What ever you do bro don't ever drive a Prius.
...drive you bonkers trying to figger out what that clicking noise is or this relay clack noise was...
2008 Saturn Vue problems
I posted some problems in another thread about our 2008 Saturn Vue Redline. In my last posting, I said that they were minor issues so I wasn't too upset about them..but the minor issues are starting to pile up really high.
I am in no way trying to bash GM...I have bought Toyotas and Hondas before, but I USUALLY buy brand new GM vehicles (2008 Vue, 2006 HHR, 2004 Vue, 2003 Cavalier, 2000 Trans Am, 1998 S10 pickup, 1994 Grand Am)....BUT I am thinking there may be a bigger problem here (a co-worker of mine who has a 4 cylinder Vue has had some 'fit and finish issues also)..and maybe it would have been a good idea to NOT build the Vue in Mexico but kept production here in the U.S. or in Canada instead.
Below is the list of problems I posted here before and have added the new ones at the bottom. The Vehicle has about 16,000 miles on it, and is about 9 months old. It is a 2008 Vue Redline.
-Shifter, when put into 'manual mode' stuck in the downshift position and didn't spring back.
-Front passenger seat headrest wouldn't raise/lower (fabric from the seat was stuck in the track)
-one of the screws holding the driver side visor came out (it fell to the floor when I was driving it after having the car for about a week)
-something was leaking into the grill. The big red Saturn logo in the middle of the front end grill was getting discolored. The dealership had to order a new part and replace it.
-a hose for the windshield washer fluid had to be replaced. About the time we got our first oil change, the washer fluid stopped working.
-The steering wheel has started "creaking" pretty badly when making a turn. Kinda sounds like something is rubbing when you turn the steering wheel (almost like 2 pieces of plastic or rubber rubbing together.)
-Follow up on steering issue..took it to the dealership when I had my last oil change, they told me they put some kind of oil in a part near the steerign wheel. The problem was solved for 24 hours..the very next day it started creeking and has been doing so since.
-the seat has just developed a bit of a tear where the threads are coming loose. I certainly am not a big heavy guy, so there isn't a lot of pressure that I put on it, yet that is an issue now.
-just 2 weeks ago, a ticking noise developed from the AC vents after running the AC unit (even when you turn the car off). If you put the vent controlls on defrost, it isn't there, but if it is on the vent or floor positions, it ticks.
-Below the headlight controlls, there is a small compartment with a spring loaded door. I sometimes keep my cell phone in there. I opened it the other day, and it opened but it wouldn't close (the spring seemed to come loose). I tried to open and close it a few more times, and then the entire compartment (it's about 2 inches by 3 inches) just fell right out and now there is a whole in the bottom part of the dash where it used to be.
Regarding major mechanical issues, the Vehicle has run nearly perfect...just all those little issues (that keep on coming) like no other car I have ever had...have me thinking that once the warranty is up, we'll probably be trading it in and going with something else.
Sorry for the rant, as I said, I can be critical of GM on here, but I still generally support GM and buy more GM cars than any other brand....just I am getting so frustrated that I had to post this here as a way to vent.
I am in no way trying to bash GM...I have bought Toyotas and Hondas before, but I USUALLY buy brand new GM vehicles (2008 Vue, 2006 HHR, 2004 Vue, 2003 Cavalier, 2000 Trans Am, 1998 S10 pickup, 1994 Grand Am)....BUT I am thinking there may be a bigger problem here (a co-worker of mine who has a 4 cylinder Vue has had some 'fit and finish issues also)..and maybe it would have been a good idea to NOT build the Vue in Mexico but kept production here in the U.S. or in Canada instead.
Below is the list of problems I posted here before and have added the new ones at the bottom. The Vehicle has about 16,000 miles on it, and is about 9 months old. It is a 2008 Vue Redline.
-Shifter, when put into 'manual mode' stuck in the downshift position and didn't spring back.
-Front passenger seat headrest wouldn't raise/lower (fabric from the seat was stuck in the track)
-one of the screws holding the driver side visor came out (it fell to the floor when I was driving it after having the car for about a week)
-something was leaking into the grill. The big red Saturn logo in the middle of the front end grill was getting discolored. The dealership had to order a new part and replace it.
-a hose for the windshield washer fluid had to be replaced. About the time we got our first oil change, the washer fluid stopped working.
-The steering wheel has started "creaking" pretty badly when making a turn. Kinda sounds like something is rubbing when you turn the steering wheel (almost like 2 pieces of plastic or rubber rubbing together.)
