Saturn ASTRA in Maryland, United States Mar 2014 - May 2014
May 2014 73000 mi	Looking thru the reported problems, I saw that my vehicle had almost every one, some twice. The TPS acted up for 3rd straight Spring with trips scheduled; so it had to go.

Saturn ASTRA in Florida, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012 45000 mi	The o2 sensor was defective. It was replaced under extended warranty.

Saturn ASTRA in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 16120 mi C $600	Flex pipe needed to be replaced. Did not fall under original warranty, but dealer fixed it free of charge as a "courtesy."

Saturn ASTRA in North Carolina, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 2000 mi	Engine Light came on. They replaced the gas line and gas cap. Salesman said it was a common problem in the Astra model.

Saturn ASTRA in Georgia, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 110000 mi US $80	Th ignition coil pack started to fail. I ordered a new ignition coil pack from a distributor in Hong Kong. Instead of paying $486 for the part I paid $80 with free shipping. Replacing the part took me all of 15 minutes. This was a quick fix

Saturn ASTRA in Quebec, Canada Dec 2008 - Jan 2013
Feb 2010 17360 mi	ABS warning light came on. The following trip both ABS and check engine warning lights were on and finally only check engine warning light was on. ABS wheel sensor replaced.
Dec 2010 22320 mi	Engine warning light came on. Repair undertaken under warranty, leaking hose at fuel tank filler pipe.
Mar 2011 23560 mi C $100	Dealer over-torqued wheel lugs and damaged locking wheel lug. Found out when I tried to change to winter tires. Took car in, they couldn't remove lug nut and said I need a new unlocking tool. Unlocking tool had to be ordered from Europe.
Jan 2013 32860 mi C $260	Engine warning light came on. Dealer had to remove last chance screens from part of injection system as part of factory TSB Parking brake frozen on, water accumulated between cable and sleeve due to torn rubber boot at rear RH wheel.

Saturn ASTRA in Florida, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008	Manual transmission would not shift into gear and when forced it would grind very badly. A car should not have a transmission failure at 651 miles, so I exchanged it for an identical vehicle.

Saturn ASTRA in New Brunswick, Canada - Jul 2008
Jun 2008 7750 mi	Speakers cut out while at or near max volume while in the "Drivers" Sound position. Replaced the speaker to no effect. System tends to decrease the volume sporadically, new CD is on order
Jul 2008 8370 mi	Car threw 2 CEL (P0011 and P000A) - car now needs a accuator solenoid valve assy.

Saturn ASTRA in Tennessee, United States Mar 2012 - May 2012
Apr 2012 95000 mi US $700	Clutch on air compressor shot, needed new one. Have to wait for it to be shipped from Michigan Wiring harness in rear passenger door came loose, wiring came loose, dealer tried reinserting wires, sparked and caught fire

Saturn ASTRA in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2008 - Jan 2012
May 2008 2000 mi	Check engine light on; faulty gas cap replaced by dealer.
Nov 2008 23000 mi	Wind noise from driver's window over 30mph; seal was faulty, dealer tried to replace window seal but to no effect. Brought back a 2nd time 3 weeks later, mostly fixed now.
Dec 2008 24500 mi	Check engine, traction control, and ABS lights came on. Car revved to 20mph on its own a few times upon starting the car; doors all locked themselves (unlockable by OnStar). Dealer replaced entire front left wheel hub assembly- faulty wheel speed sensor.
Feb 2009 26000 mi	Same problem as Dec 2008 - front left wheel hub assembly sensor acting up. They found a short in the system, fixed it. Has been fine since (as of 4/20/09).

Saturn ASTRA in Georgia, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2018
Feb 2012 34700 mi	Fuel tank filler neck replacement, service bulletin.
Sep 2014 53000 mi US $400	A/C compressor clutch coil failure. Actual compressor pump did not fail, just the clutch coil. Required replacement of entire compressor, which includes evacuation and recharge.
Jan 2015 57000 mi US $29	Parking brake cable boots cracked and let moisture into the cable housing, causing brake cable to get stuck in freezing conditions. Common problem on this car. Direct replacement fixed the issue.
Mar 2016 75000 mi US $7	Check engine light for code p0068. Required cleaning the throttle body. Job took less than 20 minutes

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 7440 mi	steering wheel switches replaced

Saturn ASTRA in Quebec, Canada Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
May 2010 20460 mi C $87	loose tie rod
Jun 2012 51460 mi C $770	Water leakage from side passenger door Change rubber seal
Jul 2012 52700 mi C $1500	Clutch was done. Even though i have been driving a manual vehicle for 15 years with no clutch problems
Oct 2013 65100 mi C $200	Rear suspension shot and changed.
Apr 2015 75020 mi	broken right side rear suspensions
Jan 2016 67600 mi C $150	Burping of the car at start-up when cold at corners. Original spark plugs changed.
Oct 2016 80600 mi C $500	Broken tie rod again!
Jun 2018 94240 mi C $250	Exhaust system (muffler repair)

Saturn ASTRA in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
Sep 2015 135160 mi C $500	Alternator dead
Oct 2015 135160 mi C $100	Battery not charging Catalytic converter efficacy problems OBD II codes O2 sensors changed

Saturn ASTRA in Alberta, Canada Jul 2008 - Sep 2010
Jan 2009 3100 mi	Scratched lens of odometer at delivery, looked at and noted that can not be buffed out, so will have to replace entire covering.
May 2009 4340 mi	Lens that covers the odometer was scratched. Replaced completely
Sep 2010 10540 mi	When sold still waiting to have the leather drivers seat fixed (pulled away from the seam adjacent to the side airbag on the seat).

Saturn ASTRA in Quebec, Canada Aug 2008 - Jun 2014
Mar 2011 27280 mi	Air entering front doors. Rattle with sunroof. Rattle instrument cluster. Rattle int. mirror.
Mar 2013 55180 mi	Check engine P0011 removed the cam phaser and removed the oil screen on both of them, easy job, clear codes an run like a new car!
Apr 2014 69220 mi	Replaced parking brake cables Replaced flex pipe

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Nov 2008 - Aug 2012
Jul 2010 33700 mi	coil module bad - many other modules replaced - major difficulty diagnosing problem. Could not communicate with car - car dead, no start
Jul 2012 54000 mi US $875	Engine light - failed Mass Air Flow unit in intake

Saturn ASTRA in Indiana, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2012
Jun 2011 30000 mi	There was a bulletin out for my car stating that the oil filters behind the crankshaft position sensors should be removed when the typical symptoms, low power and check engine light on, appear. No parts were replaced, only removed.

Saturn ASTRA in Florida, United States Jul 2008 - Dec 2008
Sep 2008 1000 mi	Many parts replaced including fit and finish interior parts like the rearview mirror and dash components.

Saturn ASTRA in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2011
Feb 2011 19200 mi US $500	wheel bearing replaced due to faulty wheel speed sensor

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2018
Aug 2014 87000 mi US $300	Had to replace MAF sensor which had failed and triggered engine light with code p1011 (MAF self test read out of range)
Sep 2015 102000 mi US $320	Ignition coil failed and needed to be replaced. It was a very simple job that with the help of the Internet I was able to do myself.
Aug 2016 117300 mi US $700	Alternator needed replacement.
Dec 2016 123000 mi US $650	Valve cover needed replacement.

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2014
Dec 2010 19000 mi	Intake cam phaser oil control valve had a cracked filter screen (per TSB) and was replaced. CEL on and you could feel it not phasing properly - bumps in acceleration.
Aug 2011 25000 mi US $110	Replaced battery, would not hold a charge overnight. Battery hold-down clamp nut seized to stud, stud spinning. After numerous attempts to loosen, I broke the plastic battery tray and secured new batt w/ hose clamps.
Nov 2011 28000 mi US $56	Loss of power, check engine light on and off for a month. Dealer replaced exhaust cam phaser solenoid. ABS light on for months. Dealer replaced RR wheel bearing. Vibration in steering wheel and structure of vehicle while driving at highway speed. Dealer rotated and balanced wheels, found mud in wheels.
Sep 2012 41000 mi	Exhaust heat shield at rear of vehicle loose and rattling, shield had cracked around mounting nuts, added a fender washer to resecure.
Jun 2013 51000 mi	Center exhaust heat shield came loose, repaired with fender washers.

Saturn ASTRA in Hawaii, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2013
May 2011 15000 mi US $400	Driver seat adjuster broke off had to replace driver seat
Oct 2013 46000 mi US $500	Engine light on - required Carbon Flush rear shocks leaking - replaced ordered parts took 1 week to come in transmission pan had a small leak with fluid pooling

Saturn ASTRA in Arkansas, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009 2925 mi	Left steering wheel controls and horn started malfunctioning 2 months ago and have been deteriorating since (cannot cycle through the on-board computer items and horn is weak/non-functioning). Dealership replaced steering wheel controls
Nov 2010 10000 mi	Engine light came on after car was suffering from mpg problems. Diagnostic code indicated a drivetrain sensor. Dealer erased the code and ordered new part. Gas mileage improved after part replaced. Engine light came on after car was suffering from mpg problems. Diagnostic code indicated a drivetrain sensor. Dealer erased the code and ordered new part. Gas mileage improved after part replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in Maryland, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008 1000 mi	Update for the filler/ gas cap assembly.

Saturn ASTRA in Florida, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2014
Feb 2009 2200 mi	Emission warning light came on. Code indicated leak in evaporative emission control system. Dealer repaired wiring problem. Emissions light came on. Code read leak in evap control system. Dealer repaired wiring problem. Fixed and car runs with more power now.
Aug 2010 14500 mi	HVAC air recirculation actuator under instrument panel stuck and was replaced by dealer.
Oct 2010 14500 mi	Aligned ventilation recirculation actuator, which was striking another part inside the dash. Problem solved. Apparently the previously-replaced actuator did not need replacement.
Nov 2012 30900 mi US $200	Failed coolant level sensor caused false low-coolant indications on panel. Dealer replaced sensor and reservoir.
Apr 2013 33300 mi US $557	Intermittent problem: car started normally but did not respond to gas pedal. Replaced pedal position sensor and bypassed its wires around the firewall connector to avoid micro fretting.
Apr 2014 38000 mi US $398	Loss of throttle response. Replaced gas pedal and then when that did not solve the problem, replaced the ECM- engine control module. Charge was for unneeded gas pedal. ECM was replaced under warranty at no charge. Intermittently degraded performance, especially acceleration. Dealer replaced the intake side variable cam timing solenoid and removed oil screens per service bulletin. Also changed oil per TSB. Horn worked only intermittently, usually not after a rainfall. Dealer replaced parts per TSB.

