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#354 of 689 Re: Transmission Issues / Stabilitrak / Check Engine [gmcustsvcsarah] by johnnyboy17

Jul 01, 2012 (6:55 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Mar 13, 2012 9:02 am)
When I read over the post by "Busiestmom," she was describing the exact same issues we have been facing with our 2007 Saturn Outlook. We purchased this vehicle used, but also expecting that we should not face any major issues.
 
This car has seen two trips to the shop so for. First, we noticed fluid leaking out of the engine and turned out to need the water pump replaced. Next, we began seeing extremely sluggish performance out of the engine/transmission; this resulted in a new "clutch wave plate" being installed. In addition, we have been having problems with the passenger airbag light illuminating (I believe that it is the sensor in the seat) but the dealer states that they cannot replicate it.
 
Most recently, my family and I were headed home and we all of a sudden had no power to accelerate from the stoplight. Luckily we pay for the Onstar service that will provide diagnostics for us. Here is what we have:
 
P0700 - Transmission Control Module Requested Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination
 
P0716 - Input Speed Sensor Performance
 
B0081 - Passenger Presence System 1 Internal Electronic Malfunction
 
I am very hesitant to return to the dealer here as they obviously cannot seem to find these issues that are happening to my vehicle. Secondly, it would appear that many other GM customers seem to be having these same issues.
 
As you know, the warranty is now expired on this vehicle removing any liability off of GM and onto me. With the amount of recalls, service, and hassle I have encountered with this vehicle, I am becoming increasingly frustrated. What advice/recommendations do you have to help me have this vehicle repaired for the last time?
 
-Jon

#355 of 689 Re: Transmission Issues / Stabilitrak / Check Engine [johnnyboy17] by gmcustsvcsarah

Jul 12, 2012 (10:07 am)

Replying to: johnnyboy17 (Jul 01, 2012 6:55 am)
Good afternoon Jon,
 
My apologies that this response may be a bit late in coming. I can understand your hesitancy to return to the dealership, but a diagnostic visit is where we would need to start if you haven't been there over the past 30 days for these concerns. If we can look further into this with you, please send us an email to socialmediagm.com with the following information: your name and Edmunds username, phone and address, the last 8 of your VIN and current mileage, and the name of your involved dealership.
 
Kind regards,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#356 of 689 Re: Transmission Issues [macsaturn07] by integrityplz

Jul 14, 2012 (2:55 pm)

Replying to: macsaturn07 (Jun 25, 2012 6:24 pm)
I am right there with you how many people are going to be hurt financially or physically before some responsibility on the part of gm is going to be taken . I have a 2007 saturn outlook I have already replaced a bushing in the steering column the roof leaks( a known outlook problem) my driver side headlight cuts in and out and now i too have something wrong with my transmission. I have a jeep liberty 2003 with 150,000 miles and only one minor problem the whole time i have owned it. Should have gotten a jeep comander will not be buying gm again if they don't want to stand behind their products and do the right thing. I too have children thankfully my 16 year old learning to drive was not driving. If saturn,gm would read all these posts it is not only one person. Integrity is how you get return customers. oh and of course my vehicle would be over warranty by a mere 3,000 and some miles isn't that convenient

#357 of 689 Re: Transmission Issues [integrityplz] by gmcustsvcsarah

Jul 16, 2012 (6:13 am)

Replying to: integrityplz (Jul 14, 2012 2:55 pm)
Good morning,
 
What are your plans for addressing the transmission concern you're currently having? If we can look into anything for you, please don't hesitate to contact us at socialmediagm.com (include a summary of the transmission concern as well as the last 8 digits of your VIN).
 
Regards,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#358 of 689 The Finale: Just Traded in my 2007 Outlook by redleg83

Jul 16, 2012 (11:21 am)

My last post - $42k new, traded $13k....about 4k below what I should have received....but as the man said "you know you are trading in a Saturn Outlook....which has known problems with leaks, transmissions, components...etc..." Our 07 Outlook was a beautiful car...but terrible to maintain....no more. Our new car is a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (20k miles!)....a little less room....but a great vehicle with a fantastic maintenance reputation to boot. Bye bye forum.

#359 of 689 2007 outlook transmission by integrityplz

Jul 17, 2012 (11:09 am)

Well it was my transmission. Got a hold of gm they are looking into my case. Hope they can restore my faith in gm will keep posted. Car is only 3000 miles out of warranty hope i don't have to fix myself or i will be trading for a non gm vehicle. I am going to keep my head up and hopefully i can be a case for gm to show their integrity and stand behind their product

#360 of 689 2007 Outlook Transmission by frs929

Jul 17, 2012 (3:38 pm)

I have been reading these posts and must agree that the 07 Outlook has many problems including the big one, the transmission.
 