-Follow up on steering issue..took it to the dealership when I had my last oil change, they told me they put some kind of oil in a part near the steerign wheel. The problem was solved for 24 hours..the very next day it started creeking and has been doing so since.
-the seat has just developed a bit of a tear where the threads are coming loose. I certainly am not a big heavy guy, so there isn't a lot of pressure that I put on it, yet that is an issue now.
-just 2 weeks ago, a ticking noise developed from the AC vents after running the AC unit (even when you turn the car off). If you put the vent controlls on defrost, it isn't there, but if it is on the vent or floor positions, it ticks.
-Below the headlight controlls, there is a small compartment with a spring loaded door. I sometimes keep my cell phone in there. I opened it the other day, and it opened but it wouldn't close (the spring seemed to come loose). I tried to open and close it a few more times, and then the entire compartment (it's about 2 inches by 3 inches) just fell right out and now there is a whole in the bottom part of the dash where it used to be.
Regarding major mechanical issues, the Vehicle has run nearly perfect...just all those little issues (that keep on coming) like no other car I have ever had...have me thinking that once the warranty is up, we'll probably be trading it in and going with something else.
Sorry for the rant, as I said, I can be critical of GM on here, but I still generally support GM and buy more GM cars than any other brand....just I am getting so frustrated that I had to post this here as a way to vent.
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...drive you bonkers trying to figger out what that clicking noise is or this relay clack noise was...
Okay i also have an 08 vue, same issue with washer fluid, needed new stabalizer for stuts, transmision tweak was needed, just ordered a new backup battery for my dryer????? no idea what that even [email protected]?!?!?
there is this noise with my ac when its on and then had the car for 3 days....finally called me and said they cant figure it out and i must be a charicteristic of the car!!!!!!!!!! WTF?>???>>????
there is this noise with my ac when its on and then had the car for 3 days....finally called me and said they cant figure it out and i must be a charicteristic of the car!!!!!!!!!! WTF?>???>>????
Just wanted to start off by saying wazz up all for I am a newbie to this forum. But I too am having similar issues with my 08 Vue.
1.) I have that exact creaking/rubbing noise in the steering wheel. It happened mostly when I turn to the right and you could feel the feedback in the wheel. I took it to the dealer and they fixed it. It was a bad bearing on the steering wheel spindle. However, when I drove to work the next day I noticed that the dealer did not put the steering wheel back on straight. It was actually about 2-3 degrees off center to the right and the mechanic had touched the A pillar with his greasy hand and left a mark. But the story does not end there.
2.) 3 days later I turn the car on and I lost all instrumentation. No tachometer, no speedometer, no on-star, no radio, no turn signals, the air bag warning light, seat belt light and the low tier pressure light were all stuck on/lit. Obviously this had something to do with the removal of the steering wheel and steering column to fix the squeaking/creaking noise coming from the steering wheel. So as I write this my Vue is still at the dealer and if it wasn't for the fact that they gave me an 09 CTS as a loaner (free of charge) until I get my vue back I'd be more pissed then I already am.
3.) My Vue makes the same funky AC noise, but it’s intermittent and does not make the noise when I take it to the dealer. (Dammn gremlins)
4.) My transmission has issues. Sometimes it will not go into overdrive right away when im on the highway. I take it up to about 70-75 MPH and it revs at 3200 RPM. I have to actually lift my foot off the gas pedal to force the transmission to kick into the overdrive gear. The transmission then kicks into overdrive and the car will cruise at 75-80 MPH at 27-28K RPM.
5) One of the tabs on the center console cup holders broke off. The dealer fixed it.
6.) The seat belt fastener tab, the thingy/stopper that prevent the seat belt fastener from dropping to the floor broke off. The dealer fixed it.
7.) Get this one...an engine fastener bracket bolt, that helps to stabilize the engine, was defective and causing the engine to vibrate and make a squeaking noise when it was hot and the noise was more pronounced when the AC was on and the compressor was cycling. The dealer fixed it.
8) And to add insult to injury, the freaking thing is a ticket magnet. I swear they think a hot soccer mom is driving the car so they pull it over. When they see it’s a dude they give me the ticket. I swear it's the truth! I drove a 00 Chevy blazer for 7 years and only 1 ticket. I have had this freaking vue for 10 months and 4 tickets. Man im gonna get rid of the damm thing and get the freaking Tacoma like I had originally planned.
