3.3
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 40,333 miles
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Found a 4 inch piece of the coil spring in the driveway and when I inspected the vehicle determined that the piece was from the top of the coil spring on the driver's side in the rear. I researched the issue online and found that this was a somewhat common problem with the GM lambda type vehicle as there were many reports of coil spring failure at various mileages on the Outlook and the other lambda models. Also saw a few pictures posted that looked exactly like the piece that broke off of our Outlook. Believe we are lucky that the coil spring failed where it did because if the failure was at a lower point pn the spring while we were driving there could have been a loss of control resulting in an accident and serious injury. I have researched and found no recall to address this patently defective part. This matter should be investigated and GM should be forced to replace the rear coil springs with springs manufactured of materials that are not prone to breaking.
- Bethesda, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that while driving at any speed the vehicle would lose power and downshift with an abnormal increase in rpms. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The dealer updated the transmission module but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to lose power with a significant loss of fuel mileage. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000 and the failure mileage was 50,000...updated 07/12/12 the consumer stated the sensor camshaft, cylinder head, battery, windshield wiper motor, air bag wiring harness, power steering rack and gear, front pads and rotors, gaskets for intake manifold, gasket for rear valve cover, right front strut, both strut mounts, engine mounts, left front stabilizer link, headlight harness, timing belt cover seal, exhaust stud, power steering pump, hose and clamp, all had to be replaced. Updated 10/02/12
- Danbury , CT, USA
- Fresno, TX, USA