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2008 Saturn Outlook repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (7%)

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2008 Saturn Outlook repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (55%)

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Saturn Outlook in Illinois, United States May 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 59000 mi US $40	replaced low beam filaments on both sides...one had gone out

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Saturn Outlook in Georgia, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2017
Dec 2011 24000 mi US $140	Power steering was whining though not having trouble steering. Dealer advised power steering pump needed replacement. Declined to replace as vehicle is out of warranty and I thought it might just be air in the system. Hasn't made noise since
Jul 2012 28300 mi	Water pump failed. Numerous warning lights and vehicle became undriveable. Fluid dripping from front of the vehicle along with a slight burning smell.
Mar 2013 33000 mi US $907	Master cylinder was leaking though no external signs of leakage. Caused Stabilitrack warning light to come on. Door speakers on driver's side (both front and rear side door) were inoperative.
May 2013 34000 mi US $531	Auto rear gate ceased to operate and would not latch closed when manually lowered.
Apr 2014 42200 mi US $300	Hissing sound coming from dash. Wasn't cooling very much. System needed 2 lbs of freon added. Bringing back for a leak check this week. Check engine light. Evap codes indicated problem with the passive system that is supposed to detect evaporation from the gas tank. This problem was also causing remote start feature to not work. Fix worked temporarily, but has returned.
Oct 2016 69800 mi US $1200	ABS and traction control lights began flashing on dash then car went into battery saving mode. A/C shut down. Gradually became harder to drive and then would not restart after stopping.

Saturn Outlook in Louisiana, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 117000 mi US $135	Power steering pump failing over several months. Researched issue and started with power steering pump. May need rack system replaced soon as well.

Saturn Outlook in Minnesota, United States Jul 2007 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 48000 mi	camshaft needed to be replaced

Saturn Outlook in Virginia, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 94000 mi US $26	I had 0496 code. Replaced Emission Evaporative Control Solenoid. This cleared the Check Engine light. I watched a You Tube video and it was very helpful.

Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Jun 2012
Oct 2008 5580 mi	Clicking noise from steering column. Needs column to be replaced. Parts on order.
Nov 2008 6200 mi	New steering column ordered from US arrived and was fitted by dealer. Dealer fitted reverse sensing system was too sensitive and pointing in wrong direction! Got them to "tune" it so it wasn't too sensitive and detected horizontally. No longer detects sidewalk when parallel parking!
Jan 2009 6820 mi	Recurrence of the clicking sound from steering column when turning. Not confident that it won't return again. Squeaking suspension strut (car was sounding like a ten year old taxi with 750,000km on the clock). Shop couldn't reproduce the problem (naturally). Probably some ice stuck in it that melted when it sat in the shop for repair of the steering noise. Squeaking brake pedal when applied. Needed lube.
Oct 2009 16120 mi	Loose rods in the steering made knocking noise. Rods re-aligned and tightened. Rear door gas rams needed replacing as they were no longer sufficiently holding the tailgate open.
Feb 2010 18600 mi	Recurrence of noise from steering column when turning at slow speeds. Same as Problem 1 Trip 1 but this time the parts ordered had arrived and were installed.
May 2010 19220 mi	Recurrence of knocking noise from under engine when driving slowly over bumpy ground. Sounds like something loose. I expect it will return :-( Awful squeaking from rear left suspension strut. Sounded like an old taxi. Now quiet thankfully.
Mar 2011 29140 mi	Recurrence of noisy steering pump. Told it needed replacing, so it was done! Bit worrying for a car less than three years old.
Nov 2011 37640 mi	Cooling pump failed and leaked coolant. Unable to drive car, so towed to dealer for repair.

Saturn Outlook in New Jersey, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2010
Oct 2009 34000 mi	Power steering whine. Power steering fluid leak from temperature as noted in TSB.
Jun 2010 44000 mi	Air conditioning whine at low speed (1900 rpm) since new. Saturn dealer failed to identify TSB. I brought this to the attention of Chevy dealer who is applying TSB.
Jul 2010 44000 mi	Air conditioning whine at low speed (1900 rpm) since new. Dealer replaced suction hose as per TSB and problem is resolved.

Saturn Outlook in New York, United States Jun 2008 - Nov 2014
Apr 2009 8000 mi	Airbag light was on all the time.Driver side sensor had a pinched wire.
Nov 2009 15000 mi	Drivers airbag light on. Pinched wire under seat. Second repair to wire.
Nov 2011 32500 mi	Airbag light on. New harness installed under recall. Noise from steering. Steering rack replaced.
Mar 2014 56000 mi US $995	Drivers headlight intermittent. Replaced both bulbs. Lower portion of gauges not lighting. Gauge cluster has LED's and is sealed. Needed to replace whole cluster. TPMS not working. Unable to read tire pressures. Replace water pump shaft seals.
Aug 2014 57300 mi US $40	Replaced headlight harness. Connector started to melt. Motor for folding drivers side mirror stopped working. Replaced entire mirror
Nov 2014 58000 mi	Steering wheel noise, possible pump failure

Saturn Outlook in Indiana, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014 124300 mi	Difficult to start
Jan 2015 116300 mi US $1200	Throttle body replacement

Saturn Outlook in Florida, United States May 2008 - Aug 2014
Jun 2012 70000 mi	Rack and pinion not smooth, especially on turns. Could feel it in steering wheel. Also a whine and rattle from under steering column below dashboard. Third time in with a system replacement. Power seat sometimes will not lower from highest position. Have to move it forward and back first then it will lower.
Mar 2013 81000 mi	Noise in front. Struts were replaced.
Aug 2014 106000 mi US $438	Replaced original battery in June 2014. Not bad. However this month the starter quit on me. Towed to the dealer. Starter was replaced the same day. The 438 above does not include 75 tow charge.

