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2007 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (5%)

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2007 Saturn VUE repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (7%)

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$100 - $499 (39%)

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Saturn VUE in South Dakota, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011 US $318	Heated seat driver seat. seat would not heat. Part was replaced

Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2010
Nov 2010 19000 mi	heated seat broke, radio was having display issues transmission was acting up

Saturn VUE in Oregon, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Mar 2011 42000 mi	The left front wheel bearing went bad. We had new tires put on and noticed a "growling" noise from the left front. We first thought it was a tire, the shop rotated the tires and the noise didn't go away. The chevrolet dealer did the work
Jun 2011 42000 mi	the transmission was "Stuttering" at some shifts. The service writer found a "Recall Service Bulletin" noting that the transmission computer needed to be "FLashed" or a new torque converter. The flash worked by a gm dealer

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Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014 78740 mi C $225	Stabilizer links needed to be replaced on both fronts, improved the ride of the car immensely.

Saturn VUE in New Jersey, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2014
Aug 2008 32000 mi	Upper suspension strut bearings.
Sep 2008 35000 mi US $300	Suspension rattle over bumps.
Oct 2008 38000 mi	Passenger side door air noise at high speed
Jun 2009 45000 mi	Front suspension rattle

Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Jun 2015 - Apr 2018
Nov 2015 173600 mi C $480	left rear wheel bearing replaced
Mar 2016 179800 mi C $120	squealing sound coming from the engine - replaced serpentine belt.
Jun 2016 183520 mi C $195	replaced left front wheel bearing under part warranty - paid only for labor.
Nov 2016 194900 mi C $1	replace right rear ABS sensor
Feb 2018 221960 mi C $333	serpentine belt tensioner was replaced along with the belt itself.

Saturn VUE in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2014
Jan 2010 34000 mi	Rear wiper would not work. Dealer took it apart and fixed broken/bad connection.
Jun 2013 64000 mi US $1750	Air conditioning compressor replaced.

Saturn VUE in Virginia, United States Nov 2007 - Jan 2022
Dec 2007 12000 mi	Air bag warning light was on; passenger airbag would not energize (according to indicator lights).
May 2008 14000 mi	Airbag system warning light with back-up analysis by ON Star. Told to have dealer look at it right away. Problem could not be replicated but was verified through OnStar analysis.
Oct 2017 950000 mi US $250	Ignition switch broke; new switch installed, key fobs reprogrammed. New switch does not have steering wheel lock and was told replacement switch does not have this feature. GM BS, not happy.
Aug 2018 104000 mi US $1500	fill sensor and coolant reservoir replacement, right front wheel bearing replacement.
Nov 2021 142000 mi US $800	Wheel bearings (front)

Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015 102800 mi US $410	Replace wheel bearing. Oil change.
Oct 2015 107000 mi US $100	Had to change the other front wheel bearing.
Apr 2016 110300 mi US $130	Had to have the muffler replaced.
Jun 2017 130000 mi US $289	Pads were wearing unevenly. Pins cleaned, rotors replaced, and new ceramic pads.
Sep 2017 134000 mi	Caliper bushings.

Saturn VUE in Quebec, Canada Apr 2008 - Sep 2013
Jul 2008 6200 mi C $150	Still no fix for this damm engine pinging problem. This is driving me to the wall!
Aug 2008 6200 mi	This never stopping pinging problem. I can't take it anymore!! Biggest mistake in my entire life was buying a Saturn. Engine pinging on acceleration. I have no choice but to sell it at a loss before the warranty ends. Stay away from Saturn.
Jan 2009 8060 mi C $60	Same as before, and now has a power steering squeak when turning wheels.
Jul 2009 11780 mi C $100	100 for inspection cost and they forgot to change oil, have to go back. And of course still has pinging problem which they told me not to worry about it(ya right).
Jun 2010 17360 mi C $700	It is absolutely horrible to say the dam least that I have to pay for bushing mount replacements. Buying this "POS" has been the biggest mistake in my entire life!
Jul 2011 21700 mi C $150	powertrain software flash to fix transmission issue
Apr 2013 31300 mi C $1000	both ABS sensors failed on front. Whole kit with bearings had to be changed cause saturn likes to put bearings and sensors in the same device. Everything is breaking down I don't know next.

Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 176000 mi US $245	Car started slowly when weather got cold, needed jump starts. Also broke tire iron trying to change a flat tire, rounded off a lug nut. lug nut stripped, bearing was noisy anyway.

Saturn VUE in Texas, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013 122000 mi US $197	Door locks going crazy, ac not working on idle.
Jul 2016 148300 mi US $365	Whining noise from engine resulted in replacing alternator.
Nov 2017 155322 mi US $119	For several years when braking the whole car shook, it seems the rotors where warped. Replaced rotors and brake pads and no more problem.
Jun 2018 159000 mi	Air Conditioner works fine when I have some speed but in town very poor air. Requires replacement of Compressor for $675 decided to live with it. Air Conditioner works fine when I have some speed but in town very poor air. Requires replacement of Compressor for $675 decided to live with it.

Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States Jan 2009 - May 2017
Feb 2009 14000 mi	Wind noise at drivers window.
Feb 2010 22000 mi	The passenger window has had a wind noise since delivery. I have had it back to the dealer several times, and some parts were replaced, but the noise is still there. The mechanic told me I would have to live with it, inherent with composite panels

Saturn VUE in California, United States Feb 2008 - Oct 2012
Jun 2012 61000 mi	Clunking noise heard from right front area of car while driving. Strut was bad and bushings needed replacement.

Saturn VUE in Tennessee, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2022
Sep 2018 98000 mi US $250	Driver side front wheel bearing replaced.

Saturn VUE in Ohio, United States Jun 2014 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017 156000 mi US $85	Replaced caliper fromt passenger

Saturn VUE in Alabama, United States - Nov 2008
Nov 2008 34000 mi	Rattle/Buzz comming from a plastic panel on the door that mounts vertically along the window. Heater leather seat on driver side stopped working. Saturn replaced the switch but it still did not fix the problem. Turned out it was a bad connector and I fixed it myself.

Saturn VUE in New York, United States Feb 2007 - Oct 2021
Aug 2007 3000 mi	Check Engine Light - displaying history of possible loose gas cap.
Mar 2008 8000 mi	Check engine light - displaying history of possible loose gas cap. Turned out to be a loose hose.
Apr 2009 21000 mi US $37	'Evap Fuel Sys' fault code - replaced gas cap.
Nov 2009 28000 mi	Bad left front wheel bearing Replaced left front wheel bearing
May 2013 66000 mi US $108	R&R Left Front Hub Assy.
Aug 2014 82000 mi US $150	Replaced Battery
Nov 2016 112800 mi US $75	Replaced Front Brake Hoses.
Feb 2017 115000 mi US $120	Replaced front right Wheel Hub Assy.
Mar 2018 129476 mi US $142	Alternator failed - replaced with new part.

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Saturn VUE in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2016
Jan 2014 64200 mi US $155	A bolt connecting two exhaust pieces had rusted and broken off. Part of the gasket at this connection also broke/fell out causing an exhaust leak. Both bolts at connection and the gasket were replaced.

Saturn VUE in Florida, United States May 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 87000 mi	Brakes and steering locked when applying brakes. ABS light flashed and radio went on and off. Dealer couldn't replicate or find any relevant TSBs.

Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States Jul 2008 - Dec 2015
Feb 2008 14061 mi	Center console will not open. Removed console and realigned. Still jammed. Ordered new console. Will replace 3/1/08. Left turn signal would not cancel. Fastener broken, dealer replaced turn signal switch, n/c.
Nov 2008 27111 mi	Drivers seat heater inoperable. Heating element in left front seat cushion replaced. Under warranty. Definitely need my bum-warmer in the winter.
Aug 2010 55000 mi	Noise while driving. Left front wheel bearing replaced.
Sep 2010 55000 mi	(Last month) fixed wheel bearing & dealer gave me list of what else to fix. Brakes ($260)and Sway Bar($275)were on the list. My neighbor (ret'd master mechanic) said "That's ridiculous!" & fixed both for $239!
Jul 2011 68000 mi US $85	Friend/mechanic checked out my car for a trip. Rattling noise while driving. Tie-rods needed to be replaced. I replaced one side now - will replace other side next month.
Dec 2011 77000 mi US $300	Driver-side Door would not open. Lock bar?? broke. $75 for part - $225 labor - they had to remove inside door trim to get at the lock.
Mar 2012 80000 mi US $80	tie rod replaced.
Sep 2013 102000 mi US $236	Wheel bearing on passenger front.
Jul 2014 112500 mi US $700	ABS light on, code C0035 for left front wheel speed sensor. replaced wheel bearing and harness due to intermittent high resistance. Also found left brake pad worn out (why not the right??) so needed to resurface both front rotors.

Saturn VUE in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
Jan 2011 US $364	Something like an inline fuse was replaced car would turn over but would not start.

Saturn VUE in New Brunswick, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2012
Feb 2011 30380 mi	There was a rumble and the RPM gauge would fluctuate slightly. Power train had to be reprogramed. There is a recall, effective February 2011 for this rumbling problem. Could be premature wear on torque convertor if problem is not address
May 2011 32860 mi	The torque converter was replaced thus correcting the problem; the rumbling stopped
Feb 2012 43400 mi C $15	When driving on the freeway at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 kmph), there was excessive wind noise. Moldings over front windows, from hood to back of front door, were removed and weather stripping applied. What a difference! Quiet ride.

