10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 10
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,673 miles

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problem #56

Sep 262010

Outlook

  • 39,000 miles
Wire harness melted just like everyone elses. Drivers side low beam.

- Eagle Mountain, UT, USA

problem #55

Aug 152010

Outlook

  • 37,000 miles
2008 Saturn Outlook: Drivers side headlight harness melted about 6 months ago. Now passenger side headlight harness melted 1 month ago.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

problem #54

Sep 152010

Outlook

  • 31,700 miles
2008 Outlook had a burned out low beam on the driver side at 31,750 miles. Dealer confirmed that the wiring harness was melted causing the failure and need replacing. GM needs to recall both wiring harnesses as I am sure the next one will go and it will be past the warranty. This is clearly a safety defect having a lights wiring harness melt. Apparently, this is a common problem with '08 Outlooks. Please issue a recall!

- West Bloomfield, MI, USA

problem #53

Sep 102010

Outlook

  • 55,000 miles
Driver side low beam headlight is not working even after light bulb was changed. Taken in to dealer and told that the left front wiring harness is melted.

- Pittsboro, IN, USA

problem #52

Sep 012010

Outlook

  • 55,000 miles
Saturn Outlook 2008 drivers side low beam headlight went out, was changed then went out again within a week. At dealer for washer fluid recall and learned our wiring harness is melted is very costly to fix and is a fire and safety hazard.

- Pittsboro, IN, USA

problem #51

Jul 182010

Outlook

  • miles
1A. the headlights on our 2008 Saturn Outlook started malfunctioning when on auto in July 2010. 1B. our transmission doesn't properly engage, either. 2A. our headlights went completely out on the left side, even when on manual, last Friday evening. They had been working earlier in manual, so we were unaware until pulled over by an mp and cited. We were unable to drive our Outlook at night. Saturn finally agreed to fix the wiring harness on Wednesday, but they will not fix the new bulb that shorted out due to the wiring problem. It caused us to not be able to safely or legally drive at night. 2B. the transmission often does not engage, especially when we are stopped and then try to cross traffic to turn left. This has caused several near misses and one minor accident for us. It usually occurs when we are stopped and needing to speed up to merge or cross traffic. 3A. currently, Saturn is replacing the wiring harness but not the light burned out because of the wiring problem, stating this is a maintenance issue. They are also addressing leaks in the water and fuel pumps. 3B. unless the transmission problem is fixed by the leaks repair, they have not done anything to correct the transmission problem.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #50

Aug 252010

Outlook 6-cyl

  • 37,500 miles
Headlight drivers side failure, light will work at times then go out believe this is a wiring failure as the bulb is good.

- Lenoir, NC, USA

problem #49

Sep 042010

Outlook

  • 39,000 miles
2008 Saturn Outlook xr with 40,000 miles. Recently my passenger head light went out. I replaced the bulb but it went out again after about 1 week. After researching online and reading all of the issues Outlook owners are having, I realized its not a bulb issue but rather a faulty wire harness that is melting. Please issue a recall so all Outlook owners can get this repaired and eliminate the risk of fire.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #48

Sep 042010

Outlook

  • miles
My 2008 Saturn Outlook has had problems with the headlights. I had two headlights malfunction at the same time. I went to replace the bulbs and one of lights started to work without replacement. The second bulb had a burn mark and the connector on the wiring harness was melted. I plugged the bulb back it and it work, though a bit dimmer. This is the 3rd or 4th time I've had problems with the headlights. I had thought they replaced the wiring harness before under warranty. I'm assuming they will be doing the same since the bulbs still work and the connector is melted on the one harness.

- Voorhees, NJ, USA

problem #47

Sep 012010

Outlook

  • 51,000 miles
The right front headlight went out, replaced the bulb and realized the connector was melted. Two weeks later the left front bulb went out, brought it to the dealership and the connecter was melted. So both sides had electrical melting. Cost to repair is $352.

- Andover, MA, USA

problem #46

Aug 252010

Outlook

  • 59,900 miles
I have a 2008 Saturn Outlook and the right low beam went out and I found that the connector had melted. The very next day in the evening the left low beam went out and I was without low beam lights. I had both wiring harnesses replaced at a cost of almost $400 on 8/27/10 I hope this fixes my problem. Major safety issue in my opinion. I had to drive with high beams and that was not good for other drivers and they were angry with me. Needs recall.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #45

Aug 102010

Outlook

  • 17,000 miles
Headlight harness wiring burning out from overheating. Insufficient strength in the wiring. Numerous complaints with the other Saturn owners.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #44

Aug 202010

Outlook

  • 60,000 miles
2008 Saturn Outlook xr AWD. The driver's side low beam headlight went out so I went to replace it just to find that the entire headlight wiring harness was melted. This is an extreme fire hazard. This issue is extremely common as for Saturn Outlooks/GMC acadias and has not been recalled yet.

- Navarre, FL, USA

problem #43

Aug 122010

Outlook

  • 45,000 miles
I purchased a 2008 Saturn Outlook xr in July 2010. Within one month of purchasing the low-beam passenger headlight went out. I had the bulb replaced and it burnt out again. I now find out that it is a bad wiring harness and it has melted and must be replaced with new one. GM should issue a recall as I have read this is a widespread problem among the 08 Outlook. Thanks

- Meridian, ID, USA

problem #42

Aug 102010

Outlook

  • 23,000 miles
2008 Saturn Outlook headlight went out due to a wiring harness melting. Dealer says not covered by warranty. This is a faulty part and there should be a recall!!!!

- Williamston, NC, USA

problem #41

Jul 292010

Outlook

  • 63,000 miles
1)passenger side head light does not work. All GM and Saturn forum web sites talk about this same problem melted wiring harness. From 5,000 miles and up it does not matter. 2)melted wiring harness. This may be a fire hazard. 3)remove front facia bumper cover, and remove headlight, replace wiring harness.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #40

Jul 252010

Outlook

  • 45,000 miles
2008 Saturn Outlook 45K miles- driver side low beam light wiring harness melted into the bulb socket and will need to be replaced. Estimated cost $400.

- Belmont, NC, USA

problem #39

Jul 252010

Outlook

  • 47,000 miles
Passenger side headlight went out. Upon inspection, discovered the wiring harness had melted.

- Blacksburg, VA, USA

problem #38

Jul 102010

Outlook

  • 38,000 miles
I have a 2008 Saturn Outlook xr fwd and I have had the headlights replaced 4 times on the passenger side and 3 times on the drivers side. The last two passenger side lights worked long enough to get it out of the shop and to my house five miles away and then they were out again. The high beams do still work, just not the low beams. There is an obvious issue here and there are hundreds of complaints with the exact same issue. Please help.

- Springville, UT, USA

problem #37

Jun 072010

Outlook

  • 35,000 miles
2008 Saturn Outlook headlight wiring harness failure. At 35,000 miles the driver side headlight wiring harness has melted from overheating with the oem stock bulb attached. Upon inspection the wire and housing are deformed and failing. I replaced the bulb to rule out the possibility of a simple bulb burn out. Now the entire wiring harness assembly will have to be replaced just as the bumper to bumper warranty is set to expire. Also a quick search on google for GM Saturn headlight harness points to several complaints of the exact issue. So this is not an isolated case, just cheap wiring.

- Valencia, CA, USA

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