10.0

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

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problem #236

Jun 262021

Outlook

  • miles
My low beam headlight started to intermittently go out for a while. Then it went out completely. I go to replace the bulb only to find that the bulb wasn-??t the actual issue. The harness, wires, and socket to the bulb were blackened, burnt and melted. So now it all needs to be replaced. I-??ve seen on several forums that has happened to so many people that have a car manufactured by GM. The original wiring is not quality enough for the heat and current that goes through there.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #235

Jul 102020

Outlook

  • 160,000 miles
When it rains water is leaking into the vehicle & throughout the 2 years I've owned it the rain has leaked in multiple locations despite having it fixed & causes the wiring, lighting & detrimental/safety sensors & electrical parts to be damaged. I became especially worried when I learned a friend with a 2008 GMC acadia (identical vehicle to Saturn Outlook) is having the exact same water issues. Within a month or 2 of having the leaking and damaged fixed new sensors get wet & issues arise due to leaking in new/different locations. I first noticed it leaking in the front by the windows & sunroof & causing the radio speakers to quit. Within a short while after fixing it the headlights, tail lights & air conditioning then started cutting out & not working. Once again I had the issue fixed but now it is leaking in the dash where water can be heard sloshing around when turning & occasionally leaks into the front floor board. Now the 'stabilitrak' & traction control are all having issues as well as transmission sensors making my car undrivable and unable to shift from second gear until the car sits in the sun or dries out for a few days. The speakers are also not working making the back up cam, and even the warning dash lights have no sound. ** as mentioned before there are many online forums that talk about this leaking issue in both the Saturn Outlook & GMC acadia's. it is very worrisome that things will seem to work & suddenly stop working due to water log damage & when driving at night & headlights/tail lights flicker or quit it is very scary & dangerous. The serious issues with sensors (transmission sensors & stability) just began on my car recently & since I've had this issue fixed so many times it needs to be investigated further before someone gets hurt.

- Nixa, MO, USA

problem #234

May 132020

Outlook 6-cyl

  • miles
Water started dripping down into the glovebox, every time it rains it gets soaking wet and there's some problems with the electrical panel.

- Beloit, WI, USA

problem #233

Jan 102020

Outlook

  • miles
Drivers side low beam headlight wiring harness and plug have melted and I have had replaced and it happens again. The air bag warning light keeps coming on, saying service airbags now. All the speakers in the car have quit working, but if you open and close drivers side rear door they will work until you hit a bump in the road.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #232

Dec 162019

Outlook

  • 176,000 miles
Right headlight doesn't work. Mechanic went to replace a part and the whole harness was melted.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #231

Sep 122019

Outlook 6-cyl

  • 99,865 miles
[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Waianae, HI, USA

problem #230

May 232019

Outlook

  • 100,000 miles
Headlight bulb keeps blowing out and sometimes when changed comes on and off intermittently. Have changed bulbs numerous times but continues to happen. Bulbs seem extremely hot when they blow. We have had it rewired numerous times but looks like wires from harness are different gauges than replacements. This is dangerous because I never know when I will be without a headlight. They are dim and even when replaced by silverstar ultra, they remain dimmer than most vehicles. I know this because I can see their headlights more than mine when they are behind me. I cannot see the road hardly at all when driving with one headlight.

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #229

May 072018

Outlook

  • miles
I have replace light bulbs in the headlights and it will work to seconds than go out again I don't what the issue is I bought the 6 difference bulbs it's still not working

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #228

Dec 272017

Outlook

  • 152,000 miles
The daytime running lights have stopped working. My wife normally drives this vehicle and told me about it this week. I understand the headlight wiring harness are too small and need to changed out to a bigger gauge wire.

- Seneca, SC, USA

problem #227

Oct 012017

Outlook

  • 75,000 miles
"takata recall" front headlight wiring harness has melted at the plug on the passenger side low beam. Done research and it is to small of a wiring harness. I have changed this headlight 2 times prior to the harness melting.