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States May 2012 - Mar 2014
Jul 2013 65000 mi US $725	Had to replace the compressor. The thermal protection fusible link is not replaceable and requires that a new compressor or solenoid/coil be installed plus refrigerant evacuation & recharge.

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2017
Jan 2009 4000 mi US $33	Fuel take filler neck replaced due to fuel cap leakage.
Feb 2010 30700 mi	Intake timing valve stopped working properly. Dealer replaced it under warranty. No problems since repair.
Aug 2010 44000 mi US $100	Could not receive in-bound On-Star calls. Outbound worked fine.
Jan 2012 36300 mi	Intake sensor faulted and failed. Intake manifold replaced in order to fix sensor.
Apr 2013 108000 mi US $521	Replaced right front wheel bearing. Replaced right front wheel bearing
May 2013 109700 mi US $1097	Remove and replace intake manifold to replace intake tuning valve.
Aug 2014 139000 mi US $1300	Replaced cracked exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe Replaced faulty cam sensor Replaced faulty cam sensor Replaced cracked exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe
Dec 2014 148000 mi US $125	Replaced cracked dipstick tube

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States Dec 2008 - Aug 2017
Jul 2009 10000 mi	Broken bracket on headlight assembly. Headlight was loose. Dealer replaced passenger side headlight assembly under warranty. Part was in stock and replaced in under an hour
Dec 2010 30000 mi	Local Chevy dealer (not an Certified Saturn Service Provider) said they did not have the tools to diagnois the problem and to take it to a Certified Saturn Service Provider Local Chevy Dealer (not a Saturn Certified Service Provider) said the radio needed to be replaced, but stated that they did not have the tools needed to program the radio. Suggested taking it to a SCSP Volume knob not working properly. Radio was replaced Check engine light. This was found to be a gasket on the oil fill cap that was seated improperly at a previous oil change at the same dealership.
Jun 2012 50000 mi	Horn was not working. Horn was fixed under a TSB with manufacturer extended coverage for this known issue.
Mar 2014 76000 mi US $100	Blower motor was clicking on speeds 1 and 2. I replaced it with a $40 used part myself Check Engine light for MAF. Car ran fine. Replaced MAF with used MAF from junkyard. Part cost was $50.
Jun 2017 118000 mi	Airbag Replacement under recall

Saturn ASTRA in Illinois, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2010
Nov 2008 11000 mi	Timing belt cover broke loose and was chattering under the hood easy fix for the dealer. Drivers window seal cracked and broke which created a wind noise over 30. Repaired by dealer but I had to take it back the same day to have them correct the mirror re-install as they left a tab hanging on the outside of the car. The car does not want to go into 1st gear when it is cold. It is really bad when the weather gets down to below freezing. I have to push it into first. There is a bulletin out for this but the dealer said they couldnt do anything.
Mar 2009 17000 mi	Cruise control stopped working on the highway for about 100 miles and then came back on. I took it in and they reflashed the computer. It has worked well since so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
May 2009 19000 mi	The black rails that run along the top of the car to attach a roof rack were peeling. The black finish was coming off all the way down on both sides. I just happened to nothice when washing the car. Paint issue.
Jun 2009 21000 mi	Door panel was pinching against the dash and was creating a crease where they met. They order the panel but the drivers side door panel arrived instead of the Passenger one. They said box said right thing but I'm not sure???
Jul 2009 22000 mi	Door panel replaced this time they ordered the right one. Rubber molding on the right rear door is cracked and is pulling away from the window. Let's hope they order the correct part the first time.
Aug 2009 24000 mi	Had to replace passenger rear window seal and in the process of removing put a scratch in the car. It was then away for 3 days while they sent it out to be painted. Not a big deal but a careless accident on the service department's part.
Oct 2009 25000 mi	left passenger window motor regulator. made a weird noise whenever you put the window up. Also had to have the passenger front window switch replaced as it was pulling out of the door when you tried to roll up the window.
May 2010 31000 mi	Cupholder in rear seat which slides out of the seat to provide rear passengers a cuphold broke. The holder slides out of the seat and the bottom broke out of it and had to be replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2011 - Jan 2013
Mar 2012 39680 mi C $280	The horn went again. Repaired about one year ago. The location of the horn leaves it vulnerable to road wash and therefore is dmaged quickly.
Jan 2013 50220 mi	My windshield washer fluid lines keep freezing when the temperature drops below -10 deg C.

Saturn ASTRA in Minnesota, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2010
Sep 2009 30000 mi	Replaced both front stabilizer bar end links.
Dec 2009 36000 mi	TPMS warning light came on in fail mode (flash 60 sec, then on steady). Problem is intermittent so shop couldn't duplicate it. Fail "self corrected" on the way to the shop, then reappeared a week later.

Saturn ASTRA in Ohio, United States May 2008 - Mar 2014
May 2011 36600 mi	Oxygen sensor replaced under warranty.
Aug 2013 65300 mi US $100	Driver Information Center stopped working. Coolant level system intermittently malfunctioned

Saturn ASTRA in Alberta, Canada Apr 2009 - Jul 2022
May 2009 93 mi	New purchase. Slight driver door alignment & minor hatch release repair.

Saturn ASTRA in Minnesota, United States May 2008 - Jul 2012
Aug 2008 6000 mi	Taillight assembly seal failed, dust entered taillight.
May 2009 18000 mi	Cam actuator solenoid replaced, resistance detected out of normal range.
May 2010 30000 mi	Check engine light was illuminated. Dealer service department replaced fuel filler neck & gas cap per service bulletin under warranty.
Apr 2011 40000 mi US $150	replaced worn anti-sway bar bracket

Saturn ASTRA in Nova Scotia, Canada May 2015 - Jun 2020
Feb 2015 74400 mi C $3800	replaced broken belt 500 km after clutch replaced
Jul 2016 91760 mi C $500	changed broken drive belt

Saturn ASTRA in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2008 - Aug 2016
Nov 2013 79700 mi US $200	Replaced part of the exhaust between the manifold and the catalytic converter
Jun 2016 105000 mi US $440	Oxygen sensor and purge valve

Saturn ASTRA in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2014 70000 mi US $185	Replaced defective ignition coil pack and spark plugs.
Aug 2014 71000 mi US $100	Loss of power. Engine dieseling when under load. Rough idle. Replaced both VVT camshaft solenoids.
Dec 2015 82000 mi US $235	Replaced defective vapor canister purge valve solenoid.
May 2016 85542 mi US $65	Replaced both stabilizer bar links.
Mar 2018 100022 mi US $1700	Clutch slipping in all gears. Difficulty in putting transmission into gear. Replaced clutch pressure plate, clutch disc, flywheel and clutch slave cylinder.
Jul 2018 102000 mi US $50	Repair broken/stressed wiring inside of rubber boot located between drivers side front and rear doors. Needed repair to restore operation of rear windows and hatch release.
Jan 2019 107280 mi US $89	Replace ignition coil pack. Replace spark plugs.
Mar 2019 108290 mi US $64	Replace both stabilizer bar links.
Apr 2019 108560 mi US $106	Replace front section of exhaust system.
Oct 2020 114120 mi US $859	Replaced both crankshaft position sensors. Replace intake manifold.
Mar 2021 116000 mi US $110	Replaced accelerator pedal position sensor (gas pedal).
Jul 2021 119000 mi US $30	Replaced leaking valve cover gasket.
Oct 2021 119100 mi US $50	Replaced both rear shock absorbers. Replaced both rusted rear disc brake backing (dust) plates.
Nov 2021 119900 mi US $125	Replaced worn right side outer tie rod end. Realigned all four wheels.

Saturn ASTRA in Minnesota, United States Mar 2008 - Oct 2008
May 2008 1000 mi	CD player wouldn't eject disks, wouldn't read disks. Error code found on computer, Player replaced.
Jul 2008 3850 mi	sqeaking sunroof. Fixed with a silicon lube.

Saturn ASTRA in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 2480 mi	The car has a sensor for tire pressure which kept going off. Problem was the valve stems in both front tires which were replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States May 2008 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 186000 mi US $250	ignition coil pack failed on #1 cylinder. Replaced with new GM branded part. Seems to be a common failure; had exactly the same failure on a second Astra.

Saturn ASTRA in Georgia, United States Sep 2017 - Apr 2019
Dec 2017 82786 mi US $600	Took vehicle to the shop after hearing a squeal from the engine area, smelling something burning, and seeing the warning lights come on (I think it was the check engine light and/or the battery light). It was determined that the alternator needed to be replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in Virginia, United States Feb 2008 - Jan 2022
Nov 2015 63600 mi US $150	rear window motor went out. Did not replace due to cost of part
Nov 2016 67600 mi US $1500	Rear window regulators failed and replaced
Oct 2017 72000 mi US $1100	Airflow sensor
Apr 2018 73000 mi	Bad accelerator position sensor triggered abnormal pedal response and check engine light. Sensor was replaced and fixed the problem.

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2018
Oct 2008 22000 mi	Manual gearshift knob: Chrome plating on bezel is lifting creating a sharp edge that cuts the drivers shifting hand.
Jul 2010 82300 mi US $165	Check Engine Light: Error code P0101. Dealer wanted $900 to replace MAF Sensor. Purchased Re-mfg MAF replaced myself. Check Engine Light has remained on 3 weeks past replacement.
Aug 2013 168700 mi US $490	Heat & AC blower motor replaced.
Jul 2017 243000 mi US $23	Coil Pack replacement

Saturn ASTRA in Minnesota, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2014
Oct 2010 15000 mi	Notified by OnStar of a faulty cam sensor. Shop diagnosed, replaced part and fixed problem.
Apr 2014 54000 mi US $100	Cam sensor again

Saturn ASTRA in Illinois, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2014
Jun 2012 33000 mi US $985	onboard computer failed and resulted in the door ajar light remaining on plus dome interior lights. fully replaced computer.
Oct 2013 44000 mi US $600	Fuel o2 sensor was blown - needed to be replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in Pennsylvania, United States May 2008 - Sep 2015
Jul 2008 1000 mi	Check engine light came on at 120miles. The fuel filler neck was of incorrect specification for American market. The Fuel filler neck and Fuel cap were replaced under warranty by dealer.
Mar 2009 7000 mi US $10	Replaced rear windshield wiper arm cover that broke off in a winter snow storm.
Dec 2009 16000 mi	There was a small oil leak from the Cam position sensor. Diagnostic dye was added, checked, and deemed not a problem after diagnosis. The sensor was removed and the seal reseated. No problem with oil leak since.
Sep 2010 22000 mi	Solenoid for Fuel door lock failed. The solenoid was replaced under warranty.
Feb 2011 28800 mi	Check engine light came on and engine was down on power. Took car in and the dealer fixed a flaw in the oil screen for the variable valve timing actuated. The car is running better than new now.
Jan 2012 43000 mi US $200	Engine had erratic rough idle and intermittent check engine light. The dealer ran a diagnosis and found that the spark plugs were loose. I replaced the plugs.