Saturn Outlook in North Carolina, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2015
Jun 2011 58000 mi US $1	Dealer replaced RH headlamp harness, low beam headlamp was out, took it apart and found melted/burned wires in harness.
May 2013 80000 mi	Instrument cluster gauges all died, all other lights, information center still functional, tech found grounded low speed GMLAN (dark green wire), but wire with short circuit not located, fault disappeared and has not returned in 30 days. Brake master cylinder allows fluid to enter brake vacuum booster, Brake Alarm & Stabilitrak alarm illuminated lo level. Will replace master cylinder & likely brake booster in June, leak may be over 1 year old, but is perhaps worse with time.
Jun 2013 81000 mi US $400	Replaced brake master cylinder vacuum booster, and replaced master cylinder, which was leaking from rear seal. Vacuum booster still worked, but exposure to brake fluid is deemed to make it unreliable
Sep 2013 86000 mi	Air bag sensor warning light would periodically illuminate. It would go out for long periods, then come back. Finally tied warning sensor with drivers seat position, up or down, no problem forward and back. Disconnect reconn conn under seat
Oct 2013 86500 mi US $6	Coolant level would not stay in exp. reservoir since car was new. Never overheated. Add coolnt maybe 3 times/year, 1-3 pints. After note about wtr pump fail due to low level, filled and checked, and watched, good sz leak, sealer added now OK
Nov 2014 101000 mi US $154	Replaced 3 out of 4 door mounted speakers, one LF was intermittent, two were open cicuited, RR speaker still OK
Mar 2015 102000 mi	Set Code indicating stuck on valve, vehicle would not shift out of 1st gear until engine stopped and restarted. Source of problem is completely contained in TCM or valve body, intermittent problem that now has gone away with no repair.
May 2015 108000 mi US $1400	bad seals on valve body leaking by, replaced valve body, engine powertrain diagnostic was accurate, car drivable during this time slow coolant system leak for 20-30,000 miles, only leaked while driving, no puddles or drips, assumed water pump shaft seal. Stop leak did not work at ?70,000 miles, but did slow it down. Found warranty repair was available from GM, <120k mi

Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada - Oct 2008
Oct 2008 11942 mi	1/Dead battery after sitting idle for 3 days -- battery replaced by dealer; 2/ after parked on a slope for 10 hours, gas gauge reading was inaccurate - will update if it happens again

Saturn Outlook in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Feb 2011
Aug 2010 24300 mi	A/C stopped working. Vent tube was clogged, control module burned out. Tube cleaned, module replaced, ventilation system cleaned out with anti mold treatment.

Saturn Outlook in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009 9000 mi	Replaced power steering cooler second time under warranty.

Saturn Outlook in Illinois, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 9000 mi	Needed to have the DVD player replaced as DVD's would not play and would not eject form player until the head cooled off.

Saturn Outlook in Tennessee, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2012 67390 mi	Replaced all 6 Spark Plugs and swapped ignition coil from Cylinder 1 to Cylinder 3 to see if that moved the misfire, it did not. Problem unresolved. Ignition Coil in Cylinder #1 replaced (though I was not asked whether I wanted them to or not). Reprogrammed ECU per TSB for misfires, problem still not resolved. Put dielectric grease on/around ignition coil and spark plug in cylinder #1. Problem still not resolved.
Jan 2013	All previous issues ended up being caused by a broken valve spring. Cylinder head was replaced to fix the issue. And catalytic converter had to be replaced afterwards due to damage from misfiring.
Nov 2014 75600 mi US $700	Throttle body issues due to design flaw with valve cover/pcv tube. Error code P1516 and P2135.
Jan 2015 76200 mi US $325	Throttle Body replaced. Error codes P1516 and P2135.
Nov 2017 92000 mi US $650	Master Cylinder was leaking into Brake Booster, both had to be replaced.
Jul 2021 115000 mi US $150	Shifting became unpredictable and rough, especially climbing hills. Transmission Control Module had to be removed and plastic discs which were ruptured were replaced as well as new o-rings. Put transmission back together and refilled transmission fluid. Issue was resolved for $10 in parts + cost of transmission fluid. Dealer wanted us to replace TCM for thousands, glad we did the repair ourselves.

Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 6200 mi	Wrinkle in leather trim in 2nd row seat Driver side by headrest.

Saturn Outlook in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2013
Apr 2013 81800 mi US $460	check engine light and stabilitrac warning light on. riding rough.

