2008 Saturn Vue: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 5, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · HI

Both headlight wiring melted. Replaced both side headlights and after 2 years the wire harness melted again the parking pawl gets stuck often. When putting the car in reverse the parking pawl gets stuck. Then it will eventually go into reverse but the car jerks and makes a clunking noise. The light issue I've been dealing with for the last 3 years now. The parking pawl issue has been like this for over a year now.

Filed Mar 13, 2018 · Steering · 131,102 miles · GA

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.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Transmission · 139,500 miles · FL

Ive had this issue fixed by 2 different mechanics. I didnt list the first incident because I dont remember the mileage. What happens is everytime I put gas in my vehicle it wont crank. This happens no matter how much gas I put in it. The first time it happened in february I was coming from out of town and needed gas, but prior to that the vehicle would jerk when I turned on the air which wasnt often in february because it was mostly cool out. So ive had to buy brand new parts twice because its what the computer read as an issue. The other issue I have every once in a while, I could be just getting in vehicle and it cranks fine, I would put the vehicle in reverse to back out and it wont bulge. Id then put it back in park thain drive itll move forward perfectly. When I put it in reverse again it would back out without control without ease. Once I almose hit a car passing my driveway. This happens once or twice a month. Ive also had the issue with the door opening handles where they stick I just thought my kids werent closing the door all the way. Now theyve gotten used to slamming the door because they dont want to hear my mouth everytime I get an open door notification.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 100,000 miles · TN

Driving at speed and the transmission jerks causing the vehicle to slow down in traffic. Very scary feeling to not know what is causing your vehicle to suddenly fail and loosing control of your speed during travel. To have such a vital part able to fail in such a critical functioning of the vehicle is dangerous and potentially dangerous to drivers on the roads as well as the occupants of the vehicle. Please don't allow this to become a fatality before action is taken. The wave plate on these gm vehicles is breaking inside the transmission. Causing complete in motion failure of vehicle at speed. Thank you for what you do.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 89,212 miles · CA

Upon trying to accelerate, the "kicked" and jerked, then slowed slightly. When traveling uphill, and parking, transmission seemed not to have enough power. Rolls backwards while idle before taking off.

Filed Nov 26, 2013 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · FL

On november 19, 2013 as I was in my way to work the car started to make a weird noise and as I kept driving I felt a jerk on the car and heard a loud noise coming from the engine, had to turn back home. I was not going to drive the car and get stranded somewhere on the road. I call carl black chevrolet and had the car towed to have it service. On friday I picked up the car and was told the fixed the problem which was the control solenoid valve and transmission control module assembly replacement. They found fluid pressure switches damaged, replaced TCM and sol assembly. On friday november 23, 2013 I picked up my car and was told the problem was fixed, but on november 25, 2013 as I was driving to the store the problem started again, going about 35 miles the car jerked back so bad that I almost hit my head on the steering wheel. I thank god there was nobody behind me because this could have cause an accident. I was able to get the car home but not before the car did the same thing again and there was noise coming from the engine. I had the car towed again to carl black chevrolet and is at their service center today, I want a new transmission on my car not just replace some parts and sending me on my way with a car that I can have a serious accident with and possible get hurt or hurt others. All this problems have caused me to missed work and spend money I don't have, I do not want to continue having problems that can be avoided. This is a very stressful situation for me, please tell me what I have to do to have this problem fix.

Filed Sep 17, 2012 · Acceleration, Steering · 96,637 miles · MI

Transmission not engaging properly. Vehicle jerks while shifting and does not reach over 60 MPH without going to 6 rpms. While in heavy rush hour traffic, the car does not accelerate and the power steering locks.

Filed Dec 31, 2008 · Driver assistance · HI

I was concerned about the traction control/stabilitrak feature on my 2008 saturn vue redline. I've owned the vehicle for almost 16 months (purchased brand new) and within that time period the traction control/stabilitrak indicators turned on in the dic approximately 15-20 times. The vehicle then starts to jerk pretty rough. I need to pull of the road and shut down the vehicle then restart for the indicator lights to shut off. It happens at any given time most of the time in ideal conditions either on the highway or freeway. I've never taken the vehicle in because they always tell me they can't do anything unless they can reproduce the problem that I'm bringing in the vehicle for. I don't want to waste my time going there for no results being that there is only one dealership on the island. I'm not sure if it's an isolated condition or if other saturns have the same condition. The incident date is the last time the indicators went on.