Saturn Vue knocking problems

Filed May 20, 2021 · Transmission · TX

Knocking/grinding noise from under vehicle and shift problems. Taken to automotive service provider for diagnostic and they're evaluation revealed internal fail in the cvt vti transmission.

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 Nov 29, 2017 · Steering · 5 miles · NY

"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

Filed Dec 30, 2015 · Airbags · 155,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator remained illuminated with a passenger seated in the front seat. The contact further stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound in the air bag housing on the passenger side dashboard of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was informed by the service department that there was no proof of a failure in the air bag. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Electrical · OH

While driving @ 60mph on i75 in toledo oh in the middle lane of highway vehicle shut down. I was able to drift over to curbside. Vehicle refused to restart I drained battery attempting to restart. My airbag sensor light has been on in my vehicle for approximately 3 months. When I turn key to start my vehicle I have no connection until I release key then it kicks in and starts. On occasion when depressing lever on gear shifter I hear a ticking sound in ignition switch. All mywarning lights in dash come on and some remin on until next start example: ABS brake traction control seatbelt check engine. Etc

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Steering · 111,952 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn vue. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, she lost control of the vehicle slid, and crashed into a guard rail. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering wheel position sensor was not programmed correctly and the steering gear was leaking fluid. The vehicle was repaired. However, the contact stated there was a knocking noise emitted from the steering wheel. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v616000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 111,952.

Filed Dec 7, 2011 · Transmission · 95,477 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that at engine startup, a knocking noise was emitted from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 95,477 and the current mileage was 96,105.

Filed Apr 6, 2011 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · KY · crash · 2 injuries

2003 saturn vue CVT/vti transmission problems. Already "fixed" at a saturn dealer 2 years ago after complete failure while driving on a curvy 55 MPH country road. An accident was possible at that time and luckily I had a parking lot pull off to access. I am the original owner and was never notified of a highly apparent know defect. This saturn was involved in an accident because the transmission once again failed without notice and only after a saturn dealership "fixed" this problem 2 years prior and not many miles later. Luckily, I was returning home after returning my 7 year old daughter to her mother just ten minutes and 6 miles earlier. If she was in the back seat it is highly likely she would have been very seriously injured or dead. The passenger was injured and rushed to the hospital. I was banged up as the driver. This vti transmission is an epic failure! How many people need to lose their lives before something is done. I was completely unaware of the widespread problem until I did a little research on the internet. Beyond shocking, to say the least. I am contacting an attorney and inquiring about being stuck with this unsafe lemon. I have been referred by saturn to a local gm dealer for service via mail, so I will start there. I am dismayed that there has been nothing done with this even after a class action suit was awarded which I was unaware of until tonight 4/6/11. Can you live with the guilt of knowing about an ongoing and evident problem and the lives that will likely be lost due to known problem. Why in the world has there not been a recall on this problem. Toyota has a few gas pedal issues and bingo. I would rather be driving one of those after seeing and experiencing what I have recently. How many of these ticking time bombs are still out on the road. I see several almost daily. There is another form of a domestic terrorist and it is the poor unassuming saturn drivers. This car fell shy of being a total. Insurance companies will have interest.

Filed Dec 9, 2008 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · VA

I have bought a 2003 saturn vue from ebay on july the 3rd, 2008 and was delivered to me on the 21st of july, when I received the vehicle it had a grinding noise, I did not know what that was until it broke down, the vehicle had no warning of this problem. I had a mechanic to look at it and stated it was a transmission failure vehicle VIN # 2.2 liter with a CVT-I transmission which can only be purchased by the manufacturer can not be rebuilt with an outrageous price the vehicle has 95,000 miles on which no longer has warranty. As I was driving the vehicle which no sign of prior problem started to make a knocking and grinding noise as the vehicle was struggling upon the hill, I pulled over to safety on the side of the road prior to the stop. The engine was still running but the vehicle would not move. Someone helped me push it to the side and stated there may be a transmission problem with it. I got it towed to aamco where the mechanic confirm that this transmission was hard to find only through its manufacturer and the cost of $4,000.00. Now, I am unemployed, single mother how could something like this be possible to top it off an additional $2500.00 service charge that vehicle is a piece of trash I need help. The warranty is only to 75k miles on it. Please help me get some type of satisfaction to a running vehicle to help me find a job.

Filed Sep 6, 2008 · Engine · 34,000 miles · NY

Car had a strange ticking noise ,dropped the car off at saturn dealer ship and was told that I needed to replace a timing chain,for a fee of 1,000 dollars ,I searched the federal safety agency and found a recall exactly like this one but for a 2001 only. My car is a 2004 and only has 34,000 miles.