2008 SATURN SKY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
216
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 SATURN SKY
The 2008 SATURN SKY has received a total of 216 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, AIR BAGS. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (93 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (26 complaints), and Electrical System (16 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 SATURN SKY
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2008 SATURN SKY, potentially affecting up to 6,679,900 vehicles.
Recall 17V061000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 91,007 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this...
View full details →Recall 14V171000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 2,191,014 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Consequence: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary,...
View full details →Recall 14V047000 — AIR BAGS
| 2,190,934 vehicles affected
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model...
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and...
View full details →Recall 14V047000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 2,190,934 vehicles affected
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model...
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and...
View full details →Recall 14E021000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 14,529 vehicles affected
Defect: UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring...
Consequence: If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
Remedy: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at...
View full details →Recall 07V454000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 1,482 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." AND STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE ONE TO FOUR INBOARD SEAT STUD FASTENERS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATION FOR STRENGTH.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INBOARD SEAT STUDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE THE STUD AND INSTALL A BOLT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 SATURN SKY
216 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 SATURN SKY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
the passenger seat air bag sensor was recalled. I took the car to dealer and they said they fixed the recall. now 3 years later, if a passenger sits in the seat the light comes on saying air bag sensor is ON one second later the light says the air bag sensor is OFF and the red air bag light in the dash comes on. -Should GM be responsible to repair it again at no charge ?
the passenger seat air bag sensor was recalled. I took the car to dealer and they said they fixed the recall. now 3 years later, if a passenger sits in the seat the light comes on saying air bag sensor is ON one second later the light says the air bag sensor is OFF and the red air bag light in the dash comes on. -Should GM be responsible to repair it again at no charge ?
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Sky. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the module kit, the OCS sensor, and the four retainers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags); however, the vehicle had experienced the failure stated in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
2008 saturn sky the key keeps getting stuck and cannot remove unless manual button under steering wheel is pushed and pull the key at same time only way to release key now Is anyone else having problem is there a recall?
2008 saturn sky the key keeps getting stuck and cannot remove unless manual button under steering wheel is pushed and pull the key at same time only way to release key now Is anyone else having problem is there a recall?
Safety Rating for the 2008 SATURN SKY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 SATURN SKY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 SATURN SKY
General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 SATURN SKY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC5236A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to install the new style ignition lock cylinder into the vehicle. When installing the new cylinder it is important to carefully inspect the housing for debris or damage from the old lock cylinder. No tools are required for installing the...
14092A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Ignition Switch Replacement
SB-08-06-04-035A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERAL MOTORS: AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)/SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH NO ENGINE PERFORMANCE CONCERNS. UPON INSPECTION, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) WILL BE STORED IN THE ECM-DTC P0335 CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR CIRCUIT; DTC P2610 CONTROL MODULE IGNITION OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE....
070604028 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE, ROUGH IDLE BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST, DTC P2610 OR P0341 SET (REPROGRAM ENGINE CONTROL MODULE [ECM]). *NJ UPDATED 2/17/10. *PE
070604029 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
LACK OF POWER OR PERFORMANCE, HISS NOISE ON ACCELERATION, LOW TURBO BOOST, DTC P0101/P2178 SET (CHECK INTEGRITY OF CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) SYSTEM). *NJ
070522002 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
INFORMATION ON OPTIMIZED HYDRAULIC BOOST CHARACTERISTICS. *KB
3371 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS LIGHT ON WITH C0045 AND/OR C0050. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 SATURN SKY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SATURN SKY
- 2007 SATURN SKY — 342 complaints
- 2008 SATURN SKY (current)
- 2009 SATURN SKY — 65 complaints
- 2010 SATURN SKY — 0 complaints
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- SATURN VUE — 3,269 total complaints
- SATURN SL — 2,891 total complaints
- SATURN AURA — 2,222 total complaints
- SATURN OUTLOOK — 1,939 total complaints
- SATURN LS — 1,885 total complaints
- SATURN SC1 — 554 total complaints
- SATURN SC — 379 total complaints