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Saturn Outlook in California, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 117000 mi US $334	Water leak from clogged sunroof tubes Check airbag light coming on

Saturn Outlook in Arizona, United States Jun 2007 - Apr 2011
Oct 2007 9000 mi	Recall for trans reflash. Dealer could not locate reflash file on computer. Phone inquiry two weeks later got same result.
Mar 2008 14000 mi	XM receiver signal dropouts, excessive touch sensitive screen finger pressure required, day/night display switching erratic, radio played music while turned off.
Apr 2008 17000 mi	Sudden transmission failure. Would not shift after stop. Diagnostic result: 'No 3rd gear'. Dealer found internal debris & stuck valves. Repaired per mfgr direction, dealer replaced piece parts (valves, seals, ...).
Jan 2009 24000 mi	Water leaking into passenger compartment. Repeat of 9/08 problem. Repeat of the water leak problem.
Jul 2009 32000 mi US $600	Rear hatchback would not stay open. Would drift partially closed over time. Replaced both side struts. Very loud "groaning" sound while driving. Two occasions lasting for ~10 sec. Traced to air in power steering line. Flushed and refilled line.

Saturn Outlook in Quebec, Canada Nov 2008 - Aug 2015
Jul 2008 7440 mi	Oil Changed Brake pedal make "qwirks" noise and have to push far before the vehicle start slowing down. Dealer had a technical note for that, changed brake fluid and greased the brake pedal.
Dec 2009 19840 mi	At minus 10c engine cranks but won't start. Take sometimes 3 times to start. Transmission changing gear too fast. Rev à 1200 RMP at 70 KM/h. Big lag when need acceleration.
Mar 2010 22940 mi C $450	Did a reset on computer transmission. Nothing changed.
Apr 2011 36360 mi	Would not cold start at -10c. Crank but wont start. Sometimes it start but start with difficulty (like missing a piston).
Apr 2012 47740 mi C $1500	Rear wheel drive no longer work. Had to change sensor. Tailgate struts failed. Rear left window not working anymore. catalytic converter failed. Check engine light on. Rear right light, moisture inside break light, chrome peel off inside the light. Radio won't work when ice on the car. Engine won't start at -10c or will start with difficulty.
Feb 2013 56580 mi	Transmission Failed. Doesn't shift gear anymore.6000$ damage, replaced tranny with new one.
Apr 2014 67460 mi C $400	Tailgate touch pad broken again. This is the third touch pad. actuator intake stuck opened.
Aug 2015 79360 mi C $1500	Solenoid stuck. Stuck in 2th gear. Had to change TCM (700$) because you can't change the solenoid alone. It's all part of the TCM.

Saturn Outlook in Florida, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2018
Dec 2009 11000 mi	Driver seat electrical seat adjusting panel came loose. Apparently not locked in place correctly from factory. Technician reseated and locked panel. No problem for one month since fixed.
May 2011 24200 mi US $20	Driver window often does not respond to up or down switch. Protective strip on vertical edge of driver door lost adherence on lower 6 inches. Chevy dealer said they had no means to re-stick the strip. They referred us to now defunct Saturn dealership. No luck there. Often heard squeak when turning. Squeak from steering gear bushing. Replaced steering gear with updated part (#PI0029C). Set front toe and test drove. Noise gone. A/C control head "recirculate" button had paint peeling problem. Replaced and programmed the A/C control head-HVAC module. Driver's seat adjustment panel would not stay attached to seat. Repeated attempts to firmly attach panel failed. Left front outer seat bezel tabs were cracked. Replaced left front outer seat bezel insert.
Nov 2017 104000 mi US $850	The forward end of the drive shaft dropped to the asphalt as a valet parking person retrieved the Saturn from parking. Two days earlier, we drove interstate from NC to FL!

Saturn Outlook in Illinois, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
Jul 2015 99000 mi US $225	Tranmission control module was noted but it seems to be more of a transmission problem because problem came back after a month after work was performd dealer said it was transmission module another shop replaced it and said there was band material signs of transission plate failure

Saturn Outlook in North Carolina, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2010
Jun 2009 15000 mi	Slight clunk/rattle in front end at low speed. Dealer tightened a couple of bolts.
Aug 2010 31000 mi	Tachometer backlight. Pulled cluster, checked connections, bulb. Had to order part (new cluster?)

Saturn Outlook in Michigan, United States Nov 2007 - Jul 2015
Nov 2009 22000 mi	rear wiper replaced rear wiper under warranty
Jan 2012 55000 mi	leak in drive train
Aug 2012 64700 mi US $16	tire pressure sensor
Dec 2012 68000 mi US $10	Low on steering fluid
Sep 2013 82000 mi	leaking water pump

Saturn Outlook in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007 1200 mi	Seal around Tail-light needed to be re-glued

Saturn Outlook in New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2022
Dec 2008 13000 mi	Exterior temperature sensor not working. Rear Saturn emblem is discolored/peeling. Dealer ordered new emblem and will replace it.
Jan 2009 14000 mi	Replaced rear emblem.
Feb 2009 15000 mi	Dealer replaced exterior temperature sensor and remounted it in a different location as per TSB. Turn signal switch not working properly. Dealer checked and agreed. Ordered part.
Apr 2009 17000 mi	Dealer replaced faulty turn signal switch.
Dec 2010 35000 mi	Update to side impact airbag wiring. Replaced and re-routed some of the wiring.
Jul 2011 42000 mi	Water leaked from roof area. Leak was found to be the sunroof housing. Housing was resealed. Improperly working blower motor and noise. Dealer replaced blower motor.
Apr 2012 49000 mi	Water pump with slow leak replaced.
Mar 2013 60000 mi	Master cylinder was leaking into brake booster, causing brake light to turn on. Master cylinder replaced.
Jun 2013 61000 mi US $90	Had AC checked. Didn't seem cold. Dealer recharged system and added dye.
May 2015 85000 mi US $500	System was low on charge. Leak test dye added. No leak found. Noise/clunking coming from steering rack. Rack bushings replaced.
Oct 2015 89500 mi US $350	Front strut was leaking oil. Replaced both struts and had four wheel alignment.

