While driving on the freeway the car would beep 3 time while lights flash on the dash. I would lose power steering and the engine would shut off. ... Usually would start back up if I waited long enough. This has happened to me quite a few times. I have been also on a street going 35 miles an hour and same thing would happen. The last time I tried to drive it I put my keys in and cant get them out. .
2008 Saturn Vue steering complaints
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My car steering goes in and out loud whining noise like I'm gonna lose control got ran and pinion replaced and power steering pump so what can still be the problem also just replace control module for transmission and now light just came back on 3 months after getting fixed same code p0700
May have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen. If this were to occur, there may be a power steering fluid leak. Saturn was in motion when this occurred.
For the last year, while driving at low speeds, and while stopped with the engine running, the engine will shut off. It won't restart for a few minutes, sometimes it will restart on first try. The electrical system (I'm guessing) makes a lot of clicking noises-from the engine and inside the car-dashboard lights will flicker, electric door and window lights on driver side door will flicker, airbags, hazards, radio lights will all flicker, and windows won't go up or down, or will slightly, door locks won't operate, etc. Electrical issues started the same night I purchased it sept. 2017 when the electrical system went haywire and the engine died and all the electrical light flickered. The dealer had it hooked up to a battery charger the next day and the battery died. In attempts to start the vehicle, we open and shut doors, try to use electrical functions (windows, door locks etc.), and that seems to help, as after a few minutes it will start, seemingly from opening and closing doors and the hatchback. The doors will not lock via the door lock/unlock button on the key fob. When doors are locked and alarm is set via keyfob (lights will flash and alarm noise will give noise to confirm it), however, the doors will open by just pulling on the handle, and alarm will go off. The steering has a leak that leaks out all the fluid in a day or two, as well.
Trouble with my steering!! It's bad I fear the safety for my family!!!the problem hapenned while in motion on highway 6!!
The steering wheel locks up and is hard to turn! This is unacceptable I looked it up and it was a recall!! I need to know the steps to access how to get it fixed!! The vehicle was drip at the time and the information center has a light that came on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. The contact stated that the power steering had to be replaced three times since owning the vehicle. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the original owner replaced the power steering per an unknown recall; however, the failure recurred. The contact refused to continue repairing the power steering at her expense. The manufacturer was contacted and refused to replace the power steering. The contact stated that each power steering repair lasted one year. The vehicle was purchased used from lindsay chevrolet (15605 jefferson davis hwy, woodbridge, va 22191, (571) 200-4754). The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 66,000.
My steering tigthrns up when I am in reverse or drive and the way I get it to lossen is putting back back I drive and moivn then back in reverse
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. While driving approximately 15 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. The VIN was unknown.
Have had to replace the steering column twice due to anti lock brake and traction control issues. Both system lights are on the dash. Problem is intermittent but the only fix is a steering column which are hard to find. Has been going on for 2 years
On friday october 26, 2018, my battery died. I had it replaced after the tow company diagnosed it. It was later discovered that the alternator was malfunctiong. My car on a busy intersection just died with on coming heavy traffic. I could not move or put it in nuetural to move it. It had to be jumped in order to clear the dangerous situation. My concern that the car just locked up, no power or ability to move. I could not use my hazard lights. A very unsafe situation. The vehicle was in motion and then I was accelerating then all of a sudden everything went dark. Please advise of what type of documentation you will need for this file? I am just writing because this was a safety related malfunctioning that was life threatening.
Takata recall - no power steering when making sharp turns and pulling into parking spots. Took to dealer was told that I needed new power steering pump and steering geers. Mileage 116787
The vehicle is having problem with the electric steering. Unlike the fully functional power steering wheel does, it makes the driving experience feel unsafe. It feels extremely obvious when making sharp turns, which could be extremely dangerous.
Power steering doen not work
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact also stated that steering wheel fluid was leaking. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
1.engine would stall when turn on have to turn the key twice at any location. 2. Power steering when out driving on the freeway 3. Door handle on my driver side came off
The electric power steering will lock up or fail to work at any time. This is accompanied by a by a clicking noise and the power steering light on the dash will flash. This happens intermittently. This is has happened at both slow speed and on the highway. This seams to be the same symptoms as described in another gm recall 14v153000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. While pulling out of a parking lot, the steering wheel jerked and seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering motor and the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The contact called milton ruben superstore at (888) 516-3797 (3512 washington rd, augusta, ga 30907) where the technician recommended a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay for the vehicle to be towed to the dealer, but would not cover the cost of the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 131,102.
My car was not steering correctly. It was veering back and forth to the yellow line and to the right. I took it in to the mechanic and he replaced the steering rack. (driving on streets)
Takata recall. While I was making a turn on my 2008 saturn vue the steering wheel got stiff and I couldnt turn it no more... I stepped on the brakes and it started working again but now the steering wheel feels more stiff and sometimes shakes as I make turns.
"takata recall" while driving I hear some knock noise and when making a left curve turn my steering wheel will lock before I can complete the left curve turn forcing me to steer right then left to brake hold while making a left curve turn. The saturn vue I got it (10-11-2017) with 66450 miles on it now it has 68845 miles (11-28-2017) now I can trust this car and I see other have steering issue
When the key switch is in the on position there is a click at the position (approximately ten degrees, right) where the steering wheel lock appears to be attempting to engage. This could lock up the steering wheel while making a slow right turn, as when exiting a freeway. When the key switch is in lock position and key is removed the warning chime still occurs when the door is opened.
Stiff steering at times around corners. Almost like no power assisting the turn. Comes back right after the turn.
Lost all power steering was sitting for about 4 hrs. Started to move and no power steering checked fuse it is ok.
"takata recall" my 2008 saturn vue has been recalled for 3 items, all of which I am experiencing issues with but according to my VIN number my vehicle does not apply for these recalls. I did receive a notice a few years ago but since my vehicle was still okay at the time, I never brought it in. The 3 recalls are as follows: 1. Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch, 2. Power train:automatic transmission, 3. Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections. My vehicle is currently at mike anderson chevrolett due to these issues but the only item that's appearing covered is the transmission. I don't understand how my VIN has anything to do with the recall when all the 2008 saturn vue's are made with the same parts. I would like an investigation to be made due to my vehicle falling under the recall category but not falling under the correct VIN number category. My vehicle currently won't allow me to go pass 40mph, my steering wheel gets locked making it hard for me to turn and there is a leak, also when my locks are unlocked the handles still won't open as if it's still locked. Immediate attention is respectfully requested.
2008 saturn vue loses power steering assist when engine below 1000 RPM. Power steering fluid level is ok. There is also a whining noise that becomes louder when wheel is turned in any direction. Noise is somewhat dependent on RPM, as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that aluminum was in the power steering pump. The steering pump and rack needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,232.
Traveling at 80 MPH on interstate, stepped on gas to change lanes, and engine revved, but no power to move. Had to run off of the highway onto the grass berm. Before that happened, the steering wheel had been acting strangely - much vibration and play. My sister and I could have been killed had the car overturned or something at that speed. Now I am told the car needs new transmission, struts, and power steering issue still being looked at. Can I get any help from gm dealer with this dangerous issue. I read that these exact issues affected my model and year, with recalls. Please investigate and advise.
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).
While driving to school my 2008 saturn vue the power steering suddenly went out. I parked and turned off the car. After 15minutes I restarted it and started driving everything was fine. This is the 3th time that it happens. I spend some money fixing it and it happens again. I would like to know what is the problem or what part I need to replace. I know that this is a common problem and the gm is doing nothing to fix the problem
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