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We have had problems starting from a few months after purchase. Fast forward to jan 2012 we had a major leak inside the car. Water making a "swishing" sound overhead from water storing in the headliner. Water was coming from air bags, shade covers, below the glove box,and inside the windows. Had a major leak in passenger floor.the air hasn'tworked since sept. And makes a loud "hissing" sound, instrument panel just disappears, drivers side headlight goes on and off. Gm won't do anything. Took to dealer and paid $640 to fix headliner leak, but reading other posts it's a matter of time before it will leak again.all other issues still not working and all due to water leaking in. This is so scary and frustrating that nothing has been done about this. Lots of complaints for the same issues all overedmonds.com and other sites. We can't afford to fix all this, or get rid of the car. And who would buy it with all the issues?? please help all us owners!!
Just purchased myself a used saturn outlook. Happened to storm the night i purchased it. My car has a sunroof and moonroof. They are both leaking into my car. There are currently five airbag sensors that are no longer working and it is believed that the damage is being caused by the leaking water running along the side panels and down under the seats and into the battery area behind the passenger seat. I'm scared that this is will lead to an electrical shortage either at the battery area (its already corroded the connectors on at least one battery), my fuses, or worse. Since my daughter and i both have asthma, mold growth is a serious concern. And worse yet, failure of airbags causing death/serious injury to myself and/or my children and passengers. To see that gm knows there's a problem and is not doing anything to rectify it is absurd. I'm glad that their bottom dollar is more important than us living through an accident. I feel like i'm stuck paying for something i can't afford which isn't remotely my fault (its an obvious design flaw) because surviving an accident, not dying from an electrical malfunction, and breathing when mold grows is actually a pretty important thing. I'm legitimately scared that the airbag malfunctioning might actually kill someone.
I was struck causing an accident that completely damaged the right front and right side quarter panel.all components had to be replaced as they could not be repaired. No air bags deployed.my 89 year old mother who was a passenger in the front struck her head on the right window door. She would have hit the dash if she wasnt wearing a seat belt. I contacted gm and was told that my vehicle was not included in the recalls. The dealer charged me 97.47 to check it and found that the passenger presence module was bad and it would cost me $827.00+ for repair.
The s.i.r fault on the passenger seat presence module has eliminated with out any use incident.
The passenger airbag light sporadically goes off when an adult is seated on the seat leaving the airbag inoperable in a crash. My vehicle has not been recalled for this issue although it is a known issue in my year and model.
Roof leaks from sunroof /moonroof. Everytime it rains my 2007 saturn outlook roof leaks. The water travels into the pillars and where the air bags are stored in the columns. I am not sure if this will effect air bag operation or deployment. Leaks into the glove box and behind dashboard as well as into the rear passenger / storage area. The floors are saturated and the vehicle smells of mold. Random dashboard lights come on periodically.
Tve pps modul is not working properly. Power train is working wear when in desacelerating.
Near 130000 miles passenger side airbag stop workingnear 139000 miles driver side airbag stop working as of today no airbags working
The passenger airbag sensor in the seat does not work. I had this issue in the past, i had purchased an extended warranty but still had to pay the $250 deductible for it to be fixed. I was told by the dealer that it must have gotten wet. I can tell you at that time 100% it did not get wet. And even if the seat had gotten wet (which sometimes things get spilled) it should not have affected the sensor i.e it should be incased somehow to protect it from moisture. I now have the same issue again and the warning light has been on for some time. I do not have thousands of dollars to fix the sensor which is how much the dealer charges for this repair, the vehicle being 12 years old isn't even worth a whole lot more than what it would cost to have the dealer fix it. I have looked into the issue and there and a lot of people with the same complaint. Gm should have to replace these sensors since it is a safety issue without charging its customers a ridiculous amount of money. I have owned this car since it was new for the record.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact was driving 40 mph when water leaked from both sides of thefront air bags. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. Updated 04/13/12
My dashboard light has been indicating that the passenger side seat airbag was off.i had the dealership check to see if it was under recall as i had found reference to there being a recall in february of 2007 (a month prior to our purchase) indicating we could get false readings and our computer needed to be reset. The dealership informed us that it isn't covered under recall and it is the under the seat modulator unit that is defective.i am seeing hundreds of similar complaints registered on various sites.i now can't have anyone sit in my passenger seat as it is a $700 repair that is beyond our means. The 2008 saturn is under recall for this very issue, why wasn't the 2007 included?
Service air bag indicator light goes on and off, this has been a problem with this vehicle for the past 3yrs. Dealer statesthere is a issue with the passanger seat wiring harness.my understanding their is a campaign for the 2008 and newer vehicles with the same problem, why were the 2007 vehicles left out.
Front air bag ip lamp is intermittent and will often show off event though there is a 190 lb. Passenger in the passenger seat.recycling the key, having passenger enter/exit vehicle results in random state. I.e. Sometimes the light is on and will go off at random times and other times is will simply remain off even with someone in the seat.dealer finds nothing wrong since there is no dtc set but the vehicle is unsafe as you never know if the front air bag will really deploy in an accident.
Takata recall, i have an issue just like everyone else complaining about their front passenger seat airbags faulty sensor and i contacted the dealer to have them checked it and told me to pay 1k to replace the seat sensor... I believe just like many people said it supposed to be a recall for that issue because it's related to an safety issue please take this serious situation and we all hope to get a recall for our cars before we get injured thank you best regards.
2 weeks after purchasing this vehicle, my passenger side airbags would flash red on and off everytime a passenger was getting in and out of the seat. This is a continue concern for me and the safety of my family. I worry that if the airbag is flashing and not working and we get into an accident that someone would get extremely hurt or even killed. There is currently a recall on this issue, but when i called the saturn hotline to file a complaint, they stated that "my vehicle/vin # was not on the recall list". This is ridiculous as this is a safety issue and obviously it should be taken care of free of charge at my local gm dealership since it has a recall.
My 2007 saturn outlook continuously leaks water from the roof every time it rains.the leaking water is not one drip here and there, but a gush of water will come out of these areas and will continue to leak while it is raining.the water will drain out of the headliner, the airbag areas, the light fixtures, the seat belt areas all in the front and back of the car and will also drench the passenger and driver side floor boards.this has caused my car to have a musty moldy smell to it.i find it very discerning that after you purchase a vehicle, it will have these safety issues such as water leaking.i understand that these things happen, but i am afraid that this will cause a shortage with the wiring systems in my vehicle thus causing even more damage.since the water started leaking from the roof, i have had airbag issues and windshield wiper issues (it runs constantly).i would not recommend this vehicle to anyone.
On january29 2019 i was involved in an accident and the airbags on the passenger side it did notopen and the impact was on that side opened that one that opened what's on the driver side and there was a lot of smoke comingoff-the- airbag coming up and i couldn't breathe the accident happened on the street
The rear lift gate or strut support for the hatch of my 2007 saturn, outlook gradually fell on my son and i while putting the groceries in the car at walmart more than a few months ago; now the hatch no longer holds its weight and drops when you try to lift it, because it is pretty heavy, so as of today, i have not used the hatch for many months now, because it is not safe. I have called a few dealers that deal with saturn, gmc even buick and they all say that they do not work on vehicles over 10 years. (?) one of the mechanics said that he thought there was a recall on the lift gate like 3 years ago.? i am to the point that i might as well find a local mechanic to fix the lift gate or strut for the hatch.also, the passenger side air bag light has been on since january or february of 2019 and it won't turn off or reset?
I noticed my outlook leaking water 3 mos. After i bought it.the airbags on passenger side stopped working.the car would not shut off in the garage.the dealer states its a leak that has allowed water to ruin the electronics all over the vehicle.this is a problem all over the internet.no one can fix it.they have 7 tech bulletins...still no fix. The dealership wants 1500.00 to "start" looking into the problem.please help me!i can't drive a moldy car with intermittent airbags and possible power steering malfunction with my kids in the car!this will bankrupt me. What do i do??no one online has found a solution...just 1000's of dollars and scary situations onthe road (defrost blowers breaking, losing power steering, engine quitting, water dumping on their laps). Please make them recall this or help us fix it!
Another case of gm vehicle where 'service air bag' message appeared and passenger side air bag will not go back on.dealer diagnosed it asneed to replace passenger presence seat assembly because it has failed
Hi! i recently bought a car from a dealership called epb auto. The car i purchased was describes as having no recalls nor other problems besides the abs light (which i was informed by the dealer would go off with new tires) on and a check engine light. The dealer specified that the check engine was just the gas cap. Which he claimed that the mechanic read with his computer. I was told there was no problems, also claimed he'd replace the windshield. Which he did not. I tried to call to explain the situation. He claimed the mobile mechanic won't be able to come out until monday. My whole vitality relies on that vehicle and i cannot find a mechanic that will fix the recalls. Please help! recalls include the timing chain and timing tensioner, windshield, liftgate, air bag sensors, electrical system failures.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated for a malfunction error indicating to service the air bag. The contact mentioned that the front passenger side warning lamp for the air bag intermittently kept going from off to on as the failure progressed. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign number:07v062000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Leaks in sunroof, water coming out of airbag area. Master cylinder for brakes went out.
Passenger airbag will intermittently not enable with adults (>120 lbs) in front passenger seat.prior recall for connector under seat was completed when issued.dealer diagnosis of code for "passenger presence" module fail, with recommendation of replacement of passenger presence seat ass'y at cost of $960 - not yet completed.elevated to gm customer assistance.appears to be a chronic, ~500 ppm issue on the 2007-2008 model years of the gm lambda platform (saturn outlook, gmc acadia, and buick enclave).research of nhtsa complaints against posted sales quantities shows that this issue continues into 2015 for the 2007-08 models, with virtually no issues for 2009 and newer model year vehicles....updated 09/28/15 updated 11/08/2017
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the air bag and check engine warning indicators remained illuminated. Also, the stability control indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle's on star system performed a diagnostic on the air bags and concluded that the air bags needed to be serviced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 93,000.
2007 saturn outlook xr awd has the airbag warning light on for quite a while now.so today i seen on the news that gm is recalling the 2008-2010s gm suvs for this very issue.this needs to be extended to the 2007'sthey are all the same why not the 07s.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently while the passenger's seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the track assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Thought this was a good deal just purchased on 11/4/13. With a 100,000 mile warranty. Yeah right have had nothing but trouble since i drove it. And they told me they fixed all the problems. Today is the 13th they told me to take it out of town on my planned trip and see how it does.the farther we drove the worse the transmission kept slipping. So on the 12th i took it back in and the service dept. Told me they are limited on what they can fix on a used car even under warranty. And my airbag service light came on and they couldn't fix that told me i would have to take it to another dealership and they could fix that out of my pocket cost. Something needs to be done with these vehicles before somebody gets seriously hurt! somebody please help me what can i do..
Passenger air bag not rconized
My 2007 outlook xr leaks water inside of it and is messing up the electrical stuff in it. It has started telling me to have the airbag serviced, so now i am worried that it will either randomly go off or not go off when it is supposed to. It has told me that my car was over heated when i have just started it. It has continued to keep running when i have turned the key off and removed it from the ignition switch. I have read several other complaints on the internet from other owners. Edmunds website has several complaints on there that you can read. I have contacted general motor over this matter because the water leaking in is from factory defects. Other owners have taken their outlooks in to the general motors service centers numerous times and their outlooks continue to leak. I had the top of my outlook covered with plastic and water still leaked in when it rained. I vacuumed 6 gallons of water out of it and could not get all of the water out, which is going to lead to it molding and mildewing. Something needs to be done to pull these unsafe vehicles off the road.
Service air bag light randomly came on
Air bag sensor in passenger seat fails intermittently and light sup the air bag sensor light on the dashboard, and disables the passenger side front airbag, even when an adult passenger is occupying the seat. This can happen whenever the car is powered on.
The service air bag light stays illuminated on dash and the passenger air bag is off even if somebody is seating in the passenger seat . I have tried calling dealers, saturn-gm but have gotten no help with the resolution of this defect. They say that it is a defective sensor but according to a lot of forums this is a well known issue and this should be a safety defect not just a recall. This technically could hurt or kill someone in an accident and they have known about this. If something happens while driving this vehicle i will take this as high as i can take it. This has been happening for at least 18 months.
The air bag warning light came on in early january 2014 and went on & off for approximately two weeks.since the end of january 2014, the air bag warning light has been continuously on.the most recent gm recall on air bags covers 2008-2010 saturn outlooks and the response i received from gm was "gm is still looking into the issue at this time, if you would like more information on recalls, you may look into national highway traffic safety administration." when i asked about whether or not additional vins would be added to the recall, the response was "when the recall is released the affected vehicle vin's will be added and those customers will be notified." when i asked about an estimated timeline, the response was "the research is ongoing."if gm is so concerned about the safety of their customers, they should not have excluded the 2007 saturn outlook from this recall.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that upon starting the ignition, the passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the air bag sensor would need to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v062000 ( air bags) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Took a trip out of town this weekend and started noticing the transmission slipping when switching gears which activated the check engine light. Thankfully made it home before it got worse. Next day drove it around the block and was slipping all over the place. Pulled over to my house and parked. Turned off,turned back on. Tried to go in reverse and was unable as if in neutral. Still can go forward but major slippage. Doing research this is a very common issues with these vehicles. This page alone has 100+ and 10+ in the last month. Gm and nhtsa need to realize this issue and get that recall going!
1) steering went out during a heavy rain going down the road. Lost steering. Very scary. Happened with four kids in the car going over a bridge! took it to a car repair shop and they did not see a problem while looking at belt. It has happened a handful of times in very heavy raining which i try to avoid since that happened.2) airbag light on. Just wonder if it is due to the water that pours in through the known defective sunroof tubes? during rains, water trickling through airbag compartments as well as water throughout vehicle. How come these sunroof tubes are not recalled????
Service passenger air bag warning light has been coming on for about 6 months now. Took it dealer but they said it was not covered. On oct 11, 2013 while driving on the highway at about 65 mph the transmission just gave out. Car started slowing down and was not able to keep speed up. Was able to pull off the road. Got towed to certified dealership (motor city) in bakersfield and was told that my saturn outlook 2007 needed a new transmission.
The airbag sensor in the passenger seat needed to be replaced. Considering they did a recall already with this exact issue, but the fix was reprogramming thesdm computer module. This should have included the sensor as well because the issue is more than a reprogram. It was a very expensive fix, and air bags sensors should last more than 78k. Please reference: nhtsa 07v062000.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving 55 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
The passenger airbag sensor fails to recognize that there is a passenger on the seat and the sensor continues to display off, even when the seat belt sensor states that there is a passenger and that the seat belt must be latched. After latching the seatbelts, the airbag sensor still shows off. The dealer was charging $126 dollars to check the problem today 9/27/11.
Airbag light has been lit up for awhile now.they say i need a new sensor. Is this not the same issue from a previous recall? why does this not show up under that recall?
At approximately 100,000 miles the service air bag light started to illuminate on the dashboard.furthermore, the passenger airbag is always switched off regardless if there is someone in the passenger seat or not.brought to dealer in june 2015 with mileage of 101,806.it is giving code b0081-of stating there is an internal fault in passenger presence sensor.approximate cost to fix was around ~$1000.declined fixing it at this time as i had already spent $2500 in other repairs.this is obviously an ongoing issue with many of these cars and is a huge safety concern....not just wear and tear.please look into these airbag concerns.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. Jack phelan chevrolet (located at 4000 s harlem ace, lyons, il 60534, 708-954-8003) informed the contact that the abs module may need replacing. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact started the ignition and the front passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously on the instrument panel. The failure recurred sporadically with the passenger seat occupied or when the seat was unoccupied. In july 2012, the front passenger air bag sensor was replaced at the owner's expense. The failure recurred after the repair was performed and the vehicle had not been repaired for the second occurrence. There was a recall associated with the failure under nhtsa campaign in number 07v062000 (airbags:frontal:sensor/control module) however, the contact's vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.updated 10/17/12*ljthe consumer stated the warning lights did not display continuosly. It only flashed once. The vehicle was repaired. Since that time the air bag lights, for the passenger seat, goes on repeatedly.updated 10/19/2012
Inflatable restraint passenger presence system stopped working.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the airbag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions.the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the module sensor under the passenger seat failed and the airbags would not deploy if the contact was involved in an accident.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated randomly when the vehicle was started or being driven. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger side air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure began in june of 2015. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
I was driving along and my dashboard went dark, you couldn't read the mileage, or any data that should show up in that window, the battery level showed lower then normal however stopped to have battery and alternator checked and both were working normally per mechanic.when stopped car and turned back on data was viewable, then airbag light came on - stayed on for about an 30 min. Then went back off.there was an issue with roof leaking - dealership had to repair and now i think this is linked to that issue.however, not sure if others are having this same issue and don't feel i should be held responsible for something that the dealer should have checked out prior to correcting leaking.have there been any other owners with issues regarding this?
2007 saturn outlookairbag saftey light failure in passenger. *dt
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. Additionally, the contact mentioned that the driver's side wiper linkage fractured which was replaced by the contact. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised that the passenger's side air bag sensor failed. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that an air bag module needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v062000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Our 2007 saturn outlook experienced complete system failure -ie everything turned off while driving - more than once.after many trips, some by tow truck, to the dealership service department, gm finally resolved the issue by replacing the car's computer. This was after several near death experiences driving the car and suddenly being without brakes or steering.now the car leaks, filling the floor mats with water, splashing the driver with water at every change of speed.the seatbelts have black mold, and starting last week, the car isnt starting, likely due to water in the electrical system.we believe the water coming out of the air bag holes may prevent the air bags from functioning properly in a crash.we are not alone with these problems. Please see ' saturn leaking sunroof' forum on edmunds.com for many more customer complaints just like ours.we have been in touch with gm but expect to be told to 'go to the dealer'.. Again. The chevy dealer we use does not know how to resolve the issue, despite it being a widespread problem with this car (also the other makes of this same model). We do not believe the car is safe. This car was a lemon from the start, but nothing has been done about it.
Service airbag warning is lit.saturn says no available recalls for my vehicle.recall 07043 was performed.i cannot afford to complete service.
The factory installed sunroof leaks rainwater into the interior of the car.it has affected airbags, sensors, electrical systems and power systems.if the car gets wet, the water travels to the electrical system to circuit boards and discharges the battery.the vehicle will die in traffic if water travels to the circuit board during driving.airbags have evidence of water traveling through their assembly.floor and seats are wet after rain, sprinkler, car wash, morning dew.doesn't seems to be dependent on amount of water received.battery tests fine on full charge.alternator functioning correctly.problem is directly related to sunroof leakage.sunroof seal is not yet under recall.yesterday, after a day of rain, the car had to be charged to drive to work.drove 20 miles with no apparent power issues, but airbag sensors sent alert through the dash that airbags needed servicing.after work 7 hours later, car drove into okc rush hour traffic, water in the roof sloshed (you can hear it) and the car died.in traffic.completely discharged the battery. No lights.no hazards.no door locks.no brakes, steering, ability to move the car in or out of gear, or even remove the key from the ignition.car had to be jumped in order to put gear into neutral to move out of traffic and remove key from ignition.charged all night on trickle charger and was running fine today.except, it's raining now.
My right head light goes out, i have changed the bulbs too many times and the harness.my stability track comes on and i can loose power the first time i was traveling out of town on the highway, and by grace of god i was able to pull over.this car is becoming a nightmare and i think we should be given some kind of compensation...please fix these issues...this is an ongoing problem for the last 3yrs
Bought this piece of crap car out of desperation from a pay as you go rip off car "dealership" who told me nothing about this cars faults and it's done nothing but bite me in the ass since then. Leaks like a stuck pig, causing water to pool at the floor mats, when its cole the inside of the windshield frosts. Headlights will both shut off while driving, battery died so i charged it then the radio went haywire. Opened up the battery terminal to find my battery was encased in ice due to the leaky sunroof, the battery was sparking and smoking. Windows won't go down all of a sudden. I can't wait to get rid of this car. Never again. So dangerous it's ridiculous.
The passenger airbag turns off and on regardless if a person (adult) is sitting in the seat or not.this has been happening for about three months now.i contacted the dealer and they said that it was not a recall item nor would it be a safety issue.i feel that if i am in an accident and the air bag does not deploy that the passenger could be in imminent harm at the fault of gm.they will not replace the sensor unless there is a recall.this is a very common problem with several other vehicles as reported on multiple online vehicle owner forums.gm needs to do the right thing and protect their customers from faulty equipment.
We bought our 2007 saturn outlook in late july 2016. In early august 2016 the "service air bag" light started turning on and the passenger air bag would turn off when i had someone in the front seat, but lately it turns off randomly and says "service air bag" even when no one is in the front seat. This issue needs to be taken seriously. Families (like mine) own these vehicles. This sensor issue should be fixed by the company who made and sold the faulty sensors in the passenger seats. I can't afford to pay gm $1,000 for a new passenger seat.
I just buy 2007 saturn outlook xe on 2/4/17 , it has air light light stays on
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the steering column but the failure persisted. Also, the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The passenger airbag warning on the instrument panel stays "off" even if a passenger is seated. On the dashboard, the warning light says "service air bag".
Seat sensor keeps going on and off with or without someone in the passenger seat.i have tried calling dealers, saturn-gm but have gotten no help with the resolution of this defect. They say that it is a defective sensor but according to a lot of forums this is a well known issue and this should be a safety defect not just a recall.this technically could hurt or kill someone in an accident and they have known about this.if something happens while driving this vehicle i will take this as high as i can take it.this has been happening for at least 6 months.
I have a 2007 saturn outlook xr and my service airbag light remains on at all times and my passenger side airbag wont turn on no matter who sits in it or any position. I have seen a lot of complaints about this same issue and feel their should be a recall on the 2007 saturn outlook's.
Air bags keep warning on and force to vacate the seat on wearing seat belts wearing, dash board lose power and back after couple minutes.steering make noise on backing
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated continuously. The malfunction occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the front passenger seat sensor failed since the light should not be illuminated when someone was in the seat.the light remained illuminated. The vehicle was notinspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled. The failure mileage was approximately 79,100.
After i turn on my headlights they will be fine for a bit and then one will go out and sometimes the other will follow suit. It can be either if them. Sometimes i can turn the lights on and then off and it will come back on.
I bought it used and its has been saying service air bags on the dash and the light that says ithe air bag is on and off mostly is in the off position which is located above the air conditioner panel. Also o. The dash its pops up the red picture of a person sitting in the front seats with an air bag in front of them facing the air bag. The light is starting to get stuck on meaning my air bag may not be working at all. I amdriving when it comes on and now it is on when i start the vehicle meaning its not working correctly or at all.i think it could be involved with this recall about the airbag module. The recall number is 07v062000
I was driving my 2007 saturn outlook when the power steering went out and i went off the road hitting a culvert head on.the frontal air bags failed to deploy.the driver seat on impact broke off of the frame of the vehicle.the only thing that saved my life was my seatbelt.the vehicle was towed to a dealership and after they hooked it up to their diagnostics, they found that there was a mistake in the sensor codes.the code showed that the vehicle rolled over.the vehicle never did roll over whatsoever. Also the power steering pump was defective and later a recall came out informing owners of this. After research i found that previously there was a recall for a defective air bag module.this had been replaced. However the airbag still did not deploy during the front impact collision.
The contact owned a 2007 saturn outlook. While parked, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained bodily and internal injuries to the left side of his body that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.updated 2/25/15updated 9/12/2017
This is a safety issue not an incidentpassenger airbag is off when 100 lb. Daughter in front seat. This happens 95% of the time. Also, is intermittently on and off with 127 lbs. Daughter. The car was checked by saturn in cathedral city(which has closed) and gmon varner rd in indio. Neither found any thing wrong. I called customer service. They told me to go to saturn in riverside( an hour away) they found that the sensor was put in incorrectly. However when i got home the problem still occurred. I brought it back to riverside. The technician said he rode with a girl probably 125 lbs and when they went around a corner she slid and the light went off.i said someone would slide in an accident or you could take a turn and hit something and the airbag would be off. I asked him to put that she slid on the invoice but he refused and said she wasn't seating probably.he kept telling me children are safer in the back seat. Isn't everyone? legally she has every right to be there. She's 12,5'4" and 100. Lbs. My husband has a pontiac and the airbag is on every time she's there.recently i was driving on the freeway with my older daughter and the indicator went off. Customer service says they can't do anything because riverside says there's no problem.my childrenseat correctly but the indicator still goes off or never comes on. This is a safety issue that saturn refuses to correct. This has been going on for months and i am approaching 30,000 miles when my warranty will be up. Remember it took 3 visits before one shop found the sensor put in incorrectly.i'd appreciate any help on this matter. Thank you
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. When the front passenger seat was occupied, the air bag sensor indicated that the air bag was off. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. An independent mechanic informed the contact that the air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 122,000. Updated 12/01/16*lj
When i was driving on the highway, the service airbag light came on. Light has been on/off for the past month and a half. I see there is a recall for the 2008 saturn outlook, but nothing for the 2007 model. If so many people are having the same problem, gm needs to expand the recall to include the 2007 model.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the vehicle had a leak and water came out of the driver side air bag. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
I own a 2007 saturn outlook xe.the front passenger airbag does not appear to engage when my wife who weighs 120 pounds sits in the seat.there is a light in the dash that toggles on or off based on if someone is in the passenger seat.many times when i'm driving and my wife is in front passenger seat, the light will be "passenger airbag off" mode.if i shut down the vehicle, it sometimes corrects itself appears "passenger airbag on".this problem is sporadic.i've had the dealer check it several times, but they say it is working correctly.however, as recently as may 30th, the problem occurred again, the day after the dealership inspected the issue.
I own a 2007 saturn outlook. The front passenger airbag does not work properly.not always engaging when a passenger over 100 lbs is sitting in the seat.sometimes the airbag light switches back and forth from on to off and then usually stays off.after turning the vehicle off and restarting, or having the passenger jump up and down on the seat, it may engage the airbag, but not always.this also concerns me the seatbelt tension is triggered based on the airbag bag light being on or off.when the airbag light is off, and the passenger unbuckles the seatbelt, the seatbelt warning light is not engaged!we have had this problem since we purchased the vehicle new. The saturn dealer could not locate the problem and said to bring it back when it happens again.each time they tell us it is working, although we have taken multiple photos to show it does not work properly. It appears there was a recall for the front airbags, however nothing was received for my vehicle (vin). This is a major safely issue and needs to be corrected before an accident happens.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that she was sitting in the front passenger seat when she noticed that the air bag light was not illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where she was informed that the passenger present module was defective but her vehicle was not included in recall 07v062000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer but was offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. The current mileage was approximately 43,000.
After a continuous problem with several items on our 2007 saturn outlook it was taken to dealership. While in for repairs we told them the passenger airbag did not work consistently. We even later sent video showing it off when a 130 lb passenger was in the seat... And the car was going 50mph down the road. They still say it is working properly. The airbag is on one minute, then off... Dealer says there are no error codes, however it should be on with 130lb person in the seat each and every time.. Not just when it notices they are there.
My 2007 saturn outlook passenger presence system is not recognizing an adult sitting in the front passenger seat.by the vehicle not recognizing the adult the passengers airbag is not armed in the event of a front end crash.i took the vehicle to a gm dealership who is replacing the pps for $1000.huge safety concern and expensive repair.the pps was recalled in 2008 by vin but mine was not included.this should be re-addressed.
2007 saturn outlook, consumer received notification of rejection.*bfthe sunroof leaked, the rear wiper was broken and the front passenger air bag did not activate. The driver's seat belt was improperly aligned from a previous repair and the front wipers failed.last month, the power steering function was severely compromised while driving through a heavy rainstorm. The power steering was providing inconsistent feedback which appeared to be caused by a slipping belt to the power steering pump.
We bought the car jan 8 of 2010 and was still under full warranty-after the first month i brought into saturn and told them of all issues. They said they got it all fixed in june of 2010 brought it in again for basically same issues and they said they fixed everything again and were also closing down that day so were hurrying me out the door. After that had same issues (especially steering wheel and engine problems,oil leaks, along with electrical problems) and we were directed to go chevy since saturn was gone.expressed to them same issues with steering wheel etc.they also fixed a recall on the electrical system.and fixed power steering pump that was broke two months later had same issues with steering and engine and airbag sensor and brought it again and they also fixed another recall, in the headlamp. (we have all documents)now the whole transmission is out and oil leaks again so since it still under power train they are fixing them but gm will not approve them to fix the steering column that needs to be replace nor the airbag sensor issue. We have called them everyday and sent them over all our paperwork the last two years showing that the steering column and airbag sensor have been an issue since before our full warranty was up.i just want my car to be safe and feel like i am in a death trap and still owe a lot of money on it. It is a total lemon and i am stuck with itthese issues were from the start when the car was still under full warranty.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated theair bag warning light would illuminate sporadically. The contact was able to locate nhtsa campaign id number: 07v062000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module), in which she was experiencing all the symptoms. The dealer advised her vin was not included with the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000 and current mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.the contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a weight sensor on the passenger side to determine if an adult or child was in the seat.when an adult was in the seat the passenger side air bag light was supposed to come on; however, it failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer six times where the passenger seat and weight sensor module were replaced.the failure continued to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 8,000 and the current mileage is 55,000.updated 10/27/10. *lj updated 12/21/10the consumer stated the module was replaced in 2008, but the problem has since resurfaced. Updated 12/28/10
2007 saturn outlook.consumer requests air bag on-off switch for vehicle due to a medial condition.
I was driving my 2007 gm saturn outlook.the airbags all deployed at the same time.gm has had my car for investigation for over a month and refuses to pay for a rental.i have neck injury and have been undergoing physical therapy.i had an mri done on friday.they keep giving me the runaround and i have been out thousands and thousands and my car just sits while they do nothing but ask me to send proof of out of pocket expenses etc.i sent receipt for rental and she sent an email requesting the method of payment that i used.why is that relevant??
I have a 2007 saturn outlook whis is leaking water in through what i assume is the sunroof. My son, who was sitting in the third row of seating (back seat) noticed water leaking from the dome light. The water was also noticed in other areas of the vehicle throughout the drive. I have also started noticing electrical issues with the vehicle not that the rain has come in as well as water stains from other such issues.
We bought a 2007 saturn outlook in may of 2008.the low beam head lamps would keep "blowing" so we thought.we have replaced head lamps for the low beams on driver and passenger sides at least 3 times each year, so 9 times.in nov. Of 2010 the passenger side would go out and them come back on, so we bought a new one to put in. As my husband went to replace the bulb just by touching it, it would go on. Then the driver side started doing this.on friday nov. 26 while driving down i90 (a major highway) in albany at 5am in the rain, i lost both headlights.my husband would go to replace them and they would come back on with the touch.after reading the many complaints we realized that we have the same headlight problem.they will be on and going and then just turn off.we have almost been hit 2 times now and i will not drive in the dark or have to drive with my high beams on at all times.we are in the process of seeing if this is covered by extended warranty.since i have bought the car, the interior dash lights will dim up and down.after several over 6 times to the saturn dealership, they just keep telling me its normal for this car.we believe it all has to do with the wiring harness and it's malfunction.
For a couple weeks i've been having problems opening my trunk hatch, i tried again today and it didn't open. I then bent down to pick up my bags when the hatch opened on its own and hit me in the head pretty hard. It's very frustrating not being able to open my trunk when i have groceries in it. I didn't go to the doctor or the er because i work in the medical field and can recognize the signs of a concussion.
I have a 2007 saturn outlook that i will be replacing the headlight wiring harness for the third time on the drivers side. Both sides were replaced by saturn in early 2009 while the vehicle was under warranty. Since than i had to repair both sides in early 2010. Now its 2011 and the drivers side has gone out again. The wiring harness keeps melting so i need to fix them every year. This is a safety concern since they seem to go out very close together. Gm dealers want to charge 400 dollars for the replacement of one. It takes me approximately 4 hours to make the repair on one side due to the extensive work involved in getting to the headlight assembly.
2007 saturn outlook xrheadlights going off, ps assist going out, dash gauges going to -0- , no brake lights, no wipers, engine not shutting down with key off, locked into park, no turn signals, locks itself.nothing repaired yet, it is still in the repair shop.
I noticed my outlook leaking water 3 mos. After i bought it.the airbags on passenger side stopped working.the car would not shut off in the garage.the dealer states its a leak that has allowed water to ruin the electronics all over the vehicle.this is a problem all over the internet.no one can fix it.they have 7 tech bulletins...still no fix. The dealership wants 1500.00 to "start" looking into the problem.please help me!i can't drive a moldy car with intermittent airbags and possible power steering malfunction with my kids in the car!this will bankrupt me. What do i do??no one online has found a solution...just 1000's of dollars and scary situations onthe road (defrost blowers breaking, losing power steering, engine quitting, water dumping on their laps). Please make them recall this or help us fix it!
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. During low climate weather, the ignition was turned to the on position and all of the warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was shifted into drive, but failed to move. While driving at various speeds, all of the warning indicators illuminated and the engine stalled. While driving during low temperatures, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was oil in the engine air flow. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
I have also have had some bad luck with the headlight wireing on my 2007 saturn outlook. So when will usa ran company gm stand up and admit that there is a problem. I can't beleave that so many have had issues with faulty wireing that could pose a fire hazzard and loss of headlight function for safety. Other than that issue i love this suv. I love how we are all playing russian roulette with our famlies lives due to a faulty wire issue in the headlight to cause them to over heat and melt expossing the copper wire. Thanks gm for showing you care about your customers...
The low beam headlight wiring harness melted and had to be replaced by the dealer at a cost of $250. I replaced the headlights 4 times in the first 6 months of 2010 before i learned about the problem with the wiring harness on the saturn forum.
The driver's side headlight will work for awhile but then it will go out. The light will start working again (at least temporarily) i can switch from the "auto" light setting to "manual" and back again and it comes on for a moment then goes back out. I have read on several different websites that this is a common problem with the cause being the wiring harness for the lights. This appears to be a defect in the parts/materials used and should have a recall on it. I can't afford to pay what the dealership is asking to repair it, my son won't even ride with me at night b/c he's so afraid we will be stopped and get a traffic ticket. Please help!
My key keeps getting stuck in the ignition, my husband has to disconnect the battery to get it out, i have told gm about the problem they say that they are not aware of the problem but when i go online i see hundreds of posts about their vehicles having the same problem. I'm sure that they do know about it. The vehicle is not in a safe position (park) when the key gets stuck in the ignition. I think that gm needs to be held liable and the issue needs to be recalled.
The car just caught on fire. The fire started under the hood and in the dash. The front of the car burned up completely. The car is a total loss.
Issues with the 2007 saturn outlook include ongoing electrical issues (lights intermittent functioning, stabilitrack, traction control and abs lights on intermittently, remote start doesn't work, power lift gate opens on it's own, lift gate switch failed internally), air intake filled with oil and water mix, water under fuel induction service, intermittently the stabilitrack will turn off, message saying 'engine power reduced', car shakes, no power and requires coasting to side of road. (this particular issue is temporarily addressed by turning the car off, removing the keys, opening the door, waiting five minutes. Then the car starts but check engine light remains on.) required new throttle body, replacing struts, sway bar link, shot and/or strut assembly. Rack and pinion, tie rods needed to be replaced. Most recently having difficulties with hard shifting, cel and traction control lights on, intake boot full of oil, vehicle will not shift out of 1st gear until 4000rmp's and does the same thing on highway in 2nd gear.
Wirinig harness melted on passenger side of vehicle.
Passenger side headlamp is burnt out and the housing is melted. I have read several complaints of the same problem online and feel this is a safety issue with this car.an electrical fire is a possibility!
We have had problems starting from a few months after purchase. Fast forward to jan 2012 we had a major leak inside the car. Water making a "swishing" sound overhead from water storing in the headliner. Water was coming from air bags, shade covers, below the glove box,and inside the windows. Had a major leak in passenger floor.the air hasn'tworked since sept. And makes a loud "hissing" sound, instrument panel just disappears, drivers side headlight goes on and off. Gm won't do anything. Took to dealer and paid $640 to fix headliner leak, but reading other posts it's a matter of time before it will leak again.all other issues still not working and all due to water leaking in. This is so scary and frustrating that nothing has been done about this. Lots of complaints for the same issues all overedmonds.com and other sites. We can't afford to fix all this, or get rid of the car. And who would buy it with all the issues?? please help all us owners!!
The right front head light wiring harness melts down causing a head light failure.
My passenger low beam headlight has burnt out and has been replaced at least 4 times in 1 month. It's currently 12/15/19 and it's burnt out as we speak
2007 saturn outlook xr driver's side low beam headlamp is experiencing intermittent operation.upon personal inspection of the headlamp, there was evidence of an electrical "melt" of the connector wires from the wiring harness to the low beam headlamp.evidence suggest that this problem stems from a less than sufficient wiring harness installed in this and similar model gm vehicles from 2007 to the present.it is not privy to have a customer pay additional charges to authorized dealers for service on less than adequate parts that were used in the manufacturing of the vehicle.as headlamps are an essential safety issue and necessary for nighttime/unclear weather conditions driving, it is important that this problem be resolved.there have been numerous reports and forums on this model and similar model vehicles experiencing the exact same malfunction with both passenger and drivers' side headlamps being involved.hopefully this report will lead to an investigation that ultimately results in a necessary and appropriate recall by general motors.
