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.
2008 Saturn Vue: hesitation when accelerating
7 of the 406 complaints about the 2008 Saturn Vue describe hesitation when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 39,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 55 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Hesitation when accelerating by model year
- 20092
- 20087
- 20071
- 20052
- 20041
- 200322
- 20022
What owners say
The vehicle became difficult to start with the interior lights blinking wildly. While driving, the vehicle would hesitate and surge. Had new ignition switch installed. Axle shaft seal leaking transmission fluid. Transmission failed shortly thereafter (the federal safety agency compl #10565714).
Transmission 35r clutch wave plate failure requires complete transmission rebuild. Vehicle was properly maintained at appropriate service intervals. Transmission started to slip when shifting from 3rd to 4th gear and hesitated to up shift from 5th to 6th gear. Trouble codes p0700 and p0777 were logged when transmission first slipped.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. After the repair the contact noticed hesitation while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time where repairs were performed to the transmission. The contact was unaware of the exact repairs. Additionally, the contact stated the oil pressure light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer performed an oil change but the failure continued. The contact stated that the battery was replaced three times because the vehicle would not start. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Car shudders & hesitates when RPM's run below 1 1/2 (1500). Induction & injector cleaning, suggested by dealer did not correct problem - at cost of $300. Dealer can not identify problem - no problems found with 'diagnostic scan'.
This is a sturn vue, 2008 - 6 cyclinder. First 18,000 miles were trouble free. Car shudders and hesitates - does it at any speed and not consistent with running time- tachometer flutters while it is happening. At 2nd visit to dealer to fix problem, told it is a computer transmission problem and no program has been written to correct. Told this is a normal operating problem. Have spoken to saturn reps at gmc every day since march 15. Car is getting worse- not better, they have offered no hope of any resolution and will not recommend even trying to swap out parts. Keep on telling me the car is safe and will stand by their original warranty of 5 years/100,000 miles on transmission if it fails. Car gets lousy gas mileage since this started - went from 22.5 mpg to 19.5
I bought this car april 23, and the following week I began to have problems. At 200 miles the check engine light came on. I took it to the dealer and they said it was the evap canister. But I was also experiencing problems with the automatic transmission trying to switch gears. The vehicle would hesitate when I pressed down on the gas and then it would redline and kick in to the next gear. But it would not stay constant. The vehicle would abruptly downshift on flat ground and on slight grades. The dealership said the problem was fixed, but as I drove off it happened again. I ended up having to schedule another appt for them to look at the vehicle. Then when they looked at it again they said the computer system in the vehicle wasn't working correctly so they said they fixed it. Well when I drove off about 25 miles down the road the problem occurred again. When I try to slow down the brake pedal would go to the floor. I have almost been in a few accidents because of this. The problem occurred at 30mph-60mph. It also rolls back when in the drive way or at a slight incline at a stop sign/light. This vehicle is not safe. Im schedule for another appt. Once again to try and resolve the problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- This service bulletin provides information on RDM Axle Ratios for AWD Vehicles for Vibration Diagnostics...
- Power train
- This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic...
- Power train
- This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required...
- This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission...
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 26 my 2008 saturn vue vehicles equipped with a 6t70 6-speed automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission case side bore that holds the park pawl pivot pin may have a casting porosity. This condition, coupled with normal operating stresses, could lead to failure, eliminating the ability to secure the transmission in 'park' position.
- Risk
- If this happens while the vehicle is parked on a non-level surface, the vehicle could roll without warning and cause injury to people in its path.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2008. Owners may contact saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V200000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Saturn Vue hesitation
Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 2008 Saturn Vue?
7 of 406 owner complaints about the 2008 Saturn Vue (2%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Saturn Vue?
There is 1 recall and 55 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Saturn Vue
Check engine light 32Transmission failure 28Power steering loss 23Door locks 19Airbag light 17Stalling 17Won't shift 16ABS 14Won't start 14Loss of power 13Engine failure 12Steering lock-up 12Wipers 12Slipping 10Headlights 9Fire or smoke 8Jerking 8Warning lights 6Adaptive cruise 5No deployment 5
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