Saturn Outlook in Maryland, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 31000 mi	Headlight harness needed replacing, known defect not at recall status.

Saturn Outlook in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2008 - Nov 2012
Dec 2010 36000 mi	Leaking water pump.
Mar 2011 38000 mi	Power steering leak; hose replaced.

Saturn Outlook in Michigan, United States Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
Feb 2016 191000 mi US $30	Right rear window switch went out on the car. Rolled window down into the door but would not roll it back up.
Jul 2016 197700 mi US $240	Both lower ball joints failing. Replaced.
Sep 2016 206000 mi US $100	Window switches on driver's front and passenger rear went bad.

Saturn Outlook in New Mexico, United States Apr 2008 - Jul 2009
Sep 2008 4000 mi	Nav system shows "Map DVD Read Error" 3 out of 5 starts. Service cleaned disc and system worked for service manager so "NOT a problem". System failed upon next start. Will return to dealer in 700mi to combine trips.
Oct 2008 5000 mi	Nav system faild, radio/Nav replaced Tailgate seal leaking at both bottom corners. Seal replaced. Sun roof drain pluged, water leaking into cabin. Screen in drain tube drilled out.
Mar 2009 9000 mi	Cold start error. Cat convertor fouled, error not repeated, code cleared and warning light reset.

Saturn Outlook in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2012
Jan 2010	Power Steering fluid cooler leaking.
Sep 2011 19000 mi US $700	Brakes noisy when applied hard or on a downgrade, and left rear wheel hot gets to the touch. Found all four rotors to be badly rusted and pitted, and caliper brackets rusted. Replaced all rotors and pads, and lubricated all slides.

Saturn Outlook in Maryland, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009 25000 mi	Leak inside car, entire passenger front floor soaked, followed by ant infestation. Dealer fixed leak, replaced carpet.

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Saturn Outlook in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2018
Jul 2011 27000 mi	noise in steering column however further diagnosis proved to be rack boot
Mar 2012 38000 mi	Found blown fuse to remedy no DRL
Sep 2012 51000 mi	3/5 R wave plate, no reverse on vehicle repaired according to service bulletin published
Apr 2013 58200 mi US $1451	Water pump replaced, engine front cover leak, transmission seal replaced from prior repair
Nov 2013 73100 mi US $50	Replaced blower motor
Apr 2014 76700 mi	Battery draining, not certain if alternator shot or on way out, replaced it, trying to test old one. Changed plugs and serpentine belt as well plugs really fouled used AC Delco iridiums as replacements.
May 2014 78000 mi	Front speakers bad, replaced with speakers from a Toyota Camry I had
Jun 2014 80000 mi US $200	Cracked windshield, no sign of impact, had to replace it to pass inspection.
Jun 2015 93000 mi US $20	Purge valve replacement, experienced hard start after adding any amount of gas Changed purge valve due to hard start after gas fillup
Sep 2015 97000 mi US $121	Muffler replacement Ordered part from CARID, had it installed at my local mechanics
Apr 2017 118000 mi US $350	Replaced motor mounts
Jun 2017 121000 mi US $755	Replaced rack and pinion Replaced tie rods, bushings for sway bar, upper control arms and sway bar links

Saturn Outlook in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Jan 2015	Water pump failure covered under extended special warranty due to non durable design.
Dec 2015 122000 mi US $600	Power steering cooler had a major sudden failure, losing all fluid and wrecking the pump and steering rack. Car had to be towed. Repair covered under OEM extended defect warranty due to poor design. Would have been $1500 if covered by owner.

Saturn Outlook in California, United States Jun 2010 - Feb 2015
Dec 2011 58000 mi US $100	low beam connector burned out replaced at electrical shop
May 2014 82000 mi US $50	Replaced evap solenoid part of emissions control

Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
May 2015 165700 mi	Power Steering pump leaking- this is the 2nd time having this replaced (First time around 110K)

Saturn Outlook in Alabama, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2013
Feb 2012 41000 mi	Recall Repaired incorrectly by Buick Dealer. Chevy Dealer repaired properly.
Mar 2013 50000 mi US $400	Reverse broke and caused other internal damage

Saturn Outlook in New York, United States Mar 2009 - May 2010
Apr 2009 12000 mi	Squeak on passenger-dash side of car. Repaired squeak on passenger-dash by putting foam inserts into A-pillar
Jun 2009 13000 mi	Rear air conditioning only blew out hot air. Tech confirmed problem, and ordered a new thermal expansion valve. Repaired rear air conditioning problem - replaced thermal expansion valve. Works OK now.