If you drive this saturn through a puddle after a rainstorm, the power failure light comes on, the power steering stops working and the car is very difficult to steer...this almost caused a crash in a residential street. The temp gauge also goes up higher than normal and the lights dim.
Had a headlight replaced in the saturn outlook 2007 xe.the light went out again and melted the wiring harness and fuse.this is a definite safety issue that has happened to many saturn owners and saturn even has a technical bulletin addressing the problem but doesn't notify saturn owners of the issue or help fix it.a recall is warranted.melted wiring is not acceptable in a car.
I had my passenger low beam light already fixed because of this issue with the wiring harness to the low beam light melt. Now my driver side headlight went out and its the same issue as before with the wiring harness melting and the light not working on some days and then working the next day or later in the day when i start the car up again. This needs to be addressed by gm to get it fixed. I know there was a service bulletin put out for the vehicle that expired december 31, 2013. Both of my low beam lights have stopped working this year.
Water is leaking into the vehicle cause electrical malfunctioning. Water is collecting into the battery compartment. Electrical problems caused by water include radio, lights; dashboard( shuts off for a few seconds then comes back on) and interior, door locks, stability track malfunction at which point the car will shake and shut itself off while being driven above 40 mph.
Our 2007 saturn outlook experienced complete system failure -ie everything turned off while driving - more than once.after many trips, some by tow truck, to the dealership service department, gm finally resolved the issue by replacing the car's computer. This was after several near death experiences driving the car and suddenly being without brakes or steering.now the car leaks, filling the floor mats with water, splashing the driver with water at every change of speed.the seatbelts have black mold, and starting last week, the car isnt starting, likely due to water in the electrical system.we believe the water coming out of the air bag holes may prevent the air bags from functioning properly in a crash.we are not alone with these problems. Please see ' saturn leaking sunroof' forum on edmunds.com for many more customer complaints just like ours.we have been in touch with gm but expect to be told to 'go to the dealer'.. Again. The chevy dealer we use does not know how to resolve the issue, despite it being a widespread problem with this car (also the other makes of this same model). We do not believe the car is safe. This car was a lemon from the start, but nothing has been done about it.
I have a saturn outlook and the headlights keep going out. I have replaced the bulbs 4 times. The old bulbs are not the problem it is somewhere else in the system. This has been an on going problem to be driving at night and have no headlights. Not having headlights at night could get someone killed.
While driving vehicle, the vehicle steering wheel started to lock or stalling while taking a turn. Initially this was a rarely occurrence. So i went to an auto shop to make sure that steering fluid is at its proper levels; it was. Then a week later, the steering started to lock frequently while taking a right or left turn. I then went to anothermechanical shop for a second opinion and they found nothing. Just yesterday(2/9/2019), my vehicle stared to hum and the steering wheel once again tried to lock on me while making another turn and almost caused me 2 accidents on a major road. I was then told to look up to see if there's any recalls on my vehicle and i found nothing but i did find the exact same issues that my saturn is experiencing currently from previous recalls
The car caught on fire.
Driver side headlight works intermittently.gm dealer instructed me that the wiring harness was broken at the plug where it plugs into the light socket.it seems that there are other owners experiencing the same problem and do not about this sight to file the complaint.i have read on other forums and know this for sure and if there is a problem then the national safety board should make a recall on the issue and have everyone's problem taking care of.
I have a saturn outlook and the front headlamps are flickering and sometimes going out completely. This is a very unsafe condition and all outlook owners should be notified asap.
Drivers side low beam went out.known problem. Its all over the forums. Many cases of the same issue. Supposedly it is the wiring harness going to the headlamp.there has been cases of it melting which could cause fire.saturn/gm doesn't care. Contacted numerous dealers and every one of them is trying to rip me off. What does it take to get a recall on this? death? gm needs to make this right.
About a month ago, the headlights on the drivers side of my 2007 outlook xr started experiencing intermittent operation. I tried to take it into the shop once, but by then they had come back on.a few weeks later, both of my headlights went out.this time, i had the shop look further into the problem.as it turned out, both of the headlight harnesses were completely melted and my mechanic reported that one even appeared to have caught fire.we had to pay to replace the headlight assemblies because there has not been a recall issued for our outlook, even though i have seen online reports of this sort of problem.i was told that the new headlight assemblies are much sturdier and that this problem shouldn't reoccur, however, i feel that gm should have been the one to pay for the repair.obviously there was an issue with the metal and/or wiring on the first headlight harnesses. I would like to see gm issue a recall on these and for us to be reimbursed for the cost we've already incurred.
Passenger side low beam bulb was out.bought replacement bulbs but none of them worked.inspected harness and it appears that the connector is melted/damaged somehow.
1) car no longer shifts out of first gear (automatic transmission).2) car continues to run for up to 30 seconds when the key is removed.dealer states that a water leak beginning at the sunroof leaks water onto the fuse area in the engine compartment causing failures requiring a fuse box replacement.the vehicle has had leaks leaving water on the headliner, front seats, front driver and front passenger floors in the past all repaired by the dealer under warranty.dealer charges so far are $500 to repair the leak, $500 to replace the fusebox, and still not sure any of those repairs have resolved the two initial issues.
Purchased this 2007 saturn outlook in 2013 used with only around 80k miles on it. The previous owner did tell us about the leaking areas once the drains get clogged, my husband has been diligent cleaning them, but living in florida it rains heavy all the time. We noticed more and more frequently the inside dripping in the 3rd row, until many times, until this past november it rained heavy for 2 days and the water started coming thru what seemed to be from the ac vents on both rows, and through the front driver and passenger side walls very heavy, upon leaving work went to turn off the car took keys out twice and it would not shut off. So now there is the electrical areas being soaked, let it dry out cleaned drains again, and it just seems the more rain we have the more water comes in. Right now car is in garage since we had the same situation with rain and now it is dripping from everywhere.. Afraid to drive car since we know that the electrical system and wires are wet. I have a toddler whom i had to cover with a towel cause water was dripping on her. Gm needs to do something about this, before it caused a fire and could cause death too. This seems to be happening to too many families.. What are they waiting for???
Roof leaks and passenger side window and door locks do not work
I am the proud owner of a 2007 saturn outlook and love the vehicle so for.however after having it for about 3 months, the passenger headlight went out.an easy fix. I replaced both bulb and two days later, the driverside started turning off and on by itself. I've now replaced both bulb twice in 3 months time. I wish i would've researched this vehicle before i bought it. I now read how gm is doing nothing and this is wrong. Someone could be serious injured or die from a result sudden light outage. Please gm help us out like we've helped you.
My low beam headlight wiring harness melted which caused my light to not work and required it being taken in to have a new harness put on the vehicle. There was a service announcement put out by gm about to saturn service providers about replacing the wiring harness but there hasn't been a recalled issued for this as of yet. This could be dangerous because if they stop working while you are driving at night you can't see anything.
2007 saturn outlook :replaced passenger-side headlight bulb a month ago.bulb is now out again.read so many complaints regarding the problem. Believes recall is in order....
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard water moving around in the vehicle. While turning, water poured into the vehicle. The contact stated that the water was inside of the interior and exterior lighting. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sun roof needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000. The vin was unavailable.
Started car after work, right headlight did not come on.took it into the shop, had it replaced, $165.two weeks later left head light went out.a week after, right headlight went out again.took car into shop and paid double for both to be replaced. One month later left headlight went out again.was told by mechanic that harness for headlight had melted and needs replacing as well. Have invested almost $700 in headlight repair in 12 weeks.
My saturn was disabled while driving on the freeway due to a cracked waveplate resulting in loss of gear which was repaired but was currently turned over for reimbursement. Problem solved.while my vehicle was in for repair the body control module was found to be faulty and needed replacement. After discussing this with my service rep at the dealership, and performing research i have found that this is a huge problem that is not being addressed. Failure of the bcm rendered my vehicle dead in the water. Thankfully other faulty equipment had me in a rental car at the time of the issue. I would like this issue to be investigated and believe a recall is in order. To me, the fact that i had to replace the module and there is a known issue only tells me it will happen again. I don't want to be left stranded and have my family along when it fails the next time.
The front right hid low beam went out for the third time in 6 months.the wiring harnes melted again destroying an expensive bulb.
Headlight wiring harness failure.
Passenger side headlamp on a 2007 saturn outlook has now had to be replaced twice in two months.wiring harness is shorting out causing the headlamp to fail.bulbs are fine and in working condition.this is a very significant hazard, especially while driving at night.with a 4 month old son, i would like to see some action be taken to make this issue a recall.
As many other owners of 2007 saturn outlooks have reported, the wiring for both headlights have melted, leaving me without headlights. This is a very dangerous situation for all motorists since the incident can occur at night when headlights are a must. Replacing the wiring harness and connector with the same factory wiring and connectors that gm supplies you with per the tsb, is not a correct fix. This will lead to a future failure, and melting wiring and plastic components could potentially cause a fire. This is dangerous and gm knows there is a problem. The factory needs to have a recall and have all components upgraded to ones that will handle the voltage required to run the headlights. I seriously hope there are no fires or accidents that cause any injury before gm decides to do something about this problem. It's bad enough that people are having to repeatedly spend their money to mask a problem that does nothing but come back at a later date.
07 saturn outlook headlight failure. Replaced front right headlight with cost of approximately $500 due to the wires melting. Soon after replacing front right headlight the front left headlight went out. Dealership is stating cost would be $500 due to wires melting.
After a strong rain storm that lasted most of the night wok up to find out that the ac blower will not work in the front of the car only the back blower for rear passengers worked. With the blower being out there is no defrost for the front windshield as well.went online and found on the saturn forum a youtube video on water damage 2009-11-13 tsb 07-08-57-002fthe video clearly shows how to remove the blower motor and check for water damage, took my blower motor out and found the motor locked up with one of the motor screws showing oxidation from water and electricity contact and the cover where the blow motor sits has a pad that has water marks.
2007 saturn outlookthe seal not installed from factory invoice so# 263636, tag# 3636, and line item #3, caused all problems for this 2007 saturn outlook. Water collecting behind firewall in the area of the fuse block assembly causing the wiring harness junction box to short and draining the battery dead on three different occasions and causing the vehicle engine to run after turning ignition to off position on another ocassion. The seal not being installed from the factory allowing water to drip on passenger floorboard and causing windshield to collect water on the inside of winsheild when defrost fan was running at certain times and obstucting view of operator to drive safely! i david tilley have all receipts from saturn of knoxville to verifiy all failures listed in this paragraphtotal of 42 days out of service per all invoices date time in service shop and date time out which includes eight complaints and three tows from roadside assistance all recorded from date of purchash to approximately 1,650 miles on the odometer. Where is the recall?summary: the seal or seam not installed at the saturn factory has created a highly potential dangerous vehicle and not safe and dependable enough to purchase and operate. I david tilley the owner of this 2007 saturn outlook request a re-purchase of this undependable and unsafe vehicledavid tilley
Passenger side low beam headlamp socket/wiring harness melted.both (driver side / passenger side) low beam headlamp socket/wiring harness have melted in the past two years.light bulb was oem bulb and was not burnt out.nstb needs to issue recall and get gm to replace with more suitable socket/wiring harness.
Wireing harness for headlights melting.
Headlight wiring harness on 2007 saturn outlook xr melts causing fire hazard.
I purchased my 2007 saturn outlook brand new. I was told that wiring harness needed to be changed about $1,000.00. My extended warranty does not cover it because it is over 74,000 miles. I have been reading forums from other saturn outlook owners and a lot of them having same problem.
Have to replace the headlight and wiring harness every 2 weeks.
My lowbeam headlight went out in my 2007 saturn outlook. I replaced the light and it went out again a day later. I took the car in to the dealership the wiring harness is melted and the wiring going into the harness is burnt. This is due to too much voltage causing the harness to melt. This has been a problem with many saturn outlooks it has yet to be a recall. This is not only a manufacture issue but a safety issue as it could result in a fire. The wiring harness is no longer available so the whole headlight has to be replaced to correct the problem.
My 2007 saturn outlook headlight went out.when researched on the internet on how to change the lamp, i found that the wiring harness for the headlights on all model years of saturn outlook, gmc acadia, buick enclave, and chevrolet traverse have a similar problem of the headlight wiring harness melting and failing.there is a technical service bulletin concerning the defect ( saturn tsb #09-08-42-004) stating that the harness should be replaced (with the same harness, so the problem continues) and nyogel gel should be used at the electrical connection point.the melting wiring harness is a fire hazard.i have the harness if you want it.
Started as one headlight going out and then you turn switch to manual and back to auto it come on again and now driving last night down the hwy both headlights went out and wouldnt come back on and went out next morning they are working but one is flickering it does it while driving and sitting still
Water was leaking through the passenger side visor clip; the headliner above the passenger seat was wet. Before the car died, the temp gauge read hot and the check engine light come on, rear hatch was not working, later to find out the rear switch shorted from water. The car was taken to a gm shop where they found a water leak that flooded the fuse box. The car was returned to us. The car was in the shop from 2/7/12 -2/23/12. When the car was returned the horn wasn't working , radio/nav screen was black, but you could hear the radio. The car was brought back on 2/29/. Another leak was found. A "water master" replaced the seal and glass on the sunroof .the car was returned on 3/6/12. Then we noticed the inside lights were not working along with the radio would not turn off and the outside temp reg. @ 82 degrees when in fact is was 42 degrees out along with condensation on 4/3.gm put out bulletins making the public aware of the potential issues due to inadequate drain tubes to prevent the problems above from happening. The repairs have failed. Apparently, there is a several design flaws in these vehicles.there could be potential disastrous outcome from the persistent water leaks we are experiencing despite repairs done per service bulletins. We have researched this problem extensively and have read 100's of other saturn owners with the same issues; even after the repairs to prevent these problems. The edmunds forum is full of complaints.these cars are not safe and i'mjust grateful i wasn't??t driving on the hwy. When my fuse box died. When will gm become accountable for these faulty poor designed drain tubes from the sunroofs? gm alerted the public, paid for the repair and the repairs failed? and we can't find anyone who has had a repair that has worked. We need an advocate and a class action. Gm is very much aware of this issue. I will never feel safe or confident.
Approximately mid-year 2009, the right side low-beam head light went out on my 2007 saturn outlook.the bulb was replaced with an after-market bulb but to my surprise, the light went out again within 2-3 weeks.upon taking the vehicle to the saturn dealership, the entire right front head light area was replaced as the background wiring had completely melted.the cost was over $500. The vehicle was under warranty at the time, hence there was no cost to me.on saturday, july 2, 2011 however, the same right side head light went out again.upon taking the vehicle to the gm dealership on wednesday july 6, 2011, i am now told that the coils have completely melted again and the cost this time to me is $212.this is absolutely ridiculous!this has got to be a manufacturer defect as i am concerned with what is actually getting so very hot that is melting the coils. I am more concerned that this type of heat could potentially cause a fire.something must be done to prevent an unnecessary tragedy/accident.
On saturday july 5, 2014, while traveling n/b on i-81 in virginia my 2007 saturn outlook xr suddenly began to lose power to the engine. At the time, i was in the left lane and going approximately 70 mph. At no time did any check engine light or other service indicator come on. Fortunately i was able to steer the vehicle over to the right shoulder before it completely stopped. After about 30 minutes on the shoulder the vehicle lost all electrical power. I had my wife and 3 kids (8yr, 6yr and 3 month old) in the car when this happened. It took an hour for the tow truck to get to us. We loaded the car seats and all of us into the tow truck and were towed to a mechanics shop in front royal, va. Since all shops were closed at that time, we had to leave our car and went to a hotel. On monday july 7th, we were told it would be at least a few days until they figured out what went wrong. I rented a car and drove home to nj. On thursday july 10th, the mechanic shop called and said the engine was completely shot due to a missing valve cover inside the engine, 1 of the catalytic converters not working and multiple pistons failing. On july 24th the car was finally picked up and transported to another mechanic by my residence. The next day that shop called with the same diagnosis and said i needed a new engine. I had to purchase a new engine from gm for $5,000. That purchase with labor and tax will cost me $7,500. This whole breakdown ended up costing me approx. $9,000 total and i am still waiting to get my car back. The vehicle has been in my family since it was purchased and had all the recommended tune ups/recalls performed. It bothers me that gm puts families at risk by not addressing this issue. Breaking down on the side of the highway puts people in dangerous situations. Gm should own up to this problem and take all appropriate action to prevent a potential tragedy.
My first issue is that everytime it rains, water leaks from the sunroof. The area around the sunroof will be soaked and dripping down into the seats and down to the floor. Also my liftgate does not work. I have to manually lift it all the way up and down. I can hear the gears turning but they don't work.
2007 saturn outlook. Driver side low beam headlight continuously develops problems. First, light starts operating intermittently; then, eventually fails completely. The first time it happened, i replaced the bulb (difficult operation accessed through the wheel well). It worked well for a few weeks, then failed again. After reading others' experiences, the next time it happened, i inspected the socket and saw visible charring on the contacts. So, i replaced the socket with an aftermarket part and replaced the bulb. It functioned well for about 3 months, and now the headlight is intermittent again, leaning towards failing completely again. This has been infuriating because the exact onset of the problem is unpredictable and has already caused me a nys equipment violation ticket. Plus, from what i can see, it is a potential fire hazard and certainly a safety hazard as far as driving at night with only one (or possibly no) functioning headlight(s). I cannot change sockets and bulbs every 2-3 months and am worried that the car is unsafe because of the obvious wiring harness issues. I know saturn is out of business, but we need a safety recall to protect consumers like me who are stuck with an unsafe car. The new gm should pay for a recall.
I was driving the vehicle today and noticed that the drivers headlight had burned out again. This is the second time since 9/18/2010. This is a serious matter that needs to be addressed by gm. I can not understand why a recall has not been issued. Does gm even know how to fix this problem. Becoming scared to drive vehicle at night fearing my headlights will go out completely.
Sunroof leaking water into the passage compartment and down the front firewall and glove box compartment.water entered into the cover that hides the front a/c blower motor.motor is sitting in 1-2 inches of water.motor starting to corrode and stopped working.lucky there wasn't a fire.found utube video describing how to fix this problem.removed cover to blower and freed up blower motor corrosion.ordered a replacement blower motor.drilled 2 holes in this cover to allow future water collection a drainage route out of this cover.sunroof needs recalled and blower motors need recalled as well.http://youtu.be/fnykjlhusxicost to repair this was $78 for part and about 1 hour labor.
Roof leaks from sunroof /moonroof. Everytime it rains my 2007 saturn outlook roof leaks. The water travels into the pillars and where the air bags are stored in the columns. I am not sure if this will effect air bag operation or deployment. Leaks into the glove box and behind dashboard as well as into the rear passenger / storage area. The floors are saturated and the vehicle smells of mold. Random dashboard lights come on periodically.
Headlight wiring harness melted on passenger side daytime driving lamp - must replace entire harness ($40).
The factory installed sunroof leaks rainwater into the interior of the car.it has affected airbags, sensors, electrical systems and power systems.if the car gets wet, the water travels to the electrical system to circuit boards and discharges the battery.the vehicle will die in traffic if water travels to the circuit board during driving.airbags have evidence of water traveling through their assembly.floor and seats are wet after rain, sprinkler, car wash, morning dew.doesn't seems to be dependent on amount of water received.battery tests fine on full charge.alternator functioning correctly.problem is directly related to sunroof leakage.sunroof seal is not yet under recall.yesterday, after a day of rain, the car had to be charged to drive to work.drove 20 miles with no apparent power issues, but airbag sensors sent alert through the dash that airbags needed servicing.after work 7 hours later, car drove into okc rush hour traffic, water in the roof sloshed (you can hear it) and the car died.in traffic.completely discharged the battery. No lights.no hazards.no door locks.no brakes, steering, ability to move the car in or out of gear, or even remove the key from the ignition.car had to be jumped in order to put gear into neutral to move out of traffic and remove key from ignition.charged all night on trickle charger and was running fine today.except, it's raining now.
I have a 2007 saturn outlook that a very much like. One problem that i have encountered however is the low beam driverside headlight. I started having problems about six months ago and i ended up changing the bulb about four months ago. The new one became intermittent like the previous, this time however i found the connector for the bulb to be all melted away along with the "new bulb i installed. I see from this an other forums that i am not alone with this issue. Do you know if with the risk of fire if gm is taking any action to recall what appears to be a common and dangerous issue?
Recently, we have noticed the sunroof of our outlook started leaking into the frame of the car.we don't use it much, so it was an annoyance, it would drip water on the driver's lap after a rain.then rainwater started leaking out of airbags in the front dash and windshield support area.starting two days ago, after a rainstorm, the car will remain running when the key is removed, and sometimes the key cannot be removed, whether the car is running or not. The battery also dies every night, despite being a new battery and remaining on a charger. Online forums state the issue has to do with water accessing the circuit board and fuse area, allowing electrical systems to remain operating through a cross-fire or carbon-tracking, using the moisture to complete the circuit.this is a safety hazard for many reasons, not only a potential fire risk, or risk of the vehicle moving after it's been shut off, but also possible degradation of airbag systems throughout the dash and windshield area.
2007 saturn outlook electrical system recall.consumer states that she is also having a problem with her vehicle leaking water in the driver and passenger areas. *nj
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact attempted to replace the fuse for the turn signals but inadvertently removed another fuse.as a result, the gear shifter, door locks and a few other components became inoperative. The contact was concerned that there would be a failure while the vehicle was in operation.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The contact was able to replace the fuse. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the ignition module failed, causing the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning for years. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure several times but did not provide a remedy for the failure.the contact stated there was a noise upon driving the vehicle and various warning sensors illuminate on the instrument panel each time the vehicle was driven. The warning sensors show service traction, service engine light, service air bags, service abs brake system indicators. There was a leak in the sunroof which was diagnosed and repaired by an authorized dealer. The diagnosis was to replace the track. After the repair the failure happened again. The contact stated that the vehicle does not shift in and out of gear properly. The contact had to press the gas pedal hard to accelerate the vehicle. The gas gage reads intermittently. The brakes are not working. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer multiple times and the failures still recurr. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Dyd
Bought this piece of crap car out of desperation from a pay as you go rip off car "dealership" who told me nothing about this cars faults and it's done nothing but bite me in the ass since then. Leaks like a stuck pig, causing water to pool at the floor mats, when its cole the inside of the windshield frosts. Headlights will both shut off while driving, battery died so i charged it then the radio went haywire. Opened up the battery terminal to find my battery was encased in ice due to the leaky sunroof, the battery was sparking and smoking. Windows won't go down all of a sudden. I can't wait to get rid of this car. Never again. So dangerous it's ridiculous.
When driving through a puddle, there was a loss of power steering and brakes. I had the interior liners replaced but the problem still occurs. The electrical problems have increased dramatically since the original date of the problem and at this point, i think this vehicle is extremely dangerous to drive. The driver information center is out, there are two windows that no longer open, the stabilitrak light comes on intermittently (this is new last week), there is another warning sound coming on when i make a sharp turn but i am not sure what this is for since the driver information center is out. Once i could not get the door to shut completely and i had to start the car, lock and unlock the doors and then the door would shut. The audio/navigation screen loses power and restarts every couple days during my drive. Note: i have also had the power steering replaced in march and replaced the replacement transmission about the same time.
The 2007 saturn outlook include ongoing electrical issues (lights intermittent functioning, stabilitrack, traction control and abs lights on intermittently, remote start doesn't work, power lift gate opens on it's own, lift gate switch failed internally
We bought the car jan 8 of 2010 and was still under full warranty-after the first month i brought into saturn and told them of all issues. They said they got it all fixed in june of 2010 brought it in again for basically same issues and they said they fixed everything again and were also closing down that day so were hurrying me out the door. After that had same issues (especially steering wheel and engine problems,oil leaks, along with electrical problems) and we were directed to go chevy since saturn was gone.expressed to them same issues with steering wheel etc.they also fixed a recall on the electrical system.and fixed power steering pump that was broke two months later had same issues with steering and engine and airbag sensor and brought it again and they also fixed another recall, in the headlamp. (we have all documents)now the whole transmission is out and oil leaks again so since it still under power train they are fixing them but gm will not approve them to fix the steering column that needs to be replace nor the airbag sensor issue. We have called them everyday and sent them over all our paperwork the last two years showing that the steering column and airbag sensor have been an issue since before our full warranty was up.i just want my car to be safe and feel like i am in a death trap and still owe a lot of money on it. It is a total lemon and i am stuck with itthese issues were from the start when the car was still under full warranty.
Now that its cold my truck wont start. Every morning i have to jump start it.i also notice the head lights go out well on one that is.the left one. When in idle the stability track light on dash board illuminates i know this isn't right i had that serviced already. Then the engine light comes on.the hatch back wont go up completely it will go mid stream and close back.
My saturn outlook began to fail electrically last week. . . Resulting in a diagnosis of clogged sunroof drains.i have read to great extent how this is a specific defect of these saturn (now gm) vehicles and yet the dealership will not claim any responsibility?!i am blown away by the almost $2000 price tag to fix what is in effect their fault.
Sunroof started leaking and leaked into the fuse boxes and cause the fuse box and wires to corrode which caused the car to not shut off could drive down the road shut the car off and take the key out and it would still run.
The driver's side headlight will work for awhile but then it will appear to be "burnt out". The same thing has happened to the passenger side headlight several times. The lights will start working again (at least temporarily) when i switch from the "auto" light setting to "manual" and back again. I have read on several different websites that this is a common problem with the cause being the wiring harness for the lights. This appears to be a defect in the parts/materials used and should have a recall on it. I can't afford to pay what the dealership is asking to repair it, so for now i can't do any night time driving without getting a traffic citation/ticket.
My daytime running light are intermittent. Sometimes on and off. Other saturn outlook users have also experienced this problem.
Headlight went out.replaced with same type of bulb. Bulb was out in 4 days. Wiring harness completely melted. Gm has already issued a 'tech notice' on this extensive problem, but the dealer refused to cover the repair cost of $400 because it isn't a recall. I'm sorry, but replacement of a headlight bulb that then burns up the wiring harness is a manufacturing defect and a major safety issue.why isn't a fuse tripped if there is some issue - any time electronics melt, that is a big problem! in addition to the obvious safety issue of not having a headlight working, is there power still going to the harness? what happens if you are forced to continue driving before getting this replaced?is your car going to eventually catch fire?this needs to be recalled immediately. Based on the number of complaints i've seen with the nhtsa , this should have already been a forced recall.
When starting the stabilitrak light comes on and the buzzer goes off,then the check engine lights flickers off and on. This causes a rough idle like a misfire .i have had plugs and coil packs replaced as well as shocks and struts.error still remains. Mechanic says one issue triggers the other. Have seen 100's of other similar complaints on full size gm trucks and other suvs. Hopefully soon a recall issue
We purchased this 2007 outlook back in april of this year.the dealership gave us a sheet that purported to indicate that the vehicle had gone through a full inspection and was clean.we live in north florida and have had a lot of rain lately.every time it rains, water gets into the doors and into the vehicle itself - we can hear it sloshing around in the doors and in the dash of the vehicle - and there will be water, as much as half an inch, on the floorboards of the vehicle.this is wreaking havoc with the electrical system, and sometimes there will be the smell of something burning.the fans, particularly in the back of the vehicle, are running intermittently; there is a crackling noise that comes through the radio speakers even when the radio system is turned off, and there is so much moisture in the vehicle that the windows fog, making it impossible to see, and the fog is difficult to clear even with the defrost system because it's not being caused by cool temperatures but rather by the moisture in the vehicle.yesterday, i drove it to walmart and then home after work with no problems, parked it in our driveway, and didn't leave the house the rest of the day; this morning, we went outside, and when my husband put the key in the ignition to start the car, it wouldn't start at all, and then he couldn't get his key out of the ignition; we had to lock the doors manually and leave it there with the keys in it.back in june, one of our local news stations reported on a recall of 194,000 gm suvs for similar issues with water leaking into the doors and that gm would be contacting owners of affected models to bring their vehicles in for repairs, but we have not received any kind of notification from gm, and ours is obviously one of the vehicles affected.
I purchased the vehicle approximately 2 years ago and i had to change the front headlight about one year later.i could not figure out how to change a simple part so i researched online and was able to successfully change the bulb.the bulb lasted a few months and then blew out again.i thought that i had a faulty $25-30 bulb so i bought another.i had to re-research how to change the bulb and this time i found out that other saturn outlook owners have had the same problem.i changed the bulb and it burned out after about two weeks.i could then see that the wire harness that plugs into the bulb was melted.i feel as though this is not good and has the potential to start a fire.please do something.
My headlight in my 2007 saturn outlook burned out.when inquired on replacement, i was informed i needed a whold new headlight harness - total cost $676 + tax for a headlight!
Driverside low beam headlamp socket/wiring harness melted.this is the 2nd time this has occurred (passenger side low beam headlamp socket/wiring harness was replaced at saturn dealership in 2009.
My drivers side headlight went out. I purchased a new one and when i installed it, it did not work. I checked the connection more thoroughly and found the connector melted on one side. The copper connecter was black and the surrounding black plastic brittle and misshapen. You cannot replace the wire harness without removing the composite light fixture which looks like you need to remove the front bumper assembly. The average car owner would have a difficult time just replacing the low beam lamp. The high beam lamp requires disassembly. Of the composite headlamp unit. The wires are thin on the lighting harness and should be recalled. There are numerous reports of the same problem and gm needs to do something about it.
2007 saturn outlook, passenger side headlight wiring harness. Bulbs burn out every 4-6 months. Harness melted the insulation off the wires making it a fire hazard. Dealer would not replace, as we bought the car used in 2008. The harness needs to be upgraded to handle the load of the headlight.
Passenger side low-beam head lamp has been fixed twice. Have determined that the wiring harness is defective. I believe that a recall is in order on this recurring manufactures problem for many consumers.
We purchased this saturn outlook in may of 2013, it was used but very well taken care of.soon after we purchased the vehicle, the headlights periodically go out.it is not the bulb because the bulb comes back on, but in the electrical wiring,we have owned this car for almost 2 years and countless times the headlights will completely go off while we are driving! this is frightening and so very dangerous.i know of other outlook owners that have the same exact problem! please do a recall and help us, before someone gets hurt in a horrible accident from their headlights going out while they are driving!
I have had numerous problems with my 2007 saturn outlook headlights. Headlight went out around 20,000 miles sent to dealer fixed. Headlight goes out again around 5,000 miles later took to dealer replaced headlight. Fine for another 20,000 miles and again same problem. This time out of warranty. I replaced bulb. 1 week later i find connector to bulb is burned. I am very concerned for that at night when it burns again worried wife and children are in danger.
1st incident: 10/02/2011 i was merging on to the highway, when i noticed my headlights became dim. I noticed by the reflection on the car in front of me that my driver side headlamp was out so i stop to buy a set of replacement bulbs. As i got in the car to go home from the auto part store, i noticed the driverside headlamp had came back on.2nd incident: 10/20/2011 as i was driving down the road, i noticed driver side headlamp flicker and go out. I figure it was a blown bulb but i turned the headlamps switch off and back on, and the driver side headlamp came back on.
I have owned my 2007 saturn outlook since new.i love my car overall, but have experienced some unwanted repairs.besides the front passenger airbag not working properly, and the sunroof leaks, i have had to completely replace 3 headlight harnesses already.my right light went out approximately 2yrs ago.found out the wiring was completely melted.saturn advised this was a problem with this vehicle and replaced it under warranty at no cost.just recently, the same headlight went out again. I took the vehicle to a chevrolet dealership who initially told me it was just a headlight and i would have to pay for it.turns out it was the harness again.while the harness was on order, my other headlight went out causing me to drive with highbeams for lighting for several days.yes, it was the same problem for both lights.the chevrolet dealership went ahead and repaired them both at no charge to me as a courtesy they said.my vehicle had 72,000 miles.while i appreciate that they covered the costs, i also feel this should not be happening in the first place.after reading several other complaints, i feel grateful i did not pay but am extremely concerned about the safety of my vehicle.this is definitely a fire hazard.my headlights were so hot i could not even touch them and that was after they burnt out!gm needs to do the right thing and recall these vehicles for immediate and permanent repairs.they keep replacing the harness with the same harness so it will continue to be a major safely hazard.
There were several incidents where the electrical system would shut down while driving.you would lose steering, braking, radio, and a/c.there was never an accident .the problem was reported to the dealer during an oil change, but they could not find a problem.i no longer own the vehicle, but after hearing about the latest recall, i noticed that the outlook was not included.there should possibly be a widening of the affected models due to safety concerns with this model.my family had 7-10 incidents, but none were at speeds above 45 mph.please feel free to contact me concerning this.
The passenger airbag turns off and on regardless if a person (adult) is sitting in the seat or not.this has been happening for about three months now.i contacted the dealer and they said that it was not a recall item nor would it be a safety issue.i feel that if i am in an accident and the air bag does not deploy that the passenger could be in imminent harm at the fault of gm.they will not replace the sensor unless there is a recall.this is a very common problem with several other vehicles as reported on multiple online vehicle owner forums.gm needs to do the right thing and protect their customers from faulty equipment.
My 2007 saturn outlook headlight went out april of 2010, the headlight is extremely difficult to get to.i have repaired this same headlight 3-times and now it is out again. This is a safety issue and the wire harness should be recalled.this issue needs to be addressed asap! very frustrating to a saturn outlook owner.
2007 outlook xr awd - front right low beam wiring harness and bulb connector melted after 37,000 miles.
Driver side head light went out about a week ago,i replaced the light bulb and it worked for a few days.the same light went out again.i went to replace it ,just to notice a wire was out and the connection had melted.i looked it up and come to find out there is a faulty harness. I contacted a gm dealer and was told they were aware of it,but the extended warranty was over on 12-31-13. If this is a on going issue,why wont a recall be issued?? i don't have 400 dollars to have a new harness installed.
I have experienced only issues all year with my 2007 saturn outlook. It has 55,000 miles and in june 2010 the wiring short circuited behind the steering wheel causing the theft security lock system to go into effect assuming the car was being hot-wired. It cost me over $300 to fix at the dealer and had to be towed. Then the dealer said my inside fuse box was completely corroded from water and they would need to fix the leak my sunroof was causing. The dealer has made 6 attempts to fix and i just picked up my car this morning, hopefully after the final attempt. Now my breaks are causing issues, the break pedal softens and goes down to almost the floor when pressed every 4th or 5th time and it is drinking brake fluid, i need to take it this weekend to check for a leak. Not to mention my power steering is making loud whining sounds every time that i move the steering wheel. Oh, and my passenger side low beam headlight has gone out a few times and my husband has had to access the back of it to replace it but it continues to go out. Oh, and my transmission caused problems two weeks ago and the dealer fixed it under my powertrain warranty.. 55,000 miles and this car is giving me issues as if i'm over 200,000 miles!
Passenger side headlight intermittently turns on and off at will. Duration > a year; not driven alot at night. Concerned about melted wiring also. Prior to this, steering locked up when going through puddles. Made an extremely loud screeching noise. Dealer serviced problem in warranty but did not completely correct it.
My 2007 outlook xr leaks water inside of it and is messing up the electrical stuff in it. It has started telling me to have the airbag serviced, so now i am worried that it will either randomly go off or not go off when it is supposed to. It has told me that my car was over heated when i have just started it. It has continued to keep running when i have turned the key off and removed it from the ignition switch. I have read several other complaints on the internet from other owners. Edmunds website has several complaints on there that you can read. I have contacted general motor over this matter because the water leaking in is from factory defects. Other owners have taken their outlooks in to the general motors service centers numerous times and their outlooks continue to leak. I had the top of my outlook covered with plastic and water still leaked in when it rained. I vacuumed 6 gallons of water out of it and could not get all of the water out, which is going to lead to it molding and mildewing. Something needs to be done to pull these unsafe vehicles off the road.
2007 saturn outlook drivers side headlight went out on 6/15/10 enroute from or to co.took to out of town dealer to repair & found the harness wiring had melted.dealer said takes a week to get part & should take care of when i get back home.called dealer @ home and is 7 to 10 days to get part.also said i am out of warranty and would have to pay for part plus labor to install.out of town dealer in co said there have been numerous reports of harness failures but no recall issued yet.
I own a 2007 saturn outlook. Yesterday, our low beam headlamp on the drivers side went out. Thinking it would be a simple repair, i bought replacement bulbs. As i did the repair, i found that it was not the bulb at all, but a wiring harness that had frayed and sheared itself off. What was odd to me is that in order to access the lamp, i had to remove a number of protective shields, i.e. The fender skirt, and then the end cap protecting the lamp. How could anything possibly get in and shear the wire if it was that well protected? when researching this issue, i am finding that it is becoming a much more common issue that i had anticipated. I strongly recommend issuing a recall notice out to prevent other owners from experiencing the same issue i am having.
