Saturn: recalls by model and year

This table compares the model lines of Saturn only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

1. 17V061000Received 26 Jan 2017. 91,007 units.

   Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 17036.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 17036. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2018. The campaign has 9 make, model and year entries.

2. 15V415000Received 30 Jun 2015. 691,144 units.

   Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 15240. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Nov 2016. The campaign has 19 make, model and year entries.

3. 14V490000Received 8 Aug 2014. 202,155 units.

   Electrical System / Ignition

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the key can be pulled out when the ignition is off. If it can, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and keys, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14506. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 14506. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Oct 2014. The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.

4. 14V266000Received 20 May 2014. 1,339,355 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 14187. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jul 2014. The campaign has 20 make, model and year entries.

5. 14V252000Received 14 May 2014. 2,440,524 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 13036. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Aug 2014. The campaign has 23 make, model and year entries.

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A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

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Which Saturn model line has the most recall campaigns?

The SL: 15 campaigns for 12 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.

Which Saturn model line has the most complaints?

The SL: 2,096 complaints for 12 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Which components do the complaints about Saturn vehicles name?

Electrical System: 165.9 per 1,000 component mentions. Engine and Engine Cooling: 150.7 per 1,000 component mentions. Steering: 103.7 per 1,000 component mentions.

How many units are in the recall campaigns for Saturn?

18,904,353 units in 81 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.