Our problems started with the waterpump going out at 56000. Little did I know that this was the start of the problems.
 
In march of the this year we had to replace the master clyinder and brake booster. While in the shop I asked about the sqeaking steering wheel, Was told it was a bad bushing and it would be $900 to take apart the steering wheel to replace. I had to pass on that.
 
The car was idling rough so took it in to the shop. They said the plugs needed to be replaced. At 87700. It was not quite the 100,000 that was according to scheduled maint. That was expensive.
 
It was about this time that we noticed the transmisson slipping. Press on the accelerator and the rpms went up and the car didnt move. I called GM about the warranty and they said 100,000 or 5 yrs. Well we were good on 100,000 but the 5 yrs was May. So we are stuck with the bill and GM is off the hook. Its in the shop as we speak and the bill is not going to be pretty. I would think that since this seems to be a problem that GM would have addressed it by now. I can hardly wait to see what breaks next. Everything is so darn expensive to fix on this car. I have a Mecury Sable that is 11 yrs old and 144,000 and not near the problems this car has. We will be in the market for a new car in a few months and IT WILL NOT BE A GM Product.

#361 of 689 Re: 2007 Outlook Transmission [frs929] by integrityplz

Jul 18, 2012 (3:11 am)

Replying to: frs929 (Jul 17, 2012 3:38 pm)
I have owned a sunfire and grand am prior it this car and am not disappointed with GM as a whole this line including th enclave and Arcadia too have many of the same issues. There are technical service bulletins out for steeering.transmission.water leaks,among some others. The nhsp is looking into the headlight problem right now as I am sure more will follow I found on car and safety website numbers over 7 digits of reported problems. I for now must step back and allow GM the chance to renew my faith I will keep u posted on my progress

#362 of 689 Re: 2007 Outlook Transmission [integrityplz] by integrityplz

Jul 18, 2012 (6:17 pm)

Replying to: integrityplz (Jul 18, 2012 3:11 am)
just a little info i found.
 
TECHNICAL
 
Bulletin No.: 09-07-30-012A
 
Date: January 12, 2010
 
Subject: No Reverse, 3rd or 5th, Check Engine Light Illuminated, DTC P0776 (Replace 3-5 Reverse Clutch Plate (Waved)
 
Models:
2008-2009 Buick Enclave
2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox, Malibu
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
2007-2009 GMC Acadia
2007-2009 Pontiac G6
2008-2009 Pontiac Torrent
2007-2009 Saturn AURA, OUTLOOK
2008-2009 Saturn VUE
All Equipped with 6T70/75 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (RPOs MH2, MH4, MH6 or MY9)
 
Read more: 60 mph, engine reved momentarily then dropped..slowed..20 mph - JustAnswer http://www.justanswer.com/saturn/4d6be-60-mph-engine-reved-momentarily-dropped-s- lowed-20-mph.html#ixzz211hSkNta
 
Below is the definition of a tsb.
 
A notice given from manufacturers to dealers to inform them of repairs suggested to solve common complaints Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs, are recommended procedures for repairing vehicles. Not to be confused with recalls, a TSB is issued by a vehicle manufacturer when there are several occurrences of an unanticipated problem. ...
 
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_Service_Bulletin
 
This is the technical service bulletin i found
 
Maybe it will become a recall. In the meantime i must wait to see if i have to pay for a known common problem with this car.
all you have to do is search broken wave plate and you will find forums for the acadia, enclave, and outlook.

#363 of 689 Transmission, roof leak & NOW STEERING!!! by ellimac

Jul 20, 2012 (7:24 am)

Are these cars set to implode when the warranty runs out or what!?!?? As I have posted, I have the roof leak, the transmission issue and now the STEERING won't work!!!! I had the power steering pump replaced and that didn't fix it. It's fine when it's first started but after a few minutes the steering wheel is so hard to turn it practically is locked up. Mechanic said it was the pump, but after he replaced it, it just got worse. AND IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. He is stumped and is contacting GM to see if there are any service bulletins. I HAVE NO CAR AND NO MONEY!! I loved my Outlook, but after all this and reading all the issues that other people are having (which are the same as I am having) I am not very happy with it anymore. Leak is potentially dangerous, transmission problem is dangerous, but the steering issue is a HUGE SAFTEY issue. lWhy are there no recalls on these issues when clearly so many owners are having the same problem? How do we bring this to the attention of the public at large??? In am so frustrated and upset. I have no vehicle, no way to get to work (live in the country, no public transportation).

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