Saturn VUE in Minnesota, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Feb 2011 61000 mi	The vehicle transmission would shudder between 30 and 45 MPH. Vehicle was diagnosed to have a bad torque converter. Converter was replaced under warranty.
Jan 2012 US $32	Windshield washer pump/tank was leaking. Replaced with new pump and sealing grommet.

Saturn VUE in Vermont, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2012
Mar 2012 77000 mi US $375	Replaced front struts and ball joints. Augered strut housings.

Saturn VUE in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2010 - May 2013
Aug 2010 17040 mi C $100	Ignition lock sticking. Key would turn if jiggled the right way. We were getting by with it since we purchased used {June 29,2010] but while getting oil change mechanic could not start it so we had locking cylinder changed on extended war.

Saturn VUE in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2012 - Nov 2021
Apr 2013 115800 mi	cylinder misfires
Jul 2013 117500 mi US $900	Cylinder misfire message was due to malfunctioning fuel injector. Injector was stuck open and needed to be replaced.
Jul 2014 123200 mi US $514	engine starter motor failed.
Sep 2014 124000 mi US $1350	control arms were damaged/loose?
Jun 2015 127000 mi	front driver's side wheel bearing was humming, buzzing. parking brake would not hold the car while under power. had to repair to pass MA state inspection.
Jul 2016 131200 mi US $750	brakes, rotors, calipers. less than 20k miles since last time pads and rotors replaced. already need to replace again. sunroof was leaking. thought that the seal/gasket might be failing. Techs cleaned the drainage system. That appears to have solved the leak problem so far.
Jul 2017 134500 mi US $160	passenger side windshield wiper motor failed. this in turn caused damage to driver side wiper due to wipers becoming tangled. Wiper assembly need to be replaced along with the motor for the passenger side wiper.
Nov 2017 135000 mi US $475	alternator died. was replaced.
Mar 2018 136000 mi US $1400	once again, replacing brakes, pads and rotors. Frozen caliper. I seriously question the quality of the parts at the Chevy dealership at this point. I am replacing the brakes >10k miles or every 18 months . bad wheel bearing on passenger side was replaced. causing ABS system to trigger during slow rolling stops. wiper fluid pump failed.
Aug 2021 145500 mi US $200	break line broke and was replaced

Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Oct 2011
Jun 2008 38000 mi	When the Saturn Vue was idling in place, you could hear what sounded like my fuel was boiling. Saturn repair noticed this and informed me. Said it was a carbon filter that needed replaced. Covered under warranty.
Sep 2009 68000 mi	I heard a rattling like noise coming from the rear of the car, dealer stated it was the rear diff clutch. They ordered and replaced. Problem still exists. Will be taking to another dealer. No Saturn dealers near me. Only GM.
Jan 2010 US $240	Same problem as listed before. Sounds like playing cards on bicycle spokes. Have taken it to a different dealer. They think it's a different problem. They have ordered the parts. Will call when parts are in.
Feb 2010 74000 mi	It sounded like a deck of cards attached to bicycle spokes. Service tech rode with me and noticed that the rpms would jump up when we were just driving at a steady speed. Said it was the torque converter. Part replaced. Vehicle runnng great.
Jun 2010 80000 mi US $100	I couldn't get my key out of my ignition, once I could get it out and put it back in, it took a while for me to be able to turn the key to get my vehicle started. Problem has been fixed with a new ignition.
Aug 2011 104000 mi US $644	Air was blowing warm and only cool while driving. Bought whole A/C unit from eBay for $369 (brand new) and had repair shop install it for $275. Dealer wanted to charge over $1700.00. Works Great now!!!!

Saturn VUE in Kansas, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016 110000 mi	Key tumbler was replace under a service bulletin

Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013	Center driveshaft bearing and boot replaced for the second time in 3 weeks.

Saturn VUE in Washington, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 11000 mi	motor for rear window windshield wiper replaced front middle console warped panels replaced

Saturn VUE in North Carolina, United States Jun 2007 - Jun 2011
Mar 2007 3000 mi	Car failed to start. Battery cables replaced/ connection to battery cleaned
Jun 2007 13000 mi	Left front wheel bearing replaced.

Saturn VUE in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 2007 - Sep 2009
Oct 2007 11656 mi	Rattle under steering column. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft. Under warrenty Noticed rattle under dash. Took to dealer for annual service, oil change etc. and had them check the rattle. You could only hear if you REALLY listened on a wash board road. Dealer checked out and found a faulty intermediate steering link at
Nov 2007 13640 mi	Dealer replaced complete steering column under factory warrenty. Rattle under dash. Fixed it this time, no more rattle!!
Feb 2009 32240 mi	Extreme wind noise from front windshield. Had windshield replaced in summer. Top seal had shrunk ? Replaced top seal and re-sealed entire windshield. Probelm better but still wind noise from front.

