Saturn Vue whining noise problems

Filed Sep 26, 2020 · Engine, Steering · IL

My car steering goes in and out loud whining noise like I'm gonna lose control got ran and pinion replaced and power steering pump so what can still be the problem also just replace control module for transmission and now light just came back on 3 months after getting fixed same code p0700

Filed Sep 7, 2020 · Steering · 81,000 miles · IL

Vehicle has a high whining sound especially when turning as well as when vehicle is in motion you can tell something is not right with the steering almost like it's getting stuck in either direction

Filed Apr 28, 2017 · Steering · 69,000 miles · WA

2008 saturn vue loses power steering assist when engine below 1000 RPM. Power steering fluid level is ok. There is also a whining noise that becomes louder when wheel is turned in any direction. Noise is somewhat dependent on RPM, as well.

Filed May 20, 2013 · Transmission · 92,374 miles · MI

Check engine light went on and at the same time a visible loss in acceleration was noticed at all times when taken off. Also a whining noise was heard coming from the engine compartment idling and when moving. Taken in to the dealership, a slipping transmission was diagnosed and it was replaced for another (different number) original gm transmission part number, cooler flushed, TCM calibrated. A charge for $ 5324 was paid for the replacement, no extended warranty was available any longer, although forced to buy when the vehicle was purchased.

Filed Aug 23, 2010 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a whining noise coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they performed a diagnostic and detected a transmission failure. The dealer previously replaced the transmission one year prior to the failure. The contact and dealer were waiting for the warranty company to determine if the vehicle would possibly be honored under the service warranty coverage before the transmission repair was performed at the expense of the owner. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Transmission · 113,200 miles · NC

2003 saturn vue, auto transmission.... Transmission failed at 99,400 miles. Saturn dealership repaired the transmission because of the 100k warranty. I had to pay 25% of the new transmission, which was $1,000. The brand new transmission came with a 12,000 warranty. Four days ago, the brand new factory transmission started to slip and whine. Car taken back to dealership in raleigh, nc. Vue now has 113,204 miles. Informed that transmission is out of the parameters of the warranty and the repair cost will be $5900!!! I called corporate headquarters and they couldn't care less about my situation. Now I am out of a vehicle. Saturn knew of the faulty transmission in these vehicles but put a bandaid on the situation. People work hard for the money to purchase these vehicles just to be taken advantage of. I will never buy another saturn!

Filed Jun 18, 2008 · Electrical, Suspension · 124,072 miles · MI · crash

Problem 1: my 2004 saturn awd v6 saturn vue has developed a "shudder" in the drive train that's prevalent in the 20 -25 and 30-35mph range under moderate acceleration or coasting. Hooked up to a code reader, no codes appear; however, the torque converter is slipping as it displays a read out of over 8,000 RPM's when this occurs and the tachometer bounces back and forth with the shudder. Frequency of occurrence is higher in hotter weather and when car has been driven for several minutes. Slight whine also noticed by the transmission mechanic. Problem 2: this problem was noticed on 03-28-08. Vehicle was also purchased with defective horn. Two + weeks after the car was purchased I was hit in the rear quarter panel by a careless teenager that did not look before he backed out of his parking space. I realized shortly after that my horn was not properly working. There was no way I could have sounded the horn to alert him that he was about to back into me if had wanted to. Had it repaired recently in which the horn was found to be completely non-operational. Once repaired, it was apparent that all was working well with the horn as it honks when the doors are locked. We did not realize that the car would do that at the time that we purchased it. That should have been a big clue to the dealership that it was not functioning properly. I've been told that selling a car without a properly functioning horn is a safety violation. I'm appalled that this was not caught by the dealership! More over, they stuck me with an expensive bill to replace something that should have been operational at the time of sale! Problem 3: repaired on 05-22-08. Also, both lower control arm bushings had to be replaced as they were found to have separated. Major front end noises heard prior to this getting fixed and slop in the front end when driving. Felt like car might loose control when cornering!

Filed May 23, 2008 · Transmission · 82,442 miles · PA

03 saturn vue at anderson hummer04/14/06.03/16/07service @red lion chevy hesitation almost stalling. Grinding noise couldn't dup prob after 33m test-drive, replaced front pads&rotors.miles in 81258 out 81293, 04/03/07 no power. Stopped in the middle of road. Anderson said tow car to saturn of york rd. Dealer said we need a new trans,$5,000.82,442 milesvti tran.total was $1,077.35 refunded $578 out of the extended 5yr/75k mile warranty. Dealer informed us trans repair was under a 1yr/12,000 mile warranty. Picked up car 04/19/07. On 11/02/07 took the car in to be serviced again,saturn of york, pa. Ses light and hes when cold. Ses code p0841,trans code tech noticed trans whine (low fluid)leak at right shaft seal, repaired seal filled trans,road tested for vti operation. Noise in the rear tire when braking. They cleaned and deglazed the rear brakes adjusted and test drove. This cost an additional $454.51.inspected at saturn of york on 03/05/08, passed. 05/20/08 dropped the car off again at saturn of y. Car had begun to have a vibrating sound in the rear pass side and no power when taking off from a stop/turning, it felt like the car was going to stall out. Per saturn the rear diff needs to be replaced, my husband spoke with the tech that had looked over my car. Vti transmission was defective. This car is unsafe, I am afraid to drive it. Saturn has offered to pay 50% of the $5000 transmission repair but I am too scared to drive the car. I still owe $9402.63. We went to saturn of york to find out what our trade in options were - we were offered $1000 for the car! Willing to buy saturn again as long as no vti trans.saturn is not willing to help us they are asking that we put $4100 in to a car that they would possibly give us $4500 in perfect car. Vti of the car is so low due to the defective transmission used. Lakin law firm class action suit against saturn for vti trans.pa/md were not in 12 states included.2 trans in two yrs.extended warranty not acceptable,vti trans is a joke!

Filed May 14, 2008 · Transmission · 4 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. Whenever the vehicle is driven at any speed, the contact makes a loud whining noise and hesitates when shifting from first to second gear. The vehicle has been taken to a dealer approximately three times for the same failure. The dealer stated that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 60,000 and failure mileage was 4.

Filed Apr 20, 2008 · Suspension · 136,942 miles · TX

I have a 2002 saturn vue awd. At a little over 100,000 miles, noise started from the front drive train. The noise was like constant howl. The noise would start at about 30 MPH and increase at higher speeds. It took a long time to notice that the noise would disappear when taking a freeway ramp to the left. The noise slowly grew louder until at 136,000 miles the noise had become very loud. After some internet searching, the noise was believed to be the front wheel bearing. Normally, front wheel drive wheel bearings last longer so it was hard to believe it had gone out. There was no noticeable play in the bearing either on or off the vehicle. Replacing the bearings eliminated the noise. I have the full set of saturn shop manuals and the diagnostics did not indicate that the bearings needed replacement. At least on internet posting said after taking apart an old bearing that saturn had eliminated a bearing race. If this is true, it probably saved a few cents for saturn but cost me hundreds. After removal, the left front wheel bearing had noticeable noise just turning it by hand. The right bearing was in better condition but still produced noise on the vehicle. The rear wheel bearings will probably need replacement also, since now it appears that noise is coming from the right rear.