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fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 65,050 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace entire midshaft (1 reports)
- replace steering shaft (1 reports)
This is a major problem if I drive in the mountains. The whole steering column will shake coming down hills. I've had the tires checked and brakes checked and they are fine. It seems to be in the steering column only. The clunking sound is most noticeable when turning.
I've noticed many complaints regarding the clunking sound in GM and Saturn cars. I feel that there should be a recall. I've been told that it is not a safety issue. I don't feel safe driving this car in the mountains and will not. I've always loved Saturns, in fact, I owned 3. My understanding is that this is a GM issue so I will not be buying a GM car in the future.
Update from Sep 30, 2014: The car now shakes anytime I apply the brakes not just when driving down hills.
- Carmen B., Lafayette, CO, US
Please pressure the issue of getting any steering wheel problems fixed. Can't go into details, but let's just say, I think my car is probably totaled, after last night, and the steering wheel came completely off.
- momshell20, Whitmire, SC, US
When I make stops or turns I notice the clunking/popping noise the most, I took the car to a local repair shop. They told me it was the "midshaft" part that connects the steering wheel to the parts that turn your wheels. There's a knuckle/joint that makes the popping sound. I was told that it is not a safety hazard and its not harmful in any way, just an annoying noise. I hear its really common in GM vehicles (mainly cars).
- Heather G., Festus, MO, US
This is the second steering issue that I have had with my 2008 Aura. In October of 2013, I had to have the power steering gear replaced at 57,000. Now, less than a year later, at 68,000, I'm having the intermediate steering shaft replaced.
- jerry011, Bella Vista, AR, US