Saturn VUE in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 4000 mi	Replace brake light switch. Brakes seem not to release after extended use.

Saturn VUE in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2007 - May 2010
Sep 2008 42000 mi	Front Left Wheel Bearing "grinding". Technician confirmed our complaint and replaced the part which was under warranty.
Mar 2009 60000 mi	Loud 'grinding' noise in front axle. Found front RT wheel bearing bad & left wheel bearing also bad. Replaced both wheel bearings under warranty. During install dealer stripped bolts on left axle so entire left axle/cv-boot assembly also replaced. Loud grinding noise in right rear axle only when AWD system engages on Snow/Ice. Dealer unable to test/check AWD system due to dry pavement conditions. Need Snow/Ice on road to test according to dealer.

Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
Apr 2013 93100 mi C $500	maplight not wrkg, replaced unit for $250, still not wrkg, next step rplce "body computer"
May 2013 93200 mi C $600	Replaced body computer so dome light would function. Dealer forgot to reset ABS sensor, ABS light comes on when turning right. Suspect defective or pooly installed body computer. Map light now works.
Aug 2013 93620 mi C $800	Brakes redone,now ABS light comes on when turning right
Sep 2013 93620 mi	ABS light comes on when turning right

Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Jul 2011
Apr 2008 25420 mi	Turn signal switch problem. Left lane change signal (switch) will not consistently "make". Switch will make if put in the lock position. Dealer said couldn't replicate. In other words "too busy today for this come back again later". Unresolved at this tim
May 2008 26660 mi	Follow up to left turn signal switch failure. Second visit recertified condition. A new turn signal switch was installed
Sep 2008 33480 mi	Loud rumbling noise found to be a defective drivers side front wheel bearing. Bearing replaced under 60,000km warranty (54,000)
Oct 2008 34720 mi	A "pinging" noise was heard when cornering right above 60kmh. The noise was traced back to a misaligned drivers front brake shield that was catching on the rotor a/o caliper. This might be related to the same wheel having had a new bearing installed prior Sunroof required alignment as the back drivers corner was not correctly seating when closed. There was no water leakage but the misalignment (about 1/64") was noticeable standing beside the vehicle. Loud wind noise from upper windshield area. More pronounced in cooler weather. Windshield was replaced (non dealer) in May 2008 due to a rock strike. Noise was not there prior to windshield replacement. Dealer/Windshield shop could not replicate noise.
Dec 2008 39680 mi	Daytime Running light module replaced (again). DRL would not work. Wind noise from around door seals at highway speeds. Worse in cold weather. Doors readjusted but noise is still there. Wind noise from windshield area very bad per shop. Windshield replaced by an autoglass firm after a rock strike in May 2008.
Feb 2009 40300 mi C $75	Readjusted front doors to seat better against frame. Drivers side rectified. Passenger side worse. It now leaks water.Will have to bring it back in next month when I can spare the vehicle downtime. Windshield noise rectified by Apple Auto Glass. The reurethaned behind the weather strip at the top of the windshield. Wind was getting in behind there and making an awful noise at Highway speeds or with a strong cross wind. Repaired chip thus the $$$. Wind noise from Passenger side front door & water leaking. Door successfully aligned and noise/leakage now abated. Dealer said they never serviced this door. Only the drivers side???Lesson learned. Dont go with multiple problems. Brake warning light intermittently coming on. Dealer could find no faults in the braking system. Brake pads/rotors sound. Suggested parking brake was left partially engaged??Says fluid level is fine. "Drive it and see if it comes back on again" Mechanic noticed a leaking wheel bearing. New bearing replaced Throaty, hole in the exhaust type noise observed when on highway or on incline. Intermittent in nature and is hard to pinpoint as it comes and goaes. Dealer says exhaust is intact! Noise is still there. Followup required again.
Apr 2009 46500 mi	Throaty exhaust noise continues & getting worse. Had mechanic ride shotgun as we took the Vue for a test drive. Mechanic heard noise. Advised that GM would have to get back to the dealer. The resonator had failed and was out of warranty. Estimate $900.00
May 2009 47740 mi C $199	Resonator replaced by Muffler Shop for $199. Thats a 1/4 of the price from dealer. Failed Resonator upon inspection had cracked and perforated around a weld. Muffler shop welded in a new aftermarket SS resonator.Dealer never called back!
Feb 2010 57440 mi	Turn signal switch would not cancel after turning left. A new signal switch was installed by the dealer.
Jul 2011 89900 mi C $1400	worn drive shaft centre support bearing check engine light intermittently comes on

Saturn VUE in Arizona, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
Feb 2011 28000 mi US $200	Rattle noise right front; strut and motor mount replaced noise still exists.
Apr 2011 30000 mi US $660	dealer concluded the R strut was broken, the last place that did the work on the sway bar links did not tighten them down nor lube them enough, and car also needed realignment after strut replacement

Saturn VUE in Utah, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2012
Nov 2008 24000 mi	The seal on the sun roof leaked and stained the ceiling interior fabric. They replaced the seal and liner.
Mar 2009 25000 mi	The passenger seat tilt mechanisim was broken and they fixed it.