Any thoughts!
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1.) I have that exact creaking/rubbing noise in the steering wheel. It happened mostly when I turn to the right and you could feel the feedback in the wheel. I took it to the dealer and they fixed it. It was a bad bearing on the steering wheel spindle. However, when I drove to work the next day I noticed that the dealer did not put the steering wheel back on straight. It was actually about 2-3 degrees off center to the right and the mechanic had touched the A pillar with his greasy hand and left a mark. But the story does not end there.
2.) 3 days later I turn the car on and I lost all instrumentation. No tachometer, no speedometer, no on-star, no radio, no turn signals, the air bag warning light, seat belt light and the low tier pressure light were all stuck on/lit. Obviously this had something to do with the removal of the steering wheel and steering column to fix the squeaking/creaking noise coming from the steering wheel. So as I write this my Vue is still at the dealer and if it wasn't for the fact that they gave me an 09 CTS as a loaner (free of charge) until I get my vue back I'd be more pissed then I already am.
3.) My Vue makes the same funky AC noise, but it’s intermittent and does not make the noise when I take it to the dealer. (Dammn gremlins)
4.) My transmission has issues. Sometimes it will not go into overdrive right away when im on the highway. I take it up to about 70-75 MPH and it revs at 3200 RPM. I have to actually lift my foot off the gas pedal to force the transmission to kick into the overdrive gear. The transmission then kicks into overdrive and the car will cruise at 75-80 MPH at 27-28K RPM.
5) One of the tabs on the center console cup holders broke off. The dealer fixed it.
6.) The seat belt fastener tab, the thingy/stopper that prevent the seat belt fastener from dropping to the floor broke off. The dealer fixed it.
7.) Get this one...an engine fastener bracket bolt, that helps to stabilize the engine, was defective and causing the engine to vibrate and make a squeaking noise when it was hot and the noise was more pronounced when the AC was on and the compressor was cycling. The dealer fixed it.
8) And to add insult to injury, the freaking thing is a ticket magnet. I swear they think a hot soccer mom is driving the car so they pull it over. When they see it’s a dude they give me the ticket. I swear it's the truth! I drove a 00 Chevy blazer for 7 years and only 1 ticket. I have had this freaking vue for 10 months and 4 tickets. Man im gonna get rid of the damm thing and get the freaking Tacoma like I had originally planned.
Any thoughts!
:fall:
Now I'm cautiously optimistic.... I have 350 miles on the XR 08 Vue FWD. Noticed several things the first day both major and minor. I'm glad to have found this forum and will post with updates.
1. Navigation system wouldn't work. The map would work 10% of the time and kept getting a "disk read error". They said that another Vue on the lot had the same problem and they are replacing the Nav system entirely. It wasn't the disk (DVD) as they ruled that out through troubleshooting with another system. Most likely will have to call XM to get a new trial subscription with new radio ID.
2. Sunglass case in ceiling console wouldn't open without getting stuck more than half the time.
3. Plastic seam in a molding where seatbelt female end lives is separated-passenger seat front. Needs to be replaced.
4. Fuse panel door is warped and doesn't fit properly. Gap at the top. Needs to be replaced. Thin plastic panel appears to be deformed due to heat (?)
5. Chrome rings around speakers not in place. I snapped them in myself but they look like they will come out again. We'll see... Looks good, but won't last a long time...
I also had to have the tint redone on driver side window due to a small bug under the tint. Not a GM fault but some handyman's here in PHX. It's too hot here. He was probably in a rush, but again...Q-C.
I understand that just like a new home, you do the walk through and everything seems okay. It's not until you spend some time there that you begin to notice the "little things". I can see that Q-C may have been better in this case. Nothing major mechanically speaking. The things that scare me are the steering wheel creaking, broken engine mounts, God forbid an electrical gremlin, or unforeseen noise (IE Air Conditioner) stories I have previously read about here. I'll keep you posted...
1. Navigation system wouldn't work. The map would work 10% of the time and kept getting a "disk read error". They said that another Vue on the lot had the same problem and they are replacing the Nav system entirely. It wasn't the disk (DVD) as they ruled that out through troubleshooting with another system. Most likely will have to call XM to get a new trial subscription with new radio ID.
2. Sunglass case in ceiling console wouldn't open without getting stuck more than half the time.
3. Plastic seam in a molding where seatbelt female end lives is separated-passenger seat front. Needs to be replaced.
4. Fuse panel door is warped and doesn't fit properly. Gap at the top. Needs to be replaced. Thin plastic panel appears to be deformed due to heat (?)
