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Re: Shudder at 32mph [shonrt1] by cottiescot
May 19, 2008 (2:56 pm)
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Replying to: shonrt1 (May 18, 2008 6:51 pm)

Wow, I am so glad I checked out this site. I have a 2004 Saturn VUE Redline FWD with 106k on it. I have been the only driver. and I have had numerous issues with the Car post 36k. This shudder is one that I have been complaining about since about 15k
 
Several trips to the Dealership, and the same unable to reproduce garbage. Along with this issue, I have also had to have front wheel bearings replaced 2x times at nearly 1400 a pop.. Both under warranty. once at 77k and the second at 99k. Along with Abnormal brake wear and replacement.. rotors every 15k brake about the same
 
I have complained to Saturn, and they have been rude and unresponsive. Saturn of lmhurst IL is the worst dealership EVER. With Both wheel bearing replacements, they told me it was tire noise, I replaced the tires, and in both occasions it did nothing, When I returned to the dealership they REFUSED me entrance to the Service bay and told me that there was nothing wrong with my car. I returned the next day and the Service Manager Kevin told me to take my car to another Saturn dealer.
 
Amazingly enough The 2nd Dealership found the problem immediately. (Wheel Bearing) Unfortunately the transmission shudder only happened once, the major concern was the wheel bearings. The 2nd tech eluded that there were Many issues with the Wheel bearings and that it would be surprising to replace these.
 
My mileage ran out, but I can make the Transmission shudder in 30-35 miles an hour...
 
My 2nd and Last Saturn.. and Never again GM.
 
Corporate Saturn stated that the region Service manager would be examining the car, the 2nd dealership, and in the meantime they would be sending me a Service voucher for 250 dollars. The voucher never came, or the appointment setup. I called in the beginning in May, and was told the paperwork was missing. They sent me the voucher.. and told me no further assistance was available. I stated I would be contacting the Better Business Bureau
 
I have a case with the Better Business Bureau opened, however it falls outside of lemon law repurchase.. I am waiting further communication from BBB to file a complaint.
 
Saturn called me back to tell me that their position has not changed. Message boards like this is my first stop. Next You Tube, then the consumerist, after that... My local Paper.
 
Can you believe the arrogance?
 
Anyone have the same or similar issues with their 2004 VUE?
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Re: Shudder at 32mph [cottiescot] by nelson
May 19, 2008 (4:47 pm)
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Replying to: cottiescot (May 19, 2008 2:56 pm)

Ditto ... ditto ... ditto. Your problems are a carbon copy of the problems I have been having with my own 2004 Vue. I have had three pair of rotors installed on this vehicle since I purchased it new. Four sets of brakes have also been installed. I also have a constant sqweeking noise in the front end ... This shudder from the transmission started at about 35K and has consistently gotten worse over the years. I now have 140 000 Kms and it feels like the transmission could drop out at any time.
 
Has anyone heard of a recent recall on Saturn Vues just released this May?
 
I feel your frustration I too have same issues. Dealer has never been able to find the problem ... the only problem is that I bought a GM product, bad move on my part!
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Re: Shudder at 32mph [nelson] by drivven
May 19, 2008 (5:24 pm)
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Replying to: nelson (May 19, 2008 4:47 pm)

Let's keep this going guys and perhaps we can build a real portfolio on this problem and put it to our dealerships as a real, and frustrating problem. One of the respondents a few entries back referenced a transmission problem that had a recall number and some VIN #s to go with it. Cross checking the VIN, it didn't appear to be a VIN at all, not the right number and type of characters. And the implication was that the recall was for trannies from the 2008 model.
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Re: Shudder at 32mph [drivven] by shonrt1
May 19, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: drivven (May 19, 2008 5:24 pm)

I have an appointment with Saturn of Evansville (IN) for Wednesday, May 21, 2008. I'll let you know what they find (if anything), I'm already apprehensive as they told me they have not heard of this problem before.
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Re: Shudder at 32mph [shonrt1] by cottiescot
May 20, 2008 (1:58 pm)
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Replying to: shonrt1 (May 19, 2008 7:17 pm)

Lets gather as many VUE owners together and file a claim this is absolutely ridiculous, Faulty Brakes, Faulty Wheel Bearings, Faulty, Faulty, Faulty,
 
It might be time to get the National Highway Transportation and Safety Adm involved. (that title is prolly wrong.)
 
Just curious.. are these REDLINE VUES?
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Re: Shudder at 32mph [cottiescot] by steve_ HOST
May 20, 2008 (4:36 pm)
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Replying to: cottiescot (May 20, 2008 1:58 pm)

This is the Complaint link for the NHTSA:
 
File a Complaint
 
Please take a few minutes to report on your dealers too:
 
Dealer Ratings and Reviews
 
Thanks!
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Re: Shudder at 32mph [cottiescot] by shonrt1
May 20, 2008 (5:02 pm)
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Replying to: cottiescot (May 20, 2008 1:58 pm)

Mine is NOT a Redline Vue.
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Re: Shudder at 32mph [shonrt1] by cottiescot
May 21, 2008 (9:29 am)
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Replying to: shonrt1 (May 20, 2008 5:02 pm)

I have filed a complaint with the NHTSA this morning. I am going to file another complaint with Saturn. My hope is that we a group of owners will get some form of assistance for the Unsafe Vehicles they have sold us.
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Re: Shudder at 32mph [cottiescot] by drivven
May 21, 2008 (10:51 am)
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Replying to: cottiescot (May 21, 2008 9:29 am)

Holy cow, man of action, I like that. If you need any further documentation let us know, please. Frequency, associated mileage, speed, conditions, etc. We're ready.
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Re: Shudder at 32mph [cottiescot] by drivven
May 21, 2008 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: cottiescot (May 21, 2008 9:29 am)

Just sent in my complaint to the NHTSA. Hopefully we'll some some response.

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