Saturn VUE in Washington, United States Feb 2007 - Nov 2015
Sep 2007 5000 mi	Ignition key would stick/bind when turing on/off - intermittent
Aug 2011 21000 mi	TSB - reprogram transmission controller.
Aug 2015 56300 mi US $283	Front wheel bearing went bad and was replaced

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Saturn VUE in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2012
Jun 2011 59000 mi	Driveline vibration coasting or slowing at around 20mph. Torque converter and TCC solenoid replaced under factory powertrain warranty.
Jun 2012 70000 mi US $200	Check eng and other lights, then engine quit while driving Dealer replaced 12v battery for $200. Problem continued. Dealer determined alternator/starter control module bad, replaced under hybrid warranty.

Saturn VUE in Utah, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016 90000 mi US $1500	Hybrid battery management module had to be replaced.
Nov 2016 92000 mi US $400	Replace front wheel bearing

Saturn VUE in Maryland, United States May 2007 - Dec 2011
Jul 2007 4258 mi	replace ignition lock cylinder due to key getting stuck and not turning
Sep 2007 5252 mi	Recall- engine wiring harness

Saturn VUE in Virginia, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2011
Dec 2007 12200 mi	Replaced hybrid battery due to leakage.
Jan 2008 12000 mi	Hybrid battery failed and was replaced. Delay due to holiday and need to order replacement battery. Dealer provided rental while vehicle was in the shop.
Nov 2009 32000 mi US $100	Heated seat did not work. Dealer replaced shorted heating element.
Aug 2010 41000 mi	Replaced hybrid battery due to leakage

Saturn VUE in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008 13020 mi	Battery and check engine light came on a Sat. Called dealer and made appointment for following Wed. Driving to work on Mon all electrical systems shut down (no power steering, etc...). Dealer repaired poor connection at terminal C1 of starter/generator.

Saturn VUE in Tennessee, United States May 2008 - Mar 2012
Jan 2011	Hybrid system not working correctly all the time. Hybrid battery pack replaced under recall. Problem fixed, but system operates differently and less often now. With the slightest touch of the accelerator the ECO now goes out.
Aug 2011 65000 mi US $800	AC clutch broke off front of compresser.
Sep 2011 66000 mi	Hybrid function stopped working. They cleaned the connections to the hybrid battery pack.

Saturn VUE in Alberta, Canada Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 19220 mi C $80	Sensor needed to be replaced.
Jul 2008 25420 mi C $150	Engine light was on, and they looked at it and could not diagnose the problem.

Saturn VUE in Texas, United States Aug 2007 - Apr 2014
Sep 2007 15000 mi	Sensor and hood latch After last engine software upgrade, I can run at high speed on highway for a while, then come off the expressway and Hybrid engine dies instead of just going to 'idle' stop. Mechanic was unable to recreate the problem but it has happened to me at least 6
Mar 2008 19000 mi	Hybrid 2007 Vue hood latch is out of stock. Previous repair personnel did not follow up at the factory. This time they called up several levels trying to get authorization to have a part manufactured. New Vue has different part!!! Campaign notification on 2 problems. One involves the battery system on the hybrid not charging properly. To repair they went over the entire charging system making some modifications and updated software. All done under warranty but takes 2 days at shop.
Nov 2008 19875 mi US $132	The hood latch was finally replaced so that the car could get inspected. Apparently GM had to have several of these manufactured since the 2008's VUE has a different part. The annoying part was while the hood latch did not work the Hybrid was disabled.
Apr 2010 37300 mi	2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid had to have complete new air conditioning compressor and 'parts'. It took 4 days for GM to authorize this repair and another 4 days to get the parts.
Jul 2010 39500 mi US $272	Car would not start. Car battery seemed to be the problem because after sitting for a while, it would start but Battery light was on. Alternator replaced, car battery and 3 hybrid batteries replaced.
Dec 2010 43000 mi US $250	Check Engine light was on. Cylinder two was misfiring. Martin Cadillac said 5 days to get parts. I expressed my displeasure since 2 previous trips took over 10 day to get parts. Ignition coil, spark plugs replaced using non GM parts.
Aug 2012 52300 mi US $366	Replaced the ignition key hole. It was jamming like so many other Saturns.
Mar 2013 55000 mi US $125	Ignition key lockset jammed and had to be entirely replaced.
Aug 2013 56600 mi US $150	Intermittent engine hiccups. Root cause loose ground wire on AC caused electrical system intermittent failure when A/C cut in.
Apr 2014 59000 mi US $120	Key jammed in ignition for the second time in the last 6 months.

