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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 84,839 miles
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While parking my Saturn any parking spot I attempted to put car in reverse and the clip broke for the transmission in the car continue rolling and left the car in operable and I noticed other recalls on the transmission for the same description regarding the transmission I believe that my ven should be added to the recall regarding the transmission having issues at this point we are having difficulty finding a replacement clip for the transmission wire which operates from park to drive to neutral.
- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
The vehicle will not shift into gears properly. When the gear is placed in park, the vehicle will roll in reverse, and, trying to place it in drive takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Once its in drive slot, the vehicle will not not go forward.
- Abingdon, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While attempting to park the vehicle, the shifter would not switch to the park position. While examining under the hood, the driver discovered that the shift cable had detached. The contact manually readjusted the shift cable to correct the failure. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
- Bellevue, NE, USA
While driving on the overpass/highway, car jumps/skips to the side (opposite of turning direction). Steering shaft has been replaced and didn't solve this issue. We have had front end basically re-done also. Losing power steering fluid; power steering whines and is very stiff. I am convinced that this vehicle should be on the recall list!!! very disappointed in the amount of money we have had to sink into this car. We've been dealing with a continuum of repeated problems for 3 plus years!
- Grand Blanc, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact was unable to shift the vehicle into any gear and the shift cable was not attached in the proper area. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
- Goodland, KS, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that the arm bracket near the gear shift malfunctioned. In addition, the bushing cable failed to work in conjunction with the gears changing. The contact had to apply the emergency brake. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the gear was able to change from drive to park. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V224000 (power train) and 12V460000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
- Glendale, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While the contact attempted to shift gears to drive the vehicle, the shifter would not move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shift cable failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V224000 and 12V460000 (power train); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
- Goodland, KS, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park. The vehicle was towed to a Chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission cable fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
- Peach Three, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while stationary, the transmission shift cable failed causing the vehicle not to be able to switch gears. The vehicle was taken to an unknown location where it was diagnosed that the transmission cable fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
- Peachtree City, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While attempting to place the vehicle in reverse, the gear shift would not move. The contact notified a nearby mechanic of the failure. The mechanic stated that there were loose screws in the gear shift. Once the mechanic tightened the screws, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where she was informed that repairs could not be made. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and the gears were getting jammed on multiple occasions. The failure mileage was 108,000.
- Concord, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While in an intersection and attempting to drive, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was placed in park and would not shift out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission shift cable fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the shift cable fractured prior to the recall repair and after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.
- Appleton, WI, USA
While driving the car at all speeds, the car jumps in and out of gears while in drive. I have a 30 mile drive to work, and on average this happens 8 times. I have had my car to the dealership numerous times since I purchased the car new in 2008. Each time they take it for a test drive, and then tell me that they cannot reproduce the situation. Yet I take the car home, and not a mile down the road, it will happen to me. I now have just 60,000 miles on the car, and I'm hoping that I won't have to purchase a new transmission after numerous trip to the dealerships. While it was under warranty.
- Wayne, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While accelerating from a stop light, the transmission shifted abnormally. The vehicle would not shift into third, fifth, and sixth gears nor reverse. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 52,000.
- Canton, MI, USA
Takata recall ?? I was driving home, heard a loud noise in back of car, did not know what it was. Got home, went to back in garage & reverse would not work. Put in drive, very sluggish movement. Was able to park, but next morning, husband was unable to shift any gears to work. Car was towed, told transmission.
- Turtle Creek, PA, USA
The engine light came on in October saying replace engine & replace timing chain, the mechanic replaced actuators hoping this will eliminate the error indicator lights, it did not. The check engine light came on again January 6th, 2016 with the same codes: Replace engine, replace timing chain. This car has 76,000 miles on it and should not have this problem. I called GM case #8-1761877745 they denied my claim and refused to help. The car is sitting, not being driven. I'm very upset. I need help.
- Dewitt, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that the transmission became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
- Los Angelos, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While attempting to shift the parked vehicle into any gear, the gear shift seized and the check engine light illuminated. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
Case # with GMC is 81598832107 9/30/15 was at left turn lane to go in my neighbor hood put in park to grab something of the floor when I put back into drive my car started to reverse. Put it back into park and then drive and the same thing. Lucky I had my neighbor behind me him and others help me push it to a safe zone very close to my house, pushed it half way on drive way and put in park and it rolled across the street while trying to stop it I put myleft foot down caused more pain due to me recent surgery. This car has been to GMC for the recall cable 3 times, this time they said they only place half of it and will now replace the whole cable. Was called on 9/30 5 hours at the shop and was told it was ready, I explained that I don't feel safe driving this car. Too many times for the same cable....I've also had a issue with the smell of gas coming from the car but could not see any fuel, so I took to a mechanic and had them look at it and said te top of the fuel pump was cracked I had them replace the whole pump...there was fuel leaking under my seat, I have now seen there is other Saturn Aura with the same problem. I don't feel safe driving this car this a big issue and if GMC and I can come to an agreement it will be easy agreement. I was really glad that I did no give this car to my young nephew who knows what would of happened......
- Sparks, NV, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while the vehicle was off and in the park position, the vehicle rolled forward. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V224000 (power train) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,380.
- Chicago, IL, USA
- San Antonio, TX, USA