2007 saturn outlook drivers side headlamp plug melted/electrical short.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that when it rained, water leaked inside the vehicle from underneath the glove box compartment, driver's visor, sun roof, and the rear exterior accessory light. The contact discovered mold growing on both front doors and the front passenger floor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the failure was due to an air conditioner malfunction. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the air conditioner then failed completely. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
While driving at night my 2007 saturn outlook the passenger low beam went out. Upon opening the hood when i stopped i noticed the distinct odor of burnt plastic. Upon further evaluation while removing the bulb i observed that the insulation for the wiring harness had melted off and shorted at the interface between the wire and connector. The contact for the bulb also exhibited charring at the connector contact. An internet search for a replacement bulb alerted me that there is a service bulletin (09-08-42-004) addressing the replacement of this harness should the headlight fail. I feel this is a oem design flaw and safety issue since the harness can short out to the point to where the insulation is melted completely off exposing bare wires.
I was driving on the highway. I drove into some water on the road and lost steering. The wheel became very very hard to steer. Then it happened a few more time on the highway. Tonight, driving home in the rain and went threw a puddle of water on the road. Lost steering ability and had to stop the car in the middle of the road. I could not make my turn for the steering was some hard.i also noticed that the charging light came on as well when i went threw this puddle of water.the should be a recall a.s.a.p.this should not happen
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.the contact noticed that the background on the instrument panel gauges was extremely dim with highlighted numbers that prevented him from seeing the indicator.the dealer stated that they have not received any report so they could not provide any assistance.the failure mileage was 3,500 and current mileage was 7,000. Updated 4/2/08 updated 04/02/08
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph in extremely heavy rain conditions. Suddenly, the entire instrument panel lighting became dim and there was a loss of powering steering for a period of thirty seconds. The failure occurredfour times in rainy weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the front fender liner. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. The identical failures continued to occur after the service repair was performed. The failure mileage was 27,689.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the headlights would sporadically fail. The contact had to use the fog lights on more than one occasion due to the failure.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the wiring harness and the light assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another dealer for a second opinion, where it was advised that the power ballast control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96000the consumer researched the problem and found the problem was a result of a factory installed cheaper grade wiring harness which could not handle the power requirement of the hid lights and would flicker and cut off. He also learned that gm had acquired or manufactured a heavier duty wiring harness to replace the cheaper factory installed wiring harness.updated 06/19/14..updated 01/07/15 updated 01/13/15.
The vehicle would not shift leaving me stranded - during a chicago snow storm. I'm being told that it's the transmission again - only now the power tran warranty has expired.
Stabilitrak traction control turned off, warning beeps came with a message saying oil pressure low, shut engine off. This is one of many issues i have encountered, among getting a new engine after buying it in 2010 6 months later, because of wave plate issues, timing chain problem, thelift gate not functioning, my husband spent $23k on the car and since then we have put thousands more into the car to have it fixed. Feel unsafe in it an disgusted at how many times i have to get it serviced.
On two occasions my car stopped driving while going around 40 to 55 mph.i was driving sometime the end of july 2015 when the car stopped without warning while going about 45 mph.the dash lights were on but all panels were on 0.it made a couple of thrusts then stopped.after a minute i put my foot on the gas and the car resumed driving.on august 8th while my husband was driving it going about 55 mph the car stopped again with no warning but finally a warning came on indicating a problem with the stabilitrak and then he was able to press the gas and the car started moving again.we will be making an appointment with dealershipservice center to find out what the problem is but from my research this seems to be a recurring problem.thankfully no one was behind us both times or someone could of been seriously hurt.please investigate this problem before someone does die.
Bought this piece of crap car out of desperation from a pay as you go rip off car "dealership" who told me nothing about this cars faults and it's done nothing but bite me in the ass since then. Leaks like a stuck pig, causing water to pool at the floor mats, when its cole the inside of the windshield frosts. Headlights will both shut off while driving, battery died so i charged it then the radio went haywire. Opened up the battery terminal to find my battery was encased in ice due to the leaky sunroof, the battery was sparking and smoking. Windows won't go down all of a sudden. I can't wait to get rid of this car. Never again. So dangerous it's ridiculous.
When starting the stabilitrak light comes on and the buzzer goes off,then the check engine lights flickers off and on. This causes a rough idle like a misfire .i have had plugs and coil packs replaced as well as shocks and struts.error still remains. Mechanic says one issue triggers the other. Have seen 100's of other similar complaints on full size gm trucks and other suvs. Hopefully soon a recall issue
I just purchased the vehicle. I went out of town with this vehicle and had to stop at some place i didn't know. They hooked the vehicle and found out it was a cylinder misfire. Within the first 2 weeks of purchasing the vehicle the check engine light came on. When found it out was a cylinder misfire i tried calling the dealership and letting them know what happened with the car. The place that checked cleared the service light. Less than two weeks later went to dealership and was informed that they would not check it because the light wasn't on.in july, a few months ofhaving the vehicle than i had the stability track come on as well as the brake light. Went to dealership and they checked and told me they couldn't find anything wrong with it but the brake fluid was half empty. They put some brake fluid in vehicle and told me to go to gm. Gm told me that it was the master booster cylinder without looking at the vehicle and told me it would be like almost $700 to fix it. So less than two weeks go by and i drove the vehicle and it was having a hard time before this with the car getting some gas. Beginning of aug, i start driving it to church and the check engine light came on and the car was barely moving. It was in rpms of 4-5 and i was only going 60 mph, trying too. I had my niece and nephew in the car and they new something was wrong with the car. The car would barely go in reverse at this time. Now the car will not go in reverse at all. The car has only 55,654 miles on it. This is a safety issue and needs to be fixed and recalled.
My right head light goes out, i have changed the bulbs too many times and the harness.my stability track comes on and i can loose power the first time i was traveling out of town on the highway, and by grace of god i was able to pull over.this car is becoming a nightmare and i think we should be given some kind of compensation...please fix these issues...this is an ongoing problem for the last 3yrs
While driving in the rain all of a sudden my power steering went out and i was forced to manhandle my vehicle off the road and into a parking lot.within a few minutes the steering came back and i was able to continue home.along the way this happened twice more.now the problem lights for stabilitrakservice and traction off are both on.
While driving at 30 mph daah board lit up - engine power reduced - traction control go off and stabiltrak says it's off.i lost all power in car while driving including steering with kids in the car, and incoming traffic.car would not restart immediately, it took 10 min. For it to start back up and dash lit up stating "starting disabled, service throttle".taking to service repair - saw service.bulletin for other models with same issues.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the air bag and check engine warning indicators remained illuminated. Also, the stability control indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle's on star system performed a diagnostic on the air bags and concluded that the air bags needed to be serviced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Takata recall. I can not get gm dealership to correct my engine light toturn off and give a correct diagnostic. They have worked on my suv serval times, they sell sell me parts and work than less than a month eng light comes back on. They try to sell me another car. Will not correct. Will not do diagnostic ( gm cars center request). Rt 24 shut down, tow to home
Very scary. We went on a short vacation in pa and while we were going up a hill, my vehicle suddenly would not shift into gear. We were traveling about 27 mph and the engine rpm went to 7000. I have to quickly pull off the road and call for roadside assistance. Soon after this incident, the check engine light came on. We were towed to the local gas station and the mechanic said it's a transmission problem and would cost over a $1000. I went on the web did some research and found out that this gm module been having transmission problem and gm did absolute noting to resolve this. This is the first time i bough gm and it will be the last.
Purchased this vehicle and the air conditioning system doesn't work, owners manual says it is the exterior hvac sensor. After plenty of research have discovered it is a huge problem with the 2007 saturn outlook. Many complaints are of people replacing this sensor numerpus times only to have the sensor malfunction shortly after. It is suggested that the sensor be repositioned elsewhere on the vehicle. With 100+ temps and no way to cool this vehicle it is a danger to its occupants, especially being an 8 seater most likely to have small children in the back where the heat gets unbearable. Now that summer is hitting we can hardly drive too far because my 1 year old son turms bright red from the heat.
Now that its cold my truck wont start. Every morning i have to jump start it.i also notice the head lights go out well on one that is.the left one. When in idle the stability track light on dash board illuminates i know this isn't right i had that serviced already. Then the engine light comes on.the hatch back wont go up completely it will go mid stream and close back.
Receiving message on dash display: engine power reduced, service stabilitrak, service traction control.notice a sever drop in engine power and will practically not move if put in gear.typically noticed when starting vehicle and pulling away.can turn vehicle off for several minutes and issue is not experienced. (until the next time)there is no typical combination of events that happen before issue occurs, random.have checked forums online and seems to be a common problem with this and other similar vehicles from gm (outlook, acadia, enclave, traverse)
Water is leaking into the vehicle cause electrical malfunctioning. Water is collecting into the battery compartment. Electrical problems caused by water include radio, lights; dashboard( shuts off for a few seconds then comes back on) and interior, door locks, stability track malfunction at which point the car will shake and shut itself off while being driven above 40 mph.
Driving in sub zero weather, i driving on the freeway when my car lost power and now i find out, it is something called "limp" mode. Car would not go more than 35 miles per hour and i had multiple warning lights coming one.how dangerous to be on the highway at 70 miles per hour see a check engine light come on and suddenly realize you have no power.trying to get into the outer lane and get off the highway almost cost me my life.i was -20 degrees out that day.i found this listed on a web site, sound like gm knows there is a problem already.i work with a girl that has a acadia.she saw my facebook post about my car.she was also on the highway the same day i was and here car was doing the exact same thing my was.two cars with loss of power at the same time and day.this is dangerous.here is the link i found regarding this problem:http://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/oil-in-air-intake-duct/gm has issued a service bulletin to address a problem with oil in air intake duct, along with a check engine light, poor acceleration, and throttle body freezing. The bulletin applies to the following vehicles equipped with the 3.6l engine:2008-11 buick enclave, 2007-11 chevrolet malibu, 2009-11 chevrolet traverse,2007-11 gmc acadia,2007-10 pontiac g6, 2007-09 saturn aura, 2007-10 saturn outlookgm states that the problem occurs after a cold start up or when driving in cold temperatures. If you scan the pcm, ice formation is caused by condensation freezing at the base of the throttle body with additional collection of ice formation deposits in the air inlet duct. Freezing condensation forms after the vehicle has been driven and then parked in low ambient temperatures. Oil deposits are the collection of the engine vapors, fuel dilution and oil mist at the base of the throttle body with additional formation collecting in the duct.
The car caught on fire.
After i turn on my headlights they will be fine for a bit and then one will go out and sometimes the other will follow suit. It can be either if them. Sometimes i can turn the lights on and then off and it will come back on.
After less than a year old, the driver side headlight assembly on my 2007 outlook needed to be replaced.the dealership did the necessary repairs under warranty.in july 2010, i had a headlight out on the passenger side.i brought my car back to the dealership accepting saturns since saturn had now closed.i was told that the "headlight harness" had melted.i paid a hefty fee to had that repaired.in october 2010, the same thing happened to the driver's side headlight harness.the dealership offered no suggestion on to how to keep this from re-occurring.furthermore, i have had to have air "bled" from the "closed" power steering line 3 times.also, the stabilitrac system will occasionally "turn itself off" causing the car to lose power on turns.
On saturday july 5, 2014, while traveling n/b on i-81 in virginia my 2007 saturn outlook xr suddenly began to lose power to the engine. At the time, i was in the left lane and going approximately 70 mph. At no time did any check engine light or other service indicator come on. Fortunately i was able to steer the vehicle over to the right shoulder before it completely stopped. After about 30 minutes on the shoulder the vehicle lost all electrical power. I had my wife and 3 kids (8yr, 6yr and 3 month old) in the car when this happened. It took an hour for the tow truck to get to us. We loaded the car seats and all of us into the tow truck and were towed to a mechanics shop in front royal, va. Since all shops were closed at that time, we had to leave our car and went to a hotel. On monday july 7th, we were told it would be at least a few days until they figured out what went wrong. I rented a car and drove home to nj. On thursday july 10th, the mechanic shop called and said the engine was completely shot due to a missing valve cover inside the engine, 1 of the catalytic converters not working and multiple pistons failing. On july 24th the car was finally picked up and transported to another mechanic by my residence. The next day that shop called with the same diagnosis and said i needed a new engine. I had to purchase a new engine from gm for $5,000. That purchase with labor and tax will cost me $7,500. This whole breakdown ended up costing me approx. $9,000 total and i am still waiting to get my car back. The vehicle has been in my family since it was purchased and had all the recommended tune ups/recalls performed. It bothers me that gm puts families at risk by not addressing this issue. Breaking down on the side of the highway puts people in dangerous situations. Gm should own up to this problem and take all appropriate action to prevent a potential tragedy.
I just purchased the vehicle. I went out of town with this vehicle and had to stop at some place i didn't know. They hooked the vehicle and found out it was a cylinder misfire. Within the first 2 weeks of purchasing the vehicle the check engine light came on. When found it out was a cylinder misfire i tried calling the dealership and letting them know what happened with the car. The place that checked cleared the service light. Less than two weeks later went to dealership and was informed that they would not check it because the light wasn't on.in july, a few months ofhaving the vehicle than i had the stability track come on as well as the brake light. Went to dealership and they checked and told me they couldn't find anything wrong with it but the brake fluid was half empty. They put some brake fluid in vehicle and told me to go to gm. Gm told me that it was the master booster cylinder without looking at the vehicle and told me it would be like almost $700 to fix it. So less than two weeks go by and i drove the vehicle and it was having a hard time before this with the car getting some gas. Beginning of aug, i start driving it to church and the check engine light came on and the car was barely moving. It was in rpms of 4-5 and i was only going 60 mph, trying too. I had my niece and nephew in the car and they new something was wrong with the car. The car would barely go in reverse at this time. Now the car will not go in reverse at all. The car has only 55,654 miles on it. This is a safety issue and needs to be fixed and recalled.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While accelerating from a complete stop, the traction control warning indicator illuminated and an unusual noise emitted. The vehicle began to vibrate with hesitation and then stalled. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road, where the engine was turned off. After waiting five minutes, the vehicle restarted with the illumination of the engine warning indicator. The failure recurred numerous times. On a separate occasion, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure could possibly be related to the throttle body. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 187,880.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle caught fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The factory installed sunroof leaks rainwater into the interior of the car.it has affected airbags, sensors, electrical systems and power systems.if the car gets wet, the water travels to the electrical system to circuit boards and discharges the battery.the vehicle will die in traffic if water travels to the circuit board during driving.airbags have evidence of water traveling through their assembly.floor and seats are wet after rain, sprinkler, car wash, morning dew.doesn't seems to be dependent on amount of water received.battery tests fine on full charge.alternator functioning correctly.problem is directly related to sunroof leakage.sunroof seal is not yet under recall.yesterday, after a day of rain, the car had to be charged to drive to work.drove 20 miles with no apparent power issues, but airbag sensors sent alert through the dash that airbags needed servicing.after work 7 hours later, car drove into okc rush hour traffic, water in the roof sloshed (you can hear it) and the car died.in traffic.completely discharged the battery. No lights.no hazards.no door locks.no brakes, steering, ability to move the car in or out of gear, or even remove the key from the ignition.car had to be jumped in order to put gear into neutral to move out of traffic and remove key from ignition.charged all night on trickle charger and was running fine today.except, it's raining now.
Stabilitrak traction control turned off, warning beeps came with a message saying oil pressure low, shut engine off. This is one of many issues i have encountered, among getting a new engine after buying it in 2010 6 months later, because of wave plate issues, timing chain problem, thelift gate not functioning, my husband spent $23k on the car and since then we have put thousands more into the car to have it fixed. Feel unsafe in it an disgusted at how many times i have to get it serviced.
This car is a lemon. We bought the car used from a gm dealership in sept 2012. In retrospect, it was a sign from above indicating it was a lemon however we held out faith. The first problem, not even 2 weeks after buying the car, the water pump blew. The thermostat then broke only a few months later. Another repair. Then the monster came --- timing chain! the timing chain broke! just awful! thankfully, we discovered a 120,000 warranty thing that included the timing chain, otherwise this pos would've been dumped off at the nearest junkyard. So, that was all fine and dandy until several months later the brakes wouldn't have pressure behind the pedal. We had to replace lines, pads, rotors, the whole kit and caboodle since that was all broken. Okay, so we fixed that. Ugh. We started talking about replacing the vehicle, but soon discovered we would owe more on vehicle than what it is worth. Everything was fine and calm and peaceful for quite some time. Then the one time we go to use the lift gate to unload some boxes, sure enough -- the lift gate wouldn't open!! the stupid switch went out on that! what?!!! they had to take the whole flipping door off the car in order to get to the stupid switch! it was locked shut. It wasn't a tragically expensive repair, so we paid it, moved on. Now, this is the thing that has really irked me. Noticed while driving the car's transmission jerks at 20-30 mph, and in reverse. So we called up the dealership, explained what it was, they test drove it, said "ooohhhh, it's probably the wave plate inside the transmission." -- you'll need to purchase a remanufactured transmission from gm, or you'll need to have it rebuilt, but they're about the same price (about $500 difference). I was sucker punched. You win again gm! you're cheaply made crap and now my wallet is hemorrhaging again! i will never buy gm again! ever! piece of crap vehicles!
Wife called me and said her car wouldn't move - belt problem? had heard clattering and high pitched whine earlier and yellow check engine light came on. Was able to start car and shift it into reverse and drive. We decided to drive it to the dealer - champion gmc buick in brighton. Going up a hill near maltby intermediate school, the car began to stall and slow. Blue smoke came out of the engine. Stopped at top of hill. Got out and inspected engine again...acrid burning smell. Was able to limp car down other side of hill and park in mt. Brighton parking lot and called aaa to tow the vehicle. No flames detected. Dealer said gaskets transmission had failed, coating underside of hot engine.
I was stopped at a red light on an off ramp, and my car just shut off. When i tried to start it, it made horrible noises and would never stay on. I took it to a mechanic and he said it's possibly the timing chain. There is a recall of timing chains except it's 120,000 miles or 10 years, which comes first. My car has 128,000 miles on it and is not eligible by 8,000 miles!!!!! this car has already had too many problems, now gm knows there is a timing chain issue, they should not limit the replacement on this or any other item that they know is faulty or will be a problem for all 2007 saturns.
The car was towed to the foulk road automotive center on february art 15th to get a transmission rebuild. Upon completion and road test the car was driven and the engine seized up during the test run after correct programming.
Wave plate broke inside the transmission.loose metal from wave plate damaged many parts throughout the transmission.original estimate was $3500 due to being 3 months outside warranty.gm agreed to cover remaining bill if i paid $1100 due to the relatively low mileage (78k).one small wave plate caused thousands of dollars of damage and gm knows this is a problem with the '07, '08, '09 saturn outlook.
I was driving to church on aug. 11, 2013 with my 3 year old and 11 year old niece and nephew. The car was running fine. Went down a hill and the car was having problems with the gas and then the check engine light came on. I was at a stop sign and i was turning right. The rpms went up like i was going really fast and then realized i was not getting the gas i should have been getting. I had to stop in the middle of the road with a car behind me and turn around. I was so nervous i didn't know if any other car was coming because i could barely go in reverse. I was able to get the car back home by going 40 mph with the rpms between 4 and 5. It was by the grace of god that i was able to return home safely.
We have had problems starting from a few months after purchase. Fast forward to jan 2012 we had a major leak inside the car. Water making a "swishing" sound overhead from water storing in the headliner. Water was coming from air bags, shade covers, below the glove box,and inside the windows. Had a major leak in passenger floor.the air hasn'tworked since sept. And makes a loud "hissing" sound, instrument panel just disappears, drivers side headlight goes on and off. Gm won't do anything. Took to dealer and paid $640 to fix headliner leak, but reading other posts it's a matter of time before it will leak again.all other issues still not working and all due to water leaking in. This is so scary and frustrating that nothing has been done about this. Lots of complaints for the same issues all overedmonds.com and other sites. We can't afford to fix all this, or get rid of the car. And who would buy it with all the issues?? please help all us owners!!
In june of 2011 my saturn suddenly started sticking in 2nd gear on an interstate highway. There were 37000 miles n this vehicle. I was able to exit and make it to a gm dealership where the vehicle was diagnosed with a broken 3-5wave plate which was repaired under warranty. Now 15 months later i was driving at 45 miles per hour and the vehicle suddenly revved to 5000rpm and slowed to about 10 miles per hour. The vehicle was towed to a gm dealership and the control module and solenoid valve need replacement. There are now 52500 miles on this vehicle. This is a known problem and gm has made no plan to recall the vehicle for transmission issues.
Issues with the 2007 saturn outlook include ongoing electrical issues (lights intermittent functioning, stabilitrack, traction control and abs lights on intermittently, remote start doesn't work, power lift gate opens on it's own, lift gate switch failed internally), air intake filled with oil and water mix, water under fuel induction service, intermittently the stabilitrack will turn off, message saying 'engine power reduced', car shakes, no power and requires coasting to side of road. (this particular issue is temporarily addressed by turning the car off, removing the keys, opening the door, waiting five minutes. Then the car starts but check engine light remains on.) required new throttle body, replacing struts, sway bar link, shot and/or strut assembly. Rack and pinion, tie rods needed to be replaced. Most recently having difficulties with hard shifting, cel and traction control lights on, intake boot full of oil, vehicle will not shift out of 1st gear until 4000rmp's and does the same thing on highway in 2nd gear.
When starting the stabilitrak light comes on and the buzzer goes off,then the check engine lights flickers off and on. This causes a rough idle like a misfire .i have had plugs and coil packs replaced as well as shocks and struts.error still remains. Mechanic says one issue triggers the other. Have seen 100's of other similar complaints on full size gm trucks and other suvs. Hopefully soon a recall issue
While driving my 2007 saturn outlook the engine stalled and came right back on.the engine light came on and the transmission would not shift out of 2 nd gear. I pull over put it in park sat there for a few minutes. I put it in drive and it went into gear.i'm very upset to learn it will cost me 6000.00 to repair the transmission and timing chain which is a problem gm is very aware of. I think they should take care of the problem due to many people having the same issues with this type of vehicle.i have only owned this vehicle for just over a year.and paid good money for the vehicle.so if they know there is a problem they should fix it.
Driving in sub zero weather, i driving on the freeway when my car lost power and now i find out, it is something called "limp" mode. Car would not go more than 35 miles per hour and i had multiple warning lights coming one.how dangerous to be on the highway at 70 miles per hour see a check engine light come on and suddenly realize you have no power.trying to get into the outer lane and get off the highway almost cost me my life.i was -20 degrees out that day.i found this listed on a web site, sound like gm knows there is a problem already.i work with a girl that has a acadia.she saw my facebook post about my car.she was also on the highway the same day i was and here car was doing the exact same thing my was.two cars with loss of power at the same time and day.this is dangerous.here is the link i found regarding this problem:http://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/oil-in-air-intake-duct/gm has issued a service bulletin to address a problem with oil in air intake duct, along with a check engine light, poor acceleration, and throttle body freezing. The bulletin applies to the following vehicles equipped with the 3.6l engine:2008-11 buick enclave, 2007-11 chevrolet malibu, 2009-11 chevrolet traverse,2007-11 gmc acadia,2007-10 pontiac g6, 2007-09 saturn aura, 2007-10 saturn outlookgm states that the problem occurs after a cold start up or when driving in cold temperatures. If you scan the pcm, ice formation is caused by condensation freezing at the base of the throttle body with additional collection of ice formation deposits in the air inlet duct. Freezing condensation forms after the vehicle has been driven and then parked in low ambient temperatures. Oil deposits are the collection of the engine vapors, fuel dilution and oil mist at the base of the throttle body with additional formation collecting in the duct.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the timing chain fractured on the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to capital chevrolet of columbia (111 newland rd, columbia, sc), but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired and was inoperable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the air bag and check engine warning indicators remained illuminated. Also, the stability control indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle's on star system performed a diagnostic on the air bags and concluded that the air bags needed to be serviced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 93,000.
April 2012 was the first transmission failure incident.under warranty at this point 63000 miles. Check engine light comes on transmission not shifting properly, pressure plates had disintegrated in transmissionmetal in transmissionfluid.gmchonored warranty and took care of problem.22000 miles later, 2 years pass, check engine light comes on and transmission not shifting changing gears properly.car was used for 20 minute round trip commute to work, local shopping.occasionally a 4 hour round trip recreational get away.no towing or hauling.less than average driving. Took vehicle to my mechanic,informed that transmission codes 0752, 0700.my mechanic refers me to a transmission specialty shop, as he didn't havethe ability to perform necessary repairs diagnostics.at the transmission specialty shop, scan code 0989 transmission fluid pressure switch, shift solenoids stuck on.advised we need a new tranny, as he also found metal particles in transmission fluid.advised 4 thousand dollarsis what it would cost to replace transmission.here we go again same problem that gm fixed 2 years ago 22000 miles ago.the dealer who originally did repairs 2 years ago said out of warranty now you have to pay out of pocket.called gm head quarters.they had car picked up by tow truck from tranny specialist shop, and towed30 miles away to chase chevrolet 30 minutes away.they have had my car almost 2 weeks now.they finally call me day number 12 to tell me they found code 0989 and would have to replace the transmission control module, at a cost of 800 dollars to me and gm would pick up the other 400 dollars, a 1200 dollar repair.i asked about the metal in the transmission fluid, service guy tells me if i want them to check on that issue, as reported by tranny specialist it would cost me and additional 24 hundred dollars to tear engine apart!
During the car being serviced they did a service bulletin on the car that was to reprogram the ecm computer in the car for a timing chain issue. After the service the gas mileage went down and noticed the change oil calculator went down faster. Not a big deal i change my oil at 5,000 miles with synthetic blend. Wife too car and after shopping the car would not start. Found out that the timing chain snapped and broke numerous pieces in the engine. Found out after taking to the mechanic that the reprogram actual allowed more stretch in the timing chain then the factory setting. So feel like they were trying to push the issue out past the warranty period. Never was told at dealer what the reprogram did or they were having issues with the timing chain. Nothing in manual stating to change timing chain at any point. Found out after the problem happened and gm basically says it my fault i should have changed the oil more. This could become a safety issue if you are on the highway and this happens.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. During low climate weather, the ignition was turned to the on position and all of the warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was shifted into drive, but failed to move. While driving at various speeds, all of the warning indicators illuminated and the engine stalled. While driving during low temperatures, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was oil in the engine air flow. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
Receiving message on dash display: engine power reduced, service stabilitrak, service traction control.notice a sever drop in engine power and will practically not move if put in gear.typically noticed when starting vehicle and pulling away.can turn vehicle off for several minutes and issue is not experienced. (until the next time)there is no typical combination of events that happen before issue occurs, random.have checked forums online and seems to be a common problem with this and other similar vehicles from gm (outlook, acadia, enclave, traverse)
Traction control alertwarning engine power reduced and the engine turns off disabling the vehicle this has happened numerous other times and gm has had the vehicle in for repairs more than 5 times and last time charged over $2000 to fix the transmission although there was a recall they would not pay for the work completely.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the ignition module failed, causing the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning for years. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure several times but did not provide a remedy for the failure.the contact stated there was a noise upon driving the vehicle and various warning sensors illuminate on the instrument panel each time the vehicle was driven. The warning sensors show service traction, service engine light, service air bags, service abs brake system indicators. There was a leak in the sunroof which was diagnosed and repaired by an authorized dealer. The diagnosis was to replace the track. After the repair the failure happened again. The contact stated that the vehicle does not shift in and out of gear properly. The contact had to press the gas pedal hard to accelerate the vehicle. The gas gage reads intermittently. The brakes are not working. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer multiple times and the failures still recurr. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Dyd
Issue began as a jerky movement in reverse.a few days later, high engine rpms were noticed during acceleration which eventually led to the check engine light being lit and the transmission being disengaged.no gears were operating and car was able to be pulled off the main roads with no incidents.many online forums describe a similar issue with the gmc acadia, chevrolet traverse, and buick enclave as well and across several model years for each vehicle.http://repairpal.com/transmission-fault-andor-check-engine-light-with-code-p0716-p0776-p0717-p0777-p2714-p2715-an-459http://repairpal.com/transmission-fault-andor-check-engine-light-with-code-p0716-p0776-p0717-p0777-p2714-p2715-an-567http://repairpal.com/chevrolet-traverse-2009/problemshttp://repairpal.com/gmc-acadia-2007/problems.
For the 2007 saturn outlook ( similar to gm arcadia) during normal rain or wet road conditions (nothing extreme) water from the front passenger side wheel splashes onto the belt and drive pulleys causing the belt to slip.the slippage result in lose of power steering, power from generator ......this has happen while driving straight and while attempting to pull out on to a road way from a stop.this happens during almost every wet driving condition. Example:normal rain and wet road condition, wife and child are pulling out on to 4 lane divided highway, the belt starts slipping, squeals, warning messages flash, the outlook makes it into the lane, but with out power steering my wife had to drive straighten across both lanes and stop in the grass median.when you picture this incident, you have to picture the tractor trailer truck and other vehicle approaching.then my wife and child are somewhat trapped / stranded in our saturn outlook sitting in the median of us70.she stopped the engine, and after a few restarts the slippage stopped enough to allow her to drive to a near-by parking lot.after allowing the engine to run and doing some test circles in the parking lot, the extreme slippage did not return. During her drive home, the belt did occasionally slip but not to the extreme of losing electrical power, cooling, and power steering.since being scared in that life endangering situation of not being able to turn the vehicle with other traffic approaching, we conducted a simple google or internet search that showed that other saturn outlook owners have reported similar events - some resulting in accidents.
It jerks really hard around 50-60mph about 10 times a week.about every other day, within the first quarter mile from my beginning destination, and before reaching a speed of 30mph, my 07 outlook jerks really hard, the check engine light comes on, and it will not shift down.
1) car no longer shifts out of first gear (automatic transmission).2) car continues to run for up to 30 seconds when the key is removed.dealer states that a water leak beginning at the sunroof leaks water onto the fuse area in the engine compartment causing failures requiring a fuse box replacement.the vehicle has had leaks leaving water on the headliner, front seats, front driver and front passenger floors in the past all repaired by the dealer under warranty.dealer charges so far are $500 to repair the leak, $500 to replace the fusebox, and still not sure any of those repairs have resolved the two initial issues.
We bought the car jan 8 of 2010 and was still under full warranty-after the first month i brought into saturn and told them of all issues. They said they got it all fixed in june of 2010 brought it in again for basically same issues and they said they fixed everything again and were also closing down that day so were hurrying me out the door. After that had same issues (especially steering wheel and engine problems,oil leaks, along with electrical problems) and we were directed to go chevy since saturn was gone.expressed to them same issues with steering wheel etc.they also fixed a recall on the electrical system.and fixed power steering pump that was broke two months later had same issues with steering and engine and airbag sensor and brought it again and they also fixed another recall, in the headlamp. (we have all documents)now the whole transmission is out and oil leaks again so since it still under power train they are fixing them but gm will not approve them to fix the steering column that needs to be replace nor the airbag sensor issue. We have called them everyday and sent them over all our paperwork the last two years showing that the steering column and airbag sensor have been an issue since before our full warranty was up.i just want my car to be safe and feel like i am in a death trap and still owe a lot of money on it. It is a total lemon and i am stuck with itthese issues were from the start when the car was still under full warranty.
I have experienced only issues all year with my 2007 saturn outlook. It has 55,000 miles and in june 2010 the wiring short circuited behind the steering wheel causing the theft security lock system to go into effect assuming the car was being hot-wired. It cost me over $300 to fix at the dealer and had to be towed. Then the dealer said my inside fuse box was completely corroded from water and they would need to fix the leak my sunroof was causing. The dealer has made 6 attempts to fix and i just picked up my car this morning, hopefully after the final attempt. Now my breaks are causing issues, the break pedal softens and goes down to almost the floor when pressed every 4th or 5th time and it is drinking brake fluid, i need to take it this weekend to check for a leak. Not to mention my power steering is making loud whining sounds every time that i move the steering wheel. Oh, and my passenger side low beam headlight has gone out a few times and my husband has had to access the back of it to replace it but it continues to go out. Oh, and my transmission caused problems two weeks ago and the dealer fixed it under my powertrain warranty.. 55,000 miles and this car is giving me issues as if i'm over 200,000 miles!
For a couple weeks i've been having problems opening my trunk hatch, i tried again today and it didn't open. I then bent down to pick up my bags when the hatch opened on its own and hit me in the head pretty hard. It's very frustrating not being able to open my trunk when i have groceries in it. I didn't go to the doctor or the er because i work in the medical field and can recognize the signs of a concussion.
Air conditioning evaporator core freezes over after approximately 45 minutes of use. Requires the compressor to turned off for 2 minutes or more to thaw the evaporator core.
My lowbeam headlight went out in my 2007 saturn outlook. I replaced the light and it went out again a day later. I took the car in to the dealership the wiring harness is melted and the wiring going into the harness is burnt. This is due to too much voltage causing the harness to melt. This has been a problem with many saturn outlooks it has yet to be a recall. This is not only a manufacture issue but a safety issue as it could result in a fire. The wiring harness is no longer available so the whole headlight has to be replaced to correct the problem.
As many other owners of 2007 saturn outlooks have reported, the wiring for both headlights have melted, leaving me without headlights. This is a very dangerous situation for all motorists since the incident can occur at night when headlights are a must. Replacing the wiring harness and connector with the same factory wiring and connectors that gm supplies you with per the tsb, is not a correct fix. This will lead to a future failure, and melting wiring and plastic components could potentially cause a fire. This is dangerous and gm knows there is a problem. The factory needs to have a recall and have all components upgraded to ones that will handle the voltage required to run the headlights. I seriously hope there are no fires or accidents that cause any injury before gm decides to do something about this problem. It's bad enough that people are having to repeatedly spend their money to mask a problem that does nothing but come back at a later date.
2007 saturn outlook has a known problem with headlight wiring burning resulting in loss of low beam headlight functionality.my incident occurred on the right low beam headlamp socket.the headlight would go out and come back on intermittently for several months before becoming completely nonoperational.after discovering on the internet that this was a common complaint among others owning this vehicle, i called gm customer service.i took it into an authorized dealer per their request and they diagnosed the problem as a corroded socket.since i was sure the socket was plastic i questioned this but went ahead and had them order me a new socket and replace both the socket and the light bulb.i asked for the old socket back.upon inspection, the old socket was clearly melted and had blackened burned areas on the wiring. The socket was burned to the point that it would no longer hold the headlight bulb.replacement with parts and labor was approx $200.reported issue to saturn, provided them with copies of other customer complaints around same issue from other saturn outlook owners.i suggested that headlights going out intermittently could be a safety issue as is burning wires.they were unable to reimburse me and did not feel a recall was in order.i read on the internet that there was a service alert issued for this same problem but my particular vehicle was not covered under that alert based on the vin per gm.i have the old socket and light bulb that was replaced.potential safety issue as loss of headlight functionality is sudden and intermittent.
Both headlights (low beams) go out at random times and come back on at random times.one or both headlights could be out at any given time.i had one bulb replaced at a cost of $94, however it hasn't fixed the problem.this is especially an issue at night when headlights are needed for driving.i have tried using the manual on/off for the lights, but it doesn't work.if the lights are out, i can't get them to come back on unless someone gets under the car, reaches up and spins the bulb or adjusts a wire to the point that the light comes back on.
2007 saturn outlook drivers side headlight went out on 6/15/10 enroute from or to co.took to out of town dealer to repair & found the harness wiring had melted.dealer said takes a week to get part & should take care of when i get back home.called dealer @ home and is 7 to 10 days to get part.also said i am out of warranty and would have to pay for part plus labor to install.out of town dealer in co said there have been numerous reports of harness failures but no recall issued yet.
My passenger headlight went out and before i put a new bulb in, it came back on for a week. My headlight then went out and stayed out. When i went to change the bulb, i saw the black wire insulation on the harness was melted and also the plastic of the bulb contact was melted. I have worked with electrical wiring for 30 years and believe the wire size is too small for the current that the headlight draws.
2007 saturn outlook.both headlight wiring harnesses melted resulting in non-working headlights.it turns out that gm is aware of this issue and has a tsb for it.this needs to be a recall.far too many people are having this problem with their gm lamda platform crossovers (gmc acadia, saturn outlook, buick enclave, chevy traverse).the wiring is too light a gage of wire.the harnesses melt and then short out.this could result in loss of headlights while driving at night or, worse, a fire.in my case i saw the smoke and turned car off before it became a fire.
