55 of the
1,939 complaints filed about the Saturn Outlook
are about the other systems —
3% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2008.
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
NHTSA complaint #11566629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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
NHTSA complaint #11476684 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE SUNROOF LEAKS WATER FROM THE DASH THE REAR CAUSING THE CEILING TO BE SOAKED AND MALFUNCTIONING OF SUNROOF WATER LEAKED ON FLOOR OF THE WHOLE CAR CANS SIDE REAR VIEWS CAUSES THE DASH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO GO OUT MOTOR BLOWERS IS FILLING UP WITH WATER SO AC/ HEATER CAN NOT DEFROST CAR SO VISIBILITY TO DRIVE CAR IT IS UNSAFE AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND VERY EXPENSIVE TO CONSTANTLY REPLACE A BLOWER THAT WILL CONSTANT FILL UP WITH WATER TO TO SUNROOF DRAINAGE CONSTANTLY CLOTTING AND WON'T DRAIN AND FLOORS FLOODING EVENTUALLY THIS WILL CAUSE CORROSION OR FIRE BEING WATER AND ELECTRICITY DON'T MIX WELL I HAVE 3 CHILDREN I DON'T FEEL WE ARE SAFE IN OUR VEHICLE THIS IS OUR ONLY FORM OF TRANSPORTATION THE SPEAKERS GO IN AND OUT DUE TO THE WATER LEAKED AND SOON COME WINTER CAR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LEAKY DRIVE BEING MOTOR BLOWERS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONSTANTLY BE PURCHASED DUE TO GOING OUT BECAUSE WATER BACK UP AND LEAKED AND THE CAR BECOMES DRENCHED IN WATER VIA SEATS AND FLOOR DRIVE SEAT IS ELECTRICAL EVENTUALLY WATER WILL CAUSE A PROBLEM I JUST WANT MY KIDS SAFE AND SECURE IN A VEHICLE AND AS I READ PREVIOUS PROBLEM SOME HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES I'M GOING THROUGH AS OF RIGHT NOW. THE CAR CAN BE STATIONARY OR IN MOTION WATER JUST LEAKS FROM CEILING ON FLOOR FLOOR IS WET AS I DRIVE I CAN HEAR WATER ON CEILING MOVING AROUND SOME WATER EVEN RUN ACCROSS WINDSHIELD WHILE I'M DRIVING A LOT. SOME RUNS ON MY LEG WHILE I'M DRIVING WHERE THE BRAKE PADS AND GAS PEDAL ARE WHICH HAVE WIRES THERE THAT ARE ELECTRICAL ON TOP OF THE FLOORS BEING SOAKED THAT'S A FIRE HAZARD
NHTSA complaint #11366138 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
HI! I RECENTLY BOUGHT A CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP CALLED EPB AUTO. THE CAR I PURCHASED WAS DESCRIBES AS HAVING NO RECALLS NOR OTHER PROBLEMS BESIDES THE ABS LIGHT (WHICH I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER WOULD GO OFF WITH NEW TIRES) ON AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE DEALER SPECIFIED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WAS JUST THE GAS CAP. WHICH HE CLAIMED THAT THE MECHANIC READ WITH HIS COMPUTER. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS, ALSO CLAIMED HE'D REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD. WHICH HE DID NOT. I TRIED TO CALL TO EXPLAIN THE SITUATION. HE CLAIMED THE MOBILE MECHANIC WON'T BE ABLE TO COME OUT UNTIL MONDAY. MY WHOLE VITALITY RELIES ON THAT VEHICLE AND I CANNOT FIND A MECHANIC THAT WILL FIX THE RECALLS. PLEASE HELP! RECALLS INCLUDE THE TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING TENSIONER, WINDSHIELD, LIFTGATE, AIR BAG SENSORS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES.
NHTSA complaint #11323133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I'VE HAD THIS CAR FOR A SHORT WHILE, I'VE CHECKED THE RECALLS ANTHEM THE SUN AN MOON ROOF ARE A PROBLEM. MY CAR GETS VERY WET ON THE ROOF LINER AND IT'S BECAUSE OF A LEAK PROBLEM, IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS. IS THERE A WAY TO GET THAT FIXED. I'M NOT SURE IF THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID THE RECALL OR NOT BUT FOR ALL I KNOW IS THAT IT ALWAYS LEAKS.