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008 3720 mi C $100	Replaced cracked windshield

Saturn ASTRA in Rhode Island, United States May 2008 - Mar 2015
Jul 2010 50000 mi	The solenoid that locks and unlocks the fuel door failed.
Sep 2010 56000 mi	Solenoid that locks and unlocks the gas door failed. Part was ordered and this trip was to install the part.
Apr 2013 128200 mi US $100	The mirror glass on the passenger side mirror fell off while the car was stopped. I had to order the replacement glass ($67) and the dealer installed it when it arrived a week later ($33).
Oct 2013 142300 mi US $987	Car brought in to diagnose check engine light codes. Problems were traced to defective purge solenoid and throttle body. Both parts were replaced.
Jul 2014 159500 mi US $415	A/C not cooling. Replaced compressor.

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008 1000 mi	Two small (approx 2 mm) sized paint chips were noted at delivery. Required second trip to dealer with paint guy to fix.
Apr 2009 6000 mi	MIL light for ABS and Check Engine. Diagnosed to RF wheel bearing electrical connection. New bearing ordered and replaced on second trip to dealership. Replaced wheel lug nut cover caps.  During the repair period, a technician cycled my wiper blades. A piece of debris was lodged between the blade and the front windshield. This left a very visible scratch in the front windshield. Had to visit a second repair facility to buff it out. Installed new wheel bearing. Replaced child LATCH cover.

Saturn ASTRA in Ohio, United States May 2008 - Mar 2014
Mar 2009 12000 mi	Locks freeze on a very very cold day.
Aug 2010 31000 mi	the rear electric junction terminal had a short circuit because of which the power locks were messed up.
Jan 2013 60000 mi US $700	Spark coil distributor failed. Needed to be replaced.
Feb 2014 78000 mi US $1500	Throttle body failed. Needed replacement

Saturn ASTRA in Arizona, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2012
Jun 2011 21000 mi	serpentine belt and tensioner replaced, warranty work, also tire replaced, warranty work.
Aug 2011 23000 mi	AC Started to make a rattling noise, 2 days later the AC started smoking, took to dealier and they replaced, the compressor seized up.
Nov 2011 26000 mi US $135	Battery had to be replaced.
Apr 2012 29300 mi	Pulley on alternator needed to be replaced, there was a service bulletin on this so the dealer replaced this at their cost.

Saturn ASTRA in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - May 2011
Nov 2010 10000 mi	panoramic sunroof rails replaced due to rust

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2013
Oct 2011 60000 mi US $250	Mass air flow sensor not working within set limits - replaced with aftermarket part (because GM would not cover it) and paid to have CEL light turned off.
Mar 2013 79000 mi US $775	Oil leaking into cylinders.
Jun 2013 84000 mi	CEL came back on, issue with catalytic converter. Dealer quoted $1200 for repairs. No repair was done. Going to local small repair shop with good reputation instead.

Saturn ASTRA in Virginia, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2015
Apr 2011 32000 mi	"Coolant Level" msg appears on screen after sharp turns, fast starts/stops. Coolant level OK, I suspect sensor or leak in system. Sensor bad, part ordered. Will be warranty repair.
May 2011 32800 mi	Coolant level sensor that was ordered last week came in yesterday and was replaced today (6 days after part was ordered).
Mar 2012 45000 mi	Hatchback latch had problems since broken rear window from last year. Suspect glass shards in latch mech. I had latch replaced in this repair. Dealer replaced at no cost, "under warranty"
Jan 2015 36500 mi US $1500	Replace oxygen sensor to fix problem. Remaining time in shop was for 75K check-up items: replace plugs,rnair filters, oil/filter, timing belt, water pump, etc.
Feb 2015 78000 mi US $220	check engine light returned after previous repair, but with new code: replaced canister purge valve (P0496).
Aug 2015 82600 mi	Engine light on. Trying to diagnose possible timing issue from when the belt was changed the mechanic bent half the valves, opted to replace engine at his expense. Still has car a year later.

Saturn ASTRA in Indiana, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
Jul 2012 47500 mi	I had A lot of squeaking from front left strut. My engine computer went out at about 24,000 and I was starting to worry the one that they replaced it with.

Saturn ASTRA in Minnesota, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2018
Oct 2009 5100 mi	Loose sunroof/ sunshade wires in headliner rattling at low rpms. Fixed under warranty with foam padding and double sided tape.
Jan 2010 8000 mi	Rear center seatbelt fixture was discovered to be damaged prior to its first use. New rear center seatbelt fixture installed.
Feb 2010 9200 mi	Moisture in drivers side tail light. Part on back order. New tail light installed.
Jul 2010 16000 mi	Roof rails appear to be corroding (from shiny black to dull gray)& roof rail mounting covers were no longer sitting flush with body as a result.
Aug 2010 17200 mi	New roof rails installed.
Oct 2010 19700 mi	Check engine light illuminated. Faulty O2 sensor and thermostat found. O2 sensor overnighted to dealer. Installed the following day.
Dec 2010 23000 mi	Drivers side window seal faulty. Loud wind noise. Gasket replaced, and adjustments made. Problem seems to have been remedied.
Jul 2018 85000 mi US $1000	Replaced a/c condenser

Saturn ASTRA in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Oct 2011 27000 mi	Check engine light with EVAP system Code - replaced sensor earlier kept happening replaced valve this time. during course of another repair ripped off weather stripping around driverside rear door. repaired on spot did not last. request repair in June, ordered new part but never called. took in in October did not install new part but glued old one.

Saturn ASTRA in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2014
Jul 2013 48500 mi US $90	Bank 1 Sensor 1 Oxygen Sensor went out, and engine light came on.

Saturn ASTRA in New Jersey, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2018
Jun 2013 44000 mi US $20	Mildew smell emitted when the HVAC system operated. Replace cabin air filter after a heavy pollen season.
Sep 2013 50000 mi US $100	Replaced the coil pack after "Check Engine Light" and sluggish acceleration.
Dec 2015 84000 mi US $225	Check engine light was on because unheated O2 sensor was not heating up. Reason was exhaust flex pipe needed replacement. Also replaced resonator.
Jul 2016 94300 mi US $900	A/C compressor and clutch were worn out. Repair included hoses, compressor, clutch, labor, refrigerant.
Dec 2016 101000 mi US $160	serpentine belt tension pulley needed replacement.

Saturn ASTRA in Connecticut, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015
Dec 2012 81000 mi US $1100	REPLACED COMPUTER CHIP
Sep 2013 103000 mi US $20	Speakers stopped working.

Saturn ASTRA in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - May 2011
May 2011 32000 mi	The engine light goes off for a day and then stays on,this has been going on for 4 months, this GM car is a joke and a piece of junk and so are GMs so-called reps.

Saturn ASTRA in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2018
Jan 2013 52000 mi US $401	Flush Tranmission fluid

Saturn ASTRA in Alberta, Canada Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009 13020 mi	Dealer installed new automatic transmission as the OEM was flairing when it shifted from 2nd to 3rd
Feb 2010 36580 mi	Dealer is going to be installing another transmission as the second one was flairing when it shifted from 2nd to 3rd
Apr 2010 40300 mi	Having the tranny changed for the second time. Defect in accumulator pump causing flaring when shifting from 2 to 3. This is the third tranny.

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 39680 mi C $80	Original problem was engine rattle from stop to @ 2200rpm. Tried higher octane fuel, no change. Second time engine rattle followed by engine low power could not exceed 60km hr. There is a service bulletin for this but no fault code.

Saturn ASTRA in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2022
Nov 2010 12000 mi US $15	Fuel filler neck faulty; fuel filler neck and gas cap replaced under warranty
Feb 2011 13000 mi	Engine light came on. O2 sensor needed to be replaced. Part ordered, installed and repaired under original factory warranty. Part ordered on original visit to dealer, replaced upon notice of part arrival. Two hour repair time in shop.
Nov 2011 16000 mi	Exhaust part has crack, however the PART IS NO LONGER MANUFACTURED? REALLY? For a 4 year old vehicle? Part needs to be specially-made by GM to repair, wait time unknown.
May 2012 18300 mi	Glove box will not stay shut; have not yet taken for repairs, plan to do so at time of next oil change.
Aug 2012 19200 mi US $250	Glovebox would not close. When car was at dealer for routine maintenance was advised that new glovebox door was needed. Cost for parts + install was ~~$250
Mar 2014 25000 mi US $250	Left front stabilizer bar replaced
Jun 2014 25000 mi US $150	Passenger side exterior mirror glass fell off. Dealer able to replace glass, replacement of entire assembly was not needed.
Dec 2014 27000 mi US $300	Part diagnosed as worn during routine maintenance. Part ordered and repaired within the next day.
Nov 2015 30000 mi US $200	Right front steering linkage needed replacement
Mar 2016 31000 mi US $25	Drivers side passenger mirror glass fell out of the mirror and broke. I have ordered the part for $25 and will repair myself.
Apr 2016 31300 mi US $400	Check engine light came on, car running rough, clacking sound as though from lifters. Brought car to dealer. Diagnosed fouled plugs and intake manifold. Dealer replaced plugs, cleaned intake manifold, valves and injectors, throttle body. Scanned and r
Dec 2017 41000 mi US $170	I lost one original key, and not wanting to ever be stranded I visited the dealership to get two additional keys. I knew they were specialty keys needing programming, and I would need to pay for the parts and programming time.
Apr 2018 43000 mi US $1200	After 10 years of driving with mainly short/local trips, I had all four wheel brakes (pads and rotors) replaced. $1200 total cost.
Sep 2021 51000 mi US $1100	Engine light came on. Defect in accelerator pedal. Accelerator Pedal part no longer manufactured, and was located aftermarket by dealer. Part location and repair took approx. 5 working days. I paid for a rental car during that time. Repairs total cost $1200, plus $400 rental car expense. Cost given in USD. also valve cover and gasket needed replacement
Nov 2021 51000 mi US $500	Nothing was replaced. The windshield washer fluid system has deteriorated beyond repair. The dealer can jury-rig it, with labor costs of $500+