Saturn Outlook in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2019
Oct 2010 39000 mi US $127	Tortion bar links??
Jan 2012 65200 mi	Parking brake light comes on while driving along with warning chime. Does not stop until I pull over, park, push in parking brake, release parking brake. Starts up again with in 10 minutes.
May 2012 56000 mi US $300	Motor went out in the passanger side front door. A week after repair, stopped working again. Had to run a new wire.
Sep 2012 64000 mi	Passenger window not working again. No repair yet.
Apr 2013 68300 mi	Wiring for power windows broken in the boots between the door and vehicle. windows not working. water inside drivers side passenger door. no sun roof. not sure how water got in there.
Sep 2013 72000 mi US $235	Replaced a part due to air conditioner blowing hot air. Fan was also running funny.
Mar 2014 77000 mi US $1800	3-5-R wave plate broke. Replaced with a brand new transmission.
Dec 2014 84000 mi US $60	Say bar link on the passenger side broke. Replaced rear springs and shocks, replaced from struts.
Oct 2016 103700 mi	Dealer replaced Power steering pump under recall/TSB due too power steering going out under low speeds.
Aug 2017 116000 mi US $350	Broken sway bars on both sides. Replaced both

Saturn Outlook in Michigan, United States May 2008 - Sep 2011
Jun 2008 10000 mi	steering column clunk brake pedal squeak-----installed updated brake fluid trim on rear hatch was damaged by water drivers seat lumbar mech. was replaced p/steering pump noise drivers seat lumbar steering column clunk brake pedal squeak rear hatch trim replacement
Jul 2008 14000 mi	Updated trans cal. to may 8th flash
Feb 2009 31000 mi	Power Steering Cooler was leaking.
Dec 2009 62000 mi	Replaced front stab. bar links
Jun 2011 107000 mi US $300	replaced power steering pump and R/Front strut asm.

Saturn Outlook in California, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2018
Mar 2008 1000 mi	Turn signal indicator audio clicking noise was louder than it should have been when the vehicle was delivered. The dealer connected the car to the internet and the GM tech center recalibrated the radio which eliminated the issue.
Jan 2009 4000 mi	The Check Airbag Warning Light came on. The sensor in the passenger seat was found to be not functioning and was replaced under warranty.
Mar 2010 11000 mi	Check Airbag Warning Light came on. Dealer found a loose wire under the front passenger seat and reconnected it.
May 2010 12000 mi	The rear liftgate struts failed (were leaking), so the rear liftgate would not stay open. The dealer quickly replaced both liftgate struts.

Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Mar 2019
Apr 2008 4960 mi	"Air Bag" tab on passenger side A pillar would not stay in. Dealer fixed it but also ordered a new handle (not the door handle, the "holy s---" handle on the A pillar.
May 2008 8680 mi	Console arm rest would squeak when you rested your arm on it.
Dec 2008 19220 mi	Squeaky break pedal. Service Bulletin already existed - dealer changed brake fluid type. Shock oil leak in rear driver side shock. Complete loss of damping - tire loses contact with road surface over large bumps. Dealer ordered replacement shock.
Jan 2009 20460 mi	Driver's side rear shock replaced - leaking oil. Airbag tab replaced
Mar 2010 35960 mi C $60	Cracked valve stem causing slow leak and low air pressure warning
Jun 2010 37820 mi	Tie rods worn out, replaced. AC drainage backing up, draining into passenger side footwell. Shop cleaned drainage hose.
Dec 2010 47740 mi	Replaced rear hatch struts
Apr 2011 50840 mi	Sun roof drain hose blockage - repaired as per TSB Left headlight harness faulty - new harness installed
Jul 2011 54960 mi C $150	Valve stem broken
Jul 2012 66180 mi	Timing chain / bolts broken. Water pump leak
Oct 2013 85340 mi C $300	Rust perforation on lip of hood. Affected area was too large to effectively repair - GM replaced entire hood.
Feb 2014 87420 mi C $600	Power steering oil cooler leaking - cooler was replaced.
Nov 2016 99160 mi C $800	Check engine light on - dealer updated software & performed oil change (truck had been in storage for 1 yr) Broken linkage
Jul 2017 104160 mi C $500	Hole in resonator
Jun 2018 112 mi C $350	Purge valve replacement

Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2013
Apr 2008 6000 mi	Brought in to dealer for oil change and was told of transmission update that needed to be done. Also, guy drove it and noticed slow pickup on it and suggested update of software.
Jan 2009 17000 mi	Headlight needed changing. Was told bumper had to come off in order to replace bulb. Dealer replaced bulb and inside where the bulb goes. Mechanic said he heard "popping" when wheel turned. Ordered parts.
Mar 2010 31000 mi	One of the side panels had been sliced.
Aug 2010 35000 mi	Left panel in trunk kept coming off. There are small scratches on the tint on driver side door. They said it is not from the door, so we must have done it. They noted it and I said if I noticed new ones I would be bringing it back for them to repair under warrienty. Sunroof leaking. Repaired and isn't leaking any more.
Dec 2010 42000 mi	Headlights keep going out. No warranty anymore. Looked online, many have this same issue. Hopefully Saturn issues a recall.
Mar 2011 45000 mi	Headlight melted on the inside. At first they told me I would have to pay, but I fought it and they paid and repaired at no charge.
Feb 2012 70000 mi	Car was not shifting internally properly. Would rev up when driving. airbag light on and off intermittently.
Mar 2013 85000 mi US $1600	ABS, stability control. Forget specifics.

Saturn Outlook in Louisiana, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007 4000 mi	Stabilitrac light came on and went out several times. Dealer found camshaft in engine loose. Replaced heads, camshafts and 1 piston. 4 weeks to get parts and repair.
Nov 2007 10000 mi	During troubleshooting stabilitrac light coming on shop found engien camshaft loose in the head. Replaced camshaft and head.