NHTSA complaint #11321500 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LEFT DRIVER DOOR MANUAL SWITCH CONTINUOUSLY MALFUNCTIONS , ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT GIVE POWER TO OPEN ANY WINDOWS , LOCK OR UNLOCK DOORS , AND ENABLES YOUR SAFETY IN DANGEROUS EXITS . LOCKS HAVE BEEN LOCKING WHEN I EXIT MY VEHICLE, LOCKING MY CHILDREN LOCKED INSIDE OF VEHICLE . REAR LIFT GATE WILL FALL ON YOUR HEAD SLOWLY AND INJURED MY FOREHEAD.
NHTSA complaint #11315404 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
PAST 5 YEARS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REPLACES PLUGS 3X, CONVERTERS 3X, AND EVERYTHING INCLUDING IGNITION COILS 2X, LIGHT STILL ON, STATING CONVERTERS NEED REPLACING. CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN A HOSPITAL HAS EMERGENCY ROOM PATIENTS. ENGINE LIGHT WOULD STAY OFF FOR A WEEK OR TWO, NOW ONLY FOR 30-40 MILES. EMISSIONS SAYS CAR NOT READY FOR TESTING. VEHICLE DRIVES AND RUNS PERFECTLY, PURRS LIKE A KITTEN, BUT NOW CAN'T PASS EMISSIONS. CHEVY, ACURA, REPAIR SHOPS, MUFFLER SHOPS AND ALLEY MECHANICS ALL BAFFLED. TOO MANY INVOICES TO UPLOAD, BUT I HAVE EVERY ONE OF THEM AND RECEIPTS FOR PARTS IF NEEDED. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I GOT THE CAR. CHEVY NEVER COULD FIX IT. EACH TRIP COST ME $700+, BUT NO SOLUTION, THE PROBLEM JUST KEEPS ESCALATING. OH, I NEVER PUT CHEAP GAS IN VEHICLE, AND OIL CHANGES/ TUNE- UP ARE UP TO DATE. HELP PLEASE. (SOMEONE SUGGESTED THE ECM COMPUTER IS BAD)
NHTSA complaint #11307737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE LINKAGE SYSTEM, WHERE THE VEHICLE STILL ROLLS WHILE IN PARK. I AM HAVING THIS ISSUE AND A GRINDING SORT OF SOUND. THE VIN IS SAYING 0 UNREPAIRED RECALLS ON THE WEBSITE AND I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM OF THE PREVIOUS RECALL IN '09. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING THERE WAS THE SOUND THAT SOMETHING WAS DRAGGING, THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CHECK BUT WHILE IN PARK THE VEHICLE WOULD STILL ROLL. THE CAR HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SET IN PLACE AT THIS MOMENT.
NHTSA complaint #11297027 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE REAR LIFT GATE OR STRUT SUPPORT FOR THE HATCH OF MY 2007 SATURN, OUTLOOK GRADUALLY FELL ON MY SON AND I WHILE PUTTING THE GROCERIES IN THE CAR AT WALMART MORE THAN A FEW MONTHS AGO; NOW THE HATCH NO LONGER HOLDS ITS WEIGHT AND DROPS WHEN YOU TRY TO LIFT IT, BECAUSE IT IS PRETTY HEAVY, SO AS OF TODAY, I HAVE NOT USED THE HATCH FOR MANY MONTHS NOW, BECAUSE IT IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE CALLED A FEW DEALERS THAT DEAL WITH SATURN, GMC EVEN BUICK AND THEY ALL SAY THAT THEY DO NOT WORK ON VEHICLES OVER 10 YEARS. (?) ONE OF THE MECHANICS SAID THAT HE THOUGHT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE LIFT GATE LIKE 3 YEARS AGO.? I AM TO THE POINT THAT I MIGHT AS WELL FIND A LOCAL MECHANIC TO FIX THE LIFT GATE OR STRUT FOR THE HATCH. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE JANUARY OR FEBRUARY OF 2019 AND IT WON'T TURN OFF OR RESET?
