2008 Saturn Vue: check engine light

Filed Sep 2, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · NE

2008 Saturn vue AWD. Steering wheel is very difficult to turn while driving. There is a lot of resistance. No leaking fluid visible and no visible loss of fluid levels. Transmission was torn down/repaired in 2017 for metal bits present at 95,000 (approximate) miles. It is currently at 107,600 miles. Transmission gets stuck in lower gear and rpms Rev up without the vehicle gaining acceleration. The tear down/rebuild was due to bad 3 5 wave plate also and seems to be replicating the issue again. Check engine light comes on amd goes off intermittently and cannot get issue to replicate at the mechanics. Key has also gotten stuck in the barrel. Took almost 2 hours to try numerous ways to get it to release-also had to unlock manually on the door handle, none of the lights inside worked and when it was able to get started it was very slow and deliberate. Battery appeared to be dead but after jump starting and taking to have it checked, battery was found to be fine. These are serious concerns regarding the vehicle as 1 or all could cause serious damage to the driver and others on the road. It happened again today with the high rpms and low gear/not shifting to next gear.

Filed Dec 13, 2021 · Transmission · TX

Just backed out of my driveway and drove 2 blocks down my street. Stopped at the stop sign and the car wouldn't move. It was still running, however it wouldn't move. The car coming up behind me didn't notice my flashers and had to slam on his brakes which caused him to be rear ended. Everyone was ok. Car was pushed back to my driveway and there it sits. Tried to start it and it still won't go anywhere. The check engine light is on, but it was not on before it stopped, or while being pushed back. I can't afford to have it towed anywhere right now to be checked out. The used dealership I bought the car from gave me an obd scanner. Transmission codes P0700 and P2723 came up.

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Transmission · 177,787 miles · PA

I was on a straight street parked and my engine light came on my girlfriend came outside I go to pull away I out the car in reserve and went no where I turned her off for a couple mins. And tried again it worked but I had the peddle to floor only going like 2mph backing up. Finally I got out out her in drive and again we was not moving I was able to pull over in a lot I turned her off sat for 10-15 minutes turned back on she was okay till I got home and tried to park I was 15 mins away from home. So I got my obd reader thing to check engine light and it popped up something with my transmission.

Filed Nov 3, 2020 · Engine · MD

Engine light is on. Have been told by several mechanics that the transmission needs to be replaced. Several years ago spent over &1000.00 on it ( transmission) at a gm dealer only to have the issue to still exist. Never buying a gm vehicle again.

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was present coming from the engine compartment and smoke was visible coming from under the hood. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to websmart chevrolet (5049 west ridge rd, spencerport, ny) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty. The transmission was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2018 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · CA

Was driving at about 20 MPH and it stuck in first gear. Check engine light came on and it won't shift gears. I am now without a car. Its code po700 and po752. The first is transmission controller and the later is shift solenoid. Typically happens when wave plate breaks. Car is paid for and I like it. Cannot afford to replace transmission. I am disabled now without wheels and no way to fix it. Is it a recall? Can the agency help fix it?

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 Aug 27, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 2,500 miles · MA

I have a problem with my transition. I know there was a recall and was never notified. When I called about the recall the woman on the other end said I wasn't able to be included that's why I wasn't notified. The recall stated any owner. As even though I was sold the car as new, there had been a previous owner. I bought the car with 420 miles. My car will not shift into gear sometimes, when in park it rolls about 8 to 10 inches. When my car won't shift my check engine light comes on. I use the tiptronic shift and where there should be a 1 for first gear there is nothing. On the high way when I step on the gas my car won't shift to a higher gear to pick up speed

Filed Feb 17, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 56,178 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle shook and lost power. The check engine, traction control, and anti lock brake system indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled into a parking space and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who replaced and reprogrammed the ECM. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred after one and half years. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer where it was diagnosed. The dealer replaced the transmission solenoid control circuit and reprogrammed the transmission module. The failure mileage was 56,178.

Filed Jan 17, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 143,586 miles · FL

Reference # 10945589, forgot to mention vehicle is not and has not show warning light about this.... Exp..no check engine...

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 105,000 miles · KY

There was a recall bulletin issued for my model year vehicle: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ucm472842/rcrit-14v614-0055.pdf however, when I contacted my closest gm dealer they said that my VIN was not associated with this recall. This is concerning as the recall is describing the exact problem w/ the car and has been diagnosed by a service professional. One of the connectors on my ECM somehow has become contaminated and is causing the car to unexpectedly die while in use. Also as a result, the tcs/esp/and check engine lights all come on and remain on until the computer can be reset. It has done so twice while my wife has been driving it on the highway, creating very dangerous situations. It strands her on the side of the road until we can get the car started again and off the highway. This has also happened while the car is idling, and while traveling at low speeds off the highway. I understand that only certain vins are involved in certain recalls, but since the problem in the recall bulletin linked above is happening to our vehicle and our vehicle's VIN is not listed, I am concerned there could be others that are not aware of this and could become seriously injured when the vehicle shuts off.

Filed Dec 17, 2016 · 2 miles · IN

This vehicle is having transmission problems,yes when driving it will stall to move forward and all lights on dash will light up check engine light comes on the RPM meter goes all the way over to the red,there is a safety recall on the transmission for this vehicle recall no08v200000. And also recall on the steering recall no.08v470000 and the latches/door handles recall no.09v233000