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2008 Saturn Sky
4 recall campaigns and 166 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2008 Saturn Sky; the recalls concern air bags, electrical system and seat belts.
The component named most often is air bags: 427.1 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 160.2 per 1,000 across all 2008 model-year vehicles and against 586.3 per 1,000 for the Saturn Sky line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 110.5 complaints per model year across the 4 Saturn Sky model years on this register; 8 complaints reported a crash and 1 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2008 (37); the most recent in the file is dated 15 Oct 2018.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 3 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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 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: 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.
Filed by General Motors LLC (manufacturer campaign 17036).
Defect, as filed: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Consequence: 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: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. 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.
Filed by General Motors LLC (manufacturer campaign 14113,14133).
Defect, as filed: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMÂ’s recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Filed by General Motors LLC (manufacturer campaign 13454/14063/14092); components: air bags; electrical system:ignition:switch.
Defect, as filed: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." and standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." these vehicles may have one to four inboard seat stud fasteners that do not meet specification for strength.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended and could result in injury to the occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the inboard seat studs and, if necessary, remove the stud and install a bolt free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2007. Owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (manufacturer campaign 07263).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2008 Saturn Sky (black) against all 2008 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2008 | Sky line | All 2008 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 427.1 | 586.3 | 160.2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 322.9 | 118.7 | 33.2 |
| Electrical System | 88.5 | 92.8 | 142.9 |
| Service Brakes | 46.9 | 26 | 41.5 |
| Seats | 26 | 48.2 | 9 |
| Unknown or Other | 20.8 | 18.6 | 34.8 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 82 | 427.1 | 586.3 | 160.2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 62 | 322.9 | 118.7 | 33.2 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 88.5 | 92.8 | 142.9 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 46.9 | 26 | 41.5 |
| Seats | 5 | 26 | 48.2 | 9 |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 20.8 | 18.6 | 34.8 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 15.6 | 5.6 | 0.7 |
| Engine | 3 | 15.6 | 11.1 | 62.5 |
| Equipment | 2 | 10.4 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 41.8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 21.8 |
| Visibility | 1 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 17.5 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 9.5 |
| Structure | 1 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 47.5 |
166 unique complaints, 192 component mentions; 8 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP20002 | Defect petition | HVAC Blower Motor Connector | electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash | 7 Feb 2020 | 27 Oct 2022 | — |
| DP16001 | Defect petition | Passenger Sensing System Sensor Mat | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | 16 May 2016 | 24 Apr 2017 | 17V061000 |
| PE08016 | Preliminary evaluation | INADEQUATE BRAKE POWER ASSIST | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | 6 Mar 2008 | 24 Jun 2008 | — |
Other Saturn Sky model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 244 | 4,748,891 |
| 2008 | 4 | 166 | 4,474,437 |
| 2009 | 3 | 32 | 4,472,955 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 4,472,955 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Saturn Sky model years · Saturn: 18 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2008 Saturn Sky have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 17V061000, was reported to NHTSA on 26 Jan 2017 and concerns air bags:sensor:occupant classification. Across all model years the Saturn Sky line has 5 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2008 Saturn Sky?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 3 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2008 Saturn Sky complain about most?
Air Bags: 82 of 192 component mentions (427.1 per 1,000). Next is service brakes, hydraulic with 62. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.