NHTSA complaint #11279465 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TAKATA RECALL....WATER LEAKS INTO THE CAR BEHIND KICKER PANEL ON PASSENGER SIDE GOING DIRECTLY INTO THE FUSE/RELAY BOX. IT LEAKS IN ALL DOOR JAMS AND THE REAR LIFTGATE AREA. I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR NOT SHIFTING. THROWING CODE P2723 WHICH IS TRANSMISSON PRESSURE CONTROL SHIFT SOLENOID E. I BELIEVE ITS DUE TO WATER GETTING INTO THE FUSE BOX BECAUSE THERE IS A CONSTANT DRAIN ON MY BATTERY AND WHEN TESTING THE FUSES WITH A TEST LIGHT NOT ALL OF THEM SEEM TO BE GETTING A GOOD CONNECTION DUE TO ALL THE CORROSION. ALSO SUNROOF LEAKS. ALL DOOR CIRCUITS GET WET. I HAVE TO DRY EVRYTHING OUT BEFORE I CAN START IT. THE CARPET SMELLS AND ITS FULL OF RUST. COMMON SENSE WOULD TELL YOU THAT THIS CANNOT BE GOOD FROM ANY ASPECT. IM TO THE POINT TO GOING UP TO GM AND MAKING THEM LOOK REALLY BAD BECAUSE THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I CANNOT BELIEVE WITH SO MANY COMMON PROBLEMS THERE IS YET TO BE A RECALL. I HATE GM AND NEVER WILL I EVER PURCHASE ANY GM PRODUCT NOR WILL I HAVE ANYTHING GOOD TO SAY ABOUT GM. WHEN ALL THIS OCCURED MY CAR WAS OUTSIDE EITHER IN MY DRIVEWAY OR A PARKING LOT OR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVR TO COVER THE CAR UP. THE ENTIRE CAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR SOMETIME LAST YEAR. I NOTICED THIS WAS HAPPENING ABOUT 4-5 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. IVE TRIED FIXING IT MYSELF AND I JUST FAIL EVERYTIME AND ITS RIDICULOUS.
NHTSA complaint #11219956 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MY FIRST ISSUE IS THAT EVERYTIME IT RAINS, WATER LEAKS FROM THE SUNROOF. THE AREA AROUND THE SUNROOF WILL BE SOAKED AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE SEATS AND DOWN TO THE FLOOR. ALSO MY LIFTGATE DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE TO MANUALLY LIFT IT ALL THE WAY UP AND DOWN. I CAN HEAR THE GEARS TURNING BUT THEY DON'T WORK.
NHTSA complaint #11172449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
IN 2015 I MY TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. I TOOK IT TO THE GMC DEALERSHIP, WHICH I CAME OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE OF $1500.00 DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF MY WARRANTY. THEN A YEAR LATER, I RECEIVED A NOTICE REGARDING REPAIRING THE TRANSMISSION AND I WAS GIVEN A REFUND (REPLACEMENT HAS BEEN ALREADY DONE). NOW AS OF DECEMBER, 2018, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY TRANSMISSION. I CALLED GMC REGARDING MY TRANSMISSION AGAIN, AS WAS TOLD THAT THE WARRANTY OF THE LAST REPAIR HAS EXPIRED JUNE, 2018. WITH SO MUCH FRUSTRATION, I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE GMC TO BE CERTAIN THAT THIS IS THE ISSUE I AM DEALING WITH. GMC ADVISED ME THE REPORT OF MY TRANSMISSION (THE TCC CONVERTER) IN THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD. THEY ADVISED ME TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION FOR THE COST OF $4K WHICH IS WAY OUT OF MY RANGE. I ASK. IF THERE IS ANY ASSISTANCE TO HELP ME MAKE THIS REPAIR ON MY VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD NO. THIS LEAVES ME IN A POSITION OF FRUSTRATION WITH GMC WHERE AS THEY DID NOT WANT TO EXTEND ANY HELP. THIS IS WHY I WRITE THIS COMPLAINT TO INVESTIGATE IF OTHERS MAYBE EXPERIENCING THE SAME AND A RECALL CAN BE PUT INTO PLACE FOR REPAIRS FOR THE TRANSMISSION.