5. Chrome rings around speakers not in place. I snapped them in myself but they look like they will come out again. We'll see... Looks good, but won't last a long time...
I also had to have the tint redone on driver side window due to a small bug under the tint. Not a GM fault but some handyman's here in PHX. It's too hot here. He was probably in a rush, but again...Q-C.
I understand that just like a new home, you do the walk through and everything seems okay. It's not until you spend some time there that you begin to notice the "little things". I can see that Q-C may have been better in this case. Nothing major mechanically speaking. The things that scare me are the steering wheel creaking, broken engine mounts, God forbid an electrical gremlin, or unforeseen noise (IE Air Conditioner) stories I have previously read about here. I'll keep you posted...
It's not too late to take it back and opt for an exchange. That's a fair amount of issues for a new car
Consider me officially scared off the new Vue.
Consider me officially scared off the new Vue.
Update to the 2008 VUE:
Took the car on a mini road trip from Phoenix to Flagstaff, AZ to get better acquainted with this machine and found that for the most part I love the car. It's very smooth, shifts nicely, and has a lot of power and available H.P for the climbs uphill. The 6th gear kicked in frequently and cruised in this gear/speed most of the time on the level straight-a ways. On the uphill if in 5th or 6th cruised nicely at 80 mph and on the levels 6th gear = 2100 rpm and 80 mph. I'm going to to a fuel burn check today when I fill back up.
I was told by the sales rep that this vehicle had auto wipers. Not true or they do not work. I have the dial on the top of the wiper control arm set in the middle per ops manual for auto rainsense II wiper system the control arm position is in the O position. The manual is nebulous about the control position when auto wipers activate. It doesn't say what position the wiper control arm needs to be in for activation. We went through light to heavy rain with the control arm in O with no activation. When in the intermittent (one up from O) position the dial on the top simply controlled the frequency between wipes from 15 sec delay to 2 sec delay. I don't think this car has the auto wipe system or its more complicated than the explanation I just gave (operator error).
I noticed significant air noise from the lower driver side window. It was not only distracting but adds to fatigue over a longer drive I could imagine. A part of my mind was always aware of it and it was very annoying. I checked the rubber, rolled the windows up and down etc.... with no results. I placed a fabric cloth in the lower aft corner of the window and it stopped. That's the source and also the location of a bend in the door seal rubber. At first I thought it may be aerodynamic noise from the large side view mirrors but I have ruled this out. I believe it is due to poor design of the rubber attach points in that bend just south of the aft window line. There are two attach points on either side of the bend but not in the center. Nothing silicone wouldn't fix but none the less...I'll have it looked into and see if I'm correct. I shouldn't have to fix fix with silicone nor do I intend to.
This morning I also noticed the rubbing sound in the steering column. It's a rubbing noise which happens when larger than normal turn deflection is commanded. After a while it went away (tried duplicating in a parking lot with 90 degree forward and rearward turns like exiting a garage into the street). I hope this doesn't turn out to be a bearing as posted previously.
I will follow up .... Navigation replacement this week along with a few other replacement parts mentioned before.
Took the car on a mini road trip from Phoenix to Flagstaff, AZ to get better acquainted with this machine and found that for the most part I love the car. It's very smooth, shifts nicely, and has a lot of power and available H.P for the climbs uphill. The 6th gear kicked in frequently and cruised in this gear/speed most of the time on the level straight-a ways. On the uphill if in 5th or 6th cruised nicely at 80 mph and on the levels 6th gear = 2100 rpm and 80 mph. I'm going to to a fuel burn check today when I fill back up.
I was told by the sales rep that this vehicle had auto wipers. Not true or they do not work. I have the dial on the top of the wiper control arm set in the middle per ops manual for auto rainsense II wiper system the control arm position is in the O position. The manual is nebulous about the control position when auto wipers activate. It doesn't say what position the wiper control arm needs to be in for activation. We went through light to heavy rain with the control arm in O with no activation. When in the intermittent (one up from O) position the dial on the top simply controlled the frequency between wipes from 15 sec delay to 2 sec delay. I don't think this car has the auto wipe system or its more complicated than the explanation I just gave (operator error).
