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#291 of 314 2008 Saturn Vue electrical issues by immapyro

Nov 11, 2012 (4:45 pm)

Today my sister and I were driving around and made a stop at a store, car was running perfect. Returning to car the indicator lights all turned on (brake light, tire pressure light, air bag, etc.) and the turn signals would not work but the car was running. We called her Onstar for a diagnoses and they read the problems back to us.
1) a battery for the onstar system needed to be replaced
2) the air bag system needed to be checked
3) the car needed to be serviced asap.
The rep on the other end said that they were all "green and yellow" problems but that it should be ok to drive for a couple of days until it can be seen at the dealership. Ok, great we thought.
Well the hang up button doesn't work anymore either so she had to turn off the car to disconnect from onstar. Well now the car will not start but all of the cabin lights turn on.
 
These are the worst problems that she has had since owning her car (she bought new). Has anyone experienced these problems? Is it all down hill from here?
S.O.S. Help!

#292 of 314 2008 Saturn Vue electrical issues by immapyro by tonimora

Nov 11, 2012 (5:16 pm)

Hello, and yes, most of us posting on this particular blog are experiencing this very same issue. Saturn Vue's years 2003 I think it is through 2010. Mine is a 2004, and I bought it new, cash, $28,000.
Many have gotten diagnostics performed by their dealers, and the outcome in most instances has varied. Various parts have been replaced, (such as the ECM), wires cleaned, batteries, relays and fuses replaced. And in the end, the same issue still persists. In some instances, the problem appeared to be resolved right after the repair, but returned within days or a couple of weeks. Nobody can say for sure if this repair you have done will resolve your issue once and for all. You just have to wait and see.
I wish you all the luck in the world on this. If this takes care of your particular problem, will you please let us know. I don't know if any of these Vue owners has the Onstar, I know I do not.
Best regards
Toni

#293 of 314 Re: 2008 Saturn Vue electrical issues [immapyro] by gmcustsvc

Nov 12, 2012 (12:14 pm)

Replying to: immapyro (Nov 11, 2012 4:45 pm)
immapyro,
 
We're sorry to hear that your sister's Vue won't start for you. Have you been able to get this checked out since your post yesterday? If you would like to contact us, we can be reached via email at socialmediagm.com (include your name and contact information, a summary of the situation, the last 8 digits of the VIN and mileage, and the name of your dealership).
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#294 of 314 Door Lock issue - 2009 Saturn Vue by dstarzec

Nov 13, 2012 (5:14 pm)

Of course this happened just after the warrenty was up but our 09 Saturn Vue has door lock issues. When the lock or unlock button is pressed, a click is heard but the locks do not lock and if they do, good luck getting them unlocked. I tried changing the fuses for the door locks in the floor panel but this did not work. I am afraid to take it into the dealership based on other reports from this group and will be taking it to my mechanic to be fixed. I just wish the problem occurred in July when the warrenty was still good and not August when it was not. It keeps getting worse and with winter coming, I don't have a choice anymore to get it fixed since my wife usually has our small child with her.

#295 of 314 Re: Door Lock issue - 2009 Saturn Vue [dstarzec] by gmcustsvc

Nov 14, 2012 (6:57 am)

Replying to: dstarzec (Nov 13, 2012 5:14 pm)
Good morning dstarzec,
We're sorry to hear that you are having troubles with your door locks and hope that you're able to get this resolved with your mechanic. If there is anything you would like for us to check into for you, please don't hesitate to contact us at socialmediagm.com (include your name, contact information, and the last 8 digits of your VIN with your inquiry).
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#296 of 314 it just won't start????? by missberlyb

Nov 18, 2012 (1:29 pm)

okay i'm confused is there some kind of trick i have a 2004 vue v-6 and my batt. is fully charged and cables clean but you turn the key and nothing it done this about 2 weeks ago and finally got it started then the abs light came on i love my car but with 2 kids cain't deal with a car that i have to have some kinda key turning foot tapping combination to get it just to start has any one else had this happen??

#297 of 314 key turning, Foot tapping combo by tonimora

Nov 18, 2012 (7:17 pm)

Hi, well, don't expect any assistance from the all and mighty GM, cause it's just not going to happen until we have all spent thousands of dollars doing the trial and error (mostly error at this point) to try to remedy this issue. There is nothing magical about it. This is an issue with Saturn Vue from the year 2002 to 2010. The rep that checks the postings here on Edmunds recommends everyone go to their dealer and have them perform a diagnostic. It costs around $100.00. Saturn Vue owners who have done this have gotten all sorts of diagnostic results returned, and have paid hundreds, and thousands of dollars in repairs, only to have this issue continue to exist. I hope if you do go with that course, and you have a repair done, it will resolve your issue. It would give the rest of us a bit of hope. good Luck

#298 of 314 Re: Electrical Issues in my 03' Vue [tonimora] by saturn536

Dec 02, 2012 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: tonimora (Oct 09, 2012 9:30 am)
i have alot of expirence with saturns ,but does the steering come out or what,somtimes the mechanics don't do it right.

#299 of 314 Re: Saturn Vue Electrical problems [tonimora] by saturn536

Dec 02, 2012 (1:14 pm)

Replying to: tonimora (Oct 17, 2012 12:06 pm)
the elecrical problems come when somone or mechanic messes with somthing or somone that does not know what they are doing. then the owner takes it to the dealerand the dealer changes alot of things when the problem is very simple. i'v had alot of expierence with saturns for over 20 years.

#300 of 314 Re: 2008 Saturn Vue electrical issues by immapyro [tonimora] by saturn536

Dec 02, 2012 (1:18 pm)

Replying to: tonimora (Nov 11, 2012 5:16 pm)
what kind of problems are you seeing?

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