2009 SATURN VUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
171
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 SATURN VUE
The 2009 SATURN VUE has received a total of 171 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (37 complaints), Electrical System (32 complaints), and Power Train (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 SATURN VUE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 SATURN VUE, potentially affecting up to 44,557 vehicles.
Recall 08V616000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
| 2,149 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING 2,149 MY 2009 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RIGHT AND/OR LEFT FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE. AS A RESULT OF THE INCORRECT KNUCKLE AND RESULTING INADEQUATE CLEARANCE, THE TIE ROD BALL STUD COULD PULL OUT OF, OR FRACTURE, THE TIE ROD HOUSING. THIS COULD CAUSE THE TIE ROD TO SEPARATE...
Consequence: ALTHOUGH STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE MAINTAINED AFTER A TIE ROD SEPARATION BY THE UNAFFECTED WHEEL ON SMOOTH ROADS OR DURING LIGHT BRAKING, WITH MORE SIGNIFICANT SUSPENSION OR BRAKING INPUTS, THE AFFECTED WHEEL COULD TURN OUT AND SKID. IF A VEHICLE BUILT WITH TWO INCORRECT STEERING KNUCKLES HAD BOTH TIE RODS SEPARATE AT THE SAME TIME, STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING KNUCKLE(S) AND TIE ROD(S). THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
View full details →Recall 08V470000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 42,408 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING 42,408 MY 2008-2009 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY LOOSEN. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THERE MAY BE A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.
Consequence: THE FLUID COULD CONTACT HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. IF THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF A FLUID LEAK, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT. IF A FLUID LEAK IS PRESENT, DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 SATURN VUE
171 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 SATURN VUE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and was inoperable while attempting to reverse. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Stalls stops, with Engine power reduced, stabilitrak off. After turning or braking. Engine light with down arrow. Accident probability. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF ON HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY RD!
Stalls stops, with Engine power reduced, stabilitrak off. After turning or braking. Engine light with down arrow. Accident probability. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF ON HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY RD!
Stalls stops, with Engine power reduced, stabilitrak off. After turning or braking. Engine light with down arrow. Accident probability. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF ON HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY RD!
Vehicle has lost power steering. Difficult to steer especially in reverse and sometimes in turning left. If wheels are not completely straight, you have turn with all the strength you can muster. Reluctant to turn left unless you have twice as much time as you should need to avoid an accident.
Safety Rating for the 2009 SATURN VUE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 SATURN VUE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 SATURN VUE
General Motors, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 SATURN VUE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP4582A — EQUIPMENT
This preliminary information document identifies a possible cause for SES light and P0101 setting and what to check and repair.
17NA281 — SUSPENSION
This informational bulletin provides information on RDM Axle Ratios for AWD Vehicles for Vibration Diagnostics When Using the Pico Scope
PIC5141A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Codes B1446 or B1447 may appear after module replacement or after performing the Canada upgrade. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIP4919D — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for...
PI1300 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure on how to reset the Change Transmission Fluid message.
PIP4716E — ENGINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a short, sharp rattle noise from the front of the engine at start up. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0011 P0014 P0016 or P0017. Technician will need to inspect the engine belt. If the vehicle...
00-06-01-026E — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 00-06-01-026D to add the 2014 model year.
00-00-89-027G — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
PIP-4883 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
GM: AFTER SERVICING THE BATTERY PACK THERE MAY BE NO CHARGE OR A LOW BATTERY. THERE MAY BE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM
PIT-4839 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
SATURN: IN SOME RARE CASES, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON WITH THE KEY OFF. UPON INSPECTION IT IS FOUND THAT ALTHOUGH THE LOWER OUTBOARD BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON, THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP REMAINS OFF. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 SATURN VUE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SATURN VUE
- 2004 SATURN VUE — 360 complaints
- 2005 SATURN VUE — 215 complaints
- 2006 SATURN VUE — 433 complaints
- 2007 SATURN VUE — 417 complaints
- 2008 SATURN VUE — 572 complaints
- 2009 SATURN VUE (current)
- 2010 SATURN VUE — 9 complaints
Other SATURN Models
- SATURN ION — 5,467 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 SKY — 623 total complaints
- SATURN SC1 — 554 total complaints
- SATURN SC — 379 total complaints