Driver side head light went out about a week ago,i replaced the light bulb and it worked for a few days.the same light went out again.i went to replace it ,just to notice a wire was out and the connection had melted.i looked it up and come to find out there is a faulty harness. I contacted a gm dealer and was told they were aware of it,but the extended warranty was over on 12-31-13. If this is a on going issue,why wont a recall be issued?? i don't have 400 dollars to have a new harness installed.
Passenger lowbean goes out while driving.
Complete loss of low beam headlights while driving at night.
Driver side headlight works intermittently.gm dealer instructed me that the wiring harness was broken at the plug where it plugs into the light socket.it seems that there are other owners experiencing the same problem and do not about this sight to file the complaint.i have read on other forums and know this for sure and if there is a problem then the national safety board should make a recall on the issue and have everyone's problem taking care of.
I have a 2007 saturn outlook and low beam wiring harness needs replaced on it. Has 37000 miles on it. Just past warranty. Saturn is going out of business and its hard to find parts, especially with chevrolet and gmc to go see a saturn dealer, even though the acadia, traverse, outlook, and enclave are the exact same cars. I think factory warranty should fix this.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving 20 mph, the contact noticed that the headlights were dim. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the driver side warning harness melted which caused the bulb to fail. The dealer replaced the wiring harness. The failure and the current mileage were approximately 89,000.
The low beam on the drivers side quite working, we replaced bulb and now neither low beam will work. We have been told it is the wiring harness.
My low beam headlight on my 2007 outlook stopped working. I started to replace the bulb but noticed when i looked at the connector that is one of the wire's has almost completed broken/burntaway from the it.
My right head light goes out, i have changed the bulbs too many times and the harness.my stability track comes on and i can loose power the first time i was traveling out of town on the highway, and by grace of god i was able to pull over.this car is becoming a nightmare and i think we should be given some kind of compensation...please fix these issues...this is an ongoing problem for the last 3yrs
Low beam headlight wiring harness burned on passenger side. Headlamp nolonger works, even with new bulb replacement.
The headlights, both passenger and drivers side, on my 2007 outlook have started experiencing intermittent operation. One or both sides would go out under just about any condition; parked, driving down the road, etc. The failure comes and goes. If a headlight goes off it can be made to come back on by cycling the headlight control switch so the automatic control is turned off then back on again. You can also get the headlight to come back on by placing the headlight switch in manual on. Leaving the headlight switch in manual on doesn't stop them from going off. Last night i was driving at dusk and both headlights went out at the same time.this has turned from a major annoyance to a major safety hazard.my local dealer says there are no recalls or service bulletins to address this problem.i have taken the car to three mechanics, all of whom could not figure out the problem.
Saturn outlook headlight wiring harness defect.
I changed out the front right headlight.after i changed it out, roughly two days later the same light was out again.i checked the light, light was fine but wire harness was not working properly.after playing with the placement of the harness, i was able to get the light to work again.but light has not stayed on longer than two days without me having to work on it in some way.
I had my car looked at by the local mechanic to find out the headlight assembly on the passenger side has went bad. My car is out of warranty so its not covered. It seems this has been a frequent problem with this car and this should be a recall.
My daytime running light are intermittent. Sometimes on and off. Other saturn outlook users have also experienced this problem.
My driver's side low beam headlight was replaced about 2 mths ago.the light went out again.i took it into a repair shop and they said the harness was melted!!i looked this up online for a recall and found nothing.however, i did find that numerous people have experienced the same thing.any time something on a vehicle is melting... I would think this should be a huge safety issue.considering it has happened over and over to many people, i would think that it would also be a recall.it cost me well over $100.i feel that i should be reimbursed for this.thanks.
Headlights of one side keeps flickering on and off. Sometimes they do not come on at all. Occurs everynight. We just bought the vehicle from steven toyota on this past saturday, 06/17/11, where they said they couldn't do anything to help us.
I was driving the vehicle today and noticed that the drivers headlight had burned out again. This is the second time since 9/18/2010. This is a serious matter that needs to be addressed by gm. I can not understand why a recall has not been issued. Does gm even know how to fix this problem. Becoming scared to drive vehicle at night fearing my headlights will go out completely.
I bought a 2007 saturn outlook in july of 2007.since then my passenger side headlight harness has melted twice and now my driver side harness is melted.the first time i had it fixed saturn arrange for it to be free of charge however they are refusing to help again and now i have no headlights.these wire harnesses should not melt and i believe are caused by a much bigger problem and am fearful for my safety driving in a car with wiring issues.my passenger side went out in december of 2008 then again in november of 2009 and now the driver side went out january 13, 2010.
Driverside headlamp on low beam turned off, replaced bulb and went off again within 3 weeks,harness is causing a short therefore replacing the bulb makes no difference.
For about a month the smell of something burning came through the vents of the car. Unable to locate the source. Then the driver side headlight went out while driving about two months later. When we went to replace it the socket to the wires were burned and melted. Unable to fix it and now will have to take it and get replaced. Headlight has been out for about three months now. We are lucky nothing more has happened to the headlight or that a fire didn't' happen.
My low beam headlight wiring harness melted which caused my light to not work and required it being taken in to have a new harness put on the vehicle. There was a service announcement put out by gm about to saturn service providers about replacing the wiring harness but there hasn't been a recalled issued for this as of yet. This could be dangerous because if they stop working while you are driving at night you can't see anything.
About 6 months ago the low beams on both sides worked intermittently, recently they have failed altogether causing us to drive at night with no other option than to use the high beams, for which we have been pulled over by authorities twice. Once i removed the interior fender to assess the problem, i notice the entire wire harness has been completely burned and melted. I am in the process of deciding to take it to the dealership or try a repair on my own to save the cost.
I own a 2007 saturn outlook. Yesterday, our low beam headlamp on the drivers side went out. Thinking it would be a simple repair, i bought replacement bulbs. As i did the repair, i found that it was not the bulb at all, but a wiring harness that had frayed and sheared itself off. What was odd to me is that in order to access the lamp, i had to remove a number of protective shields, i.e. The fender skirt, and then the end cap protecting the lamp. How could anything possibly get in and shear the wire if it was that well protected? when researching this issue, i am finding that it is becoming a much more common issue that i had anticipated. I strongly recommend issuing a recall notice out to prevent other owners from experiencing the same issue i am having.
When i turn on headlight only one side work when i turn on high beams they come on it's a wiring issue
Passenger headlight problems, multiple trips to dealership to fix, still not working, appears wiring harness is melted.other saturn outlook owners have had this problem.
Left headlamp works intermittently.can never depend on it working or not.both headlamps when they are both working are very dim on low beam but seem to get brighter after about an hour of being on.
2007 saturn outlook wiring harness for headlights has melted/failed on both driver and passenger sides.
The low beam head light flickers off and on and then might shut totally off.
Passenger headlight went off at highway speeds.went to replace bulb and found socket was charred and burnt.bulb was still good, when bench tested. This was the oe bulb, not a higher current/power aftermarket bulb. Currently driving withonly one headlight, while waiting for dealer to get me a new harness.obviously, gm is aware of the problem, since tsb #09-08-42-004 instructs using nyogel grease to fill the socket, i assume for thermal conductivity or corrosion protection.socket replacement should be done on recall, and dealers should keep harness on order, so i don't have to drive with only one headlight.
For 2007 saturn outlooks, a faulty design of the wiring harness for front headlights causes the harness to melt and the headlights to stop working.personally, i was required to have both harnesses replaced after my headlights stopped working.the first melted harness (passenger side) was replaced at 61,603 miles on 12/19/2010 and the second at 70,188 miles on 7/26/2011.i have personally seen the melted plastic connection from my second repair.this is a known issue reported in several online forums and my second repair technician explained to me that a revised design is available for replacement harnesses and he installed the newer version.i do not know if the first harness that i paid to have replaced was replaced with the original design (which may require future replacement) or was done with the revised design - it was done at a gm dealer who charged me and arm and a leg for the repair.the manufacturer has failed to recognize or address this issue and compensate owners who have already paid out of pocket for repairs.gm should be liable for the cost of the parts, labor, mileage driven to/from repair facilities and inconvenience associated with these repairs, which has so far totaled in the hundreds of dollars.
About a month ago, the headlights on the drivers side of my 2007 outlook xr started experiencing intermittent operation. I tried to take it into the shop once, but by then they had come back on.a few weeks later, both of my headlights went out.this time, i had the shop look further into the problem.as it turned out, both of the headlight harnesses were completely melted and my mechanic reported that one even appeared to have caught fire.we had to pay to replace the headlight assemblies because there has not been a recall issued for our outlook, even though i have seen online reports of this sort of problem.i was told that the new headlight assemblies are much sturdier and that this problem shouldn't reoccur, however, i feel that gm should have been the one to pay for the repair.obviously there was an issue with the metal and/or wiring on the first headlight harnesses. I would like to see gm issue a recall on these and for us to be reimbursed for the cost we've already incurred.
2007 saturn outlook xr driver's side low beam headlamp is experiencing intermittent operation.upon personal inspection of the headlamp, there was evidence of an electrical "melt" of the connector wires from the wiring harness to the low beam headlamp.evidence suggest that this problem stems from a less than sufficient wiring harness installed in this and similar model gm vehicles from 2007 to the present.it is not privy to have a customer pay additional charges to authorized dealers for service on less than adequate parts that were used in the manufacturing of the vehicle.as headlamps are an essential safety issue and necessary for nighttime/unclear weather conditions driving, it is important that this problem be resolved.there have been numerous reports and forums on this model and similar model vehicles experiencing the exact same malfunction with both passenger and drivers' side headlamps being involved.hopefully this report will lead to an investigation that ultimately results in a necessary and appropriate recall by general motors.
The high and low beam headlight on the passenger side of my 2007 saturn outlook only works sometimes. It normally comes on when the vehicle is started but after a few minutes it goes off. It continuously goes on and off when i'm driving it. The bulbs are both good. I have taken it to the dealership twice and they are not sure what's wrong with it. The wiring harness recall has already been replaced.
The low beam headlight wiring harness melted and had to be replaced by the dealer at a cost of $250. I replaced the headlights 4 times in the first 6 months of 2010 before i learned about the problem with the wiring harness on the saturn forum.
My 2007 saturn outlook xe headlights started going out but then on and then went completely out simultaneously with in a few weeks. When i researched on the internet on how to change the lamp, i found that the wiring harness for the headlights on all model years of saturn outlook, gmc acadia, buick enclave, and chevrolet traverse have a similar problem of the headlight wiring harness melting and failing. There is a technical service bulletin concerning the defect ( saturn tsb #09-08-42-004) stating that the harness should be replaced (with the same harness, so the problem continues) and nyogel gel should be used at the electrical connection point. The melting wiring harness is a fire hazard.
Headlight failures.as i see over and over on this site.passenger headlight stopped working so i replaced the bulb and it worked for 2 weeks then went out again.as i was replacing it again, i noticed that the socket that the bulb plugged into was scorched/melted and brittle.i read up on the problem online and chose to splice in a new socket rather than spend hours at the dealership only to be told that they would need to replace the whole harness at some outrageous price.it seems to be doing fine.now the driver side headlight has stopped working so i am facing the same situation over again.this is an issue that clearly should be addressed by a recall.gm saving few pennies on a socket that won't handle the heat of the high intensity headlamp and it ends up costing the consumer hundreds.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.the contact stated that the daytime running lights were inoperable.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where she was informed that the driver side headlight was melted.since the headlight socket wiring harness failed, it caused the head beam light to fail and the contact was advised that the failure could result in an electrical fire.the manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty.no repairs were performed.the current and the failure mileages were 65,000.the vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook xr. The contact stated that the wiring harness in the headlights was melting, causing the headlights to malfunction. The contact made several attempts to repair the failure; however, the headlights continued to blow out.the dealer was contacted, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 44,290. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
Started car after work, right headlight did not come on.took it into the shop, had it replaced, $165.two weeks later left head light went out.a week after, right headlight went out again.took car into shop and paid double for both to be replaced. One month later left headlight went out again.was told by mechanic that harness for headlight had melted and needs replacing as well. Have invested almost $700 in headlight repair in 12 weeks.
Headlight wiring harness melted on passenger side daytime driving lamp - must replace entire harness ($40).
I have had to replace the driver's side headlamp on my 2007 saturn outlook 7 times, and the entire assembly once,i was told there was a wiring problem, causing a "short".this is obviously a safety issue, as the headlamps should not fail at this rate.
Drivers side low beam went out.known problem. Its all over the forums. Many cases of the same issue. Supposedly it is the wiring harness going to the headlamp.there has been cases of it melting which could cause fire.saturn/gm doesn't care. Contacted numerous dealers and every one of them is trying to rip me off. What does it take to get a recall on this? death? gm needs to make this right.
My passenger low beam headlight has burnt out and has been replaced at least 4 times in 1 month. It's currently 12/15/19 and it's burnt out as we speak
After less than a year old, the driver side headlight assembly on my 2007 outlook needed to be replaced.the dealership did the necessary repairs under warranty.in july 2010, i had a headlight out on the passenger side.i brought my car back to the dealership accepting saturns since saturn had now closed.i was told that the "headlight harness" had melted.i paid a hefty fee to had that repaired.in october 2010, the same thing happened to the driver's side headlight harness.the dealership offered no suggestion on to how to keep this from re-occurring.furthermore, i have had to have air "bled" from the "closed" power steering line 3 times.also, the stabilitrac system will occasionally "turn itself off" causing the car to lose power on turns.
Started as one headlight going out and then you turn switch to manual and back to auto it come on again and now driving last night down the hwy both headlights went out and wouldnt come back on and went out next morning they are working but one is flickering it does it while driving and sitting still
While driving at night my 2007 saturn outlook the passenger low beam went out. Upon opening the hood when i stopped i noticed the distinct odor of burnt plastic. Upon further evaluation while removing the bulb i observed that the insulation for the wiring harness had melted off and shorted at the interface between the wire and connector. The contact for the bulb also exhibited charring at the connector contact. An internet search for a replacement bulb alerted me that there is a service bulletin (09-08-42-004) addressing the replacement of this harness should the headlight fail. I feel this is a oem design flaw and safety issue since the harness can short out to the point to where the insulation is melted completely off exposing bare wires.
Left low beam headlight on my 2007 saturn outlook failed for the third time in three months at approx 40,000 miles.from other reports on same issue it appears the wiring harness/socket assembly may be faulty and needs to be replaced; but parts are reportedly hard to get and the harness/socket has not been fixed.this is a safety issue and should be addressed by our government owned company, general motors.
I own a 2007 saturn outlook xe and am having issues with the low beam headlamps on both the driver and passenger sides.my passenger headlamp went out 2 weeks ago for the third time and today my drivers side headlamp went out for the second time.the second time the passenger lamp went out i inspected it and found that the wiring harness had melted just below the retention cap.the wires were replaced and the new bulb lasted approximately 5 months.i inspected the drivers side harness today and have found that it too has melted.this would appear to me to be an electrical problem and may lead to a fire in the engine compartment.
I have a 2007 saturn outlook the front passenger light went out twice within 2 months i took it to the dealer and was told that the wiring harness was melted and had to be replaced.
My 2007 saturn outlook headlight went out april of 2010, the headlight is extremely difficult to get to.i have repaired this same headlight 3-times and now it is out again. This is a safety issue and the wire harness should be recalled.this issue needs to be addressed asap! very frustrating to a saturn outlook owner.
I have a 2007 saturn outlook that a very much like. One problem that i have encountered however is the low beam driverside headlight. I started having problems about six months ago and i ended up changing the bulb about four months ago. The new one became intermittent like the previous, this time however i found the connector for the bulb to be all melted away along with the "new bulb i installed. I see from this an other forums that i am not alone with this issue. Do you know if with the risk of fire if gm is taking any action to recall what appears to be a common and dangerous issue?
1st incident: 10/02/2011 i was merging on to the highway, when i noticed my headlights became dim. I noticed by the reflection on the car in front of me that my driver side headlamp was out so i stop to buy a set of replacement bulbs. As i got in the car to go home from the auto part store, i noticed the driverside headlamp had came back on.2nd incident: 10/20/2011 as i was driving down the road, i noticed driver side headlamp flicker and go out. I figure it was a blown bulb but i turned the headlamps switch off and back on, and the driver side headlamp came back on.
I have replace my low beam on the passengers side a few times in a year, this last time the wiring had melted. Because of this i had to pay a hundred dollar ticket for a light because i couldn't get it fixed in 24 hours. This is a safetyissue, gm should be making this a mandatory recall....
I have replaced my drivers side headlamp 3 times in the last 3 months. I have read about problems with the wiring harness on these vehicles, where some have melted. Mine does not appear melted, or at least wasn't the third time i replaced it, but now this morning the headlamp burned out again. Without confidence in my headlamps, i am hesitant to drive at night.
The drivers side daytime running lamp has gone out.i have tried to change the bulb only to find that it is extremely difficult to access.after reading numerous complaints regarding the headlights i am not alone in my problem.i have not taken my vehicle in for service, but it sounds like the wire harness is a major safety hazard.
Passenger side low beam bulb was out.bought replacement bulbs but none of them worked.inspected harness and it appears that the connector is melted/damaged somehow.
Headlight wiring harness overheating and melting to the bulb, causing light failure and need of replacement. Faulty wire harness causes bulb to burn out before the bulb life has expired.
07 saturn outlook headlight failure. Replaced front right headlight with cost of approximately $500 due to the wires melting. Soon after replacing front right headlight the front left headlight went out. Dealership is stating cost would be $500 due to wires melting.
2007 saturn outlook low-beam headlamp wiring harness failure.wiring harness appears to have melted causing wire disconnect and subsequent short on the driver side low-beam headlamp.the hid bulbs are high voltage and very cheap wiring appears to have been used.
I was driving along and my dashboard went dark, you couldn't read the mileage, or any data that should show up in that window, the battery level showed lower then normal however stopped to have battery and alternator checked and both were working normally per mechanic.when stopped car and turned back on data was viewable, then airbag light came on - stayed on for about an 30 min. Then went back off.there was an issue with roof leaking - dealership had to repair and now i think this is linked to that issue.however, not sure if others are having this same issue and don't feel i should be held responsible for something that the dealer should have checked out prior to correcting leaking.have there been any other owners with issues regarding this?
Passenger side headlight intermittently turns on and off at will. Duration > a year; not driven alot at night. Concerned about melted wiring also. Prior to this, steering locked up when going through puddles. Made an extremely loud screeching noise. Dealer serviced problem in warranty but did not completely correct it.
Bought this 2007 saturn outlook new in april 2007.. August 2008 first time i noticed floor boards on passengers side wet, took to saturn they said the drain line was clogged, oct 2008 back to saturn they had a campaign to extend drain lines they did this.. November 2009 the drivers side is now leaking saturn secured the drain hose for sunroof. My car has always been garaged until oct 2014. Now that it is parked out in the elements i have a major roof leak. Took it to gm on oct 2, 2014 as i now have wet/water stains on the passengers side headliner, they said the drain was clogged fixed in 2 minutes.we had rain for a week and on oct.24, 2014 i now noticed wet/water stains on both sides and across the windshield, under the visors and the roof panel where the interior lights and controls are for the sunroof. Take to gm dealer they say the drivers side drain hose was clogged fixed in a minute. Back to gm on nov 15, 2014 they now say the seal around the sunroof needs to be replaced, they replace seal. Nov 17, 2014 leak is worse than ever. I have now spent $500.00 to have a leak fixed to no avail. I have searched the internet now and see this is not an isolated incident. 100's if not 1000's of gm saturn outlooks with and without sunroofs have leaky roofs. It is a design flaw and gm will not own up to it. This needs to be a recall item. I am now told to spend $2,150 to replace the sunroof bucket. After reading all the horror stories about this issue i do not believe there is a fix for gm's mistake. I have a case # with gm but they don't want to hear anything. Please issue a recall on this engineed design flaw.
Saturn outlook 2007 headlights keep going out and i cant see at night. Each time it cost over $600 to fix. It said it is the wiring harness and it is burnt. This seems to be a major safety issue as it can cause a fire and not to mention limited visibility to see at night!
I have researched on various online forums and found that many owners of saturn outlooks and gmc acadias are having the same problem of wiring harnesses to the headlamps melting.this requires a replacement of the wiring harness, which must be done at the dealer since the only way to access the wiring is to remove the front tire and the wheel well.
The connectors to the headlight lamps on my 2007 saturn outlook are burned. The headlamps will turn on and off at any moment.this is creating a safely hazard in driving at night. There should be a safety recall of this defect instead of forcing customers to replace the faulty housing with cabling for 800 each.
I am the proud owner of a 2007 saturn outlook and love the vehicle so for.however after having it for about 3 months, the passenger headlight went out.an easy fix. I replaced both bulb and two days later, the driverside started turning off and on by itself. I've now replaced both bulb twice in 3 months time. I wish i would've researched this vehicle before i bought it. I now read how gm is doing nothing and this is wrong. Someone could be serious injured or die from a result sudden light outage. Please gm help us out like we've helped you.
Driver side headlight went out went to change bulb and noticed the wire were starting to melt so took it to dealer and told them to fix it they said when went to pick it up it was just bulb so i told them it was bad wiring harness they said no 1 week later back at dealership with no headlight wiring harness melted all the way through into 2 pieces faulty wiring harness needs addressed by gm.
Passenger side headlamp is burnt out and the housing is melted. I have read several complaints of the same problem online and feel this is a safety issue with this car.an electrical fire is a possibility!
Headlight wiring harness on 2007 saturn outlook xr melts causing fire hazard.
I have a 2007 saturn outlook and both of my headlights and all of the related wiring have been replaced because the wires melted. In all my years, i've never had to replace headlight wiring.this does not seem to be a standard maintenance item.so i assume this is the result of poor manufacturing or design.i've had my car serviced at an authorized gm dealership and i've spent approximately $600 on this issue.
My headlight in my 2007 saturn outlook burned out.when inquired on replacement, i was informed i needed a whold new headlight harness - total cost $676 + tax for a headlight!
Roof leaks and passenger side window and door locks do not work
My headlight keeps burning out. I've bought the car used a year and a half ago and i've replaced 4 headlights and had the wiring harness replaced twice. It keeps overheating and burning out.
Passenger side low beam headlamp socket/wiring harness melted.both (driver side / passenger side) low beam headlamp socket/wiring harness have melted in the past two years.light bulb was oem bulb and was not burnt out.nstb needs to issue recall and get gm to replace with more suitable socket/wiring harness.
My 2007 saturn outlook burns out headlights (which are very expensive) with alarming frequency. The dealership tells me that it is burning out wiring harnesses which cost several hundred dollars each time a replacement is necessary. Through research, i know that others are experiencing this same failure of an (obviously) critical component.
Purchased 2007 saturn in july 2007.had issue with both headlights flickering intermittently in fall of 2009. One would go out and the other would stay on.took it for service on 10/20/09 and they could not duplicate the problem.the problem persisted intermittently and took it to get service on 4/8/10.they had the car for several days as they couldn't find the flickering problem.finally found it and replaced pass. Side headlight.took it to another dealer for service on 3/13/13 as the passenger side headlight was going off and back on again intermittently.they replaced the head lamp ballast.3/24/16 i took it to another dealer as the driver headlight was going off/on intermittently but seemed to work when i would change from automatic to manual. They could not recreate the problem and said the headlight was operational.currently, as of 7/25/16, the front driver headlight goes on and off intermittently.i have given up trying to get it fixed.there is clearly a problem with these headlights.
Headlight goes out. This has happened on both lights a total of four times. June 2008, september 2008, june, 2010, march 2011. Was told by dealer it is the wiring harness.
The driver's side headlight will work for awhile but then it will appear to be "burnt out". The same thing has happened to the passenger side headlight several times. The lights will start working again (at least temporarily) when i switch from the "auto" light setting to "manual" and back again. I have read on several different websites that this is a common problem with the cause being the wiring harness for the lights. This appears to be a defect in the parts/materials used and should have a recall on it. I can't afford to pay what the dealership is asking to repair it, so for now i can't do any night time driving without getting a traffic citation/ticket.
The headlamp overheats the plastic wiring harness connector causing it to melt and create an intermittent open fault. The headlights will fail to illuminate and/or will flash on and off as the vehicle hits bumps, etc.
Driver side low beam headlight started shutting off intermittently and later constant off. Determined not to be a bulb failure but heat damage to the wiring harness at the bulb connector. Talked to gm dealer service department and told the wiring harness will need to be replaced for both headlights due to this damage. Also told that they are seeing this on a number of outlooks. This problem renders low beam headlights inoperable.
My 2007 outlook experienced headlight outage at approx. 32,000 miles the saturn dealer changed the melted harness and replaced the bulb here we are less that 4 months later and i have another headlight outage and pay $300 + to an authorized dealer to change the melted wires and replace the bulb.3 months later we are back to the headlight being out and the dealer ready to charge me another $300+ to correct the problem.i have noted multiple complaints of the same problem by multiple consumers in various states.i don't feel that i should have to keep paying for a problem that appears to be well documented by saturn outlook owners.i have placed a call to gm and of course no help from them all they want to do is push the responsibility and cost back to the consumer.
Driver side headlight keeps going out ..but the bulb isn't burnt out ,if i pull it out and put it back in it works fine for a few days then goes out again.
Wireing harness for headlights melting.
Passenger side headlamp on 2007 outlook failed to turn on. Had limited visibility during night time. I replaced the bulb thinking it had simply burnt out, within a couple of hours the new bulb also went out. I decided to look closer at the connector and discovered the h9 female connector had a melted female connecter and wire.i have been pulled over a few times by various police since the light went out and each time i have to explain what happened.while searching the internet for a new replacement part and instruction on repair (all saturn dealers have closed and remaining gm dealerships are not close or convenient) when i read about other owners going through the same problems.the replacement parts are the same inadequate components that have failed in the past. Sudden loss of headlights at night could result in many accidents resulting in severe injury or death. The drivers would be unable to see the road, obstacles, or pedestrians if the lights were to go out while driving on an unlit street or road.i have replaced the bulb three times before noticing the melted connector as the head light assembly is only accessible through the wheel wells. The space is very limited and very difficult to work in making it very difficult to see the failed connector.
Headlight wiring harness melted i have no low beam on the driver side.
Headlight wiring harness melted on 2007 saturn outlook.faulty product--oem headlights.dealer indicated has replaced many melted wiring harnesses for the headlights on the gmc envoy, saturn outlook, and the buick enclave.this is a fire hazard that should be recalled.consumers not protected for safety or financially.
My low beam headlight stopped working july 25 2011, i put a new lamp in on august 7 2011 and four days later it want out again. After checking on line and checked the wiring harness and like everybody else my connector had melted away too. So now i have to find a replacement harness ?
Headlight wire harness failure, headlight stopped working at 39,000 miles, changed the bulb and found melted wires by the bulb.
Driverside low beam headlamp socket/wiring harness melted.this is the 2nd time this has occurred (passenger side low beam headlamp socket/wiring harness was replaced at saturn dealership in 2009.
The front right hid low beam went out for the third time in 6 months.the wiring harnes melted again destroying an expensive bulb.
Had a headlight replaced in the saturn outlook 2007 xe.the light went out again and melted the wiring harness and fuse.this is a definite safety issue that has happened to many saturn owners and saturn even has a technical bulletin addressing the problem but doesn't notify saturn owners of the issue or help fix it.a recall is warranted.melted wiring is not acceptable in a car.
Headlight went out -started to change light and it came back on.went out again and took to the car to the dealer for repair -it was not headlight - wiring harness/wiring melted and exposed the wiring.this problem is so common in saturn outlooks that i was able to do an internet search and tell the dealer the service bulletin number of the problem.this problem is not from use, abuse, but from a flaw in wiring that i feel is a safety issue.a recall needs to be issued before more problems/fires occur and results in serious injury. Also -- it will be one week ago tomorrow since the dealer ordered the parts and still have not received them.my vehicle has no front headlight - i have four children and need transportation large enough for 6 so we have to drive it unsafely without a headlight.
2007 saturn outlook passenger side headlamp connection has melted 3 lamp housings and this time melted the vehicle wiring and caught fire.
Low beam headlight bulbs burn out frequently.one line connector melted once.recurring problem.
2007 saturn outlook-i have had the daytime running light on driver side replaced once. And light replaced on passenger side replaced once.now, i do not have any lights in front on passenger side.the dealership said i need my lamp base repaired. $570!! after spending $300 on new drl.
The left low beam headlight had to be replaced about 3 weeks after we bought vehicle.it is now a year and a half later and the light is out again.the light they took out wasn't even bad, so it is a problem with the wiring harness and very expensive.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving approximately 60 mph, the front low beam driver side headlamp dimmed. The contact had to turn the switch to manual in order to get the headlight to illuminate again. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
I purchased my 2007 saturn outlook brand new. I was told that wiring harness needed to be changed about $1,000.00. My extended warranty does not cover it because it is over 74,000 miles. I have been reading forums from other saturn outlook owners and a lot of them having same problem.
2007 saturn outlook driver side headlight wiring harnesses burnt out
2007 saturn outlook :replaced passenger-side headlight bulb a month ago.bulb is now out again.read so many complaints regarding the problem. Believes recall is in order....
I have a 2007 outlook, about a year ago, passenger side headlight went out...took to shop to replace, worked fine for about another 8 months. Now passenger side headlight out again, been replaced by shop 3 times... Light works at dealership but is out again by time we get home. Now drivers side light is out also. This issue needs to be addressed because not everybody can afford 4-6 hundred dollars to have headlights changed every week. Nor should they have to.
I have a 2007 saturn outlook xr, which has had the headlight wiring harness replaced on the passenger side in 2009. Now in march of 2011 i took the car in for an oil change and on my way there just happen to notice the headlight was out.the chevy dealership said it was the same thing as the other side, the wiring was completely melted and the whole thing would have to be replaced.i was lucky enough to have most of it covered by my extended warranty, but i was still out my deductible and i had to pay for the lightbulb.when i had the first headlamp replaced the technician informed me it was very dangerous and could have started a fire.this seems like something gm should be aware of and shold look into, before someone gets hurt.i was actually under the impression that the first dealership, which was a saturn, replaced both of my headlamps, but chevy is informing me that is not the case.so i am not sure who is telling the truth.
I had my passenger low beam light already fixed because of this issue with the wiring harness to the low beam light melt. Now my driver side headlight went out and its the same issue as before with the wiring harness melting and the light not working on some days and then working the next day or later in the day when i start the car up again. This needs to be addressed by gm to get it fixed. I know there was a service bulletin put out for the vehicle that expired december 31, 2013. Both of my low beam lights have stopped working this year.
Dlr lights went out, poor gas millage, transmission shifts are not like a regular transmission the gears are staying to long before shifting.
I have a 2007 outlook xr with re-occurring headlight issues, upon further troubleshooting of the issue and removal and replacement of the low beam bulbs numerous times, i found the wiring harness at the connection point of the headlight bulbs were melted through the harness thus leaving exposed wires. Like so many have experienced this very same issue with saturn outlooks, this is a very high fire hazard and should be investigated further. Thanks for your time respectfully submitted.
I have a saturn outlook and the front headlamps are flickering and sometimes going out completely. This is a very unsafe condition and all outlook owners should be notified asap.
Safety concern for 2007 saturn outlook: low beam head lamp failure due to melted wire connector at bulbs. The wire used for the harness and connection at bulbs is very light gauge and repeatedly burns the wire, bulb, and melts the connector. This causes obvious safety concerns including potential fire hazard. When operating this vehicle during non-daylight hours or in times of poor visibility, drivers must have dependable exterior lighting fixtures. Excluding expired bulbs or negligent maintenance, drivers of this vehicle should not be responsible for the replacement or repair of wiring, connections, and wire harnesses that have failed (sometimes repeatedly) due to the manufacturer's workmanship/design. For the safety of all motorists, the manufacturer of this vehicle should correct the design and/or workmanship causing, or related to, the head lamp failure.
Passenger side headlamp inoperable. Wiring harness connector to headlamp burnt/melted. Gm has a tsb #09-08-42-004 on the issue which should be upgraded to a recall. This condition could cause a fire and is safety related since it affects the headlamp system.
I purchased a used 2007 saturn outlook in february of 2016. A week later i noticed my passenger headlight out. The light started to go in and out then finally it stopped working. In april i payed $130 to replace it. A few weeks to a month later the light went out again. I had a friend look at it and they discovered it was the wiring harness. I looked online and found out that this has happened to many people. I called my local gm dealer and asked about a recall. I was told it was no recall and they don't know how much it will cost me. They seemed more concerned about how much the mechanic will get paid than trying to help me. I'm very disappointed
2007 outlook xr awd - front right low beam wiring harness and bulb connector melted after 47,000 miles.dealer replaced at cost to owner.a few days later front left low beam goes out.same problem.
Headlight wiring harness melted due to high current draw. Rendered headlight inoperable and could have caused larger fire. This seems to be a very common occurrence on saturn outlooks.
I purchased the vehicle approximately 2 years ago and i had to change the front headlight about one year later.i could not figure out how to change a simple part so i researched online and was able to successfully change the bulb.the bulb lasted a few months and then blew out again.i thought that i had a faulty $25-30 bulb so i bought another.i had to re-research how to change the bulb and this time i found out that other saturn outlook owners have had the same problem.i changed the bulb and it burned out after about two weeks.i could then see that the wire harness that plugs into the bulb was melted.i feel as though this is not good and has the potential to start a fire.please do something.
Drivers side headlight/daytime running lamp plug wiring melted.
2007 saturn outlook, headlight wiring harness.i had my wiring harness replaced on 10/1/08 for the passenger side light and my driver side replaced on 5/10/10 and now my passenger side is out again. Headlight wiring harness' should last longer than two years. I have yet to get this replaced because it is costly to have to replace this often.
After i turn on my headlights they will be fine for a bit and then one will go out and sometimes the other will follow suit. It can be either if them. Sometimes i can turn the lights on and then off and it will come back on.
The driver's side headlight will work for awhile but then it will go out. The light will start working again (at least temporarily) i can switch from the "auto" light setting to "manual" and back again and it comes on for a moment then goes back out. I have read on several different websites that this is a common problem with the cause being the wiring harness for the lights. This appears to be a defect in the parts/materials used and should have a recall on it. I can't afford to pay what the dealership is asking to repair it, my son won't even ride with me at night b/c he's so afraid we will be stopped and get a traffic ticket. Please help!
Was driving down i-80 in sacramento county when the left low beam headlamp went out. Didn't really think any thing of it until i started to hear a clicking sound. Upon finally figuring out how to get to the lowbeam headlamp i discovered that the lamp wiring connector had melted. How does that happen in a new car? looked at other issues for the outlook and have discovered that this is a systemic issues and is occurring with similar model outlooks.
2007 saturn outlook the wiring harness on the headlight connector burns up.there is no warning this about to occur.during night driving the low beams can go out leaving only high beams.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the headlights would sporadically fail. The contact had to use the fog lights on more than one occasion due to the failure.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the wiring harness and the light assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another dealer for a second opinion, where it was advised that the power ballast control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96000the consumer researched the problem and found the problem was a result of a factory installed cheaper grade wiring harness which could not handle the power requirement of the hid lights and would flicker and cut off. He also learned that gm had acquired or manufactured a heavier duty wiring harness to replace the cheaper factory installed wiring harness.updated 06/19/14..updated 01/07/15 updated 01/13/15.
We have a 07 saturn outlook that has a wiring problem with the drivers side headlightthat has been going on for a year or so and began whenour vehicle was at approx 38,000 miles. We have changed the bulb several times but it burns out within a week or two of replacing it. The wiring is melted at the socket for the light bulb. We took it in to dealer and was told we would have to replace the entire headlamp unit and that it would cost approx $500.00 - $600.00 to do so and that it was not covered under any warranty, nor where there any recalls. We have tried to find the part at several auto part stores (rielly's, autozone) but nobody sells it. I have talked to others who have the same problem and the service agent at the dealer said they see a lot of these.
Passenger low beam headlight went out, and wiring was found to be melted, gm has not issued a recall after multiple failures,, and now wondering if driving this vehicle is safe as it could catch fire( wires getting hot enough to melt into).
My 2007 saturn outlook keeps melting the harnesses for headlights
Have to replace the headlight and wiring harness every 2 weeks.
Numerous times while driving at night the headlights will flicker and sometimes completely go out.never both at the same time, but both sides have done this.it doesn't matter if they are in automatic or manual mode.they can be brought back on by turning them off and on or cycling from manual mode to automatic or vice versa, but that is not a fix.that is another safety hazard having to cycle headlights off and on while driving at night.this is a huge safety concern that needs to be fixed by gm.they are very aware of this problem in the saturn outlook line of vehicles among other vehicles they produce.
My drivers side headlight went out. I purchased a new one and when i installed it, it did not work. I checked the connection more thoroughly and found the connector melted on one side. The copper connecter was black and the surrounding black plastic brittle and misshapen. You cannot replace the wire harness without removing the composite light fixture which looks like you need to remove the front bumper assembly. The average car owner would have a difficult time just replacing the low beam lamp. The high beam lamp requires disassembly. Of the composite headlamp unit. The wires are thin on the lighting harness and should be recalled. There are numerous reports of the same problem and gm needs to do something about it.