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States Feb 2012 - May 2015
Apr 2013 38800 mi US $150	Replaced left stabilizer after slight clunking noise noticed
Apr 2014 51800 mi US $100	Replaced the downstream O2 sensor

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2013 17560 mi	Car would not start. Dealer unable to locate cause of problem. Problem still exists. Car would not start, reason was found to be the key, new key stopped the problem.
Sep 2013 18600 mi	sensor problem, replaced sensor. One pulley broke, replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2018
Dec 2010 22000 mi	1. Check engine light came on - no other symptoms, car ran normally. Turns out there is TSB addressing this issue. Fixed. 2. Squeak from headliner (forward edge of sunroof). Lubed & tightened. Squeak gone.
Jan 2012 34000 mi	Rattle from front of large sunroof, inside headliner area.
Oct 2012 40000 mi	Coolant sensor bad, replaced. Erroneously reported low coolant.
May 2014 55400 mi US $85	Trunk light sensor bad.
Dec 2014 61000 mi	Trunk light inop (NOT the bulb). Repaired under GM Goodwill, no cost to me! Turns out it was the trunk release switch which was faulty & not sending the signal that the trunk was open. Thank you GM!!
Nov 2016 73600 mi US $375	B Pillar seat belt shoulder harness adjustment mechanism broke on drivers side.
Feb 2017 76000 mi US $200	Bad thermostat. Replaced radiator fluid (flush).
Nov 2017 82000 mi	Programming of 2nd key. Not done during airbag recall repair due to dealer not having the correct SW. Required GM to get involved.

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2018
Dec 2013 84000 mi US $250	front end clunking- replaced ball joint, ready to fall off
Sep 2014 99000 mi US $1023	camshaft position sensor oxygen sensor replaced left front wheel bearing replaced Bent axle right side. Do not know how it bent.
Feb 2017 143000 mi US $180	Engine misfire,1 coil bad replaced
Apr 2018 170000 mi US $300	Control arm replaced

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2011
Dec 2009 10000 mi	Broken emission sensor triggered engine light (non-flashing). Dealer repaired.

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
Feb 2010 35960 mi	Timing belt replaced and tensioners.
Jan 2011	Check Engine Light Replaced Evap Purge Valve Parts had to be ordered from Montreal. 3 days for part to arrive. Cleared all codes. Cost of repair without extended warranty would have been $331.00
Mar 2011 55800 mi	Check engine light on. Dealer replaced part and light came on within a day. Intermittent fault, dealer rechecked and decided to replace the vehicle computer which had to be ordered. Part now in, will just have to give the car up for a day.
Aug 2011 66500 mi	8-31-11 Recurring Problem check engine light Small hole in rubber diaphram in camshaft cover, problem reviewed with GM Tech Centre. 4 previous attempts to repair--car goes back to dealer for GM Tech to Diagnose 11-15-11.
Dec 2011 73780 mi	Car went back to dealer for techs from GM Canada to go over the car. Previous repair replaced the Brake Booster and problem still exists. Had car 5 days and replaced the intake manifold and fuel injectors-- problem persists. not fixed
Apr 2012 78740 mi	Constant CE lights. Dealer offered to provide 3000.00 credit toward new vehicle. They had it for 3 weeks while I was on holidays and never touched it. Just bought a 2012 Hyundai Accent 5 door GLS with a complete 6 year warranty. Bye bye GM.

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 68200 mi C $250	Issue with MAF sensor

Saturn ASTRA in Texas, United States May 2010 - Oct 2010
Oct 2010 29000 mi	transmission repair every month from July through September, transmission repair every 3 days for the whole month of October, transmission never would function properly. When pull out, never know if the car would go or stall. EXTREMELY dangerous.

Saturn ASTRA in Connecticut, United States May 2010 - Mar 2012
Jun 2011 62000 mi	Air conditioner just died. Parts plus labor to fix was going to be over $1200 so hubby decided to live with it for now since we plan on trading it in next year.
Sep 2011 68400 mi US $1100	AC repaired
Jan 2012 79000 mi	something to do with wiring...i have no idea.

Saturn ASTRA in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2012
Dec 2010 20000 mi	Intake manifold Sensor problem
Apr 2011 22300 mi	Entire intake manifold had to be replaced

Saturn ASTRA in Tennessee, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2010
Jun 2009 6000 mi	There is a rattling noise when going forward after going in reverse-all at low speed only (i.e backing out of driveway and taking off.) The mechanic said it was the air conditioning housing, and adjusted something. However, the problem is still there.
Aug 2009 7000 mi	loud noise from last time turned out to be belt tensioner. drive belt and belt tensioner replaced
Jun 2010 13000 mi	The car has had continued problems related to the drive belt and the belt tensioner. Problem with belt tensioner and drive belt never repaired. Took them forever to get the part, then they didn't have the tool needed to install it. This was the last straw.

Saturn ASTRA in Indiana, United States Aug 2008 - Jan 2010
Jan 2009	Check engine light is on. Something to do with the traction control sensor in a wheel bearing??

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States Jul 2008 - Aug 2012
Apr 2011 49000 mi	CEL illuminated with P0008. Dealer replaced exhaust camshaft actuator solenoid under warranty.

Saturn ASTRA in Illinois, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2011
Dec 2009 22000 mi US $1200	Key snapped in ignition, Replacement key has taken 4 months to obtain, Still not replaced yet. Car can not be driven without key.
Jan 2010 6200 mi	Key finally arrived. Tired of this car. Now the alignment is off.
Apr 2011 48000 mi US $750	ABS and Wheel Speed Sensor. $390 PART, took a week from Belgium to get.

Saturn ASTRA in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 5580 mi	Leather steering wheel wrap lifting off of wheel at the 3 o'clock position behind steering wheel controls. FOB battery keep dying. Dealship replaced battery.....started dying within a week. Going back in.....

Saturn ASTRA in Hawaii, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 82000 mi	A/C Compressor Clutch is dead - only getting warm/hot air from the ventilation system. Discovered the issue with the horn being intermittent.

Saturn ASTRA in Montana, United States Aug 2008 - Sep 2013
Jan 2012 66000 mi	Over several days, the car failed to start a few times. It would sound like it was trying - like it was out of gas. To fix it, the shop replaced the fuel pump.

Saturn ASTRA in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2008 - Oct 2019
Jul 2008	cd player won't eject the cd
Aug 2008 620 mi	The audio system would not reject the cd.
Dec 2008 1860 mi	Got a code p0116 coolant temp sensor. this occurred just after driving thru 6 inches of heavy wet snow for about an hour
Aug 2009 5580 mi	door handle light missing on the passenger side
Oct 2009 6200 mi	Light installed.
May 2016 27900 mi C $22600	flex pipe from exhaust manifold cracked caused fix engine soon light

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Jun 2008 - Dec 2013
Jul 2008 961 mi	Check engine light came on. Report from dealer was that the "filler neck need to be replaced". Parts ordered, delivery expected in about a week. Car still drivable with check engine light on. Check engine light on. Report was "filler Neck needed to be replaced." Part ordered and will need to go back to have it installed.
Aug 2008 1240 mi	Parts ordered during last visit were installed. In shop early morning and out in the afternoon. Successful repair.
Nov 2010 13840 mi C $25	Strange sound when beginning to move away from a stop with the air conditioner on. Shop supervisor thinks there is something wrong with the air conditioning compressor. Parts ordered, due in 10 days.
Dec 2010 14260 mi	Air Conditioning compressor replaced even though I mentioned that very similar symptoms were caused by the alternator pulley that there was a TSB for. Was told the "Shop Foreman" had worked on car and I was wrong. Problem not fixed. Check engine light on. Code was for the exhaust cam phaser solinoid. Part was replaced and car seems to have substantially more power than before. Dealer ordered alternator pulley and special tool to complete TSB for a funny sound from accessory belt. They have already replaced the air conditioner compressor which did nothing. Replacing alternator pulley solved problem.

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 144000 mi US $250	Timing belt pulleys  valve cover gasket
May 2018 144000 mi US $350	Struts, control arms, tie rods.

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018 47120 mi C $1200	Throttle potentiometer

Saturn ASTRA in New Jersey, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2011
Jul 2008 3000 mi	Check engine light came on. Replaced gas cap and "tube".
Dec 2009 15000 mi	"Camshaft - Intake - Replace"

Saturn ASTRA in Connecticut, United States Apr 2008 - Jan 2010
Oct 2008 10000 mi	Damn tire pressure light came on....again
Apr 2009 25000 mi US $59	chrome peeling off front grill
Jun 2009 27000 mi	idler pully for AC chirping off idle
Jul 2009 31000 mi	Part came in and was wrong part. Dealer very lax about calling when parts come in. Have to keep on top of them
Sep 2009 34000 mi	Finally got right part in. problem repaired

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Jun 2015
Sep 2014 94860 mi C $200	Replaced Flex Pipe. Was rusted and leaking.
Jan 2015 44200 mi C $700	Ignition coil pack needed to be replaced. Also new spark plugs.

Saturn ASTRA in Georgia, United States - Jan 2010
Jan 2010 34000 mi	Power steering failed, problem sent to GMAC tech support for resolution, no answers yet, car has been in the shop for 3 weeks. Work is covered under warenty.

Saturn ASTRA in Connecticut, United States May 2013 - Dec 2013

Jun 2013 25000 mi US $3

Brake light switch defective caused engine light to go on. Purchased replacement part on line but don't know where to install it. Also rear fuse box may have short circuit causing manual/remote door locks not to work. I needed to check my manual because accessory outlet fuse blew out.Then I noticed that the engine compartment fuse box indicated that there was a brake switch fuse. Sure enough I replaced the fuse and the stop lights worked. Saved $ 200

Saturn ASTRA in Minnesota, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
Jan 2016	Noticed engine was using small amount of oil (less than 1qt/change) - had engine dye added to engine oil - found slow oil leak coming from engine oil cooler
Apr 2016 141000 mi	Electric door locks stopped working - neither in car button nor key fob lock or unlock doors. Key fob works on rear hatch. Found fuse blown - replaced but did not fix issue. Will investigate further...