Saturn Outlook in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2011
Jul 2011 54000 mi US $250	Front stabilizer bar and bushings needed to be replaced.

Saturn Outlook in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Jul 2014
Sep 2008	Tranny lagging when trying to pass other cars on highway. Told service dept of problem - they're aware, and knew of a software update. Service Mgr said I was the 1st customer that was more worried about tranny working properly(safely) than MPG. Cost 2MPG. Rear passenger window was stuck first time I tried it when I brought vehicle home. Dealer service discovered weather stripping became loose and jammed window. Stripping replaced, window works fine now.
Aug 2011 49000 mi US $470	Moldy smell coming from AC unit. Told at dealer that since model did not have a cabin air filter just to spray a can of Lysol into the air intake. Did not work, AC still stinks.
Sep 2012 68000 mi	Moldy smell from AC unit. I was told at the dealer that GM has a AC disinfectant but it was too much of a caustic smell and they therefore don't carry it, and still haven't fixed my problem, even after my second complaint regarding this.
Jan 2014 47000 mi	Transmission started slipping, now it's completely blown. Rebuilt.

Saturn Outlook in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
Feb 2011 67200 mi	noise in front end slight metallic noise in front end at about 30mph They replaced sway control arm on driver side It took care of the problem !!
May 2012 82900 mi	noise in front end- this is the second time this was replaced

Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Jun 2017
Nov 2009 17980 mi	Lift Gate Struts Leaking - Replaced Rear Emblem replaced - peeling
Apr 2010 21080 mi	Power Steering Cooler Leak - Replaced Power Steering Cooler Leak - Replaced
Jan 2011 29140 mi	Saturn Emblem on Liftgate Discoloured Check Engine Light and Thick White Smoke on first startup of the day. Dealer waiting on special tool to diagnose. Cyclinder head on engine replaced as head rocker cams out of spec. Timing chain also replaced. Rear Liftgate Emblem replaced Check Engine Light and Thick White Smoke on first startup of the day. Dealer waiting on special tool to diagnose. Cyclinder head on engine replaced as head rocker cams out of spec. Timing chain also replaced. Saturn Emblem on Liftgate Discoloured Rear Liftgate Emblem replaced
Feb 2011 29760 mi	Cylinder head on engine replaced as head rocker cams out of spec. Timing chain also replaced. Rear Liftgate Emblem replaced SES light on and smelly thick exhaust on startup. Tech determined that the right catalytic converter had failed. Converter replaced, repair successfull. SES light on and smelly thick exhaust on startup. rnrnTech determined that the right catalytic converter had failed. Converter replaced, repair sucesfull.
Apr 2011 33480 mi	Passenger air bag sensor was not consistently detecting Adult passengers in passenger seat. Dealer diagnosed and found problem with airbag seat sensor. Sensor on order. Passenger Air Bag Sensor not consistently detected Adult passengers in front seat.
Dec 2011 42160 mi C $337	Swaybar links loose - replaced. Headlight harness recall. The headlight had gone out for a second time, the recall was very timely.
Aug 2012 54800 mi	Transmission wave plate broken. Many parts in transmission replaced.
Nov 2012 58720 mi	Sway bar link loose. Replaced under parts warranty (replaced less than 1 year prior).
Nov 2014 93840 mi C $20	Evap. Solenoid failed, replaced.
Jun 2015 104780 mi C $200	Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure. Right Rear Wheel Bearing Hub had to be replaced. Rear end loudly squeaking over bumps and if bumper pushed down. Right rear upper trailing arm replaced and alignment performed. Both rear brake backing plates corroded through / rotting. Replaced left and right backing plates, as well as left wheel bearing which disintegrated upon removal to replace the backing plate. Vehicle started making high pitch whine with electrical burning smell. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE message came on.rnrnDiagnosed as Alternator internal fault. Generator (Alternator) replaced. Climate control buttons "peeling / flaked". Climate control panel replaced.
Aug 2015 107780 mi C $150	Windsheild Wipers stoped working. Wiper transmission failed - part replaced.
Sep 2015 110360 mi C $100	Remote unlock on one remote no longer functioning. Button had worn out - remote replaced and new remote paired to vehicle.
Nov 2015 114080 mi C $200	Radio and reminder chimes started getting progressively fainter until it was determined 4 of the 6 speakers in the vehicle were no longer working. The 4 in-door speakers were replaced which restored audio to normal functioning.
Mar 2016 120900 mi C $300	Transmission cooler line leaking. . Line replaced.
May 2016 124000 mi C $200	Right rear shock leaking. . Replaced both rear shocks.
Jun 2016 126480 mi C $100	Front windshield washer not spraying washer fluid. Pump bad, replaced pump. AC Blowing hot air. Recharged AC System. AC would intermittently blow cold air, but unpredictably and unreliably. HVAC blend actuators found to be bad - replaced actuators.
Jul 2016 127280 mi C $150	Muffler Rusted Through. Replaced Muffler Assembly. Transmission intermittently not shifting beyond first gear. Problem determined to be faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM) sensors. TCM removed and sensors repaired, then re-installed.
Nov 2016 133940 mi C $500	Replaced worn front struts and end links
Jan 2017 137000 mi C $11000	Engine had lost compression in 3 cylanders. Replaced Engine.