Approximately mid-year 2009, the right side low-beam head light went out on my 2007 saturn outlook.the bulb was replaced with an after-market bulb but to my surprise, the light went out again within 2-3 weeks.upon taking the vehicle to the saturn dealership, the entire right front head light area was replaced as the background wiring had completely melted.the cost was over $500. The vehicle was under warranty at the time, hence there was no cost to me.on saturday, july 2, 2011 however, the same right side head light went out again.upon taking the vehicle to the gm dealership on wednesday july 6, 2011, i am now told that the coils have completely melted again and the cost this time to me is $212.this is absolutely ridiculous!this has got to be a manufacturer defect as i am concerned with what is actually getting so very hot that is melting the coils. I am more concerned that this type of heat could potentially cause a fire.something must be done to prevent an unnecessary tragedy/accident.
Faulty headlight wiring harness resulting in failure of low beam headlight.saturn knows this is a common problem and refuses to acknowledge that it is a safety problem which results in decreased nighttime visibility and could ultimately result in a fatal wreck.
I have a saturn outlook and the headlights keep going out. I have replaced the bulbs 4 times. The old bulbs are not the problem it is somewhere else in the system. This has been an on going problem to be driving at night and have no headlights. Not having headlights at night could get someone killed.
2007 saturn outlook, passenger side headlight wiring harness. Bulbs burn out every 4-6 months. Harness melted the insulation off the wires making it a fire hazard. Dealer would not replace, as we bought the car used in 2008. The harness needs to be upgraded to handle the load of the headlight.
Passenger side headlamp went out.assumed it was just a burned bulb but when taken to the dealership was advised that the headlamp wiring harness had actually melted.the harness and bulb were replaced at a cost of over $300 which neither gm nor the dealership were willing to cover, despite the fact that not only could it be a fire/safety hazard but that the company is fully aware of it as they issued a tsb in regards to the issue ("tsb #09-08-42-004 "low beam headlamp replacement/diagnosis (inspect fuse, bulb, harness, replace harness and fill connector cavity for low beam bulb connector with nyogel grease) - (may 29, 2009).document id: 2284787.applies to models 2007-2009 saturn outlook)this is clearly a design flaw that needs to be addressed since numerous customers have posted similar occurrences on forums (ie: http://www.saturnoutlookforum.net/index.php?topic=818.60).a customer's headlights going out during a night drive would be extremely dangerous, not to mention the potential fire hazard.
My wife have a 2007 saturn outlookand the drivers low beam headlight went out. I accessed the lamp assembly and found the harness had melted. It is crazy the way it is constructed and so hard to have access, my wife is scare this thing can initiate a fire in the car with very dangerous consecuences....please recall this suvs to fix it.....thanks.
Low beam headlight wiring issue. First the passenger side low beam went out while on vacation, it was repaired at the saturn dealership in kelowna, bc can. They told me the "pigtail assembly" did a meltdown. Now the drivers side has gone out i replaced the bulb and that lasted about 24 hours and it burned again, the service shop i took it to told me saturn told them they would have to replace the entire headlight assembly to the tune of about $600 + dollars!!!! to repair a headlight!!!!! it is almost impossible for a normal man to get his hand in the area of the rear of the headlight to change the bulb which i think is ridiculous but that's another story. This problem from what i am hearing is a common problem with outlook owners and in my opinion constitutes a recall notice to all outlook owners??
2007 outlook xr awd - front right low beam wiring harness and bulb connector melted after 37,000 miles.
2007 saturn outlook. Driver side low beam headlight continuously develops problems. First, light starts operating intermittently; then, eventually fails completely. The first time it happened, i replaced the bulb (difficult operation accessed through the wheel well). It worked well for a few weeks, then failed again. After reading others' experiences, the next time it happened, i inspected the socket and saw visible charring on the contacts. So, i replaced the socket with an aftermarket part and replaced the bulb. It functioned well for about 3 months, and now the headlight is intermittent again, leaning towards failing completely again. This has been infuriating because the exact onset of the problem is unpredictable and has already caused me a nys equipment violation ticket. Plus, from what i can see, it is a potential fire hazard and certainly a safety hazard as far as driving at night with only one (or possibly no) functioning headlight(s). I cannot change sockets and bulbs every 2-3 months and am worried that the car is unsafe because of the obvious wiring harness issues. I know saturn is out of business, but we need a safety recall to protect consumers like me who are stuck with an unsafe car. The new gm should pay for a recall.
Passenger side low-beam head lamp has been fixed twice. Have determined that the wiring harness is defective. I believe that a recall is in order on this recurring manufactures problem for many consumers.
Having issue with lowbeam headlights not operating. I have to use high beam headlights when driving at night or during rain. Had a master mechanic look at it and he said it is the headlight harness. That it tends to melt and it will cost me an arm and a leg to replace. This should not be happening and it should be on recall because this is a dangerous situation while driving at night or during rain storms having to leave my high beams on only irritates other drivers not to mention myself.
The right front head light wiring harness melts down causing a head light failure.
I have also have had some bad luck with the headlight wireing on my 2007 saturn outlook. So when will usa ran company gm stand up and admit that there is a problem. I can't beleave that so many have had issues with faulty wireing that could pose a fire hazzard and loss of headlight function for safety. Other than that issue i love this suv. I love how we are all playing russian roulette with our famlies lives due to a faulty wire issue in the headlight to cause them to over heat and melt expossing the copper wire. Thanks gm for showing you care about your customers...
Right headlight goes on and off, melted wiring going into the headlight. Waiting for gm to allow shop other than saturn (my closest dealer closed) to work on my saturn.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving atunknown speeds, the passenger side head light failed. The contact replaced the headlamp on the passenger side. While replacing the light, the contact noticed the wiring harness that connected the lamp was causing the defect. The contact had not spoken with the dealer or the manufacturer. The vehicle was repaired. The current mileage was 35,500 and the failure mileage was 34,000.
My wife's saturn outlook head lamp had to be replaced first time the harness was burnt and had to be replaced now we cant keep light bulbs in them third time to get it replaced on the driver side.
Headlight wiring harness failure.
My 2007 saturn outlook headlight went out.when researched on the internet on how to change the lamp, i found that the wiring harness for the headlights on all model years of saturn outlook, gmc acadia, buick enclave, and chevrolet traverse have a similar problem of the headlight wiring harness melting and failing.there is a technical service bulletin concerning the defect ( saturn tsb #09-08-42-004) stating that the harness should be replaced (with the same harness, so the problem continues) and nyogel gel should be used at the electrical connection point.the melting wiring harness is a fire hazard.i have the harness if you want it.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.when the contact purchased the vehicle, there was a recall on the transmission that was never repaired.while driving 65 mph, she noticed transmission failure when the gears became difficult to shift.the vehicle would also remain stuck in high rpm's while attempting to slow down.the contact stated that the vehicle sounded as if it would explode.the dealer performed a computer update on the transmission, but it did not remedy the failure.furthermore, a strut spontaneously became bent, which caused the steering wheel to jerk at a 90 degree angle.the dealer repaired the strut.the contact smelled gasoline multiple times coming from her vehicle.the dealer was unable to identify the origin of the smell and could not assist.the current mileage was approximately 26,500 and failure mileage was approximately 854.
On saturday july 5, 2014, while traveling n/b on i-81 in virginia my 2007 saturn outlook xr suddenly began to lose power to the engine. At the time, i was in the left lane and going approximately 70 mph. At no time did any check engine light or other service indicator come on. Fortunately i was able to steer the vehicle over to the right shoulder before it completely stopped. After about 30 minutes on the shoulder the vehicle lost all electrical power. I had my wife and 3 kids (8yr, 6yr and 3 month old) in the car when this happened. It took an hour for the tow truck to get to us. We loaded the car seats and all of us into the tow truck and were towed to a mechanics shop in front royal, va. Since all shops were closed at that time, we had to leave our car and went to a hotel. On monday july 7th, we were told it would be at least a few days until they figured out what went wrong. I rented a car and drove home to nj. On thursday july 10th, the mechanic shop called and said the engine was completely shot due to a missing valve cover inside the engine, 1 of the catalytic converters not working and multiple pistons failing. On july 24th the car was finally picked up and transported to another mechanic by my residence. The next day that shop called with the same diagnosis and said i needed a new engine. I had to purchase a new engine from gm for $5,000. That purchase with labor and tax will cost me $7,500. This whole breakdown ended up costing me approx. $9,000 total and i am still waiting to get my car back. The vehicle has been in my family since it was purchased and had all the recommended tune ups/recalls performed. It bothers me that gm puts families at risk by not addressing this issue. Breaking down on the side of the highway puts people in dangerous situations. Gm should own up to this problem and take all appropriate action to prevent a potential tragedy.
When the gas tank is at 1/4 or less and the car is parked on an incline either forward or backwards the gas gauge reads empty for at least 10 minutes after the car is started.since the gauge reads empty the car stalls once it is started or it doesn't start.when it stalls after the car is in drive i loose my power brakes and i am unable to apply my brakes easily and my children and i are put in a bad safety situation.i am unable to stop if something or someone runs in front of the car when it stalls.this is a 2007 saturn outlook.saturn says they are aware of the problem however, i was told by them everytime i bring the car in to make them aware to see if a fix is available.
The fuel tank in our new (two day old)2007 saturn outlook ended up with a hole in it, leaving a pool of fuel in my mother's driveway.we were being very careful, since it was a new vehicle and do not remember hitting anything that could have potentially caused the fuel tank to bust.after further investigation, pictures backed this up by showing no damage to the undercarriage of the car, less the busted fuel tank.i am concerned because the plastic fuel tank has no shield on the tank.my concern was further increased when an individual at the saturn service shop in amarillo was trying to prove that the tank was strong enough not to need a shield when he punctured a similar tank by hitting it with a hammer.is this tank safe or am i putting my children in a dangerous vehicle?
When the gas tank is at 1/4 or less and the car is parked on an incline either forward or backwards the gas gauge reads empty for at least 10 minutes after the car is started.since the gauge reads empty the car stalls once it is started or it doesn't start.when it stalls after the car is in drive i loose my power brakes and i am unable to apply my brakes easily and my children and i are put in a bad safety situation.i am unable to stop if something or someone runs in front of the car when it stalls.this is a 2007 saturn outlook.saturn says they are aware of the problem however, i was told by them everytime i bring the car in to make them aware to see if a fix is available.
Driving in sub zero weather, i driving on the freeway when my car lost power and now i find out, it is something called "limp" mode. Car would not go more than 35 miles per hour and i had multiple warning lights coming one.how dangerous to be on the highway at 70 miles per hour see a check engine light come on and suddenly realize you have no power.trying to get into the outer lane and get off the highway almost cost me my life.i was -20 degrees out that day.i found this listed on a web site, sound like gm knows there is a problem already.i work with a girl that has a acadia.she saw my facebook post about my car.she was also on the highway the same day i was and here car was doing the exact same thing my was.two cars with loss of power at the same time and day.this is dangerous.here is the link i found regarding this problem:http://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/oil-in-air-intake-duct/gm has issued a service bulletin to address a problem with oil in air intake duct, along with a check engine light, poor acceleration, and throttle body freezing. The bulletin applies to the following vehicles equipped with the 3.6l engine:2008-11 buick enclave, 2007-11 chevrolet malibu, 2009-11 chevrolet traverse,2007-11 gmc acadia,2007-10 pontiac g6, 2007-09 saturn aura, 2007-10 saturn outlookgm states that the problem occurs after a cold start up or when driving in cold temperatures. If you scan the pcm, ice formation is caused by condensation freezing at the base of the throttle body with additional collection of ice formation deposits in the air inlet duct. Freezing condensation forms after the vehicle has been driven and then parked in low ambient temperatures. Oil deposits are the collection of the engine vapors, fuel dilution and oil mist at the base of the throttle body with additional formation collecting in the duct.
Dlr lights went out, poor gas millage, transmission shifts are not like a regular transmission the gears are staying to long before shifting.
In february i purchased a new 2007 saturn outlook xe.within the past month i have been experiencing an electrical problem with the electronic door mechanism on the liftgate.whenever i openeda door the liftgate mechanism would unlock by itself.this will occur even with vibration from someone walking by the vehicle. I took the vehicle to the dealer, and ofcourse the wereunable to duplicate the problem. .to this date this problem still occurred,and i have been unsuccessful in getting it fixed.
Rear liftgate sensor thinks something is blocking the downward path of the door, and opens the liftgate even when closed and nothing is blocking it.said event is extremely dangerous as it does occur when the vehicle is running,allowingit to enter the compartment. Manufacturer has attempted a repair once and the event is still ongoing.
Transmission took a while to engage into 2nd gear.when in first gear, you can hear the transmission making a distinct sound.sounds like a whinny noise, as it was struggling to get into 2nd gear.i noticed this sound when stopped at a traffic light and the light turned green.as i began to accelerate, i noticed the vehicle was having a tough time getting out of 1st gear.this is the second issue with the transmission in 22 months.back in november of 2013, i had the wav plate replaced at a cost of $2,600.00.the dealership now is telling me i need a whole new transmission at a cost of $4,000.00.gm did reimburse me for my first transmission issue, but without a reimbursement, i would be looking at spending nearly $6,600.00 over the course of 22 months for transmission-related issues.no reasonable person would expect to pay that much money in such short of a time period for (2) separate, transmission related issues.
Wave plate broke inside the transmission.loose metal from wave plate damaged many parts throughout the transmission.original estimate was $3500 due to being 3 months outside warranty.gm agreed to cover remaining bill if i paid $1100 due to the relatively low mileage (78k).one small wave plate caused thousands of dollars of damage and gm knows this is a problem with the '07, '08, '09 saturn outlook.
The vehicle would not shift leaving me stranded - during a chicago snow storm. I'm being told that it's the transmission again - only now the power tran warranty has expired.
It jerks really hard around 50-60mph about 10 times a week.about every other day, within the first quarter mile from my beginning destination, and before reaching a speed of 30mph, my 07 outlook jerks really hard, the check engine light comes on, and it will not shift down.
Please issue recall for the wave plate.i was almost rear ended today because my vehicle would not get up to speed. This is going to cause an accident. I will not buy another gm vehicle.wave plate is known to be faulty in saturn outlook, chevy traverse, and gmc acadia.this causes transmission not to shift properly and rev at 4k rpms.transmission solonoid 1 gets stuck open per codeplease inform when recall is issued.this happens periodically whether stopped or in motion.this has happened 20+ times since september 2015.
Vehicle's transmission started slipping a day before the incident. My wife was driving my 4 year old son home from daycare when the transmission stopped working. The vehicle would not move forward or backwards. About 28000 miles later the transmission has started slipping again. We no longer feel safe driving this vehicle.
Transmission began slipping during long interstate trip. After a rest stop, transmission would not shift out of a low gear on freeway even when traveling at 60-70 mph. Warning light (transmission overheat) came on and we were able to make it to the next exit. Power train completely failed and we had to have the car towed and find a hotel to stay at overnight. Gm dealer found 35r wave plate broken and sever metal debris throughout transmission. Transmission needed to be replaced at our expense.
As i was driving with my daughter, all of a sudden the check engine light came on and an error came across the dash stating the transmission was hot, idle engine.so, i pulled over to the side of the road and let the car sit for a few minutes.started car back up and all was fine.this has happened several times over the last year.not always getting the error message, because i think i have learned when transmission is not shifting properly.vehicle's rmp's will go high, but never shift back down into gear while driving on highway.once it does this, i have to pull over and turn the car off.once i start back driving, it shifts properly again.until i have to go up a hill, and i give it more gas to get up the hill and it will shift out of gear again, and not ever go back.this is dangerous because at times it makes the car drop in speed suddenly on the highway !!!!
While driving with my 3 children in the vehicle with me, i stopped at a stoplight. Upon the light turning green i found my vehicle seemed to lack the power to go and the check engine light illuminated. I inched my way through the intersection and off to the side of the highway. Thankfully, no one collided with my vehicle during this long scary process. Onstar informed me of codes relating to the transmission. Once i got the vehicle to the dealership, i was informed this was very common for this vehicle. It turned out to be the wave plate had busted causing multiple other transmission damages. Even though my vehicle was under the 100,000 mile powertrain warranty provided by gm, i was over by a few months time wise.now it is june 2013 and i am at just a few miles under the 12,000 mile warranty on the repair work done last october and i encountered a very similar incident. I inched my way down the rest of the very windy and dangerous highway to my home as it was saturday and the dealership had closed 20 minutes earlier. Onstar again gave me the same diagnostic codes as before too. On monday, i contacted the dealership service manager who sent a tow truck to pick my outlook up. After not hearing from them, i called this afternoon (tuesday) to see what was going on. I was informed this time it was different parts of the transmission and they would not be covering the repairs. She also stated there would be a charge for the towing! these are all issues common to all outlook, acadia, and traverse owners. I am very thankful neither my family nor anyone else was hurt during these incidents, but is that what it is going to take for gm to be forced to recall these transmissions?
Transmission failure! i was trying to park, the reverse control didn't work properly, check engine came on. After few hours parked, i went back home, the speed wasn't working (rpm 3 and 4 speed 35) and the light was still on. I got home, a mechanic came over to check it, he said it was the transmission. I took it to gmc, they worked the recalls (?? i don't know still what recalls they work on it), and told me it is the transmission. I have to pay $4,500 if i want a new one, $200 less if i want an used one or rebuild. Since it is more that 5 years old, no warranty on in. I still owe $11000 on this vehicle.
My wife had been experiencing sudden acceleration and revving of engine at stop lights and then the transmission failed and left her stranded at the side of the road. We have had this repaired but the problem persists and we don't know when the transmission will fail again.
While driving my car out of the neighborhood it wouldnt switch out of 2nd gear. The faster i would go the higher the rpms.i stopped the car at several stop signs and tried to shut the car off and restart it but the problem continued.when trying to shift the car into the l position and manually shift the gears it would not shift out of d.i was able to creep back home in second gear with the hazard lights on. I took the vehicle to the gm repair shop that has always serviced this vehicle only to be told that though the wave plate was replaced approx a year ago. The particular issue with my vehicle which is some seal on the back of the module to hold the pressure is no longer covered and it will be a nearly $1300 repair!!! according to the dealer this is a recalled part on several models from the gm brand but it is not recalled on my 2007 outlook! if this is a known problem i really think it would be right for gm to fix this part apparently it is an issue on the 2007 as well!i am so disappointed with gm right now. My husband owns a chevy and i really hoped our loyalty to the brand wouldnt bite us in the butt. Guess we will see what can be worked out with this repair before the verdict on that is made.i am only grateful that this did not happen while i was trying to make it back home. I had all three of my children in the car with me and though traffic was light it was very scary hoping people had enough time to stop and go around us.
In june of 2011 my saturn suddenly started sticking in 2nd gear on an interstate highway. There were 37000 miles n this vehicle. I was able to exit and make it to a gm dealership where the vehicle was diagnosed with a broken 3-5wave plate which was repaired under warranty. Now 15 months later i was driving at 45 miles per hour and the vehicle suddenly revved to 5000rpm and slowed to about 10 miles per hour. The vehicle was towed to a gm dealership and the control module and solenoid valve need replacement. There are now 52500 miles on this vehicle. This is a known problem and gm has made no plan to recall the vehicle for transmission issues.
The day of the purchase (12/2012) of the vehicle, the engine light came on. I contacted the dealership who i purchased the vehicle from (kia dealership) and was informed the truck was probably low on gas. The following day, i called and physically visited the dealership and was told they could not help me. For me to seek gmc.. During my visit with ed morse gmc in tampa, a diagnostic was performed and tons of recalls populated which they were pleasant enough in fixing. Nothing was done about the engine light as they were unable to locate the problem. On feb 15, 2014, i headed on the interstate to drop of my son and the truck jerked. I had to immediately make my way three lanes to pull over bc the truck started to shut down. Once i pulled over, it didn't want to go into drive. I waited approximately 30-45 minutes, turned on the car, put it on drive and nothing. I then placed it in neutral and it began to drive, i placed it in drive and it began to reverse. I was able to make it home after almost a 2 hours? drive at 25-30 mph because it would not go any faster than that. Days after, the truck seemed fine. I took it again to ed morse gmc in tampa who informed many codes populated (again) but was in history. The mechanic stated to come back in two weeks to have it retested. Documents were provided to me. Every code was part of the powertrain/ transmission. I didn't get the chance to bring it back as scheduled because a few days after; feb 22, i headed for drill (nation guard) and the truck started to shut down where a semi almost reared me to death. Thankfully he swerved and i had to immediately merge onto the grass. I waited a few minutes not knowing what to do because i was so angry and nervous that i return home to get my wife's car. Upon my return home on the 23rd, i went to crank up the truck and nothing. The vehicle is now disabled and sits in my driveway.
Wife called me and said her car wouldn't move - belt problem? had heard clattering and high pitched whine earlier and yellow check engine light came on. Was able to start car and shift it into reverse and drive. We decided to drive it to the dealer - champion gmc buick in brighton. Going up a hill near maltby intermediate school, the car began to stall and slow. Blue smoke came out of the engine. Stopped at top of hill. Got out and inspected engine again...acrid burning smell. Was able to limp car down other side of hill and park in mt. Brighton parking lot and called aaa to tow the vehicle. No flames detected. Dealer said gaskets transmission had failed, coating underside of hot engine.
As i was pulling away from a stop light, the car would not shift out of second gear.made it home at a speed of 25-30 mph.my check engine came on.after taking it to the dealership, i was told that the transmission needed to be torn down and repaired for possible broken 3-5-r wave plate.car is 5 years 10 months in service with roughly 65,000 miles on it.the cost of the repair or transmission replacement will be $3000-$4000.timing chains were just replaced in march of 2013.i found a service bulletin dated 1/12/2010 that stated new plate should be installed when transmission is disassembled for any reason.gm knows it's a problem and isn't doing anything about it.
The transmission was replaced by gm at 80,000 miles with a new gm transmission. I know have 156000 miles on the car and the transmission is slipping again in 3rd gear. The tech is telling me that there is a plate in there that usually breaks on theses cars, to rebuild it is 2600, or a new transmission is 3500. The car has less than 80,000 miles on the new transmission and the same thing is happening again.
While driving vehicle at highway speeds the vehicle lost power and then slammed into gear which caused loss of speed and control. Transmission failed more precisely was the wave plate in the transmission.
Transmission failed, was rebuilt, failed again and rebuilt again.it has now failed a 3rd time.a 'service' bulletin was issued - but only to 120k miles or 10 years.my vehicle was 10k over the 120k but still within the 10 year.saturn refuses to make the product right.searching the internet is full of the same complaint at various stages.the vehicle has a faulty transmission - and should be replaced.just because i drive miles, i am being penalized and stuck with a faulty product.my car has been dealer maintained since i purchased it new in nov 2007.please help saturn owners that purchase a vehicle in good faith that it will work.we need transmissions replaced for our cars.
I was driving home on highway with kids and went to accelerate and suv would not go faster.luckily, i was close to exit and able to get off right away.the suv would not go faster than 25mph so i was able to limp home the final 3 miles.once home the suv would not go into reverse or any high gears.only works in first gear at 25mph and rpms at 4000.the check emission symbol is lit on the dash.researching this on internet seems major problem with wave plate broke and requires new transmission.
07 saturn outlook transmission wave plate went out. Have seen numerous issues with this in outlook, traverse, acadia. Recall should definitely be issued, gm is really screwing a lot of people.
My 07 saturn outlook has 2 major issues the wave plate broke in the transmission code p0776 and didn't run. I had to wait over 7 months to save since i had a car payment to have it rebuilt. It should be a recall since there are so many in my position miles were 80,674 and now my roof leaks should be a recall it is messing up my electrical could cause a fire in the vehicle that i used to take my kids in so i have to drive around with towels on my seat as my car rains on my head in side when it is raining outside
While driving approximately 35 miles per hour on the road, the car suddenly decelerated to 25 miles per hour and would accelerate past 25 mph.we then drove 25 mph in primarily 35 mph speed limit roads back home.fortunately, we were less than 10 miles from our home.the car will not drive in reverse either.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to respond to acceleration attempts and when shifted into reverse, it would not engage. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the mechanic stated that the transmission had to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 146,000.
I bought the vehicle and one week later had a transmission failure. I was pulling out onto a road and the transmission quit working. The rpms would rev, but there was no power. Since then this has become a regular occurrence, and gm is not willing to help at all. I've spent thousands of dollars having parts replaced and i'm not comfortable driving my children in this car anymore.
Dlr lights went out, poor gas millage, transmission shifts are not like a regular transmission the gears are staying to long before shifting.
My transmission went on my well maintained 07 saturn outlook one week after recommended transmission fluid change. . initially gm told me they needed to replace the transmission. At this time it was under warranty . They decided instead to repair it. This december the transmission went again, this time it was three months out of warranty so gm will do nothing . I feel it is related to the initial repair . A technical service bulletin was issued recognizing a faulty transmission plate which when it breaks can damage other parts . This is what happened to my car.
Transmission problems and slipped going into 3rd gear and revved, would not shift up to 4th gear and we were in the middle of a busy highway. Had to pull into a parking lot and check things out. Parked and checked it out. Once we were done tried to back out and no reverse also. Took it to get the error codes read and found p0776 (3-5-r wave plate).
Transmission failed on a steep hill goin up.almost was rear-ended.had transmission replaced. 1/4/2013, new transmission failed @ 135000 miles. Only lasted 44000 miles and 1year and half.failed going 70 mph on interstate, had to pull over pass speeding traffic, almost got nailed by semi-truck.gm not doing anything but sorry you are out of luck!nice service.glad we bailed them out.
Vehicle has just over 82000 miles on it.transmission started shifting hard.4 days later, driving on the interstate the vehicle suddenly lunged and the rpm's went way up.the car would no longer shift and will not shift into reverse.after much research we have pages hundreds and hundreds of people with the same issues.there is premature wear of the internal transmission parts. Why hasn't this been recalled?
The transmission failed and almost caused me to get in a wreck on the interstate.
Our 2007 saturn outlook broke down with the dreaded wave plate transmission failure.symptom was that the transmission shifted into neutral on its own around 30-35 mph and would not continue.we tried several times to restart.each time the transmission held up until 30-35 mph then shifted into neutral and stopped.we had the outlook towed to fna transmission in wakefield, ma who confirmed that the wave plate failed and shredded the rest of the transmission...nothing could be saved.while i am happy no one was hurt, a transmission should last more than 104k miles, which is of course out of warranty period.the repair cost $3000.why is there no recall on this known issue?we had planned to trade this outlook in for a newer traverse, but now i am not confident in the product.gm, please fess up to this problem.thank you
I just purchased the vehicle. I went out of town with this vehicle and had to stop at some place i didn't know. They hooked the vehicle and found out it was a cylinder misfire. Within the first 2 weeks of purchasing the vehicle the check engine light came on. When found it out was a cylinder misfire i tried calling the dealership and letting them know what happened with the car. The place that checked cleared the service light. Less than two weeks later went to dealership and was informed that they would not check it because the light wasn't on.in july, a few months ofhaving the vehicle than i had the stability track come on as well as the brake light. Went to dealership and they checked and told me they couldn't find anything wrong with it but the brake fluid was half empty. They put some brake fluid in vehicle and told me to go to gm. Gm told me that it was the master booster cylinder without looking at the vehicle and told me it would be like almost $700 to fix it. So less than two weeks go by and i drove the vehicle and it was having a hard time before this with the car getting some gas. Beginning of aug, i start driving it to church and the check engine light came on and the car was barely moving. It was in rpms of 4-5 and i was only going 60 mph, trying too. I had my niece and nephew in the car and they new something was wrong with the car. The car would barely go in reverse at this time. Now the car will not go in reverse at all. The car has only 55,654 miles on it. This is a safety issue and needs to be fixed and recalled.
My wife and children were driving on the highway when the vehicle starting shuttering during acceleration.the rpms would increase without vehicle accelerations and sometimes the vehicle would jerk with acceleration.the vehicle continued to operate and my wife was able to complete the trip.the problem was obviously related to the transmission.when i delivered the vehicle to the transmission clinic (colorado springs) the transmission guy told me what the symptoms were and the problem.i didn't have to say anything.he even quoted me an accurate estimate of the repair without looking at anything yet.it cost me $3200 for a vehicle with 84,000 miles on it.that doesn't include the letters and services for the windshield washer heater, the air bag sensors and the timing chain issue.
Original owner.transmission failure at 76k miles.powertrain originally warranted for 5 years/100k miles.however, since the vehicle just outside of warranty timeframe (not miles), the cost was $3500 rebuild from dealer.based on internet research this appears to be a widespread issue with 2007, 2008, 2009 outlook and acadia due to "wave plate" failure. (not clear whether this is the problem with our vehicle since we did not repair.)although we were happy with vehicle until this issue, we elected to trade in vehicle at a loss (due to issue disclosure) for a non-gm product since internet bulletin boards indicate that transmission rebuilds not reliable in long term for this model.
We purchased this 2007 outlook back in april of this year.the dealership gave us a sheet that purported to indicate that the vehicle had gone through a full inspection and was clean.we live in north florida and have had a lot of rain lately.every time it rains, water gets into the doors and into the vehicle itself - we can hear it sloshing around in the doors and in the dash of the vehicle - and there will be water, as much as half an inch, on the floorboards of the vehicle.this is wreaking havoc with the electrical system, and sometimes there will be the smell of something burning.the fans, particularly in the back of the vehicle, are running intermittently; there is a crackling noise that comes through the radio speakers even when the radio system is turned off, and there is so much moisture in the vehicle that the windows fog, making it impossible to see, and the fog is difficult to clear even with the defrost system because it's not being caused by cool temperatures but rather by the moisture in the vehicle.yesterday, i drove it to walmart and then home after work with no problems, parked it in our driveway, and didn't leave the house the rest of the day; this morning, we went outside, and when my husband put the key in the ignition to start the car, it wouldn't start at all, and then he couldn't get his key out of the ignition; we had to lock the doors manually and leave it there with the keys in it.back in june, one of our local news stations reported on a recall of 194,000 gm suvs for similar issues with water leaking into the doors and that gm would be contacting owners of affected models to bring their vehicles in for repairs, but we have not received any kind of notification from gm, and ours is obviously one of the vehicles affected.
Driving the vehicle at 35 mph andhad loss of powerand would not accelerate and the check engine light came on.took it into have it looked at and the transmission had to be rebuiltwith only 47,918miles on itat a cost of 4000.00dollars.
My wife was driving down the highway when all of sudden when she hit the gas pedal there was no response, just a jerk and no engine response.she had to coast off the side of the road and let the car come to a resting stop.when she did that she tried to push the gas pedal again and the car had little to no response and the gear grind-ed.she put the car in reverse and the car wouldn't go in reverse at all.tried putting the care in drive again and the car wouldn't respond or move forward, she ended up stuck on the side of the road and had to call for a toe.after doing a quick research online it seems this problem is very common with the outlook, traverse, acadia and other models just like it.hopefully this will end up becoming a recall problem as loosing your ability to drive and steer when going down the road is very dangerous, i'm just glad my wife wasn't on a major highway driving at a higher speed.hopefully it won't take a major crash of fatality before this becomes recognized as a safety hazard.
Right after pulling on to the interstate, i noticed the car would not get up to speed. When i pressed on the gas, it would make a grinding noise. I immediately slowed down. I then realized that the highest speed i could go was about 50. But soon i could only go about 15-25 mph, and i was stuck on the interstate at that speed. I inched along until i got to an exit. I immediately pulled over to check the fluids, oil, water, etc. My first thought was the transmission, by the way it was acting. I finally did get it home by driving only 20 mph at best. This happened friday. My wife followed me on monday and we dropped it off at the mechanics. I did do some research over the weekend and found that the wave plate on the 2007 outlooks was a huge problem. Sure enough when the mechanic hooked it up to the machine, that's what code came up. Now its going to cost me a nice $4000 to fix.
My vehicle transmission has had problems since i purchased my vehicle with 36k miles. The vehicle transmission has made grinding noises, been stuck in both forward and reverse gears, and had been serviced four times for various conditions. I do not haul trailers with my outlook. It is a family passenger car. 6 months ago i had a rebuilt transaxle put in at my expense, thinking this would remedy any ongoing transmission problems. Unfortunately, this new transmission has begun to slip when engaged from park to reverse. I have 155k on my saturn, but only 10k on this new transaxle. To say i'm disappointed is an understatement. I will not be looking to replace this vehicle with a gm. Their lack of acknowledgement of the existence of any problems with the saturn/acadia/traverse transmission has cost them several sales. I have gone out of my way to warn my friends that they should think twice before considering the purchase of one of these gm suv models.
We had just left clear springs recreation area in mississippi and were heading west on hwy 84 as we slowed down to get ready to turn onto south hwy 33 the car suddenly jerked, downshiftedand then the engine rpm's spiked. So drastic was our decrease in speed that cars behind us making the same turn were swerving to avoid us and each other. As we made the turn slowly as we didn't know at first what was going everything seemed to go back to normal, however as we began to accelerate the car would not shift out of 3rd and we could not above 35 mph without risking the engine due to high rpms. We then made a very slow drive home. After reading up on various forums i discovered that this is a known issue with the gm lambda models and forums and they have had a fix out for it for some time. The forums are littered with stories very similar to ours. Gm needs to recall this and get it fixed before something terrible happens to an unsuspecting family like ours.
Transmission failed to keep in gear while traveling on freeway at freeway speeds.would not re-engage.limped to side of road.towed to dealership and mechanic noted internal transmission failure due to faulty wave plate.vehicle has less than 100k miles, howver 6 years old.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving approximately 40 mph, the traction control indicator flashed. Also, the air conditioning blew out smoke and the transmission jerked. The vehicle was driven home. The contact stated that the failures occurred for approximately one a half months. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Transmission hot idle engine
I have a 2007 saturn outlook, since i purchased the car, there were problems with the transmission.in2011, after 2 repairs, a new transmission was put in.34,000 miles later the transmission went again.i have a 5 year old car that has had 2 transmissions and 7 repairs and the dealership will not honor the original warranty.today after speaking with customer service for the 5th time, they told me that they would only assist me partially with the repair. I asked for a bill w/ detail on parts and labor, what was done on the last repair that went wrong and what the total cost would be for this repair, including all parts and labor charges. Now at 4 days later i have no information, no car, and no restitution. Customer service offered to find out about getting a loaner car, but when they asked the dealership, she came back to tell me that i would have to call hertz and they would help w/ the expense.after she spoke w/ the dealership again, she came back to say that the dealership said hertz had no cars available..anywhere?how can an american car company, that was bailed out by taxpayer money have this kind of customer service?looking at all the complaints on multiple boards, how is it possible that there are not 1000 complaints about gm transmissions?how are they getting away with this? why is there not a recall?
While driving my 2007 saturn outlook down the highway, my engine light came on and my rpm's went up. I pulled to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off and waited a couple of minutes to see if the computer system needed to reset. I have had a few issues with this car and that seems to be the suggested answer in the manual.i started to car and couldn't go faster than 40mph.i tried reverse and found that i did not have any reverse at all.
I was driving my new 2007 saturn outlook, and going to pick-up my children, on a highway, it wouldn't go into 2nd gear. Also, it was making a clunking/grinding noise. Luckily no one was behind me because i couldn't drive the speed limit as required by law. I feel as if it put my life as well as my children's life in danger. This isn't all, my rpm meter was going all over the place. Then my check engine light came on, and of course i had to take it to see what codes it pulls up. My certified mechanic reviewed and tested the transmission control module which is bad. Yes, this could've been worse but gm has put more than myself in danger but also anyone who's driving these vehicles and they either won't go or just shut off.
Very scary. We went on a short vacation in pa and while we were going up a hill, my vehicle suddenly would not shift into gear. We were traveling about 27 mph and the engine rpm went to 7000. I have to quickly pull off the road and call for roadside assistance. Soon after this incident, the check engine light came on. We were towed to the local gas station and the mechanic said it's a transmission problem and would cost over a $1000. I went on the web did some research and found out that this gm module been having transmission problem and gm did absolute noting to resolve this. This is the first time i bough gm and it will be the last.