Saturn ASTRA in Colorado, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2010
Apr 2009 1000 mi	Sunroof needed lubrication.

Saturn ASTRA in New Jersey, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2013
Jul 2012 41300 mi	Needed to have a stabilizer replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in Ohio, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009 6000 mi	The gas cap and fuel pipe had to be replaced because of a bad seal. This apparently was under a recall.

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Mar 2017
Aug 2013 54440 mi	free repare and matance at time of purches loose mufler heat sheld
Dec 2013 57040 mi C $20	At -43'C both side merrors fell off . Computer reported low antiefrez. Toped up And the rubers camdown with the windows I titened hose clamps and cooling system conectons, put the mirrors back on with the 2sided tape , rubers. To be glue Engen. Causon not (CHECK ENGEN) Amber Light. Comes on every second or there fiill
Feb 2014 57960 mi C $10	check engen light on used code resder to reset. mass air flow code also getting very low milage. thawed car in heated grage. ice build up in air in take,+ tire presse. In APR. when temp went up to -6 all problems went away. except milage
Apr 2014 59000 mi C $90	Engine codes and poor gas mileage -had tire air pressure corected -used a bottle of octane in fuel system -bought a obdII with can code. and cleared codes and it erased something else for me not sure what. car is all better now using 90/91 gas
Nov 2015 69400 mi C $380	A stuck brake while in the Sault St Marie. new pads and routers+kit in car. get them installed wold fix problem. I also had a oil change. was over charged for filter+ o-ring. 19.67 i by this for 8.35 ring inculcated. over filed anti-freeze.repair refused to do. tried to cheat me unnecessary repairs. also some electrical issues with the heated seat and the oil heater. going home new problems. stuff missing, unwanted repairs, refused to do as asked+a flat on lot. Mirror broken and stuff missing from car after trip.
Jul 2016 75020 mi C $125	new flex pipe cut exhaust and welded in new flex pipe and remounted on car. $39 for flex at UAP NAPA $41 to a home welding shop. consumed $45 of home shop supplies.
Mar 2017 76260 mi C $524	new alternator and serpentine belt $524

Saturn ASTRA in Arizona, United States May 2009 - Aug 2014
Jun 2010 24000 mi	A couple of sensors were not working correctly. I guess the dealer replace them. While driving the transmission started slipping.
Jun 2012 49000 mi US $116	Serpentine Belt broke and had to have it replaced.
Sep 2012 50000 mi US $350	Had to have the screens on the cam shaft actuators removed to fix a performance issue causing the service engine soon light to come on.
Aug 2014 78000 mi	Clutch went out on the a/c compressor

Saturn ASTRA in South Carolina, United States Apr 2009 - Feb 2018
Aug 2009 6000 mi	Noise coming from the idle pulley on the accessory belt. Design defect, the new part has a different design. The accessory belt and tensioner were also replaced.
Dec 2009 9000 mi	Water started showing on carpet at front driver door, leaking from the rain. The weatherstrip was replaced and the leak disappeard.
Jun 2010 16000 mi	Serpentine belt pulley was bad from factory.
Jul 2011 30700 mi	Tripometer resets every 2000mi
Dec 2016 87000 mi US $350	ECU reported evap. valve fault. Dealer replaced the valve.

Saturn ASTRA in North Carolina, United States Jan 2009 - Jan 2018
Feb 2014 95000 mi US $800	Ignition coil had to be replaced. The engine was cutting out.
Apr 2014 98200 mi US $1600	The A/C compressor would not turn on (electrical failure). Need to replace dryer and accumulator as well as recharge the system after replacing.
Jun 2015 107000 mi US $98	The mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2012
Jun 2009 14000 mi US $79	Tensioner faulty part ordered waiting on arrival for repair. Identified by screech at low RPM with AC on while engine cold.
Oct 2010 52000 mi US $1800	The AC started rattling and seized blowing the freon while stopped at a rail road crossing.

Saturn ASTRA in New York, United States May 2014 - Nov 2014
May 2014 54000 mi US $1300	Needed the coils replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2009
Jul 2009 29000 mi	Needed a new transmission when sold. Power locks didn't work when sold.

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Jan 2016
Jun 2011 36580 mi C $100	Valve cap was corroded and I broke the TPMS-equipped valve while trying carefully to wrench it off. The dealer replaced the tire valve.
Jul 2011 36580 mi	One tire/wheel continued to lose pressure. Dealer ordered new TPM valve but sealed the old one in the meantime. The resolved the problem.
Mar 2013 55800 mi C $580	Exhaust flex pipe and exhaust heat shield both rusted out, replaced with new parts.
Dec 2013 65100 mi C $130	Check engine light indicated problem. Dealer diagnosed as historical code for MAF sensor but suggested I wait to see if it comes back before spending money on this.
Dec 2014 77500 mi C $600	Cleaned throttle body carbon buildup caused because I failed to replace the spark plugs in time. First dealer told me incorrectly that they last 100000 km.
May 2015 81840 mi C $800	Rear door wiring connector wore through, causing power window to be inoperable oxygen (O2) sensor replaced

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 11000 mi	Transmission software needed to be re-flashed; it was a company recall order. I also asked them to lube the moon roof indoor screen, but they mistakenly lubed the moon roof itself.
Dec 2009 13000 mi	Check engine light came on, took it in to dealership since I knew it was a recall on the fuel cap. They checked it and told me it was repaired, but it came back on again. Took it in twice, it is now working as it should. No problems, I'm happy.
Oct 2010 22500 mi	Second time the check engine light has come on my baby. This time it had to do with a charcoal filter for excess fuel. It needed to be replaced, and took a whole weekend and and a day for me to get it back.

Saturn ASTRA in Ohio, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 53000 mi US $167	Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) battery wasn't strong enough to start in the cold. Had to purchase a new one. Self-installed.
Jan 2016 US $350	The exhaust line came disconnected behind the catalytic converter and some small holes were forming in the resonator as well, due to corrosion. The shop replaced the resonator as well as the pipe between the cat and the resonator.
Mar 2016 59000 mi US $1350	Replaced bad Mass Air Flow sensor. Also replaced all spark plugs which were damaged from engine running too rich (due to faulty MAF sensor). Lastly, replaced ignition coil bracket because ignition coil #2 was bad.
Jan 2018 70000 mi	Duralast battery (AutoZone brand) went bad. I had this battery installed less than 3 years ago at AutoZone, so it was still under warranty, and was replaced at no cost.
Apr 2018 73337 mi US $352	Brake pads and discs were worn. Purchased after-market performance brake parts, and had them installed by a shop. Total repair time took less than 2 hours.

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Sep 2016
Oct 2015 47940 mi C $85	Clunking front suspension. Sway bar links replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
Jan 2014 US $25	Driver's door handle, inside,. Broken cable end. problems with removing inner door panel. Bought new cable, used epoxy to re-attach mounting hardware to inner door panel. $25 for cable from GM, epoxy for repair from house stock Problem ongoing. Still chasing the problem. Engine stumbles, reminds of fuel filter problems but cannot find a filter. Added extra fuel injector cleaner but no inprovement. NO FAULTS NOTED BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES.
Jul 2014 38200 mi US $500	No A/C, shop reports the Compressor has gone out, needs replacement. Coil pack burned, intermittent problem presenting as stumble
Jan 2015 39000 mi	Solenoid to lock/unlock fuel filler door failed in locked position. Had to remove interior trim and set temp. pull for opening fuel door.

Saturn ASTRA in Ohio, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009 658 mi	Rear tail lights were fogging up, both replaced for free under warranty

Saturn ASTRA in Quebec, Canada Apr 2010 - Jan 2022
May 2010 24800 mi	Driver Window squeaking and grinding. Regulator removed and greased and replaced. All under warranty.
Feb 2011 27900 mi	Check engine light came on. Car also hard to start. After turning car off, fan still blew. Technicians apparently tried reprogramming computer several times with no change. Finally managed to reset it, light turned off. All under warranty.
Jun 2013 40920 mi	Windshield wipers would only stop in vertical position. Wiper motor replaced under warranty.
Dec 2013 43400 mi C $600	Technicians discovered perforation in exhaust pipe while changing tires. Entire pipe had to be replaced. Considered wear and tear and not covered under warranty.
Jan 2014 44020 mi	Steering wheel switches for radio malfunctioning. (Volume either not responding or goes up when supposed to be down etc. Scroll wheel intermittent.) Steering wheel switches replaced.
Mar 2014 45260 mi	Check engine light came on. Deemed fault O2 sensor. Replaced under warranty.
Aug 2014 49600 mi	Cruise control failed to engage, switch replaced Cruise control failed to engage, switch replaced. Problem recurred a few days later. Driver window grinding when going up or down. Replaced regulator and rear channel.
Nov 2014 49600 mi	Cruise Control, radio controls and horn all malfunctioned or unresponsive. After several failed attempts at replacing unresponsive CC/radio/horn switches, problem diagnosed as faulty CIM module. Replaced under warranty.
Apr 2015 53320 mi C $4000	Clutch completely failed out of the blue one day, and lost power. Clutch was replaced, as well as a leaky hose. Front brakes were also replaced at the same time.
Jun 2015 53940 mi	Car taking much longer than usual to start. Fuel consumption increased significantly as well. Check engine light came on. Service centre flushed emissions system and cleaned fuel injectors. Problem recurred after picking car up, CEL back on. Car still starting rough; seems to get worse the more warmed up the car is. Becomes progressively more difficult to start. Check engine light back on after a few days. Problem deemed as faulty intake manifold valve, entire manifold replaced. Same problem as before, immediately after picking car up from last repair. Car difficult to start, followed by check engine light coming on the next day. Took back to dealership, now diagnosed as faulty fuel pump, was replaced. 1 week after previous repair, car suddenly lost all power while driving home. Had to have it towed to dealer at my expense. Diagnosed as defective replacement fuel pump from previous repair, and replaced under repair warranty.
Nov 2021 83700 mi C $300	Replaced flex pipe. Mechanic also diagnosed leak in exhaust manifold but has not been repaired yet.

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada - Nov 2008
Nov 2008 2145 mi	Repair to sun visor clips. Under warranty.

