Saturn Outlook Complaints

1,352 consumer complaints on file.

#11671172July 3, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Passenger headlight dim. Grand Street Batteey and Electric replaced bulb and states voltage to connector is good.the vehicle is available for inspection. Headlight is not bright enough to utilize at night as it should be for owner or traffic. No warning lamps light up on instrument panel.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11624026November 7, 2024
AIR BAGS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the air bag, the traction control, and the electronic stability control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after opening the liftgate with the power liftgate button, the liftgate unexpectedly lowered, and struck her on the head. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The contact had head pain, but medical assistance was not required. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failures to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 07V062000 (Air Bags) and 15V415000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11622653October 30, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission is failing. Reverse is slipping. Low torque trying back up inclines. Known problem with 2008 Acadia, Enclave, Traverse & Outlook per transmission shop who test drove and scanned. No code via dashboard, but scan tools and professional diagnostics verify failure. Techem has been replaced in February 2019, by GM service @ owners expense when forward drive failed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11618548October 7, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the timing belt had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under GM Campaign Number: 10287C since the campaign had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566629January 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When it's cold I get frost inside my vehicle I replaced my windshield because I thought air was getting inside to cause the frost but after getting it replaced same issue water is leaking in and causing moisture and causing my vehicle not wanting to start because it's doing something to the battery
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561602December 23, 2023
ENGINE
I was driving and my car started to lurch and went into reduced power mode. I quickly pulled over and turned off the engine. It was towed into the shop, and we found that the timing chain had broken. We had just had our engine mounts replaced and the oil changed. The vehicle has been well maintained. I have seen the issue with the timing chain failure is a common problem in Saturns/GM from internet research. It looks like there was a service bulletin to bring the car in if Service light comes on and you “think” it’s due to premature wear of timing chain. Now we are told the engine needs to be replaced because it was damaged by the timing chain failure and it seems like a known defect that should be covered because it exceeded the value of the car to have such a fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555105November 14, 2023
AIR BAGS
Over this summer I went to start my truck and all the airbags pop out expect for the steering wheel air bag and dashboard air bag
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548011October 3, 2023
POWER TRAIN
This has been a big problem for all Saturn owners. The transmissions are always going out in them. This transmission is starting to slip. I’m surprised there is no recalls. Very disappointed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531083July 8, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN
I HAVE A WIRE THAT BURNED-OUT AND IT CONTROLS MY WINDOWS, SUNROOF,MY AC CONTROLS, AND THEN ALSO MY TRANSMISSION IS SHUTERING
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510488March 6, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN We have only had this vehicle for approximately 4 months and have had soon many issues but the electrical system has been a problem non stop
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476684July 30, 2022
STEERING, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I bought this 2009 Saturn Outlook yesterday from a used dealership they said there was nothing wrong with the car well I live over 100 miles away from where I bough it and about halfway home it’s it was dark outside I was driving on the highway going up a hill the motor was acting like it wanted to jump out f the car (I’m not sure exactly how to describe it) anyways it only did ur for just a second then stopped all went back to normal and today just died while driving and now it wont start wont even turn over
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470781June 23, 2022
STEERING, POWER TRAIN
While driving, the car will automatically shift into 1st gear. Steering will then be disabled to the point of crash. Transmission/computer issue. Major issue with Saturn Outlooks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462196April 26, 2022
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
airbag sensor on passenger seat stays off even when passenger is in seat. I have read many complaints from same vehicle since they were new. Also has electrical issues intermittently possibly from water leaking thru sunroof
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451200February 9, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield wiper failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with windshield wiper motor failure. The contact was informed that the windshield wiper motor cover assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V609000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 197,357.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449138January 27, 2022
POWER TRAIN
I just purchased this vehicle & on my way home with it the check engine light came on. I hooked up the diagnostic code scanner on the car and it threw several different codes PO700, PO752, PO420. There are specific transmission issues with this particular year, make, and model. My car has the exact same symptoms as the others that were recalled so why has mine not been recalled as well? It's malfunctioning just as the others described in the recall so clearly this is a common issue with these particular vehicles. I feel my car should be covered as part of the safety recall on the transmission and I need it repaired as soon as possible.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434345September 25, 2021
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431261August 31, 2021
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the airbag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the MDS was not communicating with the airbags. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430651August 26, 2021
TIRES
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that all 4 tires had started cracking along the tread. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15T002000 (Tires) however, the tires were not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,692.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430215August 23, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My low beam headlight started to intermittently go out for a while. Then it went out completely. I go to replace the bulb only to find that the bulb wasn’t the actual issue. The harness, wires, and socket to the bulb were blackened, burnt and melted. So now it all needs to be replaced. I’ve seen on several forums that has happened to so many people that have a car manufactured by GM. The original wiring is not quality enough for the heat and current that goes through there.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425827July 21, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled over however, the steering functionality did not return. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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