I noticed significant air noise from the lower driver side window. It was not only distracting but adds to fatigue over a longer drive I could imagine. A part of my mind was always aware of it and it was very annoying. I checked the rubber, rolled the windows up and down etc.... with no results. I placed a fabric cloth in the lower aft corner of the window and it stopped. That's the source and also the location of a bend in the door seal rubber. At first I thought it may be aerodynamic noise from the large side view mirrors but I have ruled this out. I believe it is due to poor design of the rubber attach points in that bend just south of the aft window line. There are two attach points on either side of the bend but not in the center. Nothing silicone wouldn't fix but none the less...I'll have it looked into and see if I'm correct. I shouldn't have to fix fix with silicone nor do I intend to.
This morning I also noticed the rubbing sound in the steering column. It's a rubbing noise which happens when larger than normal turn deflection is commanded. After a while it went away (tried duplicating in a parking lot with 90 degree forward and rearward turns like exiting a garage into the street). I hope this doesn't turn out to be a bearing as posted previously.
I will follow up .... Navigation replacement this week along with a few other replacement parts mentioned before.
I suggest you have a look at your owners manual. Rainsense must be activated everytime you start the vehicle, otherwise you risk to damage your wipers, by going through the car wash or some other ways. You simply put it up into the first position and the rest will be fully automatic.Update to the 2008 VUE:
Took the car on a mini road trip from Phoenix to Flagstaff, AZ to get better acquanted with this machine and found that for the most part I love the car. It's very smooth, shifts nicely, and has a lot of power and available H.P for the climbs uphill. The 6th gear kicked in frequently and cruised in this gear/speed most of the time on the level straight-a ways. On the uphill if in 5th or 6th cruised nicely at 80 mph and on the levels 6th gear = 2100 rpm and 80 mph. I'm going to to a fuel burn check today when I fill back up.
I was told by the sales rep that this vehicle had auto wipers. Not true or they do not work. I have the dial on the top of the wiper control arm set in the middle per ops manual for auto rainsense II wiper system the control arm position is in the O position. The manual is nebulous about the control position when auto wipers activate. It doesn't say what position the wiper control arm needs to be in for activation. We went through light to heavy rain with the control arm in O with no activation. When in the intermittent (one up from O) position the dial on the top simply controlled the frequency between wipes from 15 sec delay to 2 sec delay. I don't think this car has the auto wipe system or its more complicated than the explanation I just gave (operator error).
I noticed significant air noise from the lower driver side window. It was not only distracting but adds to fatigue over a longer drive I could imagine. A part of my mind was always aware of it and it was very annoying. I checked the rubber, rolled the windows up and down etc.... with no results. I placed a fabric cloth in the lower aft corner of the window and it stopped. That's the source and also the location of a bend in the door seal rubber. At first I thought it may be aerodynamic noise from the large side view mirrors but I have ruled this out. I believe it is due to poor design of the rubber attach points in that bend just south of the aft window line. There are two attach points on either side of the bend but not in the center. Nothing silicone wouldn't fix but none the less...I'll have it looked into and see if I'm correct. I shouldn't have to fix fix with silicone nor do I intend to.
This morning I also noticed the rubbing sound in the steering column. It's a rubbing noise which happens when larger than normal turn deflection is commanded. After a while it went away (tried duplicating in a parking lot with 90 degree forward and rearward turns like exiting a garage into the street). I hope this doesn't turn out to be a bearing as posted previously.
I will follow up .... Navigation replacement this week along with a few other replacement parts mentioned before.
My vue doesn't have the rainsense wipers as I suspected.
Is the vehicle warmed up when you are at highway speed? For better fuel efficiency, the transmission won't shift into overdrive until the engine reaches optimum driving temperature, for lower emissions and increased drivetrain life as its warmed up faster.4.) My transmission has issues. Sometimes it will not go into overdrive right away when im on the highway. I take it up to about 70-75 MPH and it revs at 3200 RPM. I have to actually lift my foot off the gas pedal to force the transmission to kick into the overdrive gear. The transmission then kicks into overdrive and the car will cruise at 75-80 MPH at 27-28K RPM.
How do you like the CTS? If I wasn't 18 I would be in love with that car, well I sort of am, but not as much as I am with the Pontiac G8.
If you have doubts about the vehicle, I would try to sell it and get what you really wanted, no use in keeping a vehicle that you aren't happy with.