While driving with my family on the highway, we began to experience unusual gear shifting.it felt as though the vehicle didn't know which gear to be in.we made it home, and then a few hours later i started the car and the transmission was making the sound of a fan being spun way too fast.we started to drive and the gear shifting was again erratic.after stopping to check it then getting back on the road we no longer had the first 3 gears.i would have to press on the gas peddle almost to the floor to get the car moving again.i called gm and they said take it to a dealership for a diagnoses [our local dealership is horrible].they said if it's found to be manufacturer they "may" be able to help us, but that our power-train warranty expired the month before so there wouldn't be any guarantees.i followed my gut and decided to remain a person and not a number by taking it to a local transmission repair shop with a great reputation.they called this morning and said i'll be needing a new transmission.a few minutes later the gm rep called and said they wouldn't be able to help me out (he looked into it for me).this is only 3 months after the power steering pump failed.before that it was the passenger airbag sensor that went out.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. During low climate weather, the ignition was turned to the on position and all of the warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was shifted into drive, but failed to move. While driving at various speeds, all of the warning indicators illuminated and the engine stalled. While driving during low temperatures, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was oil in the engine air flow. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
Was getting on i 80 in south bend in.,when transmission failed,on my way home from south dakota, i live in pa, almost got hit by a tractor trailer,,did some research and discovered this is a very common problem with this gm model ,7 months out of warranty,had the hole family with ,what a nightmare.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the gear would not shift, which prevented the vehicle from moving. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. No repairs were made and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 81,000. Updated 04/13/15*lj updated 08/24/2017*ct
April 2012 was the first transmission failure incident.under warranty at this point 63000 miles. Check engine light comes on transmission not shifting properly, pressure plates had disintegrated in transmissionmetal in transmissionfluid.gmchonored warranty and took care of problem.22000 miles later, 2 years pass, check engine light comes on and transmission not shifting changing gears properly.car was used for 20 minute round trip commute to work, local shopping.occasionally a 4 hour round trip recreational get away.no towing or hauling.less than average driving. Took vehicle to my mechanic,informed that transmission codes 0752, 0700.my mechanic refers me to a transmission specialty shop, as he didn't havethe ability to perform necessary repairs diagnostics.at the transmission specialty shop, scan code 0989 transmission fluid pressure switch, shift solenoids stuck on.advised we need a new tranny, as he also found metal particles in transmission fluid.advised 4 thousand dollarsis what it would cost to replace transmission.here we go again same problem that gm fixed 2 years ago 22000 miles ago.the dealer who originally did repairs 2 years ago said out of warranty now you have to pay out of pocket.called gm head quarters.they had car picked up by tow truck from tranny specialist shop, and towed30 miles away to chase chevrolet 30 minutes away.they have had my car almost 2 weeks now.they finally call me day number 12 to tell me they found code 0989 and would have to replace the transmission control module, at a cost of 800 dollars to me and gm would pick up the other 400 dollars, a 1200 dollar repair.i asked about the metal in the transmission fluid, service guy tells me if i want them to check on that issue, as reported by tranny specialist it would cost me and additional 24 hundred dollars to tear engine apart!
In may, the vehicle began shuttering and lost all power.the vehicle was towed to a dealership and they said that the wave plate had broken.in december 2012, the transmission displayed an overheating warning, but dealership said no problems noted (approx 110000 miles) then in jan 2013 (113000) miles the transmission would not shift out of 2nd gear.dealership said that it was now a broken pressure switch and not covered under the previous repair warranty.
In may 2012 the torque converter failed, it was replaced - $1700on december 10th the transmission failed, it was replaced (along with the torque converter-still under warranty) - $4235.
My wife and i own a 2007 saturn outlook xr, which we brought brand new. After 1 year, we were having trouble with the saturn outlook trying to find gears, and the throttle response was disappointing. When passing, you press the throttle, and there is a 15 second hesitation, before the vehicle starts to pick up speed. We have taken the vehicle in for transmission recalls, where they have updated the software. I did this three times, it would last for a couple of weeks, and start right back malfunctioning. Now my vehicle is no longer under warranty, and guess what, the transmission goes out, while on i-55, in chicago, on my way to work..wow! $4,032.00 to replace, brand new. I paid this because i felt that it was cheaper than another car payment. I am so angry at gm, because they knew that this transmission was faulty, and all they did was take my money, and left me hanging. I am just like other hard working families out there, who just can't cough up 4 grand, and it not put a dent in your budget. All they did was come up with a sorry patch job, that was only temporary, and once it was no longer covered under warranty, they had no shame or remorse about charging you. I called gm, and tried to see if they would do something, ha! no such luck. I often think about that moment my wife could have been hurt, or hurt someone because of gm's negligence. Please help me, and all the consumers out there who have purchased from gm. They need to take responsibility for this serious matter. Thank you....[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission control module tcm is bad
My 2007 outlook when i was 70 miles from home started acting funny. I went to get on the interstate where people are running 75 mph and i got to 40 mph off the off ramp and it wouldn't shift it was running about 4000 rpm, i slowed down moved to the shoulder. Had my husband come pick us up, it was 20degrees out. He drove it for a few days, took it by trailer to an auto shop and the wave plate in the transmission was broke. As i have heard many of the same issues with this transmission.$ 2700 later my car i have owned for 11 months now has a new transmission. You should not have to put a new transmission in at 74,000 miles. This was scary and needs to be recalled, we easily could have been hit by a car going 75 miles an hour.
Was driving down the highway when i went to pass a car the car hesitated theengine revved up. Transmission went out. Was almost hit by the truck behind me.once i got in a safe location did a little research and found that many people have had the same problem. It is just a matter of time when this problem will cause someone to get hurt or killed.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.the contact stated that while traveling 45 mph and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not respond.the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the transmission needed to be replaced because the wave plate failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 74,000.
Tve pps modul is not working properly. Power train is working wear when in desacelerating.
I own a 2007 saturn outlook xe (fwd).after a few days of a bit of an odd hitch in the gears automatically shifting, the transmission went out.after a brief stop and then attempting to accelerate again it was as if the vehicle was stuck in neutral.we had it towed to a nearby mechanic where we were notified that the transmission needed to be replaced.the vehicle has approximately 78,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently to 30 mph without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the failure was contributed to a fractured wave plate, in which the fragments caused severe damage to the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. Theapproximate failure mileage was 117,000.
My husband had left to take our kids to school on march 8, 2013.he said when he pulled out of the drive way it would not shift out of 1st gear.it would only go about 15 mph.we were planning to take this vehicle on a weekend trip to the mountains (4 hour drive one way).he turned around and came home to get his vehicle to take the kids to school.we decided it was not a good idea to try taking the saturn to the mountains.the check engine light came on and we went to advanced auto parts to have them check it.it said that the transmission shift solenoid was faulty.the check engine light went off on the following monday.we were hoping it was just a fluke.less than 2 weeks later, march 20, 2013 i was driving the saturn on my lunch break and when i went to accelerate at a traffic light (when the light turned green) it would not shift up.and was stuck in 1st gear.luckily i navigated across the double lane traffic into a parking area and turned the vehicle off for a minute and started it back and then it did fine.the check engine light also came on and we contacted a gm dealer that had worked on it just months before for an oil leak and they wanted to look at it the very next day.once they looked at it they said the transmission shift module was faulty and needed to be replaced and that it would cost $1237.00.my saturn only has 85,000 miles on it.it should not be having transmission problems.the warranty just went out on it on july 31, 2012, so of course gm will not cover the repair.i have seen that this problem is happening alot with this particular vehicle.it is only a matter of time before someone gets seriously injured or killed.thankfully both times it has happened with our vehicle we have been in light traffic although it is a very scary situation when it does happen.
My husband was driving on the highway. All of a sudden the vehicle downshifted. So when i decided to drive it. The vehicle will not shift in to gear past 20 miles and hour. I took it to the local dealer. I told him i have research this online and it better not be this thing called a waveplate. Well to my surprise it was. They are charging me for the parts and labor $2200.00. I stated to him, i have had several cars there is no way the transmission should have started slipping so soon. This vehicle hadso many issues and it is too soon for me to trade it in. But if i could i would. There needs to be a recall on this entire transmission.
Car is bucking between 3rd and 4th gear. Sent it to dealer to be diagnosed. Could be wave plate problem that is common on this model car.
Thought this was a good deal just purchased on 11/4/13. With a 100,000 mile warranty. Yeah right have had nothing but trouble since i drove it. And they told me they fixed all the problems. Today is the 13th they told me to take it out of town on my planned trip and see how it does.the farther we drove the worse the transmission kept slipping. So on the 12th i took it back in and the service dept. Told me they are limited on what they can fix on a used car even under warranty. And my airbag service light came on and they couldn't fix that told me i would have to take it to another dealership and they could fix that out of my pocket cost. Something needs to be done with these vehicles before somebody gets seriously hurt! somebody please help me what can i do..
I have a 2007 saturn outlook. Wife drives this vehicle every day until it stopped shifting out of second gear! she would stop at the end of our road and go to take off and then the check engine light would come on and then would not change out of 2nd gear. I was told by my mechanic that this is a common problem with this make. I think gm should do a recall on these vehicles. Thanks
Transmission issue. Erratic shifting, bucking, surging, down shifting to lower gear, hesitation, high engine sounds because tranny totally disengaged itself, no reverse, will not shift back up to higher or normal gear. I had bought the car used and two months later tranny issues began. I researched this issue for three hours the night my tranny broke down. I was absolutely amazed at how many other people experienced the exact same issues i had. ( thousands ).i researched the gm site, edmonds site just googled it and i could spend days proving that gm has a defective transmission and they are defrauding the public to cover their own ass. That and this only proves that gm has a major problem with this type of transmission and they are ignoring it. What is it going to take, an accident where someone or someone's child was hurt or killed. When my car started bucking and hesitating, the first placed i looked was in my rearview mirror to make sure no one was going to slam into the rear. Sure enough there was and it was a close call. Then when she passed me, she waved her hands in the air and gave me the finger. I`m not kidding. I`m only glad this was on a slower street than a highway cause it may have turned into something worse. This is a gm part that is being proven by numerous owners of the outlook, acadia, enclave and traverse to be defective in design and quality. My research has proven to me also that between 35000 and 80000 miles, these trannys will breakdown. Hopefully, if and when the breakdown occurs, no one will get hurt. In closing, i am on a mission now to get gm to recall and have them correct this problem with their transmission, accept their responsibility and to stop ripping off the public.
While driving my 2007 saturn outlook the engine stalled and came right back on.the engine light came on and the transmission would not shift out of 2 nd gear. I pull over put it in park sat there for a few minutes. I put it in drive and it went into gear.i'm very upset to learn it will cost me 6000.00 to repair the transmission and timing chain which is a problem gm is very aware of. I think they should take care of the problem due to many people having the same issues with this type of vehicle.i have only owned this vehicle for just over a year.and paid good money for the vehicle.so if they know there is a problem they should fix it.
Driving on hwy 377 and the car started to go in and out of gear.the engine was running fine but the transmission would not engage and we ended up pulling over in traffic as to not cause an accident.we had to have it towed to the dealership in grandbury tx where they said the transmission had to be rebuilt.the issue is the wave plate and it is quite often documented when you search saturn issues on the internet.the car has 78,000 miles on it and is outside of the 5 year warranty from gm.the dealer said this repair is incredibly common on this make of gm care, ie. Outlook, acadia, traverse, encore.looking up on the various forums on-line this same incident has happened to 1000's of people.i feel that gm knows about this unsafe mechanical issue and should be held responsible for it since it is effecting 1000's of people and could cause major accidents let alone expense to their customers who have purchased these models.
Hello i have the 2007 outlook that has experienced the notorious transmission failure. My car was taken back to the dealership soon after i purchased it with 40,000 miles and told them the car would roll back while on a hill in gear.they said it was inherent with this transmission and sent me on my way.as dangerous as this was to send a customer away with a car that rolls backwards.today the transmission failed without notice.i backed out of a parking spot in the lowes parking lot and the car shuttered violently. I made it to the corner about a half mile away before the car simply would not move. I had it towed to lunghamer gmc at 5825 highland road in waterford michigan.i pulled the engine code myself and had p2723,p0700i am finding everywhere on the web through hundreds of forums that this transmission is a real issue due to the defective china made wave plate.this is a defective part that implodes internally then takes out the entire transmission.this is an expensive $4000.00 repair , replacement.this should be a recall because gm has known about this failure early on.
Issue began as a jerky movement in reverse.a few days later, high engine rpms were noticed during acceleration which eventually led to the check engine light being lit and the transmission being disengaged.no gears were operating and car was able to be pulled off the main roads with no incidents.many online forums describe a similar issue with the gmc acadia, chevrolet traverse, and buick enclave as well and across several model years for each vehicle.http://repairpal.com/transmission-fault-andor-check-engine-light-with-code-p0716-p0776-p0717-p0777-p2714-p2715-an-459http://repairpal.com/transmission-fault-andor-check-engine-light-with-code-p0716-p0776-p0717-p0777-p2714-p2715-an-567http://repairpal.com/chevrolet-traverse-2009/problemshttp://repairpal.com/gmc-acadia-2007/problems.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the wave plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000. The vin was not available.
2007 saturn outlook with approximately 35670 miles on it suddenly began to jerk while driving down the street with 2 small children in the vehicle.i pulled over into a store parking space and was unable to shift into reverse to move the car.had to be pushed out so that i could forward.gmc dealer discovered it was a broken 3.5r wave plate. After doing research i've discovered this exact problem is more widespread than gm is letting on (links below).gm is still not willing to acknowledge the extent of this problem which is affecting the saturn outlook, the gmc acadia and possibly other gm vehicles.note:gm did cover the majority of the cost for this after 3 weeks of "negotiation" however, i believe this issue should be looked at for recall potential.http://www.saturnoutlookforum.net/index.php?topic=2396.0;allhttp://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/35400391/2008-gmc-acadia-wave-plate-broken.aspxhttp://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f171273?@guest@http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f171273/364http://www.edmunds.com/saturn/outlook/2008/consumer-discussions.html.
When i was picking my son up from school, i tried to accelerate, but the car wouldn't go much faster then what i was already doing, but the rpms were going high. It was as if the transmission wasn't shifting gears properly. If seemed like it was in second or third gear when it should be in fourth or fifth. I have been reading online and everyone seems to be talking about a wave plate????? it seems to me that it will become very dangerous when driving on main roads (i was on a back road to his school). We just bought this car, it doesn't have a warranty and i can't afford to fix this problem!!! how does this go on without having a recall if sooooo many people have the same complaints?
Vehicle's transmission suddenly lost traction.driving my child to school and suddenly the vehicle's transmission slipped and would not run. Was caught in the middle of an intersection with 5 year old and baby on board.thankfully oncoming traffic saw us and slowed down to go around us.
My transmission died in 2012 had put another transmission. Sitting in 2018 i need another transmission why can't they fix this problem. It's doesn't go above 10mph as i was driving also the roof leaks and car takes on water could cause a fire if you look online these are the 2 major complaints of this vehicle.
The vehicles automatic transmission was not shifting appropriately with fluctuating changes of speeds, then the car would not maintain a safe speed to exit the freeway. After parking i called a tow truck and had it delivered to the closest dealer where they had put in a rebuilt transmission when the vehicle had 90,223 miles back in 2013. Now, less than 50,000 miles later the dealership is telling me the vehicle needs another transmission at the cost of $5,500. If a vehicle only gets 50,000 miles out of a transmission somethings not right! i have my receipts from the first transmission that clearly indicate the mileage.
Driving home from the store when entering a dangerous intersection my transmission gave out. Luckily i had enough speed to make it through the intersection and was able to drive home. Upon taking my vehicle to two different repair shops, i was told i would need a new transmission. The wave plate shattered and pieces were now in my transmission. I called gm to get some financial assistance since my vehicle had such low mileage. I was told there was no recall. After speaking to the owner of the transmission shop and doing some online investigating, it appears that i am not the only one who had a problem with the wave plate in their saturn outlook or gm acadia. I feel the wave plate is defective and that a recall should be put in place so no one else gets hurt from their transmission giving out on them.
During the car being serviced they did a service bulletin on the car that was to reprogram the ecm computer in the car for a timing chain issue. After the service the gas mileage went down and noticed the change oil calculator went down faster. Not a big deal i change my oil at 5,000 miles with synthetic blend. Wife too car and after shopping the car would not start. Found out that the timing chain snapped and broke numerous pieces in the engine. Found out after taking to the mechanic that the reprogram actual allowed more stretch in the timing chain then the factory setting. So feel like they were trying to push the issue out past the warranty period. Never was told at dealer what the reprogram did or they were having issues with the timing chain. Nothing in manual stating to change timing chain at any point. Found out after the problem happened and gm basically says it my fault i should have changed the oil more. This could become a safety issue if you are on the highway and this happens.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to merge onto a highway, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The stability control and the brake system warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who stated that the trans control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
The vehicle suffered transmission problems. Dealer diagnosed the well-known wave plate breakage issue. This problem has been we-documented for years in vehicles with this transmission, and gm has issued various technical bulletins regarding the problem. Why is there no recall for this dangerous problem? transmission failure can occur at any time, even while driving.
Vehicle shifted hard and shuddered. The wave plate and planetary gears had failed after only 95k miles needing a new transmission. While it thankfully didn't cause an accident, it had the potential to. It definitely felt unsafe and shouldn't have failed this soon.
Vehicle wouldn't go into park although the gear shift was in park. The piece under the hood could be moved to knock it out of gear even when the car was turned off which is a dangerous safety hazard. The dealership said it was the shift cable that needed replacing. There was a previous recall in a 2009 saturn outlook ( recall # 09041) but the 2007 outlook was not included which is the vehicle i have. I called gm and told about the problem and they would not do anything about it even though it is an on going safety problem!
Issues with the 2007 saturn outlook include ongoing electrical issues (lights intermittent functioning, stabilitrack, traction control and abs lights on intermittently, remote start doesn't work, power lift gate opens on it's own, lift gate switch failed internally), air intake filled with oil and water mix, water under fuel induction service, intermittently the stabilitrack will turn off, message saying 'engine power reduced', car shakes, no power and requires coasting to side of road. (this particular issue is temporarily addressed by turning the car off, removing the keys, opening the door, waiting five minutes. Then the car starts but check engine light remains on.) required new throttle body, replacing struts, sway bar link, shot and/or strut assembly. Rack and pinion, tie rods needed to be replaced. Most recently having difficulties with hard shifting, cel and traction control lights on, intake boot full of oil, vehicle will not shift out of 1st gear until 4000rmp's and does the same thing on highway in 2nd gear.
My 2007 saturn outlook suffered complete transmission failure at only 59,700 miles. The incident occurred while driving across town at a rate of 25 mph. Car has been babied since we got it. Basically an all-wheel drive mini-van. No off-road activities. Did not use it to pull any trailers or other vehicles. Was a great car until this occurred. Warranty expired in sept. Of 2012. I had the car towed to a local mechanic who said that the "wave plates" had broken and caused the transmission to fail. I am not a mechanic and do not know much about cars, but i contacted gm and was told that i had to have the vehicle inspected by a certified gm repair specialist. So, i had it towed again to a gm repair shop and they confirmed that it was the wave plates that had failed. They also informed me that the wave plates were a universal problem for this make and model of car - they had repaired numerous vehicles with the same issue... All transmission failures at or before 75,000 miles. In their opinion this was a defective part and they thought gm should issue a recall. No car should have a completed transmission failure on a vehicle that early! gm contacted the repair shop i was working with and informed them that because my warranty had expired, the best they could do was to offer me a "co-payment" of $1500 to "repair" the transmission. If i wanted to replace the entire transmission i would have to pay the full cost of $4500 out of pocket. I opted to have the transmission repaired for $1500. I felt it was my only option. Cash is tight and $4500 out of pocket is way too much for what is obviously a defective part. I did not feel i should have to pay anything at all - gm built a bad vehicle. These vehicles should all be recalled and the wave plates should all be replaced - and all of it should be on gm's tab. So, nhtsb, do your job ... Put pressure on gm and get the recall in place.
Same kind of story as that of many others.on the road, the outlook's transmission began to slip and engine rev went high before the next shift.one difference is that in our case, we were driving home from a hospital, hours after my wife's sister died there that day.we did not need that.for the record, the dealer quoted $3750 to fix or offered $3000 in trade toward another car.haven't decided yet.we have other things on our mind.the funeral is wednesday.
Service passenger air bag warning light has been coming on for about 6 months now. Took it dealer but they said it was not covered. On oct 11, 2013 while driving on the highway at about 65 mph the transmission just gave out. Car started slowing down and was not able to keep speed up. Was able to pull off the road. Got towed to certified dealership (motor city) in bakersfield and was told that my saturn outlook 2007 needed a new transmission.
Traveling at 70mph on i 75 and rpms increased and speed decreased almost causing the truck behind me to rear end the vehicle.got off on first exit and parked to look things over and no obvious problems.tried to put car in reverse and nothing only 1st gear of the automatic transmission operating.after hours of research this appears to be a common problem with this transmission.if this has not caused a fatal accident yet i am positive it will soon.
I was in a traffic circle and my rpms revved up high and then dropped even though i was accelerating smoothly. I could not go faster than 20mph. This was a sudden problem, with little to no warning. After getting onto a less busy road, i drove slowly as the car would not shift properly. The rpms kept going up and down. I pulled into a business to get off the road. I tried to see if restarting the car would help. The vehicle started fine but there was no reverse. Since i was now stuck in the driveway, i called for a tow truck, which took my car to the dealership. They diagnosed the wave plate (known issue) or the transmission (known issue). This could have been an accident-causing issue if i had been on the highway or if the traffic circle had been much busier. I use this vehicle to transport my children. It is only a matter of time before someone gets injured or killed due to this known problem at +/- 100k for this vehicle. With more and more of them approaching this mileage every year...
While traveling home from a vacation, made a brief stop, once the car reached 35 mph the transmission slipped and we lost all ability to accelerate. Engine rpms would increase with no acceleration, engine temperature spiked. Coasted to a stop on side of road and checked fluid levels.after restarting, had lost 3rd, 5th and reverse. Drove car 10 miles in 2nd gear to only repair shop in 50 mile radius. Mechanic hoped for bad solenoid but unfortunately the entire transmission was damaged. 3 months out of warranty, gm will not assist financially. New gm transmission replaced in vehicle $3200 later.
When attempting to leave the grocery store and placing the vehicle in reverse nothing happened. It was then placed back into park and reverse again and again nothing happened. The third time this was done it went into reverse with no problem.when driving anything below 40 mph. The vehicle would shift very hard. It would jerk and almost act as though it was in neutral the rpm's would jump before going to the next gear. I took it into the dealership to have it looked at only to hear back from them that it was in fact the transmission and it would cost me about 5,000.00 to replace it. I had purchased this vehicle about 6 months prior to this incident.
We pulled up to an intersection, stopped, and when we tried to proceed the vehicle would not move. The engine would rev but the transmission would not hook up. We were stranded at the intersection for several minutes while other vehicles dodged and darted around ours, it was a very unsafe situation for my family and the others around us! after many attempts we were able to get the vehicle to the shoulder and had it towed from there. I have made further efforts to get the vehicle to move but the transmission will not work.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle began to jerk continuously without warning. The vehicle failed to operate in reverse but the contact was able to resume in drive. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the transmission wave plate was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 34,752.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when a noised emitted from outside of the vehicle with a heavy vibration. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the technician advised that the drive shaft front bolts were loose and the drive shaft would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. There were two technical service bulletins associated with the failure under nhtsa action numbers: 10024227 (power train ) and 10042291 (power train ) but no recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 60,170.
Our transmission went out on 20 july 2012. It was under a 5yr/ 100,000 miles warranty. It had 87000 miles at that time. It was 2 months past the 5 yr part of the warranty. Gm was no help in the repair because of this. They know this transmission is a known problem yet refuse to acknowledge it. I feel it should be recalled.
While driving on the freeway, my check engine light went on. I pulled off the freeway and the car went into "limp home" mode. I was able to restart the car out of limp mode and drove to a repair shop. A gm certified repair facility determined that the transmission was damaged due to a failed 35r wave plate. This is a common problem with 2007 and 2008 outlooks, gmc acadias, and buick enclaves. This problem as been referenced under nhtsa case number [xxx] and bulletin 09-07-30-012.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission failure.
Was driving and came to stop. As i started to accelerate car did not exceed 25 miles per hour. Vehicles started going around me. Got home and checked fluid levels reservoir was empty... Added fluid test drove car, still not go over 25 miles per hour, took to dealer. Had just purchased vehicle 8/31/12. Dealer states it is out of warranty and will charge $500 to take out transmission and do diagnostic.
I received a recall notice (14329) from gm at the end of september 2014. The recall stated: this letter is intended to make you aware that some 2007 model year saturn outlook vehicles may develop a power steering pump wear condition that can cause an intermittent drop of power steering hydraulic pressure that will cause reduced or loss of steering assist. The vehicle may revert to manual steering which requires greater driver effort, particularly at low vehicle speeds. I took the vehicle to the dealership in december. They were unable to look at the vehicle because i did not have an appointment. I took the vehicle back yesterday. At first the service representative tried to tell me that the letter was more of "if you want to buy a warranty". I informed him that the steering wheel has been making a 'whirring' soundand to inspect it. Of course they called within an hour to state that the power steering pump was bad. The vehicle also needed to have the rack and pinion replaced, front struts replaced, and a wheel alignment. The cost to me was $1800.all of this is a result of a defective gm product. This should be covered by them. Shame on gm. I am aware that there is a gm recall on the 2009 and newer traverse, acadia, and enclave models. The saturn models should be included in this too.
Took a trip out of town this weekend and started noticing the transmission slipping when switching gears which activated the check engine light. Thankfully made it home before it got worse. Next day drove it around the block and was slipping all over the place. Pulled over to my house and parked. Turned off,turned back on. Tried to go in reverse and was unable as if in neutral. Still can go forward but major slippage. Doing research this is a very common issues with these vehicles. This page alone has 100+ and 10+ in the last month. Gm and nhtsa need to realize this issue and get that recall going!
9/20/2010 - mileage - 77,245 - engine was straining; requested checkout by dealership, however, dealership could not duplicate the issue; dealership indicated a bulletin for hesitation in transmission, so they reprogrammed the transmission control module (tcm); repaired under owner's extended warranty.06/02/2011 - mileage - 86,232 -- check engine light came on; transmission was not shifting gears properly; vehicle towed to dealership. Dealership indicated code p0776 was detected. Dealership found fluid was burnt and contaminated with metal; removed transmission and tear down; found 3/5/r wave plate broke and damaged several hard parts. Replaced reaction sun shell ad end cover. 3/5/r wave plate clutch housing; removed debris and replaced filter. Reassembled with new parts, reset taps, set toe flushed cooler lines; vehicle was repaired under owner's extended warranty. Dealer indicated repair would have been around $4,000 if costs were out-of-pocket.09/04/2013 - mileage - 134,349 - check engine light came on; when taking off from stop light onto main road, engine jolted; transmission was not shifting properly into appropriate gears. Scheduled vehicle for appointment and had vehicle towed to dealership. Dealership indicated codes p0989, p0877, p0752, and p0700 were set on vehicle. In short, transmission control module issues. Cost of repair $1,250. Gm provided assistance of $450. Cost to owner is $800 for repair.vehicle is currently at dealership being repaired as of 09/11/2013.vehicle has lost power while driving causing vehicle to be unsafe.there are too many transmission issues on this vehicle for a recall not to have occurred. It is not "just" for the consumer to come out of pocket every two years to band-aid a faulty transmission design.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the ignition module failed, causing the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning for years. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure several times but did not provide a remedy for the failure.the contact stated there was a noise upon driving the vehicle and various warning sensors illuminate on the instrument panel each time the vehicle was driven. The warning sensors show service traction, service engine light, service air bags, service abs brake system indicators. There was a leak in the sunroof which was diagnosed and repaired by an authorized dealer. The diagnosis was to replace the track. After the repair the failure happened again. The contact stated that the vehicle does not shift in and out of gear properly. The contact had to press the gas pedal hard to accelerate the vehicle. The gas gage reads intermittently. The brakes are not working. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer multiple times and the failures still recurr. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Dyd
Receiving message on dash display: engine power reduced, service stabilitrak, service traction control.notice a sever drop in engine power and will practically not move if put in gear.typically noticed when starting vehicle and pulling away.can turn vehicle off for several minutes and issue is not experienced. (until the next time)there is no typical combination of events that happen before issue occurs, random.have checked forums online and seems to be a common problem with this and other similar vehicles from gm (outlook, acadia, enclave, traverse)
This car is a lemon. We bought the car used from a gm dealership in sept 2012. In retrospect, it was a sign from above indicating it was a lemon however we held out faith. The first problem, not even 2 weeks after buying the car, the water pump blew. The thermostat then broke only a few months later. Another repair. Then the monster came --- timing chain! the timing chain broke! just awful! thankfully, we discovered a 120,000 warranty thing that included the timing chain, otherwise this pos would've been dumped off at the nearest junkyard. So, that was all fine and dandy until several months later the brakes wouldn't have pressure behind the pedal. We had to replace lines, pads, rotors, the whole kit and caboodle since that was all broken. Okay, so we fixed that. Ugh. We started talking about replacing the vehicle, but soon discovered we would owe more on vehicle than what it is worth. Everything was fine and calm and peaceful for quite some time. Then the one time we go to use the lift gate to unload some boxes, sure enough -- the lift gate wouldn't open!! the stupid switch went out on that! what?!!! they had to take the whole flipping door off the car in order to get to the stupid switch! it was locked shut. It wasn't a tragically expensive repair, so we paid it, moved on. Now, this is the thing that has really irked me. Noticed while driving the car's transmission jerks at 20-30 mph, and in reverse. So we called up the dealership, explained what it was, they test drove it, said "ooohhhh, it's probably the wave plate inside the transmission." -- you'll need to purchase a remanufactured transmission from gm, or you'll need to have it rebuilt, but they're about the same price (about $500 difference). I was sucker punched. You win again gm! you're cheaply made crap and now my wallet is hemorrhaging again! i will never buy gm again! ever! piece of crap vehicles!
Vehicle came out of gear and stopped moving. Could not put it in forward or reverse.gm mechanic diagnosed it as a bad wave plate, allegedly by only looking at the drained transmission fluid which contained substantial filings. Research online has revealed countless complaints that are similar, some harrowingly more dangerous, having to do with sudden up or down shifting and revving at speed. Gm has issued tsb 09-07-30-012a which states that the wave plate is to be replaced when any transmission work is done.please follow one such forum description and subsequent discussions by similarly effected saturn outlook owners at http://www.saturnoutlookforum.net/index.php?topic=2396.0 .you will see on saturn outlook forum general discussions page that the transmission problem is the most commonly posted topic.there are similar results at http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f171273/419!keywords=allin%3amsgtext%20limit%3a.f171273%20outlookdriver#msg419 .also effected are the other gm vehicles with the same transmission:2008-2009 buick enclave2008-2009 chevrolet equinox, malibu2009 chevrolet traverse2007-2009 gmc acadia2007-2009 pontiac g62008-2009 pontiac torrent2007-2009 saturn aura, outlook2008-2009 saturn vueall equipped with 6t70/75 6-speed automatic transmission (rpos mh2, mh4, mh6 or my9).
While driving the vehicle, it loses power and the vehicle will not shift out of gear.then, the car does not allow you to drive faster than 40 mph.
I stopped and parked at macdonald. To grap a coffee. After ireturned, vehicle would not start. I towed vehicleto king buick gm llc, gm authorized dealership in gaithersburg, maryland 20882. Dealer concluded that timing chain is intact and some metal parts broke. He recommended to rplace the engine at a cost of $7700. Gm had additional protection for timing chain issues for saturn outlook xr 2007 model up to 10years from the vehicle placed in service or 120,000 miles. My vehicle had only 75654 miles and eight years in service. Gm dealership declined to honor the gm warranty.i took my vehicle to another mechanic, he opened the engine and saw timing chain was in-fact broke and it caused for vehicle to lost compression.i paid $4700 for the repairs. I am filing a reimbursement claim with gm
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the clutch wave plate malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the technician diagnosed that the shift cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Was sitting at stop light and accelerated normally going through first gear when the tranny slipped and the rpms revved up.i stepped back off the gas and was able to get back home doing only 20-25 mph;when i got into the garage, i found i had no reverse and the engine would only go up in rpms with no movement.i entered a ticket w/ gm cs the next morning and called around, learning the repair job would be $4k-5k because of course, i was out of warranty due to time.it appears this has happened to many, many saturn owners and gm is doing nothing to help the american consumer when it's clearly obvious there is a mass failure of the wave plate.i finally got a callback from gm 3 days after i filed the complaint and they 'offered' to pay for roughly 25% of the cost of the repair with me footing the rest.too late.i traded it in yesterday and was not happy with the trade-in value but didn't have much choice.i plan on joining any lawsuit that comes along against gm if one hits my mailbox.
I was driving on a freeway in new jersey when i noticed the vehicle rpm was over 3000 and the vehicle was not going anywhere i couldn't believe it, i thought it wasa dream i heard the stories about other gm suv's havingtransmission problemsand here i am, experiencing the same problem at only 41750miles , just outside my warranty and still paying for the vehicle .i was just able tomakeit to work ,thinking that i must be dreaming eight hours later i tried to reverse the suv and it would hardly move,the car was finally diagnosedby gm with a broken wave plate (surprised! ) and a transmission that needed replacing with a $4000 price tag .thank you gm for stealing over $40000 of my hard earn money.there has to be a recall on these vehicles they all have the same problem.
While turning across 2 oncoming lanes into a shopping center in my 2007 saturn outlook, i suddenly had no power to the wheels. No power in drive or reverse. Luckily, no oncoming vehicles. Towed to dealership who advised transmission was destroyed. Cost to replace- $3950, and transmission is on back-order. Vehicle is still at dealership waiting for parts as of 07/06/14. Outlook was purchased new and has been serviced regularly. It has only been driven by my wife and i and has never been used to tow. Research has shown this to be too common of a safety problem for a vehicle with 58,000 miles.
Driving on highway, transmission would not shift properly. Fortunately traffic was light, and i was able to exit the highway without an accident. Dealer advised fluid pressure switch/transmission control module needed to be replaced.one year previous, transmission wave plates needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that as he attempted to merge into traffic driving 15 mph the transmission failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the 3-5-r gear wave plate malfunctioned which kept the vehicle from accelerating. As a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 61,000.
I own a 2007 saturn outlook and am very disappointed on the shifting of the transmission into higher gears at low speeds.if i am traveling around 45 to 50 mph the transmission shifted into 6th gear, dropping the tachometer around 1100 to 1200 rpms.this,in turn,put astrain on the engine, and when the accelerator wasstepped on, the car rumbled and the floord boards actually vibrated.it wasannoying, and it upset me that the manufacturer will not correct the shifting problembecause it will change the fuel economy of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.when the contact purchased the vehicle, there was a recall on the transmission that was never repaired.while driving 65 mph, she noticed transmission failure when the gears became difficult to shift.the vehicle would also remain stuck in high rpm's while attempting to slow down.the contact stated that the vehicle sounded as if it would explode.the dealer performed a computer update on the transmission, but it did not remedy the failure.furthermore, a strut spontaneously became bent, which caused the steering wheel to jerk at a 90 degree angle.the dealer repaired the strut.the contact smelled gasoline multiple times coming from her vehicle.the dealer was unable to identify the origin of the smell and could not assist.the current mileage was approximately 26,500 and failure mileage was approximately 854.
Vehicle has lags (car doesn't pick up speed when accelerator is pressed down) at several different speeds.most noticeable is the 40 mile an hour range.several times i have been attempting to get on highway and not be able to advance the vehicle in a safe manner.one time, a truck was very close to hitting me, because it took about 2 seconds for my vehicle to respond to the accelerator.dealer has performed 3 software updates (dealer has admitted that these updates have been provided to the consumer and have been instructed to perform these updates) to the transmission, but the problem is still occurring and they claim that there's nothing else they can do.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.the contact was driving 70 mph when the transmission failed.there was an unusual increase in engine rpms and the vehicle would not shift into fifth gear.the vehicle was slowly driven back to her residence.later the vehicle was driven and the third gear stopped working.she stated the vehicle attempted to independently shift from second to third gear but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times where the dealer replaced the clutch plate and other damaged parts. The transmission seals and sensor were also replaced due to a leak. The dealer also cleaned metal shavings from the transmission twice.the vehicle was repaired at the manufacturer expense.the failure mileage was 88,475 and the current mileage was 95,972.
We were driving when all of the sudden our transmission started to shift erratically. When we were at a stop sign, i went to pull out and relized that we had lost the first 2 gears and were almost hit by an on coming vehicle when the car failed to move at the right speed. This is a problem that needs to be dealt with before some is injured or killed.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.the contact stated that the vehicle would roll backwards on an incline when the brake pedal was released.the dealer stated that this is normal transmission operation as compared to similar models.the current mileage is 1,722 and failure mileage was 100.the consumer stated the vehicle continues to roll back on an incline until brake is engaged. Updated 09/05/07
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.while turning the vehicle, the contact heard a loud popping sound in the steering column.she also experienced gear slippage.on one occasion, while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the transmission and steering column.several weeks after the repair, the failure resurfaced.she took the vehicle back to the dealer and they replaced the coolant lines.immediately after the repair, the transmission failed again.the vehicle is in the process of being repaired.the manufacturer would not assist.the failure mileage was 1,600 and current mileage was 50,000.
