Saturn Vue sudden acceleration problems

Filed Aug 16, 2015 · Body, Engine · 106,000 miles · SC · crash

I had been out to lunch and was pulling into a parking place in my workplace parking lot. I eased into the parking space and nudged the gas to get completely in the space. When I nudged the gas, my car accelerated on its own with such a force the car went over a concrete barrier in the parking space and I then hit a brick and concrete wall that was knocked down. An iron railing was on top of the concrete and that got smashed as well. My car was moving at such a fast and furious speed I had no control over it. As a result, my car was totaled due to the repairs that were necessary. This exact thing happened exactly three years ago in this car and it was the same situation. I was pulling into a parking place at a shopping mall and as I eased on the gas to pull into the space, again, my car accelerated out of control and I hit a truck that was in the space in front of where I was pulling in and my car stopped when it hit the car next to the truck. My car was repairable. Thankfully, both of these times I was in the car alone. I have called gm/saturn and made a complaint with them. ...updated 09/28/15

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. While driving approximately 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The cruise control warning light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Acceleration · 103,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. The contact was attempting to shift into park when the vehicle abnormally accelerated, causing the contact to crash into a nearby vehicle. No one was injured and a police report was not filed. The current and failure mileage was 103,000. Updated 12/15/10. *lj the cause for the sudden acceleration could not be determined. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 12/27/10

Filed Jun 10, 2010 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. She stated that in june 2009, while driving 45 MPH the vehicle lunged forward and began losing power at a low speed. The contact was forced to shut the engine off and allow the vehicle to reset itself. She contacted the dealer and was informed that the vehicle had a faulty transmission and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure re-occured four times within a year and the vehicle had to be taken back to the dealer to be repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000 and current mileage was 104,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 1,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH and experienced difficulty in steering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions to have the steering column shaft replaced. Additionally, the floor shifter failed to release into gear. An unintended acceleration occurred at any given speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on different occasions to be repaired which consisted of replacing components such as; floor shift assembly, acceleration pedal engine mount, and the front suspension drive train motor mount. The intermediate shaft was also tightened. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunctions. The failure mileage was 1,000. The current mileage was 27,000. Updated 04/15/10. *lj the steering column, steering shaft, gear assembly, engine mount were all replaced. Updated 09/30/10

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Transmission · NV

This is a continuation of the complaint that I filed yesterday (# 10265132). I am the guy who lives in las vegas. I got my car back from saturn last thursday with a brand new transmission in it. When I started my car and was about to leave the dealership I heard a grinding noise that was never present before so I told saturn to take it back and fix it again. They were not able to hear the sound and gave the car back to me the next day (friday 04/10/09). I drove the car home (about 4 miles) and did not drive it until I went to work on monday (04/13/09). Work is 15 miles away. When I left work I was sitting at a stop light with my car in drive and my foot on the brake only! Without warning the car lunged forward like as if I were to push the gas pedal all the way to the floor. I was inches from hitting the car in front of me. I put the car into neutral and the engine temp went dead cold. Then I put it back into drive and the temp when back to where it was before. This happened once more before the light turned green. I got on the freeway and my car did not feel right (very sluggish). I had to push the gas pedal about 3/4 of the way to the floor for the car to move more than just a little. The engine noise was back even louder than before. I made it to the dealer but they were closed for the day so I left my car over night. The next day my wife dropped me off at the dealership. I needed to pull my car into the service bay so I started my car but just turning the key but not pressing on the gas pedal and the engine revved to over 3000 RPM. I put the car in reverse and the car did not move. I noticed that my daytime running lights were flashing. The more gas I gave the car the faster the daytime lights would flash on and off. The saturn mechanic test drove my car and used some instrument plugged under the dash. He came back from the drive and told me that it was my transmission again! This is my 4th transmission in the last 1 1/2 year.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Electrical · 17,000 miles · MO

I have a 2007 saturn vue greenline and have had the hybrid battery replaced after having the car shut off and restart and losing all hybrid function. I then found out that all battery cells were leaking in my car. Now the car is in the shop due to 3 incidents of sudden acceleration in one day. First time I was parking and the car lunged forward while foot was on brake, second time at a stop light and third time stopping at train tracks and that was very dangerous. I then parked my car and had it towed because of the safety concerns. The dealership says they can not duplicate the problem and tried to return the vehicle with no repairs done. I refused and they still have possession of the vehicle. I have owned it one year and the mileage is approximately 17,000. The first issue was fixed 3 weeks before the second issue started.

Filed Sep 27, 2007 · Electrical · 800 miles · CA

My saturn hybrid vue has had several "incidents" since it's purchase. The first was at around 800 miles. The vehicle stalled and could not be started for several minutes. All engine and traction control lights were on. When it finally started, it jerked severely and lunged forward several times. Had another vehicle or a pedestrian been in front of me they would have been hit. I had the car towed into saturn service. There were several problem codes in ECM. They said it was a chaffed wire that needed to insulated. At around 1,200 miles the jerking happened again. Over the next couple of months there would be episodes of where the engine lights or traction control lights came on and it would stall but then it would drive fairly normal. I checked with onstar to do a diagnostic check and they said every thing seemed ok. I complained to the saturn dealer but the problem seemed to be persistent but intermittent. I began to fear driving the vehicle, especially with my grandchildren in it. All during this time the mileage was very low (especially for a hybrid). Three month's since its first failure I took the saturn vue into service with all the engines lights on -- they found problems with starter generator, and the charging and autostop systems related to the 12 v and 36 volt batteries. They replaced the engine wiring harness. Now it is one month later and it is going back into service for lunging forward at a stop sign, and for answers about why I get such low mpg (22).

Filed May 10, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · 40,000 miles · DC

Saturn vue experiencing problems with the transmission, catalytic converter shield, windshield, accelerator, rear suspension, defective passenger side ball joints, struts and bushings.***no answer required***. *mr the defective catalytic converter shield was replaced, there was noise under the vehicle in the exhaust area of the vehicle due to a defective muffler. The windshield rattled at high speeds. The accelerator pedal stuck resulting in sudden acceleration. The driver's door would not open from the inside.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Acceleration · NY

Consumer stated vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when shifting from park into reverse. The dealership has inspected the vehicle several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information.