Saturn ASTRA in Ohio, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2016
Nov 2013 64000 mi US $137	number 2 cylinder miss firing replaced coil pack
Dec 2013 65000 mi US $179	Had to replace cam shaft sensor
Apr 2014 72200 mi	unable to open gas filler door from inside release due to a failed solenoid. not under warrenty and expensive to replace. Dealer disconnected the electrical release and now you open gas filler door from outside.
Sep 2014 80000 mi US $126	cam shaft sensor replaced per computer code, although still get ocassional dash light indicating same problem. Feel it has something to do will oil screen on cam sensor from blog compaints for that same problem.I did not change screen.
Dec 2015 110000 mi US $460	exhaust sensor replaced
Feb 2016 112700 mi	windshield washer unit in engine dept. leaking washer fluid. Sealed with liquid expoxy. Not easy to access cabin light would not turn off, unplugged dealer estimated $500.00 to repair. Thanks to Saturn forum I found all that was necessary was to disconnect battery terminal to reset computer,it worked.
Nov 2016 120900 mi US $880	Timing belt

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 93000 mi US $1000	A/C compressor clutch failed. Entire compressor assembly was replaced.
Mar 2018 102000 mi US $95	ignition coil pack failed on #1 cylinder. Replaced with new Opel branded part.

Saturn ASTRA in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 13000 mi	Transmission pan seal leaking.

Saturn ASTRA in North Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 62000 mi	Fuel Pump Went Out

Saturn ASTRA in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009 6820 mi	Check engine light came on, no difference in driveability felt. Tech Cause: Code P065E SET, INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNING VALVE BINDING. Tech Comments: RETRIEVED CODE, TESTED IMT OPERATION AS PER PIP 4476, VALVE BINDING INSIDE INTAKE MANIFOLD AT TIMES

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008 2000 mi	Rear bumper falling off and door trim broken.

Saturn ASTRA in Florida, United States Oct 2008 - Jan 2014
Nov 2008 7000 mi	Cracked tail light on delivery. Plastic square on roof behind map lights falling down. Was told fixed. Still falls down. Ping on accelleration. Was told no idea why its happening. Said would be in a bulletin, and if any further problems it has been at least documented. Then looked at receipt and says "could not duplicate" even though I was told they did. I am angry.
Sep 2009 21000 mi	Ordered another new piece. Said will drop the headliner if this one continues to fall. LATCH broke off back of back seat. Back seat loose, seat travels about 4 inches when locked into place.
Jan 2014 108000 mi US $1300	Throttle body died. Had been having trouble for about a year, finally got too unstable to drive without having it replaced. Oil pan stripped. Part discontinued. Not available nation wide, or worldwide anywhere. Would not hold oil. When I got rid of the Astra I was still waiting on some brake calipers. Backordered.

Saturn ASTRA in Florida, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2012
Feb 2009 2000 mi	Coating on rims had defect in sealant. Rims replaced under warranty.
Jun 2009 6000 mi	Had turn signal bulb replaced. Got a wheel alignment. Also have roof rails on order that just recently arrived. Will get installed next visit (soon).
Oct 2009 11000 mi	Squeak from accessory belt when running the A/C and accelerating at low RPM's. Shop unable to replicate so nothing done. The problem has gotten worse so I took it in again a few weeks ago. They replaced the belt but the problem is coming back.
Dec 2009 12000 mi	The gauge console on the dash rattles between 2000-3000 RPM (driving speeds) when the temps are low. Unable to duplicate in 2 visits because it was too warm. Gauge cluster rattle at 2000-3000 RPM's. This only happens with lower outside temperatures. It was 67F degrees that day so they could not duplicate it.
Sep 2011 30000 mi	Accessory belt tensioner replaced.  A/C recirculate valve replaced or adjusted.  Manual transmission shifter reverse engage trigger replaced.
Dec 2011 32000 mi US $35	Under dash panel came down (caused by dealer, who denied it) and had to have two clips replaced.
Jul 2012 36000 mi	This model has a known (there is a TSB but no recall because GM doesn't support Saturns anymore) problem with the alternator pulley causing the accessory belt to drag/slip. I refused to pay to fix something that should be covered.

Saturn ASTRA in Colorado, United States May 2009 - Jun 2016
Jun 2013 33000 mi US $125	AC recharge by shop

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009 3000 mi	I noticed an intermittent rattle while driving the car. Took it to the dealer and it turns out the rattle was caused by glove box door vibrating against glove box housing, fixed by adding a rubber strip to cushion contact between door and housing.

Saturn ASTRA in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016 57200 mi US $800	Ignition coil needed replacement.

Saturn ASTRA in Illinois, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2013
Mar 2009 9000 mi	There was a problem with the gasoline vapor sensor which triggered the check engine light
Jul 2009 16000 mi	the vehicle needed a new window regulator.
Jan 2010 24000 mi	the coolant level warning light came on. the dealer said that this has been a typical problem but they do not know how to prevent it. there is no problem with the cooling sustem
Oct 2010 38000 mi	a fuel exhaust sensor went bad causing the check engine light to go on. It did not affect the driveability of the vehicle but did reduce mileage.
Jun 2011 63000 mi US $500	sway bar link needed to be replaced
Sep 2012 98000 mi US $100	the power steering was making a high pitched noise. It became hard to steer once. It was a simple solution. The power steering fluid was low.

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008 1000 mi	Was taken if for paint repair on roof and new wheel and tire (damaged by dealer) Paint was taken care of but the wrong Tire Pressure Transponder was put in the new wheel. Wrong Tire Pressure Transponder put in wheel when new wheel was installed on prior visit. Dealer order part. Dealer installed new TPMS Transponder and programmed. Dealer made sure I was taken care of for all the visits for one issue and gave me an Ipod adaptor for the car.  Had to have paint fixed on the roof - some very small cracking in the paint looks as if it were contaminated before paint went on it wal all under tie clear coat.
Sep 2008 2000 mi	Radio lost reception, then CEL came on. Happened near dealer. When they repaired the roof paint they didn’t plug the antenna in all the way. When it came off completely caused the CEL because it lost communication with Onstar.
Oct 2008 4000 mi	They said the Mass Air Flow Sensor was not good. Replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor. Door lock making noises when locked.

Saturn ASTRA in Arkansas, United States Mar 2008 - Nov 2012
Jun 2008 9000 mi	Check engine light on, fuel system vapor leak. Light was reset. Told that parts would be replaced if light comes on again.
Aug 2008 14000 mi	A/C not cooling properly. Was low on refrigerant. Recharged. No leak found. A/C seems to still not be cooling properly, but worked fine during dealer diagnosis.
Sep 2008 15000 mi	At the last visit the diagnosis showed the AC was fine, but they ordered parts anyway. At this trip they found the compressor was bad, and replaced it along with the expansion valve.
Oct 2009 35000 mi	Replaced fuel filler neck and gas cap due to poor design. Faulty oxygen sensor, could not remove due to crossthreading at factory, manifold assembly had to be replaced. Engine light came back on, will go back in shop, so repair outcome is pending. Shop said computer needed to be reset because of oxygen sensor replacement. Engine light came back on after reset. Fuel pump failed pressure test and replaced. No problems or check engine light since.
Sep 2012 66000 mi US $55	Got a check engine light, code indicated the evaporative emissions purge valve was bad. I got this code several months ago, I reset it, but since it came back on again I replaced the part. Got the part for $55 and put it in myself.

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Jan 2008 - Aug 2021
Jan 2011 124800 mi	Check engine light was on. Car functioned normally otherwise. Replacement valve had to be ordered. Car was left overnight, but part was backordered. Returned in 2 weeks when part arrived. Light went off in meantime. Replacement done anyway.
Nov 2011 60000 mi US $50	Driver's side inside door handle didn't work. Outside door handle continued to work. Performed the regular car maintenance (oil, filters, etc.) and special ordered a door actuator part. Dropped the car off to have the special ordered door actuator part installed. During the repair they discovered the cable should also be replaced. Cable had to be special ordered, but they managed to get the door handle working again. Third trip to the dealership, this time to replace the cable, and now the door handle is working fine.
Aug 2012 72800 mi	"Throttle body erratic. Tested for SES light on & erratic idle at times. Tested data. Code P0068 02 P0068 04. Diag & replace failed throttle body assembly. Tested all wires from tac to ecm. OLH needed for diagnosis time." "Cam solenoid erratic. Modify both tested for SES light on-code P000A set. Tested cam control system. Diag & replaced intake cam control solenoid. Modify solenoid assy by removing screens & remove exhaust solenoid to modify as described..."
Oct 2013 88800 mi US $210	Needed two valve sensors replaced. Installed ordered valve parts.
May 2014 99000 mi US $1495	Code P0496 Evaporative Emission Purge solenoid stuck open. Needed to be replaced. Code P0135 HO2S Heater Performance Sensor & Code P2A00 HO2S Performance Sensor - O2 sensor failed. Needed to be replaced. Codes P0300 and P0301 Engine Misfire Cylinder #1 - Failed ignition coil. Needed to be replaced. Also replaced all spark plugs.

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2012
Jan 2008 1000 mi	Left fog light housing was destroyed during shipment. Did not discover inoperative light until after I bought car.
Aug 2008 30000 mi	Lugnut caps kept falling off. Dealer replaced with caps from a new car.
Sep 2009 93000 mi	Replaced camshaft actuator solenoid valve
Nov 2009 105000 mi US $660	Timing belt rubbing on a trim piece due to tensioner failure. Replaced belt and tensioner.
Jan 2010 115000 mi US $190	Replaced bad thermostat
Jun 2010 136000 mi US $950	Ordered a coolant level sensor Coolant level sensor replaced Replaced bad timing belt tensioner
Nov 2010 145000 mi US $225	Engine overcooling - thermostat replaced
Jun 2011 161000 mi US $95	Replaced faulty intake camshaft position sensor
Jul 2011 164000 mi US $100	Replaced exhaust camshaft position sensor

Saturn ASTRA in Vermont, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010

Feb 2009 13000 mi

The engine light came on. Error code indicated repair needed. After repair, the light came on after just 20 miles driven. Car was back in the shop for several more days. Dealer did no further work, but light is off now. There is a grinding noise from the rear of the car when braking. Brake systems checked and are in "good working order" but the tech hears the same noise. WTF? They don't know what to do.