- Little Chute, WI, USA

problem #226

Aug 202017

Outlook

  • 125,000 miles
Passenger side low beam headlight suffers from intermittent operation even after replacing the headlight bulb with a new bulb. When it does work, the headlight only illuminates on the auto setting. It does not work at all if I try to manually turn on the headlights. I cannot find a record of a recall for this issue on my specific vehicle based on a VIN number search, but there has been a recall for lighting issues on other Outlook models. As of 10/29/2017, the passenger side low beam headlight has stopped working altogether. This has been a problem for approximately 60 days

- Lincoln University, PA, USA

problem #225

Jun 062017

Outlook

  • 100,000 miles
I have had several issues since day one transmission replaced at 40K miles they only rebuilt so have had issues ever since still having issues ever since major electrical dashboard goes dark when driving flashes after it rains I loose power steering when driving for literally a minute sunroof leaks through airbags service has been checking for over 3 years now other issues I had prior to your extended warranties however no im over the 120K mile limit this vehicle has continual dangerous issues and now that you no longer manufacturer I feel gmac doesn't care and the cost to fix when repais are needed are outrageous I am now at 200K miles however this all started from the beginning through warranty and with the bulk once warranty expired this is a dangerous vehicle the steering and electrical alone

- Rexford, NY, USA

problem #224

Mar 182017

Outlook

  • 97,000 miles
The headlights on the driver and passenger side go out at the drop of a hat while driving. This is a very big safety hazard for myself and other drivers.please issue a recall on this. This has happened several times but I am going to put the most recent date.

- Labelle, FL, USA

problem #223

Mar 102017

Outlook

  • 90,000 miles
Low bean headlights are getting so hot they started melting the headlight housing.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #222

Feb 022017

Outlook 6-cyl

  • miles
In the last 6 months I have had to replace the driver side low beam headlight 3 times. It went out again a few weeks ago and I couldn't find anyone to replace it for me at that time so I had to drive it without the low beam until today. I cannot afford to pay a mechanic fee to have it done and cannot do it myself. A friend of mine said he could fix it today so that I could go get the vehicle inspected. Once he was able to get to the bulb and began to try to get it out the light came on. We were surprised but decided to replace it with the new one anyway. So once the new bulb was in I drove it to a nearby inspection sight to get the inspection done. I passed inspection and continued about my day. When leaving work tonight I realized that the headlight is out again. Please help me with this problem because I cannot afford to pay for costly repairs or tickets over this matter and don't feel that I should have to if there is a manufacturer defect in the headlights or related items. Changing the light bulb is challenging and especially frustrating when it goes out the day it was changed.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #221

Jun 202016

Outlook

  • miles
Driving late one night when my low beam lights stopped working, I was left with my high beam lights and my fog lights only. Ended up getting pulled over by a police officer on my way home, who advised that it is a common problem with the wiring in similar vehicles.after writing me a warning, I went home with little light for driving. Woke up this morning, attempted to check fuses and bulbs, no issues noted. Can smell a burnt wire smell near headlight. Did my research and apparently is is a very common problem indeed. Please recall headlight wiring harnesses.

- Glenpool, OK, USA

problem #220

May 112016

Outlook

  • 73,000 miles
When it rains, the headliner gets soaked. The water runs down arm going down in the front that connects the roof and dashboard and floods the driver side dead pedal and floor board. Water also leaks from rear sunroof glass and drips from the rear dome light and leaks to the 3rd row seats/rear compartment.

- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

problem #219

Jan 012014

Outlook

  • 40,000 miles
Low beam headlights continue to go out after replacing with new ones. Has happened parked once but usually occures accelerating after being stopped or after driving distances more than 30 miles. This started back in early 2014 and has continually gotten more and more frequent. Other various electrical problems keep occuring such as lights dimming while driving (interior dash) and climate control setting changing to what I can presume are default settings (74 deg for both driver and passenger side turning on)

- Sherwood, AR, USA

problem #218

Jul 012014

Outlook

  • 50,000 miles
Passenger headlight continually burns out. We have replaced the bulb several times. I have done this myself as well as had it professionally replaced at the dealer and the bulb continues to burn out after just a few weeks.. there has to be a short in the wiring causing this. I have searched online and it looks like I am not alone and this is a widespread problem.

- Mansfield, MA, USA

problem #217

Mar 122014

Outlook 6-cyl

  • 57,000 miles
Driver side headlamp did not work on many occasions over 1 1/2 years. Dealer replaced both driver and passenger bulbs but drivers side went out and did not come back on. An inspection revealed a burnt / melted connection at the bulb.

- Merrick, NY, USA

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