Well I said goodbye to the Saturn Vue. The last straw was the Recall Notice I received in the Mail last week pertaining to the re-programming of the computer because the oil life sensor/counter was not working/reporting properly, which was another thing I suspected but the recall notice just confirmed my suspicions seeing as how I drove it for 6 months and the oil life counter/light never came on! I bought the 2008 Toyota Tacoma and I couldn't be happier. Peace. No more "American brand" cars for me! GM should have never let the 08 VUE roll of the line in the condition it’s in and never in a 4cylinder. It’s underpowered with a 4banger! And with the weight that 4 cylinder has to pull you get no fuel economy. I have the same fuel mileage in my new Tacoma as the 4 Cylinder Saturn has/had. It is true. I made the right move to get rid of the Saturn while it still had some value. Another year could have rolled by and I would have gotten nothing for it! Think about it…it’s not too late to jump ship!
RIP GM, Ford and Mopar!
Peace EZ:yup:
RIP GM, Ford and Mopar!
Peace EZ:yup:
Yep I got the 08 Tacoma...love it! The CTS was sweet. A very, very nice ride! Was a gas guzzler though! But sweet. No problems. Should have seen all the good gold diggers looking my way!How do you like the CTS? If I wasn't 18 I would be in love with that car, well I sort of am, but not as much as I am with the Pontiac G8.
If you have doubts about the vehicle, I would try to sell it and get what you really wanted, no use in keeping a vehicle that you aren't happy with.
You're right got rid of it (08 Vue) while it still had some value. And the thing about the transmission is that I have never driven a car that did that. My new Tacoma does not do it. NO car that I have ever bought brand new or used did such a strange thing like the Vue's transmission did.
I'm telling ya'll get rid of the 08 Vue or you will be making lemonade soon!
Peace
EZ
I bought my XE AWD Vue in late 07' and it seemed to be about the same as the ride went, but offered more on the safety features for my new family. I used to have the 04 AWD, you know..the good one with the Honda engine. Man, I loved that lil' truck. The 08' has a lil' pause/delay when passing but I guess it's a fair trade off considering why I bought it.
I have noticed the rubbing in the steering wheel and they did the same thing, but it's back again. I also noticed lately that when I hit 37mph, the thing sounds like I'm mowing the lawn. I asked the guy to check it out at the same time that I was getting a tire patched and was told that it was from the pressure in the punctured tire. That is not true because right after I left the noise was still there. Gotta take it back in to have it checked again, but if anyone has any idea what this is, can you let me know.
I have noticed the rubbing in the steering wheel and they did the same thing, but it's back again. I also noticed lately that when I hit 37mph, the thing sounds like I'm mowing the lawn. I asked the guy to check it out at the same time that I was getting a tire patched and was told that it was from the pressure in the punctured tire. That is not true because right after I left the noise was still there. Gotta take it back in to have it checked again, but if anyone has any idea what this is, can you let me know.
Hey I'm new to this but find the website on google and wanted to feel ya'll in on my problems. I got my Vue on 8/29/08 with 54 miles on it. since then i have so many problems and i will list everything here in order please tell me what i should do or if you know how to help me out!!!
1. Paint coming off the back bumper they repaint 4 times then replaced the bumper. (1000 Miles on it)
2. had to reprogram the remotes, and fix the trim on the back lift gate. (1533 miles)
3. sun glass holder making nosie and a sweak coming from the back (4755 miles)
4. Radio stopped working (4758 miles)
5. front passenger seat sweakin when you hit a bump (4765 miles)
6. rear passanger door making nosie when driving, and passenger sun shade would not stay up (5162 miles)
7. steering wheel shaking when hitting brakes, and left passenager speaker does not work (6186 miles)
8. the sweak is back and they were not able to find out where it was coming from took them 7 times to fix it (9100 miles)
9. roof console replaced , spare tire making nosie and they had to replaced the foam in the back (11852 miles)
10. tire pressure indicator sensor went out on all the tire, electronic compass module went out, radio not working again (11863 miles)
11. sweak is back they said it was the weatherstrip on back door (12230 miles)
12. brake pads are bad, disc brakes front and rear need to be changed, and car needs a wheel alignment (12502 miles)
13. front and rear head lights will not go out even when you kill the car an take the keys out and lock it something about the car was having a short they said replaced the under fuse box, windshield wipers making noise, glovebox will not open, and the little box on the driver side under the light control will not close. (14599 miles)
14. gas door lock will not unlock so they had to change out the lock, glovebox once again will not open (15523 Miles)
Dont worry i have more wrong with it and i have all the tickets to show for all the work done lol dont know how much that help i have been talking to saturn since the first month i had my car. please if there is any info you can give me send it to me!!!