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Apr 2008 - Jul 2009
May 2008 1400 mi	Electric cooling fan failure, not fixed after4days Electric radiator fan replaced
Jun 2008 1000 mi	1 blown fan fuse. Electric cooling fan replaced 2nd trip. Cooling fan failure 2nd and 3rd trip. In shop 4 days, not fixed 7/1/08
Jul 2008 1000 mi	blown fuse caused by fan,wrong size fuse insalled by factory.

Saturn ASTRA in Alabama, United States May 2008 - Jun 2018
May 2009 8000 mi US $44	AC compressor lost ability to cool. Dealer reports a leak in the unit. Parts ordered. P0442, P0455, P0456 Set of codes. (Diagnose and Replace Fuel Fill Cap and Filler Pipe, if Necessary) Codes reset, if on again the work will be done.
Jun 2009 8000 mi	AC clutch failure and leak in unit. Rental car provided and dealer replaced.
Jul 2009 9000 mi	AC compressor cycles on and off constantly. Wheels perpetually out of balance. Left side controls on steering wheel quit working.
Jun 2011 18000 mi	AC compressor has same issues reported to Saturn dealer.
Jan 2012 24200 mi	Car idle will drop to zero and the car will restart automatically.
Jul 2015 29200 mi US $498	AC compressor failed. Intermittent failure in horn button and radio controls on the steering wheel.
Apr 2018 35000 mi US $1500	P0420 code; replaced catalytic converter and inspection revealed honey-comb was completely melted but for a 1 inch section in the middle of the converter.  Was getting very poor fuel mileage, so replaced the fuel injectors and fuel rail and cam actuators. Also a code for failure of sensor in accelerator petal. Petal assembly was also replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in Texas, United States May 2008 - Aug 2012
Mar 2010 17000 mi	Code P000A for the intake camshaft solenoid failing to advance camshaft timing causing poor low-speed performance. A somewhat common issue for the Astra. Dealer replace intake and exhaust camshaft solenoids. Performance as good as new.
Jul 2011 30000 mi	Return of P000A intake camshaft solenoid. Repaired about a year previously and problem returned. TSB calls for solenoid replacement and removal of the filter screens. Hopefully this will be the last of it.
May 2012 36300 mi US $1100	Air conditioning compressor failed. Decided to eat itself. Problem manifested itself with a noisy compressor late summer 2011 and system performance degraded. Since it was out of warranty, just waited until spring 2012 to fix.

Saturn ASTRA in Virginia, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2022
Jun 2010 21000 mi	Cable connecting gas flap latch had become disconnected from the opening mechanism, so I had to open the gas door manually.
Jul 2010 22000 mi	Driver's door handle would not open door from outside.
Jul 2013 40200 mi US $1500	Replaced both air conditioning condenser and compressor.
Aug 2013 41000 mi	Compressor had not been charged correctly when installed. Compressor was recharged, and problem was resolved.
May 2017 51000 mi US $75	Windshield washer pump was leaking. Pump and hoses replaced.
Oct 2017 53000 mi US $600	Clear coat on paint on top had come off and paint was wearing off. Repair shop repainted top.
Jan 2018 53600 mi US $700	Replaced headlights as a result of accumulated scratches obscuring vision. Besides, my night vision isn't getting any better ;-)
Mar 2018 53900 mi US $50	All passenger side rear lights failed. Wiring problem diagnosed and repaired.

Saturn ASTRA in Maryland, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2011 17000 mi	Code: DTCP000A - Camshaft Position Solenoid #10276: Intermittent Horn Malfunction Loose contact with Column Integrated Module (CIM) repaired with clamp Code: DTCP000A - Camshaft Position Solenoid; Oil Filter clog up (solved)

Saturn ASTRA in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2015
Jul 2013 59000 mi	The auxillary catalytic converter developed a leak in the flex pipe. Repair was covered under 8/80 emission warranty.
Mar 2015 81000 mi US $350	Mass air flow sensor was replaced, throttle body assembly cleaned

Saturn ASTRA in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2015 54400 mi US $25	Crankshaft pulley became loose and caused the serpentine belt to tear. Solution was to tighten the crankshaft pulley and replace the serpentine belt.
Apr 2017 58000 mi US $350	Exhaust flex pipe developed a leak. Replaced the flex pipe with new from OEM.
Aug 2017 58000 mi US $600	New rotors and pads on all four corners.
May 2018 59000 mi US $3100	Manual gearbox lost gears while driving. Shifter was locked and would not go into any gears. Diagnosed as a failed bearing inside the transmission, which damaged the gears beyond repair. Shop replaced the transmission with another low mileage unit and replaced clutch, slave cylinder, etc. at the same time.

Saturn ASTRA in Missouri, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2014
Aug 2010 39000 mi	Engine light present at end of trip. Took to Meineke and there were no codes flashed to the computer. No further engine light indicator present
Oct 2010 41000 mi	check engine light came on with no codes displayed when computer checked. Also had free oil change
Jul 2012 67700 mi US $1997	A/C compressor and started froze at the same instant causing the car to stop running. Towed to dealer who diagnosed problem. Took 12 days to get the parts in for the repair. Once starter replace dealer found wiring harness to starter bad.
Oct 2012 71300 mi US $70	Oil pressure sensor
Oct 2013 89700 mi US $30	Small oil leak from filter
Dec 2013 93000 mi US $1500	Check Engine Light on for fuel/air mix. Replaced: Catalytic Converter, Air Flow sensor. Check engine light appeared again after 2 days.

Saturn ASTRA in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2010 11160 mi	crankcase sensor failed -dealer replaced no charge
Nov 2016 65600 mi C $120	interior door latch cable
Mar 2018 72540 mi C $1000	abs sensor failed camshaft solonoid replaced

Saturn ASTRA in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011 22000 mi	Problem was a faulty speed sensor which also triggered the ABS/Traction Control warning lights. The part was ordered and installed free of charge.

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Mar 2011 - May 2012
May 2011 20000 mi	CD Changer inop. Rain sense feature inop. Normal wipers operational
Feb 2012 26000 mi	Trim was loose. Rain sensing wipers inop. Stereo replaced. Took one week because they had to order it.

Saturn ASTRA in Alabama, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2012
Dec 2010 29000 mi	Check engine light came on while on a trip.
Jan 2011 33000 mi	Check engine light came on again, dealer said it was a different sensor than in December, but the December failure might have triggered this failure. A part had to be ordered. The locking mechanism for the gas cover failed while on a trip. Glove box door latch failed, will not stay shut. Dealer ordered a new door. Cam phaser sensor replaced Locking mechanism for fuel door replaced.
Feb 2011 33300 mi	Glove box door replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in Ohio, United States Dec 2007 - Feb 2012
Feb 2010 18000 mi	check engine light came on. Dealer replaced cam phasing solenoid.

Saturn ASTRA in New Brunswick, Canada Jan 2010 - Jan 2020
Jun 2010 7440 mi	Rough starting ONLY after car sits for a day or more. Once started car is fine. Nothing major. No codes thrown.
Sep 2010 9300 mi	Intake valve common in the plastic intake was worn loose. replaced the intake and 3 throttle body bolts came loose after a month causing rough starts parts order bolts and gasket and repaired when they arrive. Car is 100% now
Apr 2011 11780 mi	Power Window Track broke off inside the drivers door. Window would not fully go up.Dealer had to disassemble door to remove old window track and replace with new one. Covered Under warranty.
Jun 2012 15500 mi	Passenger side mirror glass fell off. Came unglued from black backing plate. replaced mirror glass
Jul 2017 28520 mi	First brake rotors and pads replacement front and back replaced sway bar links
May 2018 33472 mi C $200	Drivers side spring broke. Had to replace entire strut as it was easier.
Nov 2019 40300 mi C $5000	2nd gear went out completely. Car was never driven hard but with only 64000kms on it it started to refuse to stay in 2nd then finally locked itself into second. Transmission , clutch kit and flywheel surfacing was expensive due to the rarity of the car parts. Astra was Opel and only 2 years here in Canada. As well the linkage bracket broke and the coil pack let go. At that point i was into the car for 6 grand , which was more then resale value. Traded the car in for a 2017 civic ext coupe.

Saturn ASTRA in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2011
Aug 2010 13000 mi	WINDSHIELD SEAL TORN, SEAL AND WINDSHIELD REPLACED BY WARRANTY HORN REPLACED, PROBLEM STILL PERSISTENT WITH INTERMITTENT FUNCTIONALITY
Oct 2010 14300 mi	Went in to fix horn. fixed horn. Had to take back because fog lights were not working, fixed. Had to take back to replace the fuse block, fixed now horn not working again. Press horn and radio volume increases.
Jan 2011 16200 mi	The key does not start the car. The radio display screen flashes with turn signals, radio fades in and out of reception, radio volume decreases when trying to increase with the knob on the radio. Both keys were replaced and the car needed to be reprogrammed.
Apr 2011 17000 mi	Car in shop for 30 days for radio. Never fixed. Car bought back.

Saturn ASTRA in Indiana, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2011
Nov 2009 5200 mi	Replaced roof rails due to chipped paint.

Saturn ASTRA in Virginia, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2012
May 2010 12000 mi	The on board computer was replaced, it failed causing warning lights to come on and stay on.

Saturn ASTRA in New Jersey, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2018
Jun 2012 87000 mi US $175	battery replacement made. Routine replacement for worn [brake] parts

Saturn ASTRA in Georgia, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2011
Aug 2009 6000 mi	While increasing in speed, (Start to about 45mph) there is pulsing sensation that can be felt and seen in the tachometer readings. Shop changed out the A/C condenser. Helped a little, but the problem still exists. (This is 3rd time in shop for same.)
Nov 2010 36000 mi	Pulley on the alternator had a maintenance letter on it for metal on metal squeel. Replaced the Alternator due to loud squeal which continued to worse over time. Note: The pulley was to originally be replaced but due to tooling issues dealer replaced alternator which included new part.
Mar 2011 43000 mi	Transmission burned up. Replaced Transmission. Transmission has loss of power. Dealer reprogramed the TCM (transmission control modual) and ECM (engine control module). Transmission has metal to metal engage and disengage sound in third gear.
Oct 2011 53000 mi	Continuing transmission problems when sold

Saturn ASTRA in Michigan, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2014
Dec 2012 53000 mi US $543	Ignition coil pack.
Jul 2014 94000 mi	Blower motor went out. Thought it was the regulator, but was the motor. Fuel canister. Check engine light code checked.

