You are here: Forums SUVs Saturn VUE Saturn VUE

Saturn VUE

3765 messages,  Last post on Sep 29, 2009 at 7:00 AM

You are in the Saturn VUE Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & tidester

What is this discussion about? Saturn VUE, SUV

Messages Page 374 of 378 1 ... 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#3722 of 3765 Re: 2004 Vue Transmission Shudder [unhappyvue] by shonrt1 Jun 23, 2008 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: unhappyvue (Jun 16, 2008 1:47 pm) I had the same problem in my 2004 Saturn Vue. Sounds like you are suffering from an internal clutch failure in your torque converter. Saturn dealership said it would cost $2,000 to fix. I went to a transmission shop and they rebuilt the torque converter for 1/2 the cost. Still, pretty sad that a transmission is failing in a car that is less than 5 years old and with less than 100,000 miles and it costs $1,000 to repair.   Happy to say I sold my Saturn last week and have a new Honda Civic on the way.
#3723 of 3765 2004 Saturn VUE - Creaking in Front Passenger Side by bdemay Jun 24, 2008 (3:34 pm)
I have a 2004 Saturn VUE (automatic transmission) FWD V6 and I believe I am having similar issues as noted in the above several posts.   I think I am a little luckier in that I didn't need to replace tires until about 50k miles and the first brakes work was around 58k miles (which included new pads, rotores, etc.). While these were somewhat pricey, I think they are reasonable given the life of the vehicle before I experienced any problems. I had to have some sensor replaced in my tire last year, but that has been the only issues I have ever had with this vehicle since I purchased it in April 2004.   I am now at about 60k miles and have been experiencing a creaking sound in the front passenger side that sounds like it is coming from around the tire or the suspension. I remember this happened a couple months back, but went away and I forgot about the issue, but now it is back. Is this a similar issue that others are having? Is there anything I can do about this or is there some sort of recall that covers this? Does anyone know if this poses any significant safety issues? Replies to this message: rocketbob (Jun 26, 2008 4:27 pm) unhappyvue (Mar 28, 2009 4:54 pm)
#3724 of 3765 Transmission shudder follow-up by drivven Jun 25, 2008 (2:06 pm)
Believe it or not, we've gotten some results from our dealership. About a month ago I took it in and gave one of their technicians a ride to witness the problem. As always happens, nothing happened!!! But finally, and just barely, as we rounded an uphill bend and the tranny was just upshifting it did its little magic thing only for an instant, but it was enough for the technician to feel it.   As luck would have it, the dealership was being moved in the next couple of days and we were headed out of town for 2 weeks so the response was not immediate. When we got back, I called the dealership and they said things had been hectic with their move (caused by the eminent domain issue) and they'd not gotten to the issue. Then out of the blue I got a call 2 days ago from the parts department saying the torque converter for the VUE had arrived and we needed to set up an appointment for the replacement!!! How about that, some action from the dealership. And they said everything is covered including a rental car.   I must tell you people tho, this is a 2004 VUE V6 FWD only and we have an extended drivetrain warrenty to 60K miles. Luckily for us we're at 58.4K miles right now.   So, our story supposedly ends happily. I can only hope that most of you will have the same result.
#3725 of 3765 Re: 2004 Saturn VUE - Creaking in Front Passenger Side [bdemay] by rocketbob Jun 26, 2008 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: bdemay (Jun 24, 2008 3:34 pm) I had a similar creaking noise in my 2003 fwd Vue . I had 64000 km and no other repairs to date. It was loudest when I turned to the right. With great trepidation, I took it to the dealer with visions of several thousand dollars for struts,front end power steering etc.   Turns out the dealer replaced two tie-rods for $290. Said they were loose(guess you don't just tighten them. Bottom line :the noise is gone and the wife is happy.
#3726 of 3765 Towing a 2005 Saturn VUE by bertieferris Jun 30, 2008 (10:31 am)
I own a 2005 Saturn VUE with the V6 and a 5-speed automatic transmission. It is an All-Wheel-Drive model. I want to tow this vehicle behind my motor home. The owner's manual says all but vehicles with the VTi transaxle are towable. How do I know whether or not I have the VTi transaxle? Replies to this message: drivven (Jun 30, 2008 12:00 pm) bertieferris (Jun 30, 2008 12:54 pm)
#3727 of 3765 Re: Towing a 2005 Saturn VUE [bertieferris] by drivven Jun 30, 2008 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: bertieferris (Jun 30, 2008 10:31 am) I believe the VTi transaxle you refer to was only available in the four cylinder version of the VUE. At the time we bought our 04 VUE I queried Saturn about towing the vehicle behind the motorhome. They sent me (or I got one from my dealer) an addendum to the manual that referred to towing. Strange as it may sound, the restriction is that you can tow the vehicle but only for 512 miles at which time you have to unhook it and drive it around for a few miles, probably to get the tranny fluid where it needs to be. Then you can re-hook the vehicle behind the motorhome and be on your merry way. There is something else you have to do when you tow but right now that process escapes me. If I find the supplemental sheet I'll put it into words for you.   In the meantime you might ask your dealership if they have specific instructions for the towing issue. Replies to this message: bertieferris (Jun 30, 2008 12:54 pm)
#3728 of 3765 Re: Towing a 2005 Saturn VUE [drivven] by bertieferris Jun 30, 2008 (12:54 pm)
Replying to: drivven (Jun 30, 2008 12:00 pm) Thanks for the feedback. I have the supplement you refer to. Just wanted tommake sure I didn't have the VTi transaxle. Thanks again.
#3729 of 3765 2006 AWD Vue purchasing? Any thing to watch for? by tomme12 Jul 06, 2008 (4:13 pm)
We are thinking of buying a used Vue AWD 3.5l with 70k on it. Anything we should be looking for? Purchase a warranty plan or?   Thanks! Replies to this message: steve_ (Jul 06, 2008 4:49 pm) drivven (Jul 06, 2008 5:56 pm)
#3730 of 3765 Re: 2006 AWD Vue purchasing? Any thing to watch for? [tomme12] by steve_ HOST Jul 06, 2008 (4:49 pm)
Replying to: tomme12 (Jul 06, 2008 4:13 pm) While waiting for specifics about the Vue, you may want to review the Used Car Buying Checklist.
#3731 of 3765 Re: 2006 AWD Vue purchasing? Any thing to watch for? [tomme12] by drivven Jul 06, 2008 (5:56 pm)
Replying to: tomme12 (Jul 06, 2008 4:13 pm) I would say just peruse this forum and you'll find a lot of issues that you might encounter.

Messages Page 374 of 378 1 ... 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums SUVs Saturn VUE Saturn VUE