2009 SATURN ASTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 SATURN ASTRA
The 2009 SATURN ASTRA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 SATURN ASTRA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 SATURN ASTRA, potentially affecting up to 113,716 vehicles.
Recall 16V063000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 113,716 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 SATURN ASTRA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 SATURN ASTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TAKATA INFLATORS: WE WERE NOTIFIED IN MARCH 2016 THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND AN ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAG PARTS POTENTIALLY EXPLODING IN THE EVENT OF AIRBAGS INFLATING. IT IS NOW NOVEMER 2016 AND THERE IS STILL NO SOLUTION OR REPAIR. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN ASTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILURE TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT BUSHING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PART NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2009 SATURN ASTRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 SATURN ASTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 SATURN ASTRA
General Motors, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 SATURN ASTRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
18NA033 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
This bulletin provides information for the low oil pressure light on at idle, which may be caused by oil pressure being bled off due to debris in the oil drain check valve and/or a smashed oil filter.
PIT5353C — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
16-NA-165 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on programming or resetting of the engine control module (ECM).
16-NA-165 — ENGINE
This informational bulletin provides information on programming or resetting of the engine control module (ECM).
PIP4543B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIC4748C — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Saturn Astra unable to communicate with the scan tool. Technician will need to use a blue card for the Tech 2 and use Tis-2-Web to download the latest version ASTRA software.
SB-10-06-04-016 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
GM: THERE MAY BE A LACK OF POWER OR A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM
PIP-4644 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SATURN: INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION SYSTEM SLOW RESPONSE (P000A); EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION SYSTEM SLOW RESPONSE (P000B); INTAKE CAMSHAFT POSITION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE (P0011); EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE (P0014); THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY OR BOTH OF THE CAMSHAFT ACTUATOR SOLENOID FILTER SCREENS THAT MAY HAVE CRACKED. *PE
SB-09-08-45-001A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SATURN: INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTIONING OR INOPERATIVE SYSTEMS, DOOR LOCKS, REAR LIFT GATE, INTERIOR DOME LAMPS. THE CONCERNS ARE RELATED TO THE REAR ELECTRICAL CENTER (REC). (2008-2009 ASTRA CANADA MODEL ONLY). *PE
TB-09-03-10-002 — TIRES
SATURN: OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, ONE OR MORE TIRES MAY CONSISTENTLY LOSE AIR AT A RATE FASTER THAN THE OTHER TIRES. THIS LOSS OF AIR IS CORRECTLY INDICATED BY THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 SATURN ASTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SATURN ASTRA
- 2008 SATURN ASTRA — 190 complaints
- 2009 SATURN ASTRA (current)
- 2010 SATURN ASTRA — 0 complaints
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