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Saturn Outlook in Ohio, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2010 33300 mi	Rear tail light assy replaced due to paint (chrome) defect. Finish appeared to erode from inside the assembly.
Apr 2010 34000 mi	Mildew smell from AC evaporator. Injected cleaning foam into evaporator, re-flashed software to incorporate "after-blow" feature. Mildew smell from AC evaporator. Injected cleaning foam into evaporator, re-flashed software to incorporate "after-blow" feature.
Jul 2010 35000 mi	water pump failed after 2-3 weeks of noisey operation driver's seat track needed to be replaced. Was binding and chattering when moved backwards. driver's seat track needed to be replaced. Was binding and chattering when moved backwards. water pump failed after 2-3 weeks of noisey operation
Nov 2010 36000 mi	Airbag warning light. Illuminated for ~1 week. Light extinguished itself on the day repair was scheduled, but dealer pulled code and confirmed there was a problem with the driver airbag connectors. TSB was also issued for the Monte Carlo
Jul 2011 40200 mi	Passenger window switch was intermittant. Dealer replaced.
Nov 2013 61000 mi US $50	Clunk in steering column while turning steering wheel. Most noticeable when vehicle not (yet) moving--as if you were turning the wheel in anticipation of (parallel) parking. Steering column and rack both replaced.
May 2014 65000 mi	Buzz has developed in drive train. Dealer unable to identify. Kept car for 2-days and it still buzzes (1600-1800rpm) once warmed up. I will take to a 3rd party transmission repair specialist to diagnose/repair.
Jun 2014 67000 mi	After 3rd attempt to locate buzz/rattle, a Cadillac technician ID'd the culprit. It was an undersized clamp installed on the catalytic converter which was causing the buzzing noise. Problem fixed so far (>2200-miles since repair).
Sep 2014 77000 mi	Replaced struts and stabilizer bar links. Steering rack was replaced (2nd time), since original dealer did not replace washers/shims when the first rack was replaced.
Aug 2015 93900 mi US $548	Replaced both rear shocks and stabilizer links.
Mar 2016 104000 mi US $935	Passenger front seat airbag weight sensor failed.
Jun 2017 119000 mi US $800	Rebuilt transmission with upgraded components. The transmission is still not 100 percent. Working with the shop to fine tune the repair (fingers crossed it all works out). Replaced muffler.
Mar 2018 128000 mi US $310	Front windshield wiper assembly broke at motor connection (bushing)

Saturn Outlook in Connecticut, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2012
May 2012 50300 mi US $490	Replaced Power Steering Pump

Saturn Outlook in Maryland, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2015
Aug 2011 39000 mi US $90	Car stalled at stop sign and displayed 2 warning messages "Traction Control Off" and "Service Stabilitrack Soon." Messages disappeared after driving a few miles. Dealer found no codes and could not repeat problem. Problem repeated...
Mar 2012 50000 mi US $597	Replaced water pump, leaking coolant from weep hole, seal had gone bad causing fluid leak. Replaced water pump and serpentine belt.
Jun 2012 51000 mi US $300	Warning said "Traction Control Offline" & "Service Stabilitrack Soon." Dealer said warning caused by cam position sensors and repairs would cost over $1000. Independent service station found problem with brake sensor. Repairs cost $300.
Feb 2013 64200 mi	Check Engine Light on. Transmission would not shift. Local shop reported fault code P0716, Input Speed Performance fault. Car still under warranty so I took it to dealer. Dealer corrected wrong software in computer and found no problem. Transmission failed at 6:15 AM Tuesday. Towed truck to dealer, found codes P0717, P0756, P0796, & P0842 in computer and metal pieces in transmission fluid. Found 3-5-R wave plate in pieces. Rebuilt transmission, replaced torque converter. Replaced rack & pinion assembly due to large oil leak and whining noise.
Apr 2013 66700 mi	Transmission failed. Towed to dealer, dealer rebuilt transmission, 3 weeks later transmission would not shift. Dealer spent 2 weeks trying various fixes. Finally replaced torque converter and valve assembly and calls it fixed. We'll see
Jun 2013 70000 mi US $525	Right front brake caliper failed causing break pad to lock in on position. Repair required new calipers, pads and rotors on the front.
Oct 2013 75000 mi	Torque converter locking up caused car to shutter during low speed acceleration. Dealer verified problem and, after multiple failed repair attempts, dealer and GM replaced transmission with new transmission and rebuilt transaxle.
Aug 2014 90200 mi US $1000	Torque Converter failed and was replaced. Partial warranty coverage but most cost excluded due to "wear & tear."
Feb 2015 96000 mi	Transfer Case making noise Rack & Pinion in Power Steering leaking, would cost $1,200 to $2,000 to repair this and replace the transfer case, traded car.

