12 of the
342 complaints about the 2007 Saturn SKY are about the
braking system — 4% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
9,000 miles.
The parking brake does not engage at all even though the parking brake lever give resistance as normal and only lifts about 5 clicks from the bottom. the vehicle rolls when it is engaged as though it is not even pulled up. This is especially scary because it is a manual vehicle. Only hast 58,449 miles on it. No warning lamps. Have not had it looked at by a dealer or repair facility at this time
NHTSA complaint #11612790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Foley, AL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN SKY. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11075642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Foley, AL
PARKING BRAKE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN SKY. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11075642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,348 milesHouston, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN SKY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKES WOULD APPLY INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO A SHOULDER LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI THEFT AND ABS SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,348.
NHTSA complaint #10986249 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,000 milesOwings Mills, MD
PARKING BRAKE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN SKY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL, THE EMERGENCY BRAKES MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR NEEDED TO BE IN FIRST GEAR TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM DRIFTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CABLE NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
NHTSA complaint #10967346 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,000 milesSeminole, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
YTD 2007 SATURN SKY HAS LOST THE USE OF IT'S EMERGENCY BRAKE. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES NOW. THE CAR ONLY HAS 41000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #10715850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
High Point, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
MY EMERGENCY BRAKE IS NOT WORKING. THE BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE SHOES ARE FINE. ALSO CHECKED THE BRAKE CABLE AND IT IS FINE.
NHTSA complaint #10643418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ashburn, VA
SERVICE BRAKES
REVS FORWARD BY REVING FORWARD I MEAN THAT WHEN I COME TO A STOP THE CAR GOES FORWARD MANY TIMES UNTIL I COMPLETE A STOP AND EVERYTIME THAT HAPPENS ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON. I HAVE ALREADY CHANGE THE BRAKES AND STILL PROBLEM CONTINUES. AIR BAG I HAVE FIXED IT WHEN IT WHEN OFF AND SPEND AROUND $1100 IN TOTAL AND MONTHS LATER WHEN ON AGAIN. I REALLY DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT ANYMORE SO PLEASE HELP AND FIX MY CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10597063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wilmington, NC
PARKING BRAKE
2007 SATURN SKY REDLINE. CONSUMER STATES THE SENSOR HAS FAILED AND THE AIRBAG AND PERHAPS THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM WILL NOT ACTIVATE *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WOULD COST $600 TO REPLACE THE SENSOR. ALSO, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 840.
NHTSA complaint #10445371 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,987 milesBeaver, PA1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
AFTER I PARKED MY SATURN SKY IN MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW'S DRIVEWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, MY SON-IN-LAW AND I HEARD A LOUD "POP" FROM MY SATURN SKY. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER, MY SATURN SKY DRIFTED BACKWARDS OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY (SLIGHT DOWNHILL DIRECTION) AND INTO THE STREET. MY SON-IN-LAW RAN AFTER THE CAR AND CAUGHT UP TO IT JUST AS STOPPED DRIFTING BACKWARDS UPHILL IN THE STREET AND BEGAN DRIFTING FORWARD IN A DOWNHILL DIRECTION. HE WAS ABLE TO REACH INTO THE CAR (THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS DOWN) AND SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. WHILE DOING SO, THE CAR RAN OVER HIS FOOT INJURING HIS TOE. THANK GOD THERE WERE NO CHILDREN PLAYING IN THE DRIVEWAY! THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS INITIALLY SET SINCE THE DRIVEWAY DOES HAVE A SLIGHT SLOPE TOWARDS THE STREET, BUT AFTER COOLING DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASED.
NHTSA complaint #10400328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,987 milesBeaver, PA1 injured
PARKING BRAKE
AFTER I PARKED MY SATURN SKY IN MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW'S DRIVEWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, MY SON-IN-LAW AND I HEARD A LOUD "POP" FROM MY SATURN SKY. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER, MY SATURN SKY DRIFTED BACKWARDS OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY (SLIGHT DOWNHILL DIRECTION) AND INTO THE STREET. MY SON-IN-LAW RAN AFTER THE CAR AND CAUGHT UP TO IT JUST AS STOPPED DRIFTING BACKWARDS UPHILL IN THE STREET AND BEGAN DRIFTING FORWARD IN A DOWNHILL DIRECTION. HE WAS ABLE TO REACH INTO THE CAR (THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS DOWN) AND SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. WHILE DOING SO, THE CAR RAN OVER HIS FOOT INJURING HIS TOE. THANK GOD THERE WERE NO CHILDREN PLAYING IN THE DRIVEWAY! THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS INITIALLY SET SINCE THE DRIVEWAY DOES HAVE A SLIGHT SLOPE TOWARDS THE STREET, BUT AFTER COOLING DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASED.
NHTSA complaint #10400328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakeland, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAKING 12/27/06 REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAKING 02/21/07 TRIED TO REBUILT REAR DIFFERENTIAL 07/06/07 CLUTCH REPLACE THE WHOLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL 07/30/07 REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL REPLACE 02/09/08 REPLACE STEERING WHEEL 03/04/08 THE BRAKES CONTINUE GRIND WHEN COMING DOWN AN INCLINE. DEALER CAN'T RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THIS ISSUE BEEN ADDRESSED EVERY TIME THE CAR'S BEEN IN THE SHOP. 1ST GEAR GRINDS BUT DEALER STATES THIS IS NORMAL.
NHTSA complaint #10220421 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.