Saturn Vue check engine light comes on

Filed Aug 31, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · IL

Car stalled while driving in traffic XXX. Engine died. Warning lights ON. Restarted. Stalled 3 more times in traffic but luckily had space to pull off & engine restarted. Made it into my garage. Restarted, Check Engine Light was ON, but went OFF after time. Car would NOT move in gear. Retried several times. Presently (XXX) will crank but WON'T start. Battery good. Looking for anything else obvious. (Had similar problem after buying in 2006 on at least 4 different dates, but restarted after EITHER: left overnight or after battery disconnect/reset: No Check Engine Light after relearning cycles. Successfully passed all emission tests since ownership.) I have about 34,000 miles on odometer. Have had NO other memorable problems except stalling problems. After first stalling years ago, a Saturn dealer on [XXX] replaced VTi transmission fluid & "reprogrammed" the ECM. I have no receipts or records now & that dealer is long gone. Please advise. Thank you INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 8, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · OH

Stalls stops, with Engine power reduced, stabilitrak off. After turning or braking. Engine light with down arrow. Accident probability. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF ON HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY RD!

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 Aug 29, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · 89,973 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered violently. The contact's daughter lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road before coming to a complete stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 89,973. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 23, 2022 · Fuel system · SC

While driving the engine lights kept coming on, so we decided to get it checked by a mechanic and he told us that we have a faulty fuel tank pressure sensor and that the IMRC actuator valve is not working at all.

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 Mar 28, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 250,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. While the contact's daughter was driving the vehicle, the key fell out of the ignition. The failure occurred more than twice while driving. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal squeaky and rattling sound while being turned. Excessive force had to be used to turn the steering wheel. Also, the check engine indicator was illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the power steering and ignition failures were not diagnosed because they did not have the proper electric tools. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 250,000.