Saturn ASTRA in Virginia, United States Apr 2008 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 30000 mi US $250	For the second time, bringing this vehicle to a Chevy dealer for periodic maintenance caused a Check Engine light shortly after. Code was Intake Manifold valve operating slowly. The last time this happened, the manifold was replaced to fix.

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Jan 2008 - Oct 2014
Oct 2012 39300 mi US $100	The A/C compressor went out. Was blowing warm air. Replaced by Silver Star Chevrolet in Thousand Oaks under extended warranty. My deductible was $100.
Apr 2013 46000 mi US $230	The battery has such a low charge, the car would not start. Not covered under extended warranty. The dealer charged a fortune for the replacement battery!

Saturn ASTRA in Arizona, United States Feb 2010 - May 2010
May 2010 16000 mi	Broken belt tensioner (and broken belt) - replaced by dealer/no charge

Saturn ASTRA in North Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 22000 mi US $142	Replace battery.

Saturn ASTRA in North Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2012
Jul 2011 36000 mi	Diagnosed alternator belt noise, service bulletin required replacement of alternator with larger pulley. Replaced alternator per service bulletin. Alternator had larger pulley eliminating belt noise.

Saturn ASTRA in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2018
May 2010 9000 mi	first trip back to dealer (seller) to fix minor wear int/ext problems and an oil change not done before delivery
Dec 2011 30000 mi	coil and one plug replaced took 2 days no appointment available had to leave car at my expense for warranty work next car wont be a GM
Apr 2012 33500 mi US $117	cable for inside door release broke at latch
Sep 2012 40000 mi US $209	replaced exhaust flex-pipe {took less than an hour but had to pay for 1 1/2 labor}

Saturn ASTRA in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2016
Feb 2014 56700 mi	Check engine light came on while dealer was having car inspected to complete the sale. Emissions code but they had a hard time gettin it right. Replaced oxygen sensor, then flex pipe, then a catalytic converter under warantee.
Jul 2014 65500 mi US $35	Driver side Door Latch Cable broke and needed to be replaced. Once I tracked down the part and figured out how to remove the interion panels it wasn't hard.

Saturn ASTRA in Kentucky, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2015
Jan 2010 53800 mi	BOTH ROOF TRIM STRIPS SHOWING APPEARANCE OF CORROSION. REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY.
Mar 2015 72000 mi US $200	CK ENG LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN AMBIENT TEMP IS NEAR FREEZING. GOES OUT WHEN SPRING ARRIVES. CODES SET; REPLACED FRONT MIXTURE SENSOR AND MASS AIR FLOW METER WHEN THAT MADE NO DIFFERENCE. CK ENG LIGHT OFF NOW. NEVER HAD POOR PERFORMANCE.

Saturn ASTRA in Arizona, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2012
Apr 2012 97300 mi US $35	Driver door handle cable broke
Aug 2012 104000 mi US $1200	A/C System Leak from compressor. Compressor replaced and problem fixed

Saturn ASTRA in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2014
Sep 2011 16000 mi	A pulley needed to be replaced. Caused "Check Engine" light to illuminate and a rattle when starting from complete stop.

Saturn ASTRA in New York, United States Aug 2009 - Aug 2021
Aug 2013 31900 mi	I Just got a CEL I checked It . The code was 9000A. It said Cam gears Out of aliment Or senser. A couple things. I cleared It. So far I have put about 60 miles on It. No more Light. I did Hit A Big pot hole Just before It came on. Go Figure.
Jun 2014 29000 mi US $40	The mirror glass on the passenger side mirror fell off while I was driving.Shop replacd mirror Cost was 40.00.
Sep 2017 47940 mi	I Replaced The alternator and the Battery 4 tire's
Jan 2018 49000 mi US $331	Driver. Side mirror fell off. This happened in March They replaced broken flex pipe from engine to muffler
Mar 2018 49000 mi US $30	The driver side mirror fell off wile driving. I took the car to a glass shop. They repaired it.

Saturn ASTRA in North Carolina, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2014
Jan 2013 35000 mi US $350	Bad alignment chewed through the inside edge of my front two tires down to the metal. Alignment job and 2 new replacement tires needed.
Apr 2013 41300 mi	Another tire replacement. New persistent problems: Keyless Entry stopped working when it got cold (winter) & started working again as it warmed up. Flat Tire sensor malfunctioning. Dash Display LCD losing pixels in line from bottom to top.
Apr 2014 62000 mi US $2000	Both front wheel bearings completely shot by 60,000 is ridiculous... even worst, hard to find replacements were between $450-600 EACH! With labor to repair and install, final cost estimate to repair was just under $2000.00!! On way to garage to discuss wheel bearing failure, yellow engine light came whenever I pressed the gas, started running rough, indicated a failure in one of the cylinders most likely. Limped long enough to get to the scrap yard! Persistent electrical problems. Keyless entry virtually unusable.

Saturn ASTRA in Ohio, United States Mar 2014 - Sep 2015
Mar 2014 67000 mi	Replaced Pedal Accelerator Assembly Vehicle loses power and check engine light comes on. Had just picked up vehicle from dealership for replacement of accelerator pedal assembly. Dealership had no idea, recommended fuel inj. & throttle body cleaning. Refused service. Engine stalls when suddenly braking in 4th gear, often when turning. Checked at home and saw they never hooked up hose after prior inspection. Self-fix.
Apr 2014 67500 mi US $534	Took car in for oil change. Oil Pan rusted and bolt was stripped. Had to drill new bolt pattern into pan.
Dec 2014 74000 mi US $100	The engine was running rough at idle and I wound up replacing the ignition coil pack that sits above the 4 spark plugs. The check engine light came on (P0171 Saturn - Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 1) and the car began making a hissing sound after shut off.
Jun 2015 78000 mi US $95	Flex pipe connected to engine had holes and was causing the car to run loudly. Flex pipe was replaced.

Saturn ASTRA in Mississippi, United States Oct 2008 - Oct 2014
Jun 2012 50000 mi	Replaced the f-actuator Replaced the f-actuator
Jun 2013 80000 mi US $373	Rear cargo light switch was replaced, light would not come on when lift gate/hatch was open. Lost front right splash guard.
Jul 2013 80800 mi US $1257	Replaced rear fuse panel and rear hatch lock. Lock system stopped working and rear hatch would not open.

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2011
Feb 2009 1000 mi	C/D player would not eject the c/d.Service dept at Saturn ordered a new unit and now it works just fine
Sep 2009 6000 mi US $60	Overhead plactic casing near map lights kept coming loose. New piece was ordered and now fits fine.

Saturn ASTRA in Ohio, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 160000 mi US $450	engine/exhaust noise and check engine light was on. a flexible manifold/exhaust tube was replaced which solved both issues.
Oct 2016 166000 mi US $745	Ignition coils had to be replaced.
Nov 2016 167200 mi US $910	shocks and struts
Jun 2017 177800 mi US $500	replaced water pump
Aug 2017 179000 mi US $25	frozen rotor bolts removed
Feb 2018 187000 mi US $510	replace starter. they couldn't get one bolt off so they had to remove the intake manifold.

Saturn ASTRA in Florida, United States Sep 2016 - May 2019
Oct 2016 71000 mi US $1300	Catalytic converter melted due to fuse blown and sensors unable to allow vehicle to run correctly

Saturn ASTRA in California, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2013 27300 mi US $77	HVAC Outside air recirculation door inoperable. Flapper door plastic broke at motor arm inlet. replaced with GM part number - 93181045-HOUSING AIR DISTRIBUTOR
May 2015 47000 mi US $90	Check engine Light - Code P0101 Air Intake issue. Tried Cleaning MAF and New Air Filter - Code came back. Replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF). Seemed to fix.
Jun 2015 49000 mi US $100	AC stopped working. Voltage test showed voltage at compressor, clutch not engaging. Evacuated system, removed comp. Thermal Fuse Blew in AC clutch coil. Replaced Fuse. Removed Shim from Clutch to lessen gap on clutch. Recharged, Fixed
Jul 2015 49300 mi US $30	Check Engine Light P0128 Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature). Removed thermostat found that it was not closing all the way when cold. Replaced thermostat. Solved.
Jun 2016 66000 mi	Air intake volume check engine light. Cleaned MAF, new air filter, new screws on air filter housing closing it tightly.
Dec 2016 71000 mi US $600	The very common Ignition coil pack failed on my astra. This was with regular spark plug changes at about 25K miles each.
Mar 2017 77000 mi US $100	Noticed black liquid stain on side of transmission looking through the wheel well. Left Engine mount (liquid filled) failed. Replaced with GM Part. Cost of Part was about $100.00
Feb 2018 83000 mi US $233	Boot on right inside CV joint failed. Had to buy the entire axle from GM and it did not come with an outside CV joint. Had to transfer the old one over. Would expect more for $233US. If you can find a shop that replaces rubber boots go that route and just have the boot replaced and repack with grease. Easier than transferring over the outer CV joint.

Saturn ASTRA in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2015 - May 2016
Oct 2015 56100 mi C $250	Battery died Power window track failed. Replacement required

Saturn ASTRA in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 11000 mi	Car stalled when backing out (auto transmission), and when I turned the engine back on a light came on. Learned it was for ABS or traction, but went off when the car was restarted again, dealer could not identify a problem 10 days later. Lost one cap covering rear wheel nut.
Oct 2008 13000 mi	Check engine light came on and dealer found the problem to be in fuel cap seal, two parts were replaced, one day repair.

Saturn ASTRA in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - May 2015
Aug 2013 39200 mi US $1200	Air conditioning compressor went bad and had to be replaced
Apr 2014 50000 mi US $10	acceleration was sluggish, replaced the spark plugs and it started working well again.
May 2015 58000 mi US $10	sluggish acceleration - wouldn't go beyond 10 mphs after running for > 5 minutes. Reading here, I thought it signaled a bad ignition coil. I replaced that ($260) and it would then go up to 20 mphs. next guess was a bad oxygen sensor (upstream). Replaced that -> no improvement. Then I also replaced spark plugs (which had been done within 10k miles)-> no improvement. unable to fix it myself having replaced the ignition coil, oxygen sensor, and spark plugs, I brought it to a shop to have it checked out. He discovered the catalytic converter had broken apart. Found it was still under warrantee turned out the catalytic converter broke and we found out that it was still under warrantee (upto 70K miles, IIRC). Dealer replaced it and some subsequent part of the exhaust system (baffle?)