Saturn Outlook in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - Dec 2010
Feb 2008 1000 mi	Squeaking brake pedal. There is a TSB. The dealer took care of it in a day; involved changing the brake fluid and bleeding the brakes.
Nov 2008 12000 mi	Drivers side power seat would grind/jump when adjusting the seat forward or backward - repaired in November 2008. The dealer took care of it under warranty by replacing the power seat track, took a week to get the part from GM. Installed new seat track.
Apr 2009 18000 mi	The transmission (as programmed by GM) has a tendency to delay downshifts which leads to "dead spots" while trying to accelerate under light throttle. GM has a TSB for this and a new program that corrects this complaint. I learned about it online. The center arm-rest squeaks when driving. Dealer won't fix it - they say that GM's warranty does not cover squeaks and rattles of interior trim pieces.
Sep 2009 27000 mi	Loud buzzing noise was noticed when driving during light acceleration. Dealer replaced a heat shield and the y-pipe to correct the problem.
Dec 2009 33000 mi	Service air bag warning light and message on instrument cluster. Saturn dealer performed a TSB involving adding dielectric compound to a connector under the seat. This temporarily fixed the problem for less than a week.
Jan 2010 34000 mi	Service air bag warning light back on less than one week after prior trip in December. Brought it to a different dealer in January (Chevrolet dealer - Saturn dealer is gone). Took 4 days to diagnose, then replaced connector under drivers seat. Service air bag warning light back on less than one week after prior trip in December. Brought it to a different dealer in January (Chevrolet dealer - Saturn dealer is gone). Took 4 days to diagnose, then replaced connector under drivers seat.
Feb 2010 35200 mi	Took to Chevy dealer (Saturn dealer closed) for a clunking noise in the steering rack observed only when cold. Dealer says that GM is developing a TSB to repair, and that it's not a safety issue. Dealer will call back when GM provides the TSB.
Jun 2010 41000 mi	Air bag warning light came on a few times during a trip. Dealer states that they could not replicate and no codes were stored, even though On-Star was able to tell me the code when I called them.
Aug 2010 46000 mi	Noticed coolant leaking from the front of the engine while idling. Dealer diagnosed and replaced water pump under 5/100k power train warranty.
Sep 2010 47000 mi US $1175	Clunk in the steering when cold. Dealer replaced steering rack at no charge under Saturn extended warranty.
Nov 2010 51000 mi US $175	Shaking and excessive bouncing noticed when going over bumps or at highway speed. Found that the right rear shock absorber was leaking fluid. Part not covered under extended warranty so I purchased and replaced both rear shocks myself.

Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 73160 mi	Oil leak from cyl heads

Saturn Outlook in Minnesota, United States Jan 2009 - May 2011
Feb 2009 4500 mi	Sunroof leaking in carwash, nothing done. Dealer stated: Some water (even rain) is designed to get by the seal. Drain tubes designed to drain water from sunroof trays can be overcome.
Apr 2009 8000 mi	Sunroof leaking, glass and seal were replaced. Haven't had leaking since.
Jul 2009 12000 mi	Rattle in dashboard and headliner.
Apr 2010 24000 mi	Clicking noise heard upon turning steering wheel and hitting bumps. Steering column and upper strut mounts replaced. Noises are no longer heard.
Sep 2010 30000 mi	Noticed whine in power steering pump. Power steering fluid was low, no leaks found.
Mar 2011 38000 mi	Grinding noise while turning, dealer replaced steering gear and tie rods. TSB. Power steering and transmission cooler had leaking hoses, hoses replaced.

Saturn Outlook in Ohio, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2013
Nov 2010 35300 mi	Driver side headlight harness replaced.
Jan 2011 39000 mi	Passenger side front headlight out. Harness replaced.
Jan 2013 69000 mi US $212	Heard rattle when going over bumps

Saturn Outlook in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2018
Dec 2010 24000 mi	I had the saturn parked on hill & it kept rolling in park. I had to put the parking brake on to keep it from rolling down the hill. Dealer could not find anything wrong & it never did it again.
May 2011 27000 mi	both rear shocks leaking both rear shocks leaking
Mar 2012 35000 mi	front gasket leaking oil torque converter leaking radio had poor reception & interference
Sep 2012 41000 mi US $825	steering rack was leaking fluid, it had to be replaced.
May 2013 45799 mi	exhaust system rusted out, replaced gaskets replaced gaskets
Jun 2014 55000 mi	LH axle seal leaking
Sep 2015 64000 mi	sway bar links bad

Saturn Outlook in Iowa, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008 6000 mi	There was a leak in the master cylinder so it was losing brake fluid. The alarm for the stabilitrack system would go off and it would say to have the brakes serviced. They just filled the brake fluid the first 2 times it happened. 3rd time it was fixed. There was a rattle in the vent. They discovered broken parts inside somewhere and had to order parts. It was repaired in June.
Jun 2008 6000 mi	There was a flaw in the paint of the right back quarter panel. They repainted it. Rattle repaired.
Sep 2008 10000 mi	Water leaking in down passenger seat belt and around that area. When fixing the leak, they had to pry off two small pieces in the molding that holds seatbelt. They scratched it all up when taking them off. They ordered and replaced the section the seatbelt rolls up into. When turning the steering wheel there is clicking noises. Not sure if it comes from the steering wheel or if it's something in the suspension or somewhere that would be effected when turning.

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Saturn Outlook in New Jersey, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 2000 mi	Nav/OnStar shut down - no electrical power supply. The problem disappeared when the car was restarted. OnStar and dealer fault code scan turned up with no fault codes thrown.

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Saturn Outlook in New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2011
Dec 2007 3000 mi	Passenger side, sideview mirror LED light works intermitantly. Dealer indicated entire mirror assembly had to be ordered and painted.

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Saturn Outlook in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2014
Mar 2011 23000 mi	Water leaking into car from faulty seal in sunroof.

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