NHTSA complaint #11165358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
IN MY SATURN OUTLOOK. THE TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY. IVE TALKED TO MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES WITH SATURN OUTLOOK. ALSO TALK TO SERVICE MANAGERS AT A COUPLE DIFFERENT GM DEALERSHIPS. TO WHICH THEY HAVE ALL SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS THOSE VEHICLES ARE VERY BAD DESIGNED AND ARE NOT BUILT TO LAST. THEY HAVE REPLACED A BUNCH OF THESE TRANSMISSIONS. PROBLEM : STARTING OUT ON TAKE OFF. THE TRANSMISSION WILL HESITATE AND JERK THE CAR. POTENTIALLY PUTTING YOU AND OTHERS IN A BAD SITUATION IF THERE ARE OTHER VEHICLES. AND ONCE YOU ARE GOING IT WILL DO THE SAME THING. TO ME ITS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT GM SHOUPD ADDRESS AND FIX.
NHTSA complaint #11114717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
OH BOY...HERE GOES. I HAVE A 2008 SATURN OUTLOOK FWD. FOR THE SECOND TIME IN A SPAN IF A FEW YEARS, WATER HAS LEAKED FROM THE SUNROOF AND INTO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, FUSEBOXES, FLOORS, ETC. THIS IS THE INFAMOUS DRAINHOSE CLOGGING ISSUE THAT MANY MAY KNOW ABOUT. THE CAR NOW ONLY STARTS WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED BUT I CAN SHIFT GEARS AND MOVE THE CAR BACKWARD AND FORWARD. I'VE CLEANED UP THE WATER, GRIME AND LITTLE LARVAE GROWING FROM THE WATER INTRUSION. ALL ELECTRONICS WORK CORRECTLY (EVEN THE BUTT WARMER 😊) WHAT I'VE TRIED SO FAR: -REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. -REPLACED THE BATTERY -CHECKED ALL OF THE FUSES OF THE UNDERHOOD FUSEBOXES -CHECKED SEVERAL FUSES OF THE UNDER DASH FUSEBOX -THREW A TEMPER TANTRUM -CUT MY FINGER TRYING TO GET TO IMPOSSIBLY PLACED SCREWS -CHECKED FOR RECALLS. GM STILL DOES NOT SUPPORT AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE -PULLED THE CODES. THE RECENT ONES I'VE GOTTEN ARE: C0899, C0561, P0017, P0011 LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED, IT COST ME OVER $1500 TO REPLACE ALL OF THE FUSES/WIRING. I AM FRUSTRATED, YES. NO, I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX THIS YET AGAIN. BUT I AM MORE AMAZED AT HOW GM LEAVES THIS ISSUE WITH A TSB AND A GRAIN OF SALT, IN SPITE OF THE OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE OF THIS LONG OCCURRING PROBLEM. I AM LOOKING FOR ADVICE. MECHANICAL ADVICE. LEGAL ADVICE. MEDITATION TIPS. I'LL TAKE ANYTHING. "SALLY", AS THE FAMILY CALLS HER, IS HOW WE GET TO WORK, DRIVE THE KIDS TO SCHOOL, CHURCH, PLAYDATES, VISIT FAMILY, AND OTHER THINGS THAT FAMILIES HAVE TO DO AND LIKE TO DO. I'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM GM, TOO, BUT I'M NOT GOING TO HOLD MY BREATH. INSTEAD, YOU'LL FIND ME SOMEWHERE INSIDE, BENEATH, OR ON TOP OF SALLY. I'LL BE THE ONE COVERED IN GREASE, CONSTANTLY SIGHING AND WONDERING ABOUT ALL THE OTHERS WHO HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11113615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE STALLS RANDOMLY. EVERYTHING ELSE STAYS ON EXCEPT ENGINE. IT HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS HIGH SPEEDS BACKING UP. IT HAPPENED TO MY FIANCE ON THE FREEWAY AND ALSO HAD A NO CRANK NO START SITUATION. SHE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO A LOT OF PEOPLE IF YOU SEARCH THE WEB. A LOT OF VETS OF THIS TYPE FROM GM. THE GMC ACADIA CHEVY TRAVERSE AND MORE FROM MY SAME YEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR A WEEK AND THEY SAY THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. I'M CONCERNED FOR OTHER PEOPLE THAT OWN THESE CARS. YOU CAN GOOGLE 2008 SATURN OUTLOOK ACADIA TRAVERSE STALLS RANDOMLY AND SEE ALL THE PEOPLE THIS IS AFFECTING. I PRAY SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS
NHTSA complaint #11089781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AFTER THE RECALL ON THE STRUTS FOR MY TAIL GATE WAS FIXED, THE SAME PROBLEM AROSE. MY TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN BY ITSELF NOR WILL IT CLOSE BY ITSELF. I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE AUTO CONTROL AND USE IT MANUALLY WHICH I AM UNABLE TO DO MOST OF THE TIME BECAUSE IT WILL POP OPEN A FEW INCHES AND NOT OPEN ANY FURTHER. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BEFORE THE RECALL WAS FIXED. IT WORKED FINE FOR AWHILE AFTER THAT BUT SOON STOPPED.
NHTSA complaint #11082616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I HAVE 1 REAR BRAKE GOING OUT. THE WINDSHIELD LEAKS LIKE A SIEVE. I HAVE A LEAK SOMEWHERE NEAR MY RADIATOR. AND I'M TOLD THE CHIP IN MY TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT ON ME. I HAVE MY DASH BOARD SCREECHING BLOODY MURDER AT ME AND MY EARS SWELL AND I LOOK LIKE I HAVE THE MUMPS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LOT I'M BUYING FROM AND THEY SHRUG AND SAY OH WELL. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I RARELY IF EVER GO ON THE FREEWAY. I PARK OFF THE STREET. I USE THE ALARM SYSTEM RELIGIOUSLY. AND IT'S OVER HEATING WHERE THE BATTERY IS.
NHTSA complaint #11073263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
JUST PURCHASED MYSELF A USED SATURN OUTLOOK. HAPPENED TO STORM THE NIGHT I PURCHASED IT. MY CAR HAS A SUNROOF AND MOONROOF. THEY ARE BOTH LEAKING INTO MY CAR. THERE ARE CURRENTLY FIVE AIRBAG SENSORS THAT ARE NO LONGER WORKING AND IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE DAMAGE IS BEING CAUSED BY THE LEAKING WATER RUNNING ALONG THE SIDE PANELS AND DOWN UNDER THE SEATS AND INTO THE BATTERY AREA BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT. I'M SCARED THAT THIS IS WILL LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE EITHER AT THE BATTERY AREA (ITS ALREADY CORRODED THE CONNECTORS ON AT LEAST ONE BATTERY), MY FUSES, OR WORSE. SINCE MY DAUGHTER AND I BOTH HAVE ASTHMA, MOLD GROWTH IS A SERIOUS CONCERN. AND WORSE YET, FAILURE OF AIRBAGS CAUSING DEATH/SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF AND/OR MY CHILDREN AND PASSENGERS. TO SEE THAT GM KNOWS THERE'S A PROBLEM AND IS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO RECTIFY IT IS ABSURD. I'M GLAD THAT THEIR BOTTOM DOLLAR IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN US LIVING THROUGH AN ACCIDENT. I FEEL LIKE I'M STUCK PAYING FOR SOMETHING I CAN'T AFFORD WHICH ISN'T REMOTELY MY FAULT (ITS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW) BECAUSE SURVIVING AN ACCIDENT, NOT DYING FROM AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION, AND BREATHING WHEN MOLD GROWS IS ACTUALLY A PRETTY IMPORTANT THING. I'M LEGITIMATELY SCARED THAT THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONING MIGHT ACTUALLY KILL SOMEONE.
NHTSA complaint #10994005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.