1. Paint coming off the back bumper they repaint 4 times then replaced the bumper. (1000 Miles on it)
2. had to reprogram the remotes, and fix the trim on the back lift gate. (1533 miles)
3. sun glass holder making nosie and a sweak coming from the back (4755 miles)
4. Radio stopped working (4758 miles)
5. front passenger seat sweakin when you hit a bump (4765 miles)
6. rear passanger door making nosie when driving, and passenger sun shade would not stay up (5162 miles)
7. steering wheel shaking when hitting brakes, and left passenager speaker does not work (6186 miles)
8. the sweak is back and they were not able to find out where it was coming from took them 7 times to fix it (9100 miles)
9. roof console replaced , spare tire making nosie and they had to replaced the foam in the back (11852 miles)
10. tire pressure indicator sensor went out on all the tire, electronic compass module went out, radio not working again (11863 miles)
11. sweak is back they said it was the weatherstrip on back door (12230 miles)
12. brake pads are bad, disc brakes front and rear need to be changed, and car needs a wheel alignment (12502 miles)
13. front and rear head lights will not go out even when you kill the car an take the keys out and lock it something about the car was having a short they said replaced the under fuse box, windshield wipers making noise, glovebox will not open, and the little box on the driver side under the light control will not close. (14599 miles)
14. gas door lock will not unlock so they had to change out the lock, glovebox once again will not open (15523 Miles)
Dont worry i have more wrong with it and i have all the tickets to show for all the work done lol dont know how much that help i have been talking to saturn since the first month i had my car. please if there is any info you can give me send it to me!!!
2008 Vue Redline with 22K miles purchased Jan 2008
Compass needed to be recalibrated but it fixed itself on it's own. I've had this happen on other GM cars and yeah, I can recalibrate it myself but I've found in the past over the course of two days it tends to recalibrate.
Top of A pillar trim on interior driver's side popped out/came loose. Dealer repaired.
Ignition key on occassion will get stuck and I can't turn it and even moving the wheel back and forth will not solve issue. It happens so infrequently, I have not taken to dealer yet.
Vehicle died on me twice. Dealer replaced battery
Major rattles in rear cargo area. I never did install the cargo system with the rail hooks unitl recently. So that was the major soruce of the rattles, the clips in the bag bouncing. But even after I did the install, I still get rattles. Thinking about removing the entire thing completely and taking out of vehicle.
Other than that, no issues. I've been pretty darn pleased with the thing. No mechanical or exterior issues at all. I'm surprised to hear about all the problems on here with them.
Compass needed to be recalibrated but it fixed itself on it's own. I've had this happen on other GM cars and yeah, I can recalibrate it myself but I've found in the past over the course of two days it tends to recalibrate.
Top of A pillar trim on interior driver's side popped out/came loose. Dealer repaired.
Ignition key on occassion will get stuck and I can't turn it and even moving the wheel back and forth will not solve issue. It happens so infrequently, I have not taken to dealer yet.
Vehicle died on me twice. Dealer replaced battery
Major rattles in rear cargo area. I never did install the cargo system with the rail hooks unitl recently. So that was the major soruce of the rattles, the clips in the bag bouncing. But even after I did the install, I still get rattles. Thinking about removing the entire thing completely and taking out of vehicle.
Other than that, no issues. I've been pretty darn pleased with the thing. No mechanical or exterior issues at all. I'm surprised to hear about all the problems on here with them.
I'm thinking now my 2008 Vue might a lemon also
It started off with the battery not charging which I was told that it was probably due to it being a showroom car.
Then it was:
-saturn symbol is also starting to fade
-window washer fluid was not shooting out at its proper height
-front link was loose creating a clunking sound
-windsheild wipers were not operating properly
-insulation strip on door was falling off
-passager plastic threshold was cracking
-turn signal was not always audible(radio was re-programed)
-gear shifter would stick in park and not allow ignition key to be removed
-seat belts were poorly retracting
-hood release would freeze preventing access
-and now there seems to be another noise coming from under the hood but I can't open the hood to see because it's frozen shut
and the nearest Saturn dealership is 2 hrs away
Other than those minor things...I enjoy driving it.
It started off with the battery not charging which I was told that it was probably due to it being a showroom car.