I have experienced only issues all year with my 2007 saturn outlook. It has 55,000 miles and in june 2010 the wiring short circuited behind the steering wheel causing the theft security lock system to go into effect assuming the car was being hot-wired. It cost me over $300 to fix at the dealer and had to be towed. Then the dealer said my inside fuse box was completely corroded from water and they would need to fix the leak my sunroof was causing. The dealer has made 6 attempts to fix and i just picked up my car this morning, hopefully after the final attempt. Now my breaks are causing issues, the break pedal softens and goes down to almost the floor when pressed every 4th or 5th time and it is drinking brake fluid, i need to take it this weekend to check for a leak. Not to mention my power steering is making loud whining sounds every time that i move the steering wheel. Oh, and my passenger side low beam headlight has gone out a few times and my husband has had to access the back of it to replace it but it continues to go out. Oh, and my transmission caused problems two weeks ago and the dealer fixed it under my powertrain warranty.. 55,000 miles and this car is giving me issues as if i'm over 200,000 miles!
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While the vehicle was parked a child's foot hit the gear shift and the vehicle rolled down the driveway. The vehicle crashed into a neighbor's parked vehicle. No injuries occurred and there was no police report filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 39,806.
On 08/13/2011, i was traveling on northbound i-95 when a loud boom occured and the car began lurching out of control bringing the tires off of the ground.i managed to get the vehicle under control and discovered the bolts on the driveshaft had loosened and fell off, resulting in the driveshaft striking the pavement "like a catapult" and observed the driveshaft laying under the car, disabiling the vehicle in traffic with no control.had my infant and two other children in the car and they were flung about during the incident.this is the second time the bolts on the driveshaft have loosened and fallen off, rendering the vehicle inoperabale and causing the vehicle to lose control when the driveshaft strikes the pavement.the last one (04/10)occured at a low speed but still caused the tires to leave the ground. Saturn has issued a tbi for the bolts but has not fixed the problem as evidenced by this most recent incident.
Air bags keep warning on and force to vacate the seat on wearing seat belts wearing, dash board lose power and back after couple minutes.steering make noise on backing
2007 saturn outlook, consumer received notification of rejection.*bfthe sunroof leaked, the rear wiper was broken and the front passenger air bag did not activate. The driver's seat belt was improperly aligned from a previous repair and the front wipers failed.last month, the power steering function was severely compromised while driving through a heavy rainstorm. The power steering was providing inconsistent feedback which appeared to be caused by a slipping belt to the power steering pump.
I was driving my 2007 saturn outlook when the power steering went out and i went off the road hitting a culvert head on.the frontal air bags failed to deploy.the driver seat on impact broke off of the frame of the vehicle.the only thing that saved my life was my seatbelt.the vehicle was towed to a dealership and after they hooked it up to their diagnostics, they found that there was a mistake in the sensor codes.the code showed that the vehicle rolled over.the vehicle never did roll over whatsoever. Also the power steering pump was defective and later a recall came out informing owners of this. After research i found that previously there was a recall for a defective air bag module.this had been replaced. However the airbag still did not deploy during the front impact collision.
Electric driver's seat on 2007 saturn outlook is broken and no longer moves forward, it is broken in the farthest back position.i can barely reach the pedals and my foot has slipped off the gas and the brake several times while driving.i took the car into saturn and they said it would be $645.00 to repair.i don't believe the seat should have broken so soon (or at all), 3 years old with 54,000 miles on car.i filed a complaint with general motors and they did their investigation (if you call it that) and said they would not pay for repairs, or even give me a discounted price on the repair.
The driver seat rocks back and forth like a rocking chair and could possibly come loose from seat track in event of crash injuring driver. This condition was first taken care of about 1 1/2 years ago with a technical service bulletin from gm. This inserted a bolt in the seat and this was supposed to correct the condition. The problem returned and the bolt inserted was rolling on the floor out of place.took car to dealer and dealer stated that seat track became damaged due to bolt (from tsb) and thus bolt gave way allowing seat to not be stable. The seat track must be replaced to correct at cost of $750..saturn has stated that they will do for $200 deductible but since this is a safety condition and it was caused by a previous gm service bulletin directly...saturn needs to do at no charge..all driver power seats in this class should be inspected, adjusted and tracks replaced...as necessary as the bolt in the technical service bulletin fixes a symptom but causes my problem as stated by the dealer.
The passenger airbag turns off and on regardless if a person (adult) is sitting in the seat or not.this has been happening for about three months now.i contacted the dealer and they said that it was not a recall item nor would it be a safety issue.i feel that if i am in an accident and the air bag does not deploy that the passenger could be in imminent harm at the fault of gm.they will not replace the sensor unless there is a recall.this is a very common problem with several other vehicles as reported on multiple online vehicle owner forums.gm needs to do the right thing and protect their customers from faulty equipment.
Passenger airbag will intermittently not enable with adults (>120 lbs) in front passenger seat.prior recall for connector under seat was completed when issued.dealer diagnosis of code for "passenger presence" module fail, with recommendation of replacement of passenger presence seat ass'y at cost of $960 - not yet completed.elevated to gm customer assistance.appears to be a chronic, ~500 ppm issue on the 2007-2008 model years of the gm lambda platform (saturn outlook, gmc acadia, and buick enclave).research of nhtsa complaints against posted sales quantities shows that this issue continues into 2015 for the 2007-08 models, with virtually no issues for 2009 and newer model year vehicles....updated 09/28/15 updated 11/08/2017
Takata recall, i have an issue just like everyone else complaining about their front passenger seat airbags faulty sensor and i contacted the dealer to have them checked it and told me to pay 1k to replace the seat sensor... I believe just like many people said it supposed to be a recall for that issue because it's related to an safety issue please take this serious situation and we all hope to get a recall for our cars before we get injured thank you best regards.
The service air bag light stays illuminated on dash and the passenger air bag is off even if somebody is seating in the passenger seat . I have tried calling dealers, saturn-gm but have gotten no help with the resolution of this defect. They say that it is a defective sensor but according to a lot of forums this is a well known issue and this should be a safety defect not just a recall. This technically could hurt or kill someone in an accident and they have known about this. If something happens while driving this vehicle i will take this as high as i can take it. This has been happening for at least 18 months.
Seat sensor keeps going on and off with or without someone in the passenger seat.i have tried calling dealers, saturn-gm but have gotten no help with the resolution of this defect. They say that it is a defective sensor but according to a lot of forums this is a well known issue and this should be a safety defect not just a recall.this technically could hurt or kill someone in an accident and they have known about this.if something happens while driving this vehicle i will take this as high as i can take it.this has been happening for at least 6 months.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.the small children in the vehicle are able to pull the lever out of the middle rear seat in the vehicle.this causes the seat to fall backwards.the contact is concerned that it may cause potential harm if there is a child seated in the back seat.also, in the event of a crash, the seat could collapse on a child seated in the third row seats.the dealer stated that there were no recalls for the failure and the seats were operating normally.the manufacturer agreed with the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 18,000.updated 01/08/09.*ljupdated 01/08/09.
Leaks in sunroof, water coming out of airbag area. Master cylinder for brakes went out.
This car is a lemon. We bought the car used from a gm dealership in sept 2012. In retrospect, it was a sign from above indicating it was a lemon however we held out faith. The first problem, not even 2 weeks after buying the car, the water pump blew. The thermostat then broke only a few months later. Another repair. Then the monster came --- timing chain! the timing chain broke! just awful! thankfully, we discovered a 120,000 warranty thing that included the timing chain, otherwise this pos would've been dumped off at the nearest junkyard. So, that was all fine and dandy until several months later the brakes wouldn't have pressure behind the pedal. We had to replace lines, pads, rotors, the whole kit and caboodle since that was all broken. Okay, so we fixed that. Ugh. We started talking about replacing the vehicle, but soon discovered we would owe more on vehicle than what it is worth. Everything was fine and calm and peaceful for quite some time. Then the one time we go to use the lift gate to unload some boxes, sure enough -- the lift gate wouldn't open!! the stupid switch went out on that! what?!!! they had to take the whole flipping door off the car in order to get to the stupid switch! it was locked shut. It wasn't a tragically expensive repair, so we paid it, moved on. Now, this is the thing that has really irked me. Noticed while driving the car's transmission jerks at 20-30 mph, and in reverse. So we called up the dealership, explained what it was, they test drove it, said "ooohhhh, it's probably the wave plate inside the transmission." -- you'll need to purchase a remanufactured transmission from gm, or you'll need to have it rebuilt, but they're about the same price (about $500 difference). I was sucker punched. You win again gm! you're cheaply made crap and now my wallet is hemorrhaging again! i will never buy gm again! ever! piece of crap vehicles!
When driving through a puddle, there was a loss of power steering and brakes. I had the interior liners replaced but the problem still occurs. The electrical problems have increased dramatically since the original date of the problem and at this point, i think this vehicle is extremely dangerous to drive. The driver information center is out, there are two windows that no longer open, the stabilitrak light comes on intermittently (this is new last week), there is another warning sound coming on when i make a sharp turn but i am not sure what this is for since the driver information center is out. Once i could not get the door to shut completely and i had to start the car, lock and unlock the doors and then the door would shut. The audio/navigation screen loses power and restarts every couple days during my drive. Note: i have also had the power steering replaced in march and replaced the replacement transmission about the same time.
As taking an exit ramp, the traction control turns off, the driver instrument panel gives a brake warning.we took to the mechanic who advised that the brake fluid was low.brake fluid was refilled, problem repeats itself every 3 months, appears to be leaking from the master cylinder.
The rear lift gate or strut support for the hatch of my 2007 saturn, outlook gradually fell on my son and i while putting the groceries in the car at walmart more than a few months ago; now the hatch no longer holds its weight and drops when you try to lift it, because it is pretty heavy, so as of today, i have not used the hatch for many months now, because it is not safe. I have called a few dealers that deal with saturn, gmc even buick and they all say that they do not work on vehicles over 10 years. (?) one of the mechanics said that he thought there was a recall on the lift gate like 3 years ago.? i am to the point that i might as well find a local mechanic to fix the lift gate or strut for the hatch.also, the passenger side air bag light has been on since january or february of 2019 and it won't turn off or reset?
2 complaints about the saturn outlook:1)braking & brake fluid problems.dealer has replaced brake fluid saying that the factory brake fluid was not correct.braking is still difficult and brake pedal needs to be pressed more than once for proper braking pressure to kick-in.2)since new, the outlook has a popping or cracking sound whenever the steering wheel is turned from right or left, at least 2-3 times in each direction from center.brought matter to the dealers attention and said other reports had been made, but no solution.
I have experienced only issues all year with my 2007 saturn outlook. It has 55,000 miles and in june 2010 the wiring short circuited behind the steering wheel causing the theft security lock system to go into effect assuming the car was being hot-wired. It cost me over $300 to fix at the dealer and had to be towed. Then the dealer said my inside fuse box was completely corroded from water and they would need to fix the leak my sunroof was causing. The dealer has made 6 attempts to fix and i just picked up my car this morning, hopefully after the final attempt. Now my breaks are causing issues, the break pedal softens and goes down to almost the floor when pressed every 4th or 5th time and it is drinking brake fluid, i need to take it this weekend to check for a leak. Not to mention my power steering is making loud whining sounds every time that i move the steering wheel. Oh, and my passenger side low beam headlight has gone out a few times and my husband has had to access the back of it to replace it but it continues to go out. Oh, and my transmission caused problems two weeks ago and the dealer fixed it under my powertrain warranty.. 55,000 miles and this car is giving me issues as if i'm over 200,000 miles!
Excessive brake fluid usage.no leaks found and still continues to use brake fluid at the rate of 2oz. Per 500 miles.
After owning a 2007 outlook with 43,000 miles on it - i had both of the master cylinders leaking into the brake booster and was told it was too dangerous to drive and it would be 2 weeks at most before they could get the saturn parts!
Air bags keep warning on and force to vacate the seat on wearing seat belts wearing, dash board lose power and back after couple minutes.steering make noise on backing
My outlook is at approximately 40,000miles. At about 30,000 there started to be a very noticeable whine in the steering column, especially upon turning. Several times i noticed the steering kind of turning rough with a sharp turn, as in backing out of a parking space. Two weeks ago after going through standing water in the roadway, i began to turn left onto a side street and the steering wheel locked up-not a loss of power steering, there was no way to turn the wheel. I took the car to the service shop that afternoon. Upon describing my issue to the service rep, he stated that he had only ever had one vehicle in with that complaint and that what had occurred was that they drove through water, splashing it onto the power steering belt (which was worn) causing it to slip. After dropping the car off i did some research on my own and found multiple unresolved complaints exactly like mine posted online. When i picked the car up, they charged me $45 and said that i had somehow gotten air in my power steering fluid. My car has done this twice since then. Once very briefly while leaving a parking spot and again last night in the middle of a downpour. I bought this vehicle because i have 4 kids and i liked the safety features of the airbag system-but this scares me to death!! i am to the point of being afraid to drive in the rain. I want to take it back for more service, but based on what i'm reading, no one is getting any resolution.
While attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel locked up for a few seconds.i had no control over the vehicle.this has happened several times and it has always been in wet, rainy weather. It appears that water is splashing on the belts which causes a temporary loss of steering.while researching the problem, i've come across several other owners who have had the same issue.gm has not offered a solution, since my dealership cannot 'replicate the problem' while the car is in service.if nothing is done about this design flaw, the result would be a serious crash and death.
2007 saturn outlook. Consumer states problem with steering *tgwthe consumer stated while driving in the rain, he struck a small puddle of water in the middle of a main road. As he was making a turn, the steering wheel jolted out of his hands and the vehicle began to make a loud noise.the consumer drove into a ditch as he was unable to gain control of the vehicle until the last second; having to use all of his strength to keep from plowing fully into the ditch and rear embankment. After the incident, the consumer heard a whining noise coming from the steering column, which would cost $1000 to replace. The consumer stated the problem has not been resolved.updated 09/15/11.
While at idle, the steering pump started "whining".the noise stopped after getting up to speed.several times, while attempting to make a right hand turn, the steering column seized, causing the vehicle to skid at approximately 25 mph.this is a serious safety issue.it seemed to only occur during rain.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the steering column but the failure persisted. Also, the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was unavailable.
While driving vehicle, the vehicle steering wheel started to lock or stalling while taking a turn. Initially this was a rarely occurrence. So i went to an auto shop to make sure that steering fluid is at its proper levels; it was. Then a week later, the steering started to lock frequently while taking a right or left turn. I then went to anothermechanical shop for a second opinion and they found nothing. Just yesterday(2/9/2019), my vehicle stared to hum and the steering wheel once again tried to lock on me while making another turn and almost caused me 2 accidents on a major road. I was then told to look up to see if there's any recalls on my vehicle and i found nothing but i did find the exact same issues that my saturn is experiencing currently from previous recalls
If you drive this saturn through a puddle after a rainstorm, the power failure light comes on, the power steering stops working and the car is very difficult to steer...this almost caused a crash in a residential street. The temp gauge also goes up higher than normal and the lights dim.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering failed. The steering wheel became difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that they could not diagnose and test the vehicle on april 1, 2010. The failure mileage was 62,000. The approximate current mileage was 62,000.
2 complaints about the saturn outlook:1)braking & brake fluid problems.dealer has replaced brake fluid saying that the factory brake fluid was not correct.braking is still difficult and brake pedal needs to be pressed more than once for proper braking pressure to kick-in.2)since new, the outlook has a popping or cracking sound whenever the steering wheel is turned from right or left, at least 2-3 times in each direction from center.brought matter to the dealers attention and said other reports had been made, but no solution.
Loss of power steering while driving through dangerous terrain. Multiple times on all types of roadways.whole package is leaking and dealer states that the power steering rack, pump and lines need replacement along with alignment, vehicle now has 83000 miles on it. Cost per the dealer is around $2800. Mostly noticed while braking and attempting to turn steering wheel. Can regain steering by releasing brake and accelerating. Speed does not matter as it happens both from stand up to 70 miles per hour. Direction does not matter as it seizes up turning both to the left and right. Not safe for travel especially with occupants.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact mentioned that when driving at low speeds she noticed a loud humming noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Driver was driving in the rain going approximately 35mph. As driver slowed down to make a right turn, the steering completely locked up and the car would not turn. Driver was able to drive into the grass without causing an accident.after sitting there a few minutes, driver was able to get car back on road and drive approximately 1 mile to a nearby relative's house. Had driver been going faster, it is alarming to think what could have happened.
After less than a year old, the driver side headlight assembly on my 2007 outlook needed to be replaced.the dealership did the necessary repairs under warranty.in july 2010, i had a headlight out on the passenger side.i brought my car back to the dealership accepting saturns since saturn had now closed.i was told that the "headlight harness" had melted.i paid a hefty fee to had that repaired.in october 2010, the same thing happened to the driver's side headlight harness.the dealership offered no suggestion on to how to keep this from re-occurring.furthermore, i have had to have air "bled" from the "closed" power steering line 3 times.also, the stabilitrac system will occasionally "turn itself off" causing the car to lose power on turns.
Power steering pump failure with only 60,000 miles on 2007 saturn outlook awd.loud noises when turning steering wheel and sometimes the wheel is almost unable to turn at all.very unsafe and i do not trust enough to have my wife drive with our child in it.read many complaints about this same thing and now i am forced to repair out of pocket.
We bought the car jan 8 of 2010 and was still under full warranty-after the first month i brought into saturn and told them of all issues. They said they got it all fixed in june of 2010 brought it in again for basically same issues and they said they fixed everything again and were also closing down that day so were hurrying me out the door. After that had same issues (especially steering wheel and engine problems,oil leaks, along with electrical problems) and we were directed to go chevy since saturn was gone.expressed to them same issues with steering wheel etc.they also fixed a recall on the electrical system.and fixed power steering pump that was broke two months later had same issues with steering and engine and airbag sensor and brought it again and they also fixed another recall, in the headlamp. (we have all documents)now the whole transmission is out and oil leaks again so since it still under power train they are fixing them but gm will not approve them to fix the steering column that needs to be replace nor the airbag sensor issue. We have called them everyday and sent them over all our paperwork the last two years showing that the steering column and airbag sensor have been an issue since before our full warranty was up.i just want my car to be safe and feel like i am in a death trap and still owe a lot of money on it. It is a total lemon and i am stuck with itthese issues were from the start when the car was still under full warranty.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving various speeds, there was a squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel while turning. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to belanger tire and auto (35235 warren rd, westland, mi 48185; (734) 721-1810) where it was diagnosed that the power steering was leaking fluid and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 08/08/17*lj
While driving in the rain all of a sudden my power steering went out and i was forced to manhandle my vehicle off the road and into a parking lot.within a few minutes the steering came back and i was able to continue home.along the way this happened twice more.now the problem lights for stabilitrakservice and traction off are both on.
The first incident involving steering occurred when i hit a puddle in road.i lost all power steering and also had a whining in steering column.i've had multiple incidences since and now have little to no power steering. I've taken to the dealer for multiple issues including the steering issues.they have replaced the steering column and gear as well as moved the power steering cable.this provided a temporary fix however i have little to no steering now and am out of warranty.i have taken to multiple shops and am being told it could be pump or steering column again.the fixes are between $1400-2500 and may do one to find that the issue was the other.in researching online i am surprised there has not been a recall on these vehicles as well.there are a number of other gm products being recalled for same issue but not the outlook.this occurs at low speeds and low rpms, this makes for dangerous city driving.
1) steering went out during a heavy rain going down the road. Lost steering. Very scary. Happened with four kids in the car going over a bridge! took it to a car repair shop and they did not see a problem while looking at belt. It has happened a handful of times in very heavy raining which i try to avoid since that happened.2) airbag light on. Just wonder if it is due to the water that pours in through the known defective sunroof tubes? during rains, water trickling through airbag compartments as well as water throughout vehicle. How come these sunroof tubes are not recalled????
I have experienced only issues all year with my 2007 saturn outlook. It has 55,000 miles and in june 2010 the wiring short circuited behind the steering wheel causing the theft security lock system to go into effect assuming the car was being hot-wired. It cost me over $300 to fix at the dealer and had to be towed. Then the dealer said my inside fuse box was completely corroded from water and they would need to fix the leak my sunroof was causing. The dealer has made 6 attempts to fix and i just picked up my car this morning, hopefully after the final attempt. Now my breaks are causing issues, the break pedal softens and goes down to almost the floor when pressed every 4th or 5th time and it is drinking brake fluid, i need to take it this weekend to check for a leak. Not to mention my power steering is making loud whining sounds every time that i move the steering wheel. Oh, and my passenger side low beam headlight has gone out a few times and my husband has had to access the back of it to replace it but it continues to go out. Oh, and my transmission caused problems two weeks ago and the dealer fixed it under my powertrain warranty.. 55,000 miles and this car is giving me issues as if i'm over 200,000 miles!
Just had power steering pump replaced last week and now rack and pinion is ruined.again almost hit a car no warning and since i just had the pump replaced this was totally unexpected.how are you allowing cars that intermittently lose power steering to be on the highway.someone will eventually be killed.the garage said he has had many of these same problems with outlook and acadia.
Driving highway when i noticed something different in my steering.it wasn't until i exited the highway and tried to turn, that is when i realized i didn't have power steering, i went over the line trying to turn the vehicle.very dangerous.i struggled to get my car home safely.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering while being operated at 30 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was brought to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump and steering gear assembly were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.
When driving through a puddle, there was a loss of power steering and brakes. I had the interior liners replaced but the problem still occurs. The electrical problems have increased dramatically since the original date of the problem and at this point, i think this vehicle is extremely dangerous to drive. The driver information center is out, there are two windows that no longer open, the stabilitrak light comes on intermittently (this is new last week), there is another warning sound coming on when i make a sharp turn but i am not sure what this is for since the driver information center is out. Once i could not get the door to shut completely and i had to start the car, lock and unlock the doors and then the door would shut. The audio/navigation screen loses power and restarts every couple days during my drive. Note: i have also had the power steering replaced in march and replaced the replacement transmission about the same time.
I had just turned a corner and it felt like my vehicle lost power.i pushed on the gas pedal and it accelerated as normal.but then i realized my steering wheel wouldn't turn.with traffic coming at me i barely made it to another street and could just turn it enough to get to the side of the street.i was puttin my whole body weight into it.it was not raining and conditions were normal outside. $300 later my steering system was fixed. Thank goodness traffic wasn't heavier that day.
My 18 year old daughter was returning home when she noticed the steering became very hard to use.she made it home safely.i took the car out to see what was going on and when i backed up the driveway i couldn't turn the wheel without great effort. And it got worse, it just locked up. I was advised that it needed power steering fluid or a new power steering pump.i drove it to nearest mechanic, steering locked up on turns, had to pull over several times, and turn the car off.the mechanic is within 3 miles, nearest gm dealer is 40 minutes away. He replaced pump and fluid, cleaned it as recommended. He took it for a test drive and the steering failed again, almost causing an accident. He was very upset.i am contacting gm. This problem has been documented by other 2007 saturn outlook owners on this site. This is a very dangerous issue and i can't believe it has not been addressed. Does someone have to die before it is?i have an unsafe and un drivable vehicle.
Power steering fails on my 2007 saturn outlook.dealer has attempted to fix it 3 times but failed.it's currently at dealer now for the 4th attempt.it's been there for the last 21 days.i never know when steering is going to fail.it used to only fail when i went through puddles but now it does it even on a dry day.i have almost hit telephone poles, trees, cars and people.it's very dangerous and someone is going to get hurt or killed if saturn cannot fix this problem.i dropped car off on june 7, 2009 with no power steering.they returned it to me on june 25.i drove only a few miles before the steering failed again.luckily, i was turning into parking lot at the time so i was not going that fast.i almost went up sidewalk and into a tree.the car had to be towed from parking lot.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact heard a humming sound coming from the steering wheel. The contact stated that the sound could be heard at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
I was driving on the highway. I drove into some water on the road and lost steering. The wheel became very very hard to steer. Then it happened a few more time on the highway. Tonight, driving home in the rain and went threw a puddle of water on the road. Lost steering ability and had to stop the car in the middle of the road. I could not make my turn for the steering was some hard.i also noticed that the charging light came on as well when i went threw this puddle of water.the should be a recall a.s.a.p.this should not happen
Power steering pump needs replaced after 38,000 miles. Noise started @ 34,000 miles. Seems to be an issues on other outlooks.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated while driving 10 mph and making a left turn, he drovethrough a puddle of water and immediately the power steering failed. The contact stated the steering wheel became very hard to turn and control. The dealer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 63,750.updated 05/25/11updated 08/04/11
While driving in a moderate rain storm today, 6.1.12, at 35 mph, the steering on my vehicle locked up and froze after driving through a puddle.this has occurred several times in the past few years, but i do not recall the exact dates so i will report today's date only.the steering wheel would eventually free and return to normal operation after about 10 seconds.also, there is a loud whining noise from the steering block and under the hood when this occurs.the noises sounds like the power steering belts are slipping due to being soaked with water.this is my wife's vehicle, we have two kids.this vehicle is driven in the state of fl with heavy, and frequent storms.this is very troublesome and scary and i am concerned this loss of steering will lead to a crash.
2007 saturn outlook. Consumer states vehicle steering wheel locked up while driving. *tgwthe consumer stated as her husband steered to make a right turn, the steering wheel locked up. He applied extreme pressure to the steering wheel, and the steering wheel broke free. The consumers husband pulled over and turned off the vehicle, and checked the power steering fluid and all appeared fine. The consumer continued to drive. However, by the time they arrived home. It felt as though the vehicle didn't have any power steering and the steering pump began to growl. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined, the power steering rack was leaking and the pump failed due to oil loss.
Problems with the power steering
I was driving my 2007 saturn outlook when the power steering went out and i went off the road hitting a culvert head on.the frontal air bags failed to deploy.the driver seat on impact broke off of the frame of the vehicle.the only thing that saved my life was my seatbelt.the vehicle was towed to a dealership and after they hooked it up to their diagnostics, they found that there was a mistake in the sensor codes.the code showed that the vehicle rolled over.the vehicle never did roll over whatsoever. Also the power steering pump was defective and later a recall came out informing owners of this. After research i found that previously there was a recall for a defective air bag module.this had been replaced. However the airbag still did not deploy during the front impact collision.
It was raining (which is very common in my state). I slowed to make a right turn. Half way through my turn, my steering failed. I could not completely turn my wheel to make a safe/legal turn. Thankfully i turned onto a 4 lane road, as i ended up in the left lane. Had it been just a 2 lane road, i would have slammed into oncoming traffic! i was not driving recklessly, i safely slowed down as i approached my turn and during my turn, which is probably what saved my family's lives as well as other drivers on the road. Had i been going faster, i probably would not have been able to avoid an accident. I contacted my dealership, and to my surprise, this is a known issue with saturn outlooks. What was even more mind boggling was the fact that it is not currently a safety recall. They made me feel like it was not safe for me to even drive my vehicle anymore and my only option was to pay out of pocket to "upgrade wheel well liners." i have been researching this issue online, and some people have even stated that after upgrading their liners, they still encounter the same problem. I am worried for the safety of my family. Please look into this problem. I feel that gm/saturn need to own up to this and rectify the problem. Thank you.
While pulling into a parking lot, i lost steering.i took it to the dealership and they stated they could not find anything wrong with the power steering pump.they asked if i drove through a puddle.it was raining during the incident.the dealership stated water probably got on the belts and caused the problem.they stated inner fender guards could help solve the problem.my incident only occurred at about 5 -10 mph, but it gets me a little nervous if this occurred on a highway around 55 - 60 mph.it seems like there is more to the problem then just water getting on the power steering belts.
There is a distinct groaning noise coming from the power steering system.the noise is most prominent when the car is fully warmed up, but occurs nearly any time.when the steering wheel is turned slightly from center in either direction, the noise intensifies, and a distinct vibration can be felt in the steering wheel, leading me to believe there is some problem with the power steering pump or other steering components.i had the vehicle to the dealer and of course they claimed there is no noise.i left it there for multiple people to try it, as my entire family hears the noise, but of course only the driver can feel the vibration in the steering wheel.my fear is that whatever component(s) is/are failing, they will totally fail on the highway, either compromising the steering or leaving our family stranded.
Upon driving vehicle attempted to parallel park and without warning power steering was lost almost causing an accident. Vehicle was taken to dealer where the pressure hose was to be replaced at $500. Momentarily regained power with loud noises while turning. Service center replaced pump at $700+ and i still have no power steering. Now i may have to replace rack and pinions. I have a large family and afraid to travel with them in the vehicle at all.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion was damaged due to a failed power steering pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,197.
Accelerated to get on interstate 41 to 65 mph. Heard a unusual noise. Lost all power steering (ps) , had to use manual/hard to steer control. No warning light came on, no idea of what was happening. Drove car home at a reduced speed. Car maker notified me in september 2014 they had a "campaign" to replace pumps if failed before 150,000 mi. I had heard a ps whine noise and had taken the outlook to the dealer in february2015,before the 150,000 mi and they said if it failed they would honor the campaign. They would not look at the ps fluid or listen to the noise.
While driving in rainy weather, if you drive through standing water puddles along side of the road, the water spray washes up on the belts and you loose steering ability of the vehicle, you must man handle the steering wheel to make any turns, it has been back to the dealer and covers have been added to the wheel wells, but the problem still exists, making this a safety and possible crash hazard.
While driving at 30 mph daah board lit up - engine power reduced - traction control go off and stabiltrak says it's off.i lost all power in car while driving including steering with kids in the car, and incoming traffic.car would not restart immediately, it took 10 min. For it to start back up and dash lit up stating "starting disabled, service throttle".taking to service repair - saw service.bulletin for other models with same issues.
During a drive from atlanta, ga to augusta ga my 2007 saturn outlook my steering would occasionally respond with a slight jerk. At the end of the trip during a right turn into our office parking lot the power steering failed momentarily but i finished that turn and then a left turn.as i started a right turn into a parking space the power steering failed completely. I used all my strength to get the vehicle into the parking spot. I stopped the engine and checked the power steering which appeared to be overful. I restarted and attempted additional steering maneuvers which were all difficult.i had the vehicle transported to the repair shop where they diagnosed a disintegration of some internal component of the power steering pump. They flushed the system and replaced the pump.i believe this failure under other circumstances could lead to a serious crash.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph in extremely heavy rain conditions. Suddenly, the entire instrument panel lighting became dim and there was a loss of powering steering for a period of thirty seconds. The failure occurredfour times in rainy weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the front fender liner. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. The identical failures continued to occur after the service repair was performed. The failure mileage was 27,689.
When driving during or after a heavy rain through puddles our saturn outlook looses any steering capability.have gone to dealership several times and a wheel liner was installed but that did not correct the problem.
I have owned this since new, about 2009 the steering started to squeak when you make turns. Took it in they fix it but it has returned.something just doesn't feel right in the steering.
1.was driving on i95 in maryland. Speed about 65 mph.2.loss of power steering (steering wheel locks up and you are unable to direct steering).before august 18, 2010 the failure happened two other times but were at lower speeds. The last incident which happened on august 18, 2010 was on a highway and i almost side swiped a tractor trailer because i had no control over my vehicle for about a minute.i was lucky to avoid a serious accident to myself and others.3. I put in a call to saturn customer service. They made an appointment for me ad dudley martin chevrolet in manassas, va to check the car out.after car was inspected i was told that when ever it rains, water gets onto steering belts which causes the loss of power steering. They advised having fender guards installed which is over $300 which i do not have.i asked saturn/gm to add guards at my their cost since it was a safety issue. Saturn/gm told me that they agree it is a safety issue but they are not willing to pay to fix the car.i have seen other reports online of this problem and feel that there should be a recall before someone gets really hurt. I know it was a very scary situation for me.
The failure was the power steering pump on a 2007 saturn outlook, 3.6l engine.the first sign of failure occurred while taking a curve at 45 mph.the steering froze then freedup and froze again several times in just a few seconds causing me to nearly loose control of the vehicle.the vehicle went from the ditch to over the centerline before i was able to pull over.after this incident the steering made continuous noise and failed to work properly.it was impossible to steer at low speeds without revving the engine.because of the danger of driving the vehicle i had to pay over $500.00 for the repair.i have heard of many many more power steering pump failures on the 3.6l engine.please look into this before someone gets hurt or killed.even after the repair the steering does not seem right.i am keeping my receipts because i feel this will end up a recall issue due to safety concerns.this vehicle had 41,000 miles on it (90% highway).the pump was returned for a $50.00 core charge.
2007 outlook has had consistent steering problems.it happens every day and it is like my power steering does not work anymore.i can not make double turns or park properly due to the steering.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.while turning the vehicle, the contact heard a loud popping sound in the steering column.she also experienced gear slippage.on one occasion, while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the transmission and steering column.several weeks after the repair, the failure resurfaced.she took the vehicle back to the dealer and they replaced the coolant lines.immediately after the repair, the transmission failed again.the vehicle is in the process of being repaired.the manufacturer would not assist.the failure mileage was 1,600 and current mileage was 50,000.
2007 saturn outlook, consumer received notification of rejection.*bfthe sunroof leaked, the rear wiper was broken and the front passenger air bag did not activate. The driver's seat belt was improperly aligned from a previous repair and the front wipers failed.last month, the power steering function was severely compromised while driving through a heavy rainstorm. The power steering was providing inconsistent feedback which appeared to be caused by a slipping belt to the power steering pump.
Complete loss of power steering due to leaking power steering oil cooler.
New 2007 saturn outlookfrom dealer on october23, 2007. On monday, january 14. 2008. Fluid found under car parked in garage.car has 1800 miles. Dealer advised i bring car in. Upon starting car, i heard horrendous noise from under hood. Backing out of garage, i found steering did not work. Car towed todealership, saturn of clarkston.they provided small rental car as loaner.technician did not look at outlook until afternoon of wednesday, january 16, 2008, subsequent to several calls from me. Problem identified as the hose/coil carrying cooling fluid for power steering. Required part has been taking at least week and a half to get.i said my wife and i rented a house in florida and needed the outlook for this trip.the service person checked further and then told me the part would be in the following friday or monday. Part did not come in as i was told.i have talked with parts manager and service manager at dealer,and saturn customer service. ( dealer owner not in when i called.)i learned that this dealership alone has owners of five other outlooks(all 2007's, i think) awaiting the same part, and that the problem is national.this is a defective part!apparently saturn (and, i assume) the corporation have known about it for a while.i am concerned i purchased a new vehicle which may have had a known potentially defective part.we were fortunatefluid leakage and loss of steering occurred where and when it did, and not while my wife and i were traveling to florida.i don't know ifpower steering might have failed while i was actually driving. I advisedservice manager i was going to contact nhtsa about this problem and suggested he tell the dealership owner.he said dealership doing all it could.he asked when house rental in florida began.i told him, "february 1," and we planned to take several days to drive there with our dogs.he said dealership intended to make sure we had our car available for our trip.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.the contact stated that the steering wheel became stiff and made an abnormal noise.the dealer stated that the power steering pump assembly needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 31,182.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.the contact stated while driving, the vehicle made a clicking noise in the steering wheel. The dealer diagnosed that therack and pinion and steering needed to be repaired.the dealer replaced the rack and pinion and steering pump; but the failure recurred.the failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.
2007 saturn outlook electrical system recall.consumer states that she is also having a problem with her vehicle leaking water in the driver and passenger areas. *nj
Water leak in sunroof, have had it serviced twice already and dealership cannot seem to find problem, water coming through airbags, side panels in front seats, puddle of water in passenger and driver floor, mold already built under carpet due to water.
My 2007 saturn outlook continuously leaks water from the roof every time it rains.the leaking water is not one drip here and there, but a gush of water will come out of these areas and will continue to leak while it is raining.the water will drain out of the headliner, the airbag areas, the light fixtures, the seat belt areas all in the front and back of the car and will also drench the passenger and driver side floor boards.this has caused my car to have a musty moldy smell to it.i find it very discerning that after you purchase a vehicle, it will have these safety issues such as water leaking.i understand that these things happen, but i am afraid that this will cause a shortage with the wiring systems in my vehicle thus causing even more damage.since the water started leaking from the roof, i have had airbag issues and windshield wiper issues (it runs constantly).i would not recommend this vehicle to anyone.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact was driving 40 mph when water leaked from both sides of thefront air bags. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. Updated 04/13/12
This vehicle has a problem with leaking water when it rains! water will leak from the sunroof and pool in the passenger front seat foot well.it will fill the glove box and the foot well. The vehicle has been to the dealership for the problem every year since it has been owned by us.we recently were out of town and had to let the vehicle sit outside while we were away.when we arrived back from our trip the vehicle was filled with water in the footwell of the passenger side. All of the windows were steamed up, and the temperature outside was around 95 degrees, since then it has continued to rain and i have had to shop vac out the standing water.the biggest problem is the mold that has begun to grow in the car.the glove box has filled with water and ruined everything in it. There have been multiple warning lights that have come on since such as "check airbags" which i have personally seen water leak from.this is no longer a safe vehicle for me, my wife , or my three young children.i haven't been able to reach anyone other than the dealer to express my concern.i love the vehicle but my family's health is priority.
