire pressure light came on as well and later in the week, carter auto repair replaced the tire pressure sensor and stated with the correct reading equipment the ABS/tc still was not communicating and also suggested having gm perform a reading. Gm technicians' online responses to forum complaints of 2008 saturn vue (and other models) stability track system and transmission issues lead me to believe gm is aware of the problems but have yet to take recall action to address them. The vehicle runs through a self-check of the sensors when the car is parked with only the awd light blinking and the normal all lights flash on the dash and then the brake, ABS, both tc/esp lights come on and stay on and the awd light continues to blink. From what I have read, the traction control/electronic stability and ABS are not on and working so I am hoping when I take the car to gm on wednesday they will offer to replace the vehicle because I purchased this vehicle for my mother because it has a 5-star safety rating and it is no longer safe for her to drive if she is in an accident and the brakes lock up and she skids across the highway.

Filed Apr 14, 2017 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · IL

I have lights on the instrument panel to indicate an issue with the braking system ABS and stability response to my vehicle. The technician at ntb stated my wiring harness is corroded. To me this is not a normal thing to have general maintenance. There is no current recalls noted for this and something needs to be done. Although I can still brake the car.

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · VA

First was the parking brake, after shopping in williamsburg mall we got back in the car and would not move, the parking brakes got stuck.towed to mechanic and they released the brake so that we could go back home, richmond. And told me not to engage the parking brake till a mechanic in my city will fix the problem. Today dec 12 2016, the brakes started to lock while drivin home after taking my wife to work, within the city, I noticed that the pedal was getting harder, I did made home and I checked the wheels,all four, and the disks were very hot to the touch and the brakes are locked, the car is about 58,000 miles only. Any idea what is, I have to mention that 5/6 month ago I had problem with the ABS, all lights concerning the brakes came on, traction and ABS and others, it cost me around $300.00 to fix that problem. Any knowledge of other people having these problems, is the manufacturer responsible for these? Also the power steering fluid need to be filled every month, I notice oil on the driveway. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 105,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. While driving at any speed, the brakes seized, all of the calibers seized, and the anti-skid and ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was contamination in the brake fluid. As a result, the brake pads, the hoses, and the brake fluid were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however; the contact stated that the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the brake fluid was flushed and the booster and master cylinder were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2015 · Airbags · 88,000 miles · TX

I had work done after steering column due to a faulty sensor causing ABS warning light to come on. The. Not long after that my airbag warning light would come on intermittently especially when using my turning signal. The vehicle was taken to dealership twice and was told nothing wrong could be found. So I did some research about other saturn and gm owners having the same problem and it was determine to be a faulty airbag clock spring or connector. Now I am driving a vehicle where I really don't know if the airbags will deploy if I am in a accident.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 79,432 miles · CA

Our 2008 saturn vue xe recently started locking up the ABS and brakes while driving. It happens in stop and go traffic and most frighteningly at freeway speeds. The vehicle will apply the brakes at will for no reason and the ABS and traction control indicators come on. We have had the vehicle serviced multiple times and we have replaced all brake hardware and the issue still exists. We have done countless hours of research and have found that hundreds of saturn, chevrolet, and commodore vehicles exhibit the same issues and general motors dealerships do not even have an answer. The vehicle brake issues render the vehicle inoperable and cause immediate slowness and inability to maneuver on the freeway when it locks up. We cannot use the vehicle and have exhausted all resources and options trying to fix the issue. It cannot be traded in with these issues either. Can somebody investigate possible recalls or dealer solutions so we can feel safe driving...with or without our small children. Please help.

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Transmission · 53,351 miles · CA

Purchased a certified used vehicle saturn vue 2008. Was told by sales man it had a 1 year bumper to bumper warranty and 2 year on the power train. Just after my 1 year mark my transmission went out. I took it to the dealer and felt assured at least it was under warranty, only to find out it, that is was only covered for 1 year on the power train, I was very displeased to have the transmission go out with only 50k miles on it. After speaking with several "managers" about the problem and how I felt they should cover it under the warranty, they finally agreed to absorb some of the cost, I paid 1k dollars for the transmission, while my car was being worked on they did the service that it was due such as rotating tries etc. On my way home from the dealer my air conditioning stopped working :( now it works off and on, then a day later my low tire sensor comes on, showing my tire pressure system is faulty. Really??? Now when I make a left turn, my traction control/ABS warring lights come on and ding. Wow why as this car not been recalled for all of these problems I now find so many other people having same issues to the tee, this is a common problem with these cars. Now I remember why my 3 previous vehicles have been toyota and honda's I paid 5k down all the money I had buy a certified car thinking it would last me longer than 1 year. I was wrong and I owe more on it now that I am sure it is worth.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Electrical · OH

While driving @ 60mph on i75 in toledo oh in the middle lane of highway vehicle shut down. I was able to drift over to curbside. Vehicle refused to restart I drained battery attempting to restart. My airbag sensor light has been on in my vehicle for approximately 3 months. When I turn key to start my vehicle I have no connection until I release key then it kicks in and starts. On occasion when depressing lever on gear shifter I hear a ticking sound in ignition switch. All mywarning lights in dash come on and some remin on until next start example: ABS brake traction control seatbelt check engine. Etc

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Electrical · 109,677 miles · SC

Initial problems (may 2011) were power down while driving, losing power while driving, ABS and traction dash lights went on and off while driving, onstar attempted to connect by itself even when the vehicle was shut off, draining the vue battery. In dec 2012, while parked with radio on, an extremely loud noise was emitted through the radio speakers. Shortly, the ignition and the entire electrical system shut down (door locks, dash lights,...). The vue was picked up by gm dealer. Extensive testing over a week or more finally indicated that the battery for onstar (under right passenger seat) failed. The vehicle communication interface module battery (vcim) was replaced. The vue has not had this problem since, although some sensors had to be replaced. This was an extremely difficult problem to diagnose, and is potentially a lethal defect with the vcim. All traditional tests failed to pick up the problem. Astute techs at gm finally did.

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 57,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to respond to acceleration attempts. The contact mentioned that the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the ABS module, wire harness, and the driver side brake sensor but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.