Saturn Vue overheating problems

Filed Nov 5, 2023 · Transmission · NM · crash · 2 injuries

Transmission has Lube issues for Honda and TRANSGO HONDALK fixes that but requires several hours labor pulling transmission. Transmission and torque converter overheat causing failure. Mine overheated and stalled crossing traffic, wouldn't go into gear. Caused accident.

Filed Jan 18, 2022 · Engine · MN

Sweet smell coming from vents, suspect there is a coolant leak in the heater core, only 98000 miles and the heater core is failing.

Filed May 25, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 140,000 miles · PA

I was driving on the highway going about 65 MPH and the car started shaking,brakes. Got really tight car barely wanted to,stop transmissikn was overheating at the same time car wasnt passing second gear everything happened out of nowhere.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · FL

Electrical system discharges battery. Once overheated the wiring causing the insulation to melt. Another time caused the battery acid to overflow/leak. Once drove to a location and when attempted to restart battery completely dead.

Filed Apr 3, 2017 · Engine · 151,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise underneath the hood of the vehicle. The temperature warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle started to overheat. The contact stopped to check the engine and noticed that the anti-freeze contained oil. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Transmission · 177,987 miles · NM

3.5 l honda with honda mdra 5 speed automatic. 78930b honda transmission lube correction kit (6 cylinder models) and valve update for transmission is not known to saturn/gm. Valves failed, overheated transmission on i20, burned up torque converter, lost 4th & 5th gear, temp light came on, revved from 2000 RPM to 4000 RPM and loss of power/surging. Got off interstate before semi hit me. Transmission shop stated recall / update / service bulletin for new self cleaning lube/cooling valves and vale body update for smother shifting. When ignition recall done gm showed nothing about honda mdra transmission also gm recall department unaware saturn used honda power train. Honda is aware of problem but gm wasn't. Gm VIN so honda can't pull up any info.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 59,000 miles · MO

Approximately july 2013, my instrument panel lights and radio shut off. The service stabilitrak warning message came on and then went off. I was unable to take the key out of the ignition. After moving the battery, the lights turned on and I was able to start the car. This lasted for an hour. It happened again and moving the battery worked. I took it to lou fusz gmc buick. They tested the alternator, battery, and all of their components. They were fine. I took it to them in august, september, and october. I thought the problem was caused by the battery not being secured or I needed a new battery. I had the battery replaced by lou fusz in january 2014. Everything seemed to be fine until earlier this month. The same symptoms and issues happened again. I currently have the vehicle at a gm service center hoping they can resolve the issue. There is something seriously wrong with this vehicle. I am afraid to drive it. My concern is it may be overheating causing the wires to burn. There are other reports of the same issue with the 2009 saturn vue. Please assist me in resolving this matter.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Transmission · 63,400 miles · MO

The saturn vue has a low mileage and the car has transmission problems and this is very alarming, the car will overheat and does not want to drive at all.

Filed Jun 30, 2009 · Engine · 52,000 miles · TX

I have a 2008 saturn vue. At 52000 miles my warning light for my temperature overheating came on. My coolant tank was empty. My coolant level sensor did not come on. My temperature light came on only when my tank was empty. I was told by the dealership that my heater core had went out. Because of this coolant leaked under my dash into my car. I was told it had nothing to do with anything I had not done. It just happens. When I was at the dealership a 2007 outlook came in with the same problem. Saturn replaced the heater core at a discount cost to me. I also was having a rattling sound under my hood. No one could tell me what it was. The sound started from the time I bought my vue in 10/08. It had 22 miles on the vue at the time. I would call and as if anyone else had this problem and was told no. Each time I would go to take it in to be check, the vue would not make the sound. I was also told, because it was a new engine it will make sounds until the engine had some miles put on it. When I took it in for the heater core problem, that is when I was told it has the heat shield. It was fixed at a cost to me. My question also is why would it not be covered and why wasn't the heater core cover under the powertrain control system warranty. If the coolant sensor would had came on before the tank was empty, it could have saved my heater core.

Filed Nov 18, 2008 · Engine · TX

Engine overheating warning like came on and then the check engine light. Took it immediately into dealership who informed me that head gasket blew and I need new motor-had no coolant. Wasn't aware of any leaks or problems. 3 weeks before my dash lights went out while driving. Now the odometer reading indicates 7000 miles more than what it should be.