Roof leaks from sunroof /moonroof. Everytime it rains my 2007 saturn outlook roof leaks. The water travels into the pillars and where the air bags are stored in the columns. I am not sure if this will effect air bag operation or deployment. Leaks into the glove box and behind dashboard as well as into the rear passenger / storage area. The floors are saturated and the vehicle smells of mold. Random dashboard lights come on periodically.
Sunroof leaks.the leaks lead to reserves of water above the headliner that can be heard when turns are made.significant amounts of water run through air bags on a columns and dashboard.given that the battery has died on me six times, i am concerned about long term electrical damage and proper air bag deployment.dealer has attempted to repair five times.
Water was leaking through the passenger side visor clip; the headliner above the passenger seat was wet. Before the car died, the temp gauge read hot and the check engine light come on, rear hatch was not working, later to find out the rear switch shorted from water. The car was taken to a gm shop where they found a water leak that flooded the fuse box. The car was returned to us. The car was in the shop from 2/7/12 -2/23/12. When the car was returned the horn wasn't working , radio/nav screen was black, but you could hear the radio. The car was brought back on 2/29/. Another leak was found. A "water master" replaced the seal and glass on the sunroof .the car was returned on 3/6/12. Then we noticed the inside lights were not working along with the radio would not turn off and the outside temp reg. @ 82 degrees when in fact is was 42 degrees out along with condensation on 4/3.gm put out bulletins making the public aware of the potential issues due to inadequate drain tubes to prevent the problems above from happening. The repairs have failed. Apparently, there is a several design flaws in these vehicles.there could be potential disastrous outcome from the persistent water leaks we are experiencing despite repairs done per service bulletins. We have researched this problem extensively and have read 100's of other saturn owners with the same issues; even after the repairs to prevent these problems. The edmunds forum is full of complaints.these cars are not safe and i'mjust grateful i wasn't??t driving on the hwy. When my fuse box died. When will gm become accountable for these faulty poor designed drain tubes from the sunroofs? gm alerted the public, paid for the repair and the repairs failed? and we can't find anyone who has had a repair that has worked. We need an advocate and a class action. Gm is very much aware of this issue. I will never feel safe or confident.
Sunroof started leaking and leaked into the fuse boxes and cause the fuse box and wires to corrode which caused the car to not shut off could drive down the road shut the car off and take the key out and it would still run.
Constant sunroof leak into passenger side of vehicle, multiple repairs.the rain runs down into vehicle leaving massive puddle of water on the passenger side floor.it appears to run down on far right side under the glove box area into the vehicle.i constantly have towels on the passenger side floor to protect the carpet, however the carpet is now permanently damaged and smells moldy.the state in which i live rains all winter long, so this is a major issue.i'm very concerned about the electrical box and electrical system failing!gm dealerships have been completely unhelpful and want to charge anywhere from $300 to $500 to replace the tubing every year.
During a rain, water started pouring out of the airbag and seatbelt covers on the passenger side.water was leaking out of headliner between windshield and door.it is dripping all the way down the side near the glove compartment onto the floor.i am concerned that others have had this same issue with no resolution.i am afraid that it will damage the electronic components and make the airbags and seatbelts fail.please help get this recalled!!!!!!
Sunroof leaking water into the passage compartment and down the front firewall and glove box compartment.water entered into the cover that hides the front a/c blower motor.motor is sitting in 1-2 inches of water.motor starting to corrode and stopped working.lucky there wasn't a fire.found utube video describing how to fix this problem.removed cover to blower and freed up blower motor corrosion.ordered a replacement blower motor.drilled 2 holes in this cover to allow future water collection a drainage route out of this cover.sunroof needs recalled and blower motors need recalled as well.http://youtu.be/fnykjlhusxicost to repair this was $78 for part and about 1 hour labor.
2007 saturn outlookthe seal not installed from factory invoice so# 263636, tag# 3636, and line item #3, caused all problems for this 2007 saturn outlook. Water collecting behind firewall in the area of the fuse block assembly causing the wiring harness junction box to short and draining the battery dead on three different occasions and causing the vehicle engine to run after turning ignition to off position on another ocassion. The seal not being installed from the factory allowing water to drip on passenger floorboard and causing windshield to collect water on the inside of winsheild when defrost fan was running at certain times and obstucting view of operator to drive safely! i david tilley have all receipts from saturn of knoxville to verifiy all failures listed in this paragraphtotal of 42 days out of service per all invoices date time in service shop and date time out which includes eight complaints and three tows from roadside assistance all recorded from date of purchash to approximately 1,650 miles on the odometer. Where is the recall?summary: the seal or seam not installed at the saturn factory has created a highly potential dangerous vehicle and not safe and dependable enough to purchase and operate. I david tilley the owner of this 2007 saturn outlook request a re-purchase of this undependable and unsafe vehicledavid tilley
I purchased my car from carmax and not even a month after, it rained really hard one night and the inside of my car on the driver side was leaking. I took it back and they called themselves fixing and i ended having the same problem again. Long story short i recently had the problem again but this time the leak is all over the car on the roof and this time carmax told me to take it gm and they said that it was just a clogged. I'm having to many problems with the same thing and nobody is taking blame for it. Either they fix it for good or i want a replacement vehicle.
Water is coming in from the sunroof drains.water is pooling in the headliner.upon braking water poured out the front of the headliner by the passenger windshield and also dripped on the lower left side of the drivers side gauge compartment.i am concerned of stagnant water causing mold and mildew - i am highly allergic and it causes bronchial issues.i am concerned of the water shorting out the electronic components.i purchased this vehicle from my father who drove it sporadically and garaged it.i do not have a garage and drive it daily rain or shine.i am concerned for our safety.a car is not supposed to leak.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that when it rained, water leaked inside the vehicle from underneath the glove box compartment, driver's visor, sun roof, and the rear exterior accessory light. The contact discovered mold growing on both front doors and the front passenger floor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the failure was due to an air conditioner malfunction. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the air conditioner then failed completely. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
My 2007 outlook xr leaks water inside of it and is messing up the electrical stuff in it. It has started telling me to have the airbag serviced, so now i am worried that it will either randomly go off or not go off when it is supposed to. It has told me that my car was over heated when i have just started it. It has continued to keep running when i have turned the key off and removed it from the ignition switch. I have read several other complaints on the internet from other owners. Edmunds website has several complaints on there that you can read. I have contacted general motor over this matter because the water leaking in is from factory defects. Other owners have taken their outlooks in to the general motors service centers numerous times and their outlooks continue to leak. I had the top of my outlook covered with plastic and water still leaked in when it rained. I vacuumed 6 gallons of water out of it and could not get all of the water out, which is going to lead to it molding and mildewing. Something needs to be done to pull these unsafe vehicles off the road.
My transmission died in 2012 had put another transmission. Sitting in 2018 i need another transmission why can't they fix this problem. It's doesn't go above 10mph as i was driving also the roof leaks and car takes on water could cause a fire if you look online these are the 2 major complaints of this vehicle.
Hi! i recently bought a car from a dealership called epb auto. The car i purchased was describes as having no recalls nor other problems besides the abs light (which i was informed by the dealer would go off with new tires) on and a check engine light. The dealer specified that the check engine was just the gas cap. Which he claimed that the mechanic read with his computer. I was told there was no problems, also claimed he'd replace the windshield. Which he did not. I tried to call to explain the situation. He claimed the mobile mechanic won't be able to come out until monday. My whole vitality relies on that vehicle and i cannot find a mechanic that will fix the recalls. Please help! recalls include the timing chain and timing tensioner, windshield, liftgate, air bag sensors, electrical system failures.
My 07 saturn outlook has 2 major issues the wave plate broke in the transmission code p0776 and didn't run. I had to wait over 7 months to save since i had a car payment to have it rebuilt. It should be a recall since there are so many in my position miles were 80,674 and now my roof leaks should be a recall it is messing up my electrical could cause a fire in the vehicle that i used to take my kids in so i have to drive around with towels on my seat as my car rains on my head in side when it is raining outside
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the seal on the sun roof fractured and caused water to drain into the vehicle. As a result, the battery, fuse box, and carpet were damaged. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to sierra motors (18475 5th avenue, jamestown, ca 95327) where it was diagnosed that the drain plug was clogged. The dealer kept the vehicle for observation. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. The vin was not provided.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that during heavy rain, water leaked into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the contact was informed that the drain was clogged and needed to be fixed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 151,000.
During rain, the water enters the car from the driver side a pillar and passenger side a pillar where is connects to the roof and at the floor, causing carpet to wet.visiting various gm dealership, i have not found a solution to the issue, that can getthe issue fixed.
1) car no longer shifts out of first gear (automatic transmission).2) car continues to run for up to 30 seconds when the key is removed.dealer states that a water leak beginning at the sunroof leaks water onto the fuse area in the engine compartment causing failures requiring a fuse box replacement.the vehicle has had leaks leaving water on the headliner, front seats, front driver and front passenger floors in the past all repaired by the dealer under warranty.dealer charges so far are $500 to repair the leak, $500 to replace the fusebox, and still not sure any of those repairs have resolved the two initial issues.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard water moving around in the vehicle. While turning, water poured into the vehicle. The contact stated that the water was inside of the interior and exterior lighting. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sun roof needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000. The vin was unavailable.
I noticed my outlook leaking water 3 mos. After i bought it.the airbags on passenger side stopped working.the car would not shut off in the garage.the dealer states its a leak that has allowed water to ruin the electronics all over the vehicle.this is a problem all over the internet.no one can fix it.they have 7 tech bulletins...still no fix. The dealership wants 1500.00 to "start" looking into the problem.please help me!i can't drive a moldy car with intermittent airbags and possible power steering malfunction with my kids in the car!this will bankrupt me. What do i do??no one online has found a solution...just 1000's of dollars and scary situations onthe road (defrost blowers breaking, losing power steering, engine quitting, water dumping on their laps). Please make them recall this or help us fix it!
I have a 2007 saturn outlook whis is leaking water in through what i assume is the sunroof. My son, who was sitting in the third row of seating (back seat) noticed water leaking from the dome light. The water was also noticed in other areas of the vehicle throughout the drive. I have also started noticing electrical issues with the vehicle not that the rain has come in as well as water stains from other such issues.
Takata recallwhile bolt assembly broke off at frame holding gas tank up. There are three metal 'straps' holding gas tank in place and the back one broke off from frame bolt and all still intact. I was in motion driving on a busy street when it broke off. I wasn't turning or anything and the speed limit is 40 mph.
I have been noticing that my driver side and passenger side floors are getting soaked with water.this has been happening for about a month.the main problem was that my it was just above freezing and i had ice built up on the inside of my windshield and had to wait to get it to defrost and then dry the windshield before i could drive the vehicle.at first i thought the sunroof was left cracked so i took the floormats out and during the day, left the sunroof and windows open to dry out the car.this did not work or solve the problem.i took my car to a car wash today (11/9/14) and when i was leaving the lot, i was on a slight downward slope to stop before entering the street.i noticed that water was coming through the driver side a pillar where the airbag logo is at.on the passenger side, water was running down the inside of the windshield on the dash, getting the passenger wet.very frustrated that there is no recall for the sunroof leak as general motors knows of the problem but will not fix the problem as it is due to the sunroof drains/drainage tubes.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the rear liftgate on the vehicle opened and then slammed shut. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the champion chevrolet dealer at 5000 e grand river ave in howell, mi, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 197,000.
The keyless entry broke we never had one so don't know if push button to open and close electronically or not but if u open gate it automatically closes almost falling on you.
Bought this 2007 saturn outlook new in april 2007.. August 2008 first time i noticed floor boards on passengers side wet, took to saturn they said the drain line was clogged, oct 2008 back to saturn they had a campaign to extend drain lines they did this.. November 2009 the drivers side is now leaking saturn secured the drain hose for sunroof. My car has always been garaged until oct 2014. Now that it is parked out in the elements i have a major roof leak. Took it to gm on oct 2, 2014 as i now have wet/water stains on the passengers side headliner, they said the drain was clogged fixed in 2 minutes.we had rain for a week and on oct.24, 2014 i now noticed wet/water stains on both sides and across the windshield, under the visors and the roof panel where the interior lights and controls are for the sunroof. Take to gm dealer they say the drivers side drain hose was clogged fixed in a minute. Back to gm on nov 15, 2014 they now say the seal around the sunroof needs to be replaced, they replace seal. Nov 17, 2014 leak is worse than ever. I have now spent $500.00 to have a leak fixed to no avail. I have searched the internet now and see this is not an isolated incident. 100's if not 1000's of gm saturn outlooks with and without sunroofs have leaky roofs. It is a design flaw and gm will not own up to it. This needs to be a recall item. I am now told to spend $2,150 to replace the sunroof bucket. After reading all the horror stories about this issue i do not believe there is a fix for gm's mistake. I have a case # with gm but they don't want to hear anything. Please issue a recall on this engineed design flaw.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that she noticed that the lift gate failed to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure).the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer where the technician informed the contact that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,760.
Purchased this 2007 saturn outlook in 2013 used with only around 80k miles on it. The previous owner did tell us about the leaking areas once the drains get clogged, my husband has been diligent cleaning them, but living in florida it rains heavy all the time. We noticed more and more frequently the inside dripping in the 3rd row, until many times, until this past november it rained heavy for 2 days and the water started coming thru what seemed to be from the ac vents on both rows, and through the front driver and passenger side walls very heavy, upon leaving work went to turn off the car took keys out twice and it would not shut off. So now there is the electrical areas being soaked, let it dry out cleaned drains again, and it just seems the more rain we have the more water comes in. Right now car is in garage since we had the same situation with rain and now it is dripping from everywhere.. Afraid to drive car since we know that the electrical system and wires are wet. I have a toddler whom i had to cover with a towel cause water was dripping on her. Gm needs to do something about this, before it caused a fire and could cause death too. This seems to be happening to too many families.. What are they waiting for???
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the liftgate detached. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving various speeds, the vehicle oscillated back and forth. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined; however, the struts and bushes were replaced. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
I purchased a 2007 saturn outlook in april 2017 as we were driving home we noticed that the car had a swaying movement to it we figured it was the road we replace the tires and then today may 16, 2018 we had the bushings and the sway bar links replaced and it still sways back-and-forth it's very dangerous to drive and not any mechanic that i've taken it to configure out the problem the sway i g is very dangerous and i have 3 small children that i have to transport and i'm very scared that i'm going to have an accident please help me
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook.when the contact purchased the vehicle, there was a recall on the transmission that was never repaired.while driving 65 mph, she noticed transmission failure when the gears became difficult to shift.the vehicle would also remain stuck in high rpm's while attempting to slow down.the contact stated that the vehicle sounded as if it would explode.the dealer performed a computer update on the transmission, but it did not remedy the failure.furthermore, a strut spontaneously became bent, which caused the steering wheel to jerk at a 90 degree angle.the dealer repaired the strut.the contact smelled gasoline multiple times coming from her vehicle.the dealer was unable to identify the origin of the smell and could not assist.the current mileage was approximately 26,500 and failure mileage was approximately 854.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While accelerating from a complete stop, the traction control warning indicator illuminated and an unusual noise emitted. The vehicle began to vibrate with hesitation and then stalled. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road, where the engine was turned off. After waiting five minutes, the vehicle restarted with the illumination of the engine warning indicator. The failure recurred numerous times. On a separate occasion, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure could possibly be related to the throttle body. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 187,880.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving approximately 40 mph, the traction control indicator flashed. Also, the air conditioning blew out smoke and the transmission jerked. The vehicle was driven home. The contact stated that the failures occurred for approximately one a half months. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tailgate not. Working properlyi the dealership the say is good
On two occasions my car stopped driving while going around 40 to 55 mph.i was driving sometime the end of july 2015 when the car stopped without warning while going about 45 mph.the dash lights were on but all panels were on 0.it made a couple of thrusts then stopped.after a minute i put my foot on the gas and the car resumed driving.on august 8th while my husband was driving it going about 55 mph the car stopped again with no warning but finally a warning came on indicating a problem with the stabilitrak and then he was able to press the gas and the car started moving again.we will be making an appointment with dealershipservice center to find out what the problem is but from my research this seems to be a recurring problem.thankfully no one was behind us both times or someone could of been seriously hurt.please investigate this problem before someone does die.
Hi! i recently bought a car from a dealership called epb auto. The car i purchased was describes as having no recalls nor other problems besides the abs light (which i was informed by the dealer would go off with new tires) on and a check engine light. The dealer specified that the check engine was just the gas cap. Which he claimed that the mechanic read with his computer. I was told there was no problems, also claimed he'd replace the windshield. Which he did not. I tried to call to explain the situation. He claimed the mobile mechanic won't be able to come out until monday. My whole vitality relies on that vehicle and i cannot find a mechanic that will fix the recalls. Please help! recalls include the timing chain and timing tensioner, windshield, liftgate, air bag sensors, electrical system failures.
I have been noticing that my driver side and passenger side floors are getting soaked with water.this has been happening for about a month.the main problem was that my it was just above freezing and i had ice built up on the inside of my windshield and had to wait to get it to defrost and then dry the windshield before i could drive the vehicle.at first i thought the sunroof was left cracked so i took the floormats out and during the day, left the sunroof and windows open to dry out the car.this did not work or solve the problem.i took my car to a car wash today (11/9/14) and when i was leaving the lot, i was on a slight downward slope to stop before entering the street.i noticed that water was coming through the driver side a pillar where the airbag logo is at.on the passenger side, water was running down the inside of the windshield on the dash, getting the passenger wet.very frustrated that there is no recall for the sunroof leak as general motors knows of the problem but will not fix the problem as it is due to the sunroof drains/drainage tubes.
While driving at 30 mph daah board lit up - engine power reduced - traction control go off and stabiltrak says it's off.i lost all power in car while driving including steering with kids in the car, and incoming traffic.car would not restart immediately, it took 10 min. For it to start back up and dash lit up stating "starting disabled, service throttle".taking to service repair - saw service.bulletin for other models with same issues.
When purchased we were told there had been a problem with sunroof leakage but it had been fixed.since then 5 times in for repair leaking sunroof water coming out of airbag holders, dome lights ,overhead electronics. Several fuses have been blown now we wonder if the side impact airbags are still functional water ran out by them. This is not just a drip but water pours out.
External temperature sensor is giving inaccurate temperature readings.technical service bulletin 08-01-39-008a describes the issue with my vehicle perfectly. This same tsb lists my vehicle as affected by this problem.i contacted two dealership service departments and gm corporate twice about this issue.they will not perform the work because their vin search does not yield the tsb as applicable my vehicle.on one occasion i was able to convince the customer service representative to look up the tsb and they confirmed my vehicle's make/model listed on the tsb. I have a serious concern about ice/inclement weather not being reported as it should.when driving through some of the mountainous regions here, the temperature can drop quickly without occupants being aware.problem occurs intermittently both sometimes while driving and sometimes after starting.there is no observed difference based on parking location (in the shade, garaged, outside in the sun, etc...)the problem sometimes corrects itself after vehicle has been turned off.the problem has been observed at least a dozen times.
For a couple weeks i've been having problems opening my trunk hatch, i tried again today and it didn't open. I then bent down to pick up my bags when the hatch opened on its own and hit me in the head pretty hard. It's very frustrating not being able to open my trunk when i have groceries in it. I didn't go to the doctor or the er because i work in the medical field and can recognize the signs of a concussion.
While turning across 2 oncoming lanes into a shopping center in my 2007 saturn outlook, i suddenly had no power to the wheels. No power in drive or reverse. Luckily, no oncoming vehicles. Towed to dealership who advised transmission was destroyed. Cost to replace- $3950, and transmission is on back-order. Vehicle is still at dealership waiting for parts as of 07/06/14. Outlook was purchased new and has been serviced regularly. It has only been driven by my wife and i and has never been used to tow. Research has shown this to be too common of a safety problem for a vehicle with 58,000 miles.
The rear lift gate or strut support for the hatch of my 2007 saturn, outlook gradually fell on my son and i while putting the groceries in the car at walmart more than a few months ago; now the hatch no longer holds its weight and drops when you try to lift it, because it is pretty heavy, so as of today, i have not used the hatch for many months now, because it is not safe. I have called a few dealers that deal with saturn, gmc even buick and they all say that they do not work on vehicles over 10 years. (?) one of the mechanics said that he thought there was a recall on the lift gate like 3 years ago.? i am to the point that i might as well find a local mechanic to fix the lift gate or strut for the hatch.also, the passenger side air bag light has been on since january or february of 2019 and it won't turn off or reset?
Just purchased myself a used saturn outlook. Happened to storm the night i purchased it. My car has a sunroof and moonroof. They are both leaking into my car. There are currently five airbag sensors that are no longer working and it is believed that the damage is being caused by the leaking water running along the side panels and down under the seats and into the battery area behind the passenger seat. I'm scared that this is will lead to an electrical shortage either at the battery area (its already corroded the connectors on at least one battery), my fuses, or worse. Since my daughter and i both have asthma, mold growth is a serious concern. And worse yet, failure of airbags causing death/serious injury to myself and/or my children and passengers. To see that gm knows there's a problem and is not doing anything to rectify it is absurd. I'm glad that their bottom dollar is more important than us living through an accident. I feel like i'm stuck paying for something i can't afford which isn't remotely my fault (its an obvious design flaw) because surviving an accident, not dying from an electrical malfunction, and breathing when mold grows is actually a pretty important thing. I'm legitimately scared that the airbag malfunctioning might actually kill someone.
My first issue is that everytime it rains, water leaks from the sunroof. The area around the sunroof will be soaked and dripping down into the seats and down to the floor. Also my liftgate does not work. I have to manually lift it all the way up and down. I can hear the gears turning but they don't work.
Since feb., the engine light on my saturn has been coming on/going off.since then is no longer under warranty, took it to a local mechanic who read the obd code as p0017 and cleared the code.we were told to replace the gas cap--we bought a new one--engine light back on/back off.i began googling this and found there were many saturn owners with this issue.finally, just this past week, i learned that gm had indeed issued a service bulletin about this--affecting the timing, which is another issue i was told could be the problem.then, since gm had had so many complaints, they extended the warranty/fix, however, they only extended it to 120k miles/10 years, whichever occurs first.my car is not 10 years, but, it does have over the mileage.my question is who decides these magic numbers???this saturn has been a lemon to say the very least!major flooding inside the car---we repaired it with no help from gm; thermostat failed--we repaired it with no help from gm; transmission failed--we replaced it with no help from gm; etc.; etc.you do not receive these service bulletins (only recalls), then once you realize you have an issue and take it in, your beyond the mileage.we purchased this saturn due to so many friends who owned one and swore by it!!this, and the fact that in our 45+ year marriage, we've only owned gm products.but, no more!!!this cured us!!
Vehicle's transmission suddenly lost traction.driving my child to school and suddenly the vehicle's transmission slipped and would not run. Was caught in the middle of an intersection with 5 year old and baby on board.thankfully oncoming traffic saw us and slowed down to go around us.
There is an issue with all these vehicles with water leaking into the vehicles somewhere as of today 1/20/2012 the dealership has had my vehicle and can not find where the water is coming in.the water is leaking out thru the airbag areas, the seatbelt areas and the headliners onto the dash.i am worried about electrical problems.gm/saturn has had several complaints about this issue (edmunds.com) shows a multitude of complaints but there yet has been any recall made to attempt to figure out this problem and not only that the dealership said i could be financially responsible for this and not gm/saturn even though there are serious issues with this happening.this leak could if it has not already caused some type of electrical issues that have not been detected yet and i will be stuck because gm will not recall this item.they did have arecall for this in 08 but it doesn't seem to be holding up andi was actually told by a dealership that "i was screwed".help us please.
Liftgate was not staying up - there was a recall and i took it in - now.......i had mine 'fixed' and when i was getting ready to trade in, low and behold it starts to open then closes right away again. They didn't change any parts, they only 'reprogrammed' the motor per the paperwork. I just called the dealer repair service and they say, i am right they didn't the steps are to first 'reprogram' and if that fixes it they don't have to change anything out.now my hatch open partly then closes again, without even going all the way up and i was just told, bring it back up and we will check it and it if does not link to the recall, they will need to do more testing. Go figure'.. My car wasn't doing this when i took it in, and now mysteriously this happens. Not happy!!!!!!
Leaking front sunroof of saturn outlook xe 2007.this has affected the wiring within the vehicle and causing other issues as well as the water continues to come into the vehicle. Multiple attempts to fix the problem have not solved it.
Roof leaks and passenger side window and door locks do not work
Took a trip out of town this weekend and started noticing the transmission slipping when switching gears which activated the check engine light. Thankfully made it home before it got worse. Next day drove it around the block and was slipping all over the place. Pulled over to my house and parked. Turned off,turned back on. Tried to go in reverse and was unable as if in neutral. Still can go forward but major slippage. Doing research this is a very common issues with these vehicles. This page alone has 100+ and 10+ in the last month. Gm and nhtsa need to realize this issue and get that recall going!
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while traveling 50 mph, the accelerator pedal became unresponsive. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileages were 133,000.
Vehicle accelerated on its own. When leaving a driveway i accelerated up to speed, then eased my foot off the accelerator to start coasting up to the intersection ahead. Vehicle started slowing, but after a second or two, it started accelerating on its own again. I had my foot on the brake and could slow the vehicle a bit. The acceleration lasted about 5 seconds.
Thought this was a good deal just purchased on 11/4/13. With a 100,000 mile warranty. Yeah right have had nothing but trouble since i drove it. And they told me they fixed all the problems. Today is the 13th they told me to take it out of town on my planned trip and see how it does.the farther we drove the worse the transmission kept slipping. So on the 12th i took it back in and the service dept. Told me they are limited on what they can fix on a used car even under warranty. And my airbag service light came on and they couldn't fix that told me i would have to take it to another dealership and they could fix that out of my pocket cost. Something needs to be done with these vehicles before somebody gets seriously hurt! somebody please help me what can i do..
Vehicle's transmission suddenly lost traction.driving my child to school and suddenly the vehicle's transmission slipped and would not run. Was caught in the middle of an intersection with 5 year old and baby on board.thankfully oncoming traffic saw us and slowed down to go around us.
I was driving to church on aug. 11, 2013 with my 3 year old and 11 year old niece and nephew. The car was running fine. Went down a hill and the car was having problems with the gas and then the check engine light came on. I was at a stop sign and i was turning right. The rpms went up like i was going really fast and then realized i was not getting the gas i should have been getting. I had to stop in the middle of the road with a car behind me and turn around. I was so nervous i didn't know if any other car was coming because i could barely go in reverse. I was able to get the car back home by going 40 mph with the rpms between 4 and 5. It was by the grace of god that i was able to return home safely.
My wife was driving down the highway when all of sudden when she hit the gas pedal there was no response, just a jerk and no engine response.she had to coast off the side of the road and let the car come to a resting stop.when she did that she tried to push the gas pedal again and the car had little to no response and the gear grind-ed.she put the car in reverse and the car wouldn't go in reverse at all.tried putting the care in drive again and the car wouldn't respond or move forward, she ended up stuck on the side of the road and had to call for a toe.after doing a quick research online it seems this problem is very common with the outlook, traverse, acadia and other models just like it.hopefully this will end up becoming a recall problem as loosing your ability to drive and steer when going down the road is very dangerous, i'm just glad my wife wasn't on a major highway driving at a higher speed.hopefully it won't take a major crash of fatality before this becomes recognized as a safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond to deceleration attempts. The vehicle was towed to dealer where it was found that the throttle body had failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,363.
As i was driving with my daughter, all of a sudden the check engine light came on and an error came across the dash stating the transmission was hot, idle engine.so, i pulled over to the side of the road and let the car sit for a few minutes.started car back up and all was fine.this has happened several times over the last year.not always getting the error message, because i think i have learned when transmission is not shifting properly.vehicle's rmp's will go high, but never shift back down into gear while driving on highway.once it does this, i have to pull over and turn the car off.once i start back driving, it shifts properly again.until i have to go up a hill, and i give it more gas to get up the hill and it will shift out of gear again, and not ever go back.this is dangerous because at times it makes the car drop in speed suddenly on the highway !!!!
Transmission failure! i was trying to park, the reverse control didn't work properly, check engine came on. After few hours parked, i went back home, the speed wasn't working (rpm 3 and 4 speed 35) and the light was still on. I got home, a mechanic came over to check it, he said it was the transmission. I took it to gmc, they worked the recalls (?? i don't know still what recalls they work on it), and told me it is the transmission. I have to pay $4,500 if i want a new one, $200 less if i want an used one or rebuild. Since it is more that 5 years old, no warranty on in. I still owe $11000 on this vehicle.
On two occasions my car stopped driving while going around 40 to 55 mph.i was driving sometime the end of july 2015 when the car stopped without warning while going about 45 mph.the dash lights were on but all panels were on 0.it made a couple of thrusts then stopped.after a minute i put my foot on the gas and the car resumed driving.on august 8th while my husband was driving it going about 55 mph the car stopped again with no warning but finally a warning came on indicating a problem with the stabilitrak and then he was able to press the gas and the car started moving again.we will be making an appointment with dealershipservice center to find out what the problem is but from my research this seems to be a recurring problem.thankfully no one was behind us both times or someone could of been seriously hurt.please investigate this problem before someone does die.
Vehicle accelerates on its own - this has happen 4 times in the last few months. This seems to happen at any speed. On aug 14, 2011, almost hit another vehicle in traffic jam, while vehicle was trying to accelerate while i had the brake pressed. Other time happen on the freeway in traffic vehicle accelerated, had to press brake to slow down vehicle until acceleration stopped. Another time this happen while decelerating on a freeway off-ramp. Another time was on a secondary road. Each time the acceleration lasted about 3 to 5 seconds. Pressing the brake did not stop the acceleration.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. While driving approximately 40 mph, the traction control indicator flashed. Also, the air conditioning blew out smoke and the transmission jerked. The vehicle was driven home. The contact stated that the failures occurred for approximately one a half months. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Sunroof is leaking, i just purchased the vehicle used...
My saturn outlook began to fail electrically last week. . . Resulting in a diagnosis of clogged sunroof drains.i have read to great extent how this is a specific defect of these saturn (now gm) vehicles and yet the dealership will not claim any responsibility?!i am blown away by the almost $2000 price tag to fix what is in effect their fault.
Complete failure of front windshield wiper assembly during rainstorms.failures have occurred three times and been repaired by dealer.two of the failures occurred during heavy rainstorms on the highway.
We purchased this saturn outlook in may of 2013, it was used but very well taken care of.soon after we purchased the vehicle, the headlights periodically go out.it is not the bulb because the bulb comes back on, but in the electrical wiring,we have owned this car for almost 2 years and countless times the headlights will completely go off while we are driving! this is frightening and so very dangerous.i know of other outlook owners that have the same exact problem! please do a recall and help us, before someone gets hurt in a horrible accident from their headlights going out while they are driving!
The car caught on fire.
We purchased this 2007 outlook back in april of this year.the dealership gave us a sheet that purported to indicate that the vehicle had gone through a full inspection and was clean.we live in north florida and have had a lot of rain lately.every time it rains, water gets into the doors and into the vehicle itself - we can hear it sloshing around in the doors and in the dash of the vehicle - and there will be water, as much as half an inch, on the floorboards of the vehicle.this is wreaking havoc with the electrical system, and sometimes there will be the smell of something burning.the fans, particularly in the back of the vehicle, are running intermittently; there is a crackling noise that comes through the radio speakers even when the radio system is turned off, and there is so much moisture in the vehicle that the windows fog, making it impossible to see, and the fog is difficult to clear even with the defrost system because it's not being caused by cool temperatures but rather by the moisture in the vehicle.yesterday, i drove it to walmart and then home after work with no problems, parked it in our driveway, and didn't leave the house the rest of the day; this morning, we went outside, and when my husband put the key in the ignition to start the car, it wouldn't start at all, and then he couldn't get his key out of the ignition; we had to lock the doors manually and leave it there with the keys in it.back in june, one of our local news stations reported on a recall of 194,000 gm suvs for similar issues with water leaking into the doors and that gm would be contacting owners of affected models to bring their vehicles in for repairs, but we have not received any kind of notification from gm, and ours is obviously one of the vehicles affected.
The car just caught on fire. The fire started under the hood and in the dash. The front of the car burned up completely. The car is a total loss.
I have been noticing that my driver side and passenger side floors are getting soaked with water.this has been happening for about a month.the main problem was that my it was just above freezing and i had ice built up on the inside of my windshield and had to wait to get it to defrost and then dry the windshield before i could drive the vehicle.at first i thought the sunroof was left cracked so i took the floormats out and during the day, left the sunroof and windows open to dry out the car.this did not work or solve the problem.i took my car to a car wash today (11/9/14) and when i was leaving the lot, i was on a slight downward slope to stop before entering the street.i noticed that water was coming through the driver side a pillar where the airbag logo is at.on the passenger side, water was running down the inside of the windshield on the dash, getting the passenger wet.very frustrated that there is no recall for the sunroof leak as general motors knows of the problem but will not fix the problem as it is due to the sunroof drains/drainage tubes.
2007 saturn outlook, consumer received notification of rejection.*bfthe sunroof leaked, the rear wiper was broken and the front passenger air bag did not activate. The driver's seat belt was improperly aligned from a previous repair and the front wipers failed.last month, the power steering function was severely compromised while driving through a heavy rainstorm. The power steering was providing inconsistent feedback which appeared to be caused by a slipping belt to the power steering pump.
Sunroof leaks.the leaks lead to reserves of water above the headliner that can be heard when turns are made.significant amounts of water run through air bags on a columns and dashboard.given that the battery has died on me six times, i am concerned about long term electrical damage and proper air bag deployment.dealer has attempted to repair five times.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the seal on the sun roof fractured and caused water to drain into the vehicle. As a result, the battery, fuse box, and carpet were damaged. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to sierra motors (18475 5th avenue, jamestown, ca 95327) where it was diagnosed that the drain plug was clogged. The dealer kept the vehicle for observation. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. The vin was not provided.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle's interior flooded while it was raining. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sun roof sealant needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100. The vin was unknown.
2007 saturn outlook, consumer received notification of rejection.*bfthe sunroof leaked, the rear wiper was broken and the front passenger air bag did not activate. The driver's seat belt was improperly aligned from a previous repair and the front wipers failed.last month, the power steering function was severely compromised while driving through a heavy rainstorm. The power steering was providing inconsistent feedback which appeared to be caused by a slipping belt to the power steering pump.
Constant sunroof leak into passenger side of vehicle, multiple repairs.the rain runs down into vehicle leaving massive puddle of water on the passenger side floor.it appears to run down on far right side under the glove box area into the vehicle.i constantly have towels on the passenger side floor to protect the carpet, however the carpet is now permanently damaged and smells moldy.the state in which i live rains all winter long, so this is a major issue.i'm very concerned about the electrical box and electrical system failing!gm dealerships have been completely unhelpful and want to charge anywhere from $300 to $500 to replace the tubing every year.
Leaks in sunroof, water coming out of airbag area. Master cylinder for brakes went out.
Sunroof started leaking and leaked into the fuse boxes and cause the fuse box and wires to corrode which caused the car to not shut off could drive down the road shut the car off and take the key out and it would still run.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. When the driver's side door was opened, there was a puddle of water in the area where the floor mat, accelerator pedal, and brake pedal were located. The contact used a wet vac and drained the water out. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer (marty's gmc in kingston, massachusetts) where the sun roof drainage lines and radio were replaced. The vehicle was taken to the marty's gmc dealer for water intrusion a total of four times, but the failure was never resolved. During the last failure, the battery that was located under the rear seat was buried under four inches of water. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the failure was not a safety concern. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Water is coming in from the sunroof drains.water is pooling in the headliner.upon braking water poured out the front of the headliner by the passenger windshield and also dripped on the lower left side of the drivers side gauge compartment.i am concerned of stagnant water causing mold and mildew - i am highly allergic and it causes bronchial issues.i am concerned of the water shorting out the electronic components.i purchased this vehicle from my father who drove it sporadically and garaged it.i do not have a garage and drive it daily rain or shine.i am concerned for our safety.a car is not supposed to leak.
2007 saturn outlook, consumer received notification of rejection.*bfthe sunroof leaked, the rear wiper was broken and the front passenger air bag did not activate. The driver's seat belt was improperly aligned from a previous repair and the front wipers failed.last month, the power steering function was severely compromised while driving through a heavy rainstorm. The power steering was providing inconsistent feedback which appeared to be caused by a slipping belt to the power steering pump.
The contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed and the linkages between the motors and wipers were inoperable. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v410000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages). The manufacturer stated that he would get a discount on repair expenses. The current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.
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