Then it was:
-saturn symbol is also starting to fade
-window washer fluid was not shooting out at its proper height
-front link was loose creating a clunking sound
-windsheild wipers were not operating properly
-insulation strip on door was falling off
-passager plastic threshold was cracking
-turn signal was not always audible(radio was re-programed)
-gear shifter would stick in park and not allow ignition key to be removed
-seat belts were poorly retracting
-hood release would freeze preventing access
-and now there seems to be another noise coming from under the hood but I can't open the hood to see because it's frozen shut
and the nearest Saturn dealership is 2 hrs away
Other than those minor things...
I enjoy driving it.Re: 2008 Saturn Vue problems transmission
I've had a saturn vue 2008 for 2yrs&4 mos. I have really liked enjoyed been happy with my car. I previously owned a ford explorer for 5 yrs and prior to that a forester...My problem is that I was traveling down south (northeast origin) and my transmission completely died at 42,000 miles. It was hot - I traveled 1600 miles in 6 days, onstar did not pick up any transmission problems - I had checked car 3x(twice by phone tech/onstar maintenance & once at the columbia, sc Saturn dealership) due to shifting was sounding funny (1st to 2nd). I had my car serviced before I left by my usual trusted service garage. The only thing that I did differently is that my friend tried to teach me to use & enjoy cruise control. (I don't like driving without using my feet) But she insisted that it was a way to conserve gas, keep your speed even and a whole new way to drive. I tried a few times & just was too uncomfortable...SO, I just want to know why my transmission died...reading various threads I see issues about cruise control...I have also since been told that it's not for all cars...I will be flying down to pick up my car in VA on monday... (Saturn/GM is covering my rent a car & flight & hotel for one night as well - due to they couldn't locate a part for my transmission) so I thus returned north for 5 days. Saturn did not fight me, question or quibble with me over any of the warranty issues but it has not told me why my transmission died. Was it faulty? Is there a faulty issue with 2008 Vues? I would honestly feel much better if I knew exactly what is wrong with my transmission...if it's faulty and replaced - great ...if it's the beginning of a list of issues that others have experienced..it will be very sad! I've liked this car better than any of my previous cars ...actually more than my husband's lexus (too low to ground!)...
I've had a saturn vue 2008 for 2yrs&4 mos. I have really liked enjoyed been happy with my car. I previously owned a ford explorer for 5 yrs and prior to that a forester...My problem is that I was traveling down south (northeast origin) and my transmission completely died at 42,000 miles. It was hot - I traveled 1600 miles in 6 days, onstar did not pick up any transmission problems - I had checked car 3x(twice by phone tech/onstar maintenance & once at the columbia, sc Saturn dealership) due to shifting was sounding funny (1st to 2nd). I had my car serviced before I left by my usual trusted service garage. The only thing that I did differently is that my friend tried to teach me to use & enjoy cruise control. (I don't like driving without using my feet) But she insisted that it was a way to conserve gas, keep your speed even and a whole new way to drive. I tried a few times & just was too uncomfortable...SO, I just want to know why my transmission died...reading various threads I see issues about cruise control...I have also since been told that it's not for all cars...I will be flying down to pick up my car in VA on monday... (Saturn/GM is covering my rent a car & flight & hotel for one night as well - due to they couldn't locate a part for my transmission) so I thus returned north for 5 days. Saturn did not fight me, question or quibble with me over any of the warranty issues but it has not told me why my transmission died. Was it faulty? Is there a faulty issue with 2008 Vues? I would honestly feel much better if I knew exactly what is wrong with my transmission...if it's faulty and replaced - great ...if it's the beginning of a list of issues that others have experienced..it will be very sad! I've liked this car better than any of my previous cars ...actually more than my husband's lexus (too low to ground!)...
Got a headache trying to read that one!
Anyhoo.............GM is fixing it for free under warranty and
paying for your expenses to boot and your complaining?
Anyhoo.............GM is fixing it for free under warranty and
paying for your expenses to boot and your complaining?
Is there any vehicle in the compact SUV segment that is better than a Subaru Forrester or Honda CRV? I am finally in a position to get rid of my wife's Saturn Vue - it is a bit of a joyous occasion for me, as this vehicle has simply been a disaster at all levels.
Leaving out GM vehicles as I do not trust them, is there any vehicle better in the compact SUV segment other than the Subaru Forresteror Honda CRV?
Leaving out GM vehicles as I do not trust them, is there any vehicle better in the compact SUV segment other than the Subaru Forresteror Honda CRV?
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