Saturn VUE in Oregon, United States Jun 2007 - Apr 2012
Jun 2008 12000 mi	The ignition switch had to be removed and lubed. When you stuck the key into the ignition it was hard to start the car.

Saturn VUE in California, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011
Oct 2008 18000 mi	Pump motor for windshield washer broken, needed replacement. Fully covered under warranty
Jul 2010 31000 mi US $100	Camshaft position sensor replacement

Saturn VUE in Minnesota, United States Nov 2007 - Oct 2019
Dec 2007 11000 mi	Hybrid battery was leaking and as a result the hybrid system had become erratic. gas gauge malfunctioned. Sensor replaced. Could have been malicious fuel siphoning- problem corrected.
Jul 2009 35000 mi	Front idler arm bushing. Was rattling. Also door trim - very minor leak.
Sep 2009 35000 mi	Weatherstrip on driver side door developed very slight leak. Front stabilizer link had a bad bushing. Saturn will fix anything on warranty these days no matter if it is broken or not.
Jan 2010 34000 mi	Heater control switch started clicking very softly. We forced an investigation and they fixed it on warranty. End of warranty, tires and brakes good- this car has been very good. Better than my Honda Civic 2008.
Apr 2011 54000 mi US $440	Belt tensioner and fan belt. Tensioner was loosing ground but could have gone many more miles. Belt replaced as an efficiency -but was not worn.
Jul 2012 79300 mi US $120	Error code b0062 - not corrected this trip. Seat belt sensor.
Jun 2013 89000 mi US $236	Caliper stuck on one wheel. Replaced.
Aug 2013 90000 mi	Brake caliper sticking. Repaired other side (first caliper replaced in June) and replaced hoses and fluid. Problem has now been corrected. Probably the hoses all along- mechanic not sure if calipers needed to be replaced.
Nov 2014 104000 mi US $350	Front left Speed sensor. Could not remove - had to replace entire wheel bearing assembly.
Oct 2015 117500 mi US $60	Problem with harness affecting headlights. Brights will not work. Diagnosed as a relay type part behind the radio console. Too expensive to repair, could be that part or a short or something else.
Jan 2016 120300 mi	Earlier reported repair of headlights was incorrect. Lights were disconnected by dealer. Reconnect fixed brights.
Feb 2017 130000 mi US $110	front Brakes bad after 24000 mi. Replaced left ft caliper, previously replaced rt front caliper. Full brake job necessary.
Jul 2018 138000 mi US $600	Generating several codes indicating phaser or timing belt problem, Hybrid system quit functioning, but still charging 12v battery. Declined repair. Hybrid ECM more than $500.00 plus labor at dealer (if I can find one in my area). Timing belt probable $1000.00 plus. Repaired motor mount and frt wheel bearing. Likely the last repair this car will ever see.

Saturn VUE in Washington, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2022
Apr 2014 51000 mi US $710	Removed and replaced serpentine belt and belt tensioner. Tensioner had failed, making it so the motor generator wouldn't automatically restart the engine after shutting off at a light.
Jul 2014 51200 mi US $1358	Failed Battery Electric Control Module

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Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Mar 2007 - Nov 2010
Nov 2009 27900 mi	Rattle in front end, turn signal failed to operate because of faulty switch. Replaced switch. Replaced front stabilizer links. Front stabalizer links replaced. Turn signal switch defective...replaced.

Saturn VUE in Rhode Island, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007 21000 mi	Replacement of the PCM module (Computer brain). When leaving foot off the gas for more than 5 seconds, and coasting, when driver would put foot back on accelerator, pedal would not work. Only way to reactivate accelerator was to press clutch to the floo

Saturn VUE in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
Dec 2021 80600 mi C $1000	car unused 2 years. unseized engine, replaced alternstor, battery, belts, all brakes

Saturn VUE in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2017
Jan 2014 90800 mi US $400	stick shift broke and wouldn't shift into gear.
Sep 2014 102000 mi US $200	Replaced rear, passenger side wheel bearing.
Dec 2014 107000 mi US $750	Replaced front passenger side wheel bearing.
Sep 2015 117000 mi	Replaced front driver side wheel bearing for second time. Parts under warranty, no cost.
Jul 2017 148000 mi US $500	Front driver side wheel bearing replaced.

Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada May 2007 - Aug 2024
Sep 2007 10540 mi	Sticking ignition switch, cleaned and lubed.
Mar 2008 18600 mi	Front sway bar end links clunking.
Oct 2008 29760 mi	Noisy upper strut bearings, dealer lubed per direction from GM. Noise is back after 4 days...
Feb 2009 34720 mi	Driver side wheel bearing replaced. Replaced strut mounts.
Mar 2009 35340 mi	Rust spot on rear hatch, near chrome handle.
Apr 2009 35960 mi	passenger side wheel bearing, noisy, replaced under warranty
Nov 2010 58460 mi	Front left wheel bearing hub assembly replaced.
Nov 2011 72540 mi	Front wheel bearing Front sway bar links clunking. Dealer offered to repair for 400$, which I declined. Not covered under warranty.
Apr 2012 77380 mi	Front right wheel hub. Bearing noisy.
Jun 2012 79980 mi	Noisy front wheel hub (left front). Dealer said it was tire wear. Not repaired. Still noisy.
Sep 2012 84320 mi C $800	Rear main seal leaking after clutch install, roughly 20 drops a day.
Sep 2014 106640 mi C $500	Replaced both a-arms (one of the a arm bushings was bad). Both a-arms came with new ball joints. Replaced front sway bar links. Replaced brake pads and discs. Replaced spark plugs (but originals were still fine).
Sep 2015 115940 mi C $268	Seized right front caliper, changed caliper and brake hose (AC Delco parts).
Mar 2016 120900 mi C $270	Replaced rear right hub, bearing was noisy. May be related to pounding out worn drums about a year ago.
Jun 2017 132060 mi C $510	Eibach springs had corroded and rear left was broken after 10 years on the car. Replaced with another set of lowering springs.
Sep 2017 133300 mi C $250	Front right wheel bearing began to make noise around 213000km. Replaced with SKF high end bearing (supplied by owner). 2.2 hours book time.
Mar 2018 138260 mi C $160	Fuel line was rusted through and leaking. Repaired with a section of nylon line.
Jan 2022 161200 mi C $305	Replaced rear coil springs (corrosion).

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Saturn VUE in Texas, United States Jun 2007 - Jul 2010
Dec 2007 6000 mi	Excessive wind roar from either front door when wind gusts are in excess of 20 mph. Door frames vibrate excessively contributing to this problem.
Mar 2009 30000 mi	Ignition lock cylinder was binding and prevented turning of key.
Jul 2009 35000 mi	Ignition lock cylinder was still binding.

Saturn VUE in Washington, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2018
Jun 2014 46000 mi US $200	Replaced faulty ignition switch, key wouldn't turn

Saturn VUE in Texas, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2009
Apr 2007 4000 mi	ignition was catching making it difficult to turn the key in the ingnition to start vehicle. Parts were in house. I came the next day and problem was fixed in approx. 4 hours. No charge to me, under factory warranty.
Jul 2008 17000 mi	LUBED IGNITION SWITCH-07/2008
Jan 2009 21000 mi	Vehicle security sys. to open doors was operating ineffectively. Key-fob was mal-functioning. Under warranty, new key fob programmed. works great.
Feb 2009 22000 mi	Two of the five push buttons on radio did not program radio stations. Radio was under new car warranty and replaced with a new unit.

Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 126480 mi C $700	Front brakes serviced Drivers side door latch replaced
Jun 2018 137020 mi C $280	Muffler replaced, new gas cap installed

Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States Jul 2014 - Apr 2017
Dec 2014 91000 mi US $80	the washer pump went out because the front washer nozzles clogged. Replaced both pump and nozzles
May 2015 94400 mi US $250	ignition control module went bad causing misfires as well as the ignition coil went bad. Replaced both items as well as plugs after the ignition coil and ignition control module went bad and started having misfires, the catalytic converter shot a code stating it needs to be replaced. I believe the car was only driven a few miles once the misfires started.
Sep 2015 98000 mi US $750	Catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Cat was completely clogged resulting in extreme loss of power. Needed tow off highway as wife could not go faster than 15MPH. Entire inside of cat was falling apart. From outside part looked new
Nov 2016 105600 mi US $375	Caliper return spring was seized not allowing pad to retract causing premature wear. Caliper had to be rebuilt, pads and rotors needed to be replaced.
Apr 2017 107000 mi US $200	Engine started running very rough. I thought it might have been a dirty throttle body. I took off the air intake and it looked clean. Attached the intake back and went to start it and was making all sorts of weird noises. Shut it off and after it was off for a few seconds, I heard a odd noise which sounded like something cracking. Turns out the timing chain was breaking slowly causing the rough engine and the noise I heard was it finally snapping. Had it towed in and apparently this car has a zero tolerance timing chain which basically means that when it starts to break it throws the moving engine parts into each other causing catastrophic engine failure. The guy in the shop told me that he could fix it, but I'm better off trying to sell it for parts or scrap it. The labor and parts would cost well over what the car was worth. If you have this car, if you can afford to replace it before issues start to arise, do it. These things are garbage. Never had so many problems with a car in my life.

Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015 40360 mi C $800	all struts replaced
Mar 2016 50220 mi C $90	replaced sway bar link
Dec 2016 58900 mi C $150	Replaced battery

Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2015
Jul 2011 78740 mi C $250	Engine service light comes on sporadically. It turned out it was a software glitch where if you restart the car without having turned the key all the way off (waiting and listening to the radio) the check engine light comes on.
Oct 2011 84200 mi C $250	noisy wheel bearing replaced
Dec 2011 86800 mi C $500	the tensioner for the alternator belt assembly broke free. It took several days, due to Christmas Holidays to get the part.
Oct 2014 152200 mi C $1500	required new alternator required new O2 sensor
Jan 2015 154260 mi C $500	Car wouldn't stat. Required new (reconditioned) starter

Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2017
Jul 2010 75020 mi C $250	I'VE HAD IT WITH SATURN. IT HAS BEEN CLOSE TO A MONTH NOW AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING UNSATISFACTORY AND PISSED WITH THIS BRAND. THERE WERE PROMISES TO GET THE PARTS SOONER AND HAVE NOT FULFILLED THIS.
Aug 2010 76020 mi	compressor doesnt work. no air conditioning at this time. order parts from the SOURCE 2007 compressor was discontinued on the 2007 hybrid system. got the parts from somewhere after 2 weeks. Presently air condition is working now.They also fo Hybrid system does does not perform like a hybrid should in spite of the new parts installed. This problem was not solved and GM send in a technical hybrid expertise. After over 3 weeks i drove the vehicle and the problem is still there. Latest update after 1 week in the shop- Bulletin released by GM regarding P1.... something to do with the hybrid problem, back to square one. They are really full of stinking s*** as far as this problom is concerned. Blame GM.
Mar 2011 88040 mi C $49	Everything is fine in the hybrid aspect. Did'nt function the way it should function as a hybrid but it's on the road and have not created any additional problems.
Jul 2011 99180 mi C $2000	ac not working. PRTS ORDERED AND REPLACE. EVRYTHING WORKS NOW
Sep 2011 102300 mi C $500	A warning engine light was noticed and was brought to the dealership for evaluation. I was told that the hybrid battery on my vehicle has to be replaced. The new Hybrid battery was replaced and vehicle works fine.
Oct 2012 124100 mi C $2000	No charge coming from the alternator. Dealer #1 change battery but decline alternator module. Tried to shop around for parts for almost a month, not avail aftermarket but available only to dealership because it is a hybrid (bs).
Jan 2016 128820 mi C $156	need to replace link...not an emergency replacement

Saturn VUE in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2014
Jun 2012 64000 mi US $87	Battery had 2 dead cells. Would not hold charge

Saturn VUE in Indiana, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2018
Jan 2011 150700 mi	Bolt fell out of front brake caliper causing it to scrape on the inside of the wheel.
Jul 2011 65000 mi US $60	Passenger airbag seat sensor has failed causing airbag light to come on. Requires replacement of half of the seat and will run 500 dollars for the part alone. Gonna look in a junkyard
Jan 2013 66500 mi	Found 16 fault codes for transmission, such as stuck solenoids and stuck torque converter clutch. Cleared and will see if anything comes back. Transmission falls out of drive occasionally.
Aug 2014 143000 mi US $15	A/C stopped cooling strong, suspect leak, topped off refrigerant.
Sep 2014 145000 mi US $15	Found leak in evaporator no repair done at this time meanwhile A/C does not work.
May 2015 158900 mi US $300	A/C had a leak, wouldn't cool. Found leaking hose, shop replaced, vacuumed system and recharged. Works like new again.
Nov 2016 184900 mi US $400	Front drivers side wheel bearing developed noise and was replaced.

Saturn VUE in Arizona, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2012
Apr 2010 28000 mi	Front-end noise - they replaced engine and transmission mounts but that didn't fix the problem. They ordered a new steering column but it hasn't come in yet.
Oct 2012 55000 mi US $605	An AC hose leaked and they replaced the hose. This hose was replaced 2 years ago.

Saturn VUE in Missouri, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
Jan 2015 115000 mi US $195	faulty hub assembly

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Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 5580 mi	There is an unnerving regular vibration/humming emanating from the rear wheelwells. It got to be so bad that if the rear windows were opening, it caused discomfort in the passengers and drivers ears. It could also be heard (but less) when the windows we

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Saturn VUE in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2007 - Oct 2008
Jan 2008 30000 mi	Window that didn't roll up and down right. Shift knob felt wiggly, so that got replaced.

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Saturn VUE in Virginia, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2016
Nov 2010 40000 mi US $133	The fuel gauge was not working correctly as it would not register how much gas in tank. 2 parts were replaced and currently is working correctly.
Sep 2015 82000 mi US $1500	Was a sensor that kept the car from starting. Also replaced was battery fuel pump and starter.

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