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Chart based on 118 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Tire pressure monitor came on despite tire pressure being correct. 2nd occurrence since putting winter tires on. 1st time was re-set by tire center. 2nd time dealer replaced sensor.
21100 mi
C $250
Heater not heating interior normally. Thermostat to blame. Ordered in thermostat and replaced it. TPM warning light would come on when tires properly inflated. Sometimes the light would flash. Dealer found sensors had low battery and needed to be replaced.
33960 mi
C $120
Low coolant light coming on replace coolant level sensor
Vehicle had trouble starting,dash lights going out,digital display vanishing.Battery replaced and DTCS cleared and road tested. Vehicle works fine.
17460 mi
So turns out the other sensor wasn't broken, it only reported low pressure in the tires due to the temperature, which oddly enough self ajusted over time.
CEL: cause was camshaft actuator solenoid, problem is a common mechanical failure.
Looking thru the reported problems, I saw that my vehicle had almost every one, some twice. The TPS acted up for 3rd straight Spring with trips scheduled; so it had to go.
left passenger window motor regulator. made a weird noise whenever you put the window up. Also had to have the passenger front window switch replaced as it was pulling out of the door when you tried to roll up the window.
2200 mi
Emissions light came on. Code read leak in evap control system. Dealer repaired wiring problem. Fixed and car runs with more power now.
14500 mi
HVAC air recirculation actuator under instrument panel stuck and was replaced by dealer.
14500 mi
Aligned ventilation recirculation actuator, which was striking another part inside the dash. Problem solved. Apparently the previously-replaced actuator did not need replacement.
30900 mi
US $200
Failed coolant level sensor caused false low-coolant indications on panel. Dealer replaced sensor and reservoir.
38000 mi
US $398
Horn worked only intermittently, usually not after a rainfall. Dealer replaced parts per TSB.
1000 mi
CD player wouldn't eject disks, wouldn't read disks. Error code found on computer, Player replaced.
63600 mi
US $150
rear window motor went out. Did not replace due to cost of part
67600 mi
US $1500
Rear window regulators failed and replaced
7440 mi
steering wheel switches replaced
70000 mi
US $185
Replaced defective ignition coil pack and spark plugs.
102000 mi
US $50
Repair broken/stressed wiring inside of rubber boot located between drivers side front and rear doors. Needed repair to restore operation of rear windows and hatch release.
44000 mi
US $100
Could not receive in-bound On-Star calls. Outbound worked fine.
2480 mi
The car has a sensor for tire pressure which kept going off. Problem was the valve stems in both front tires which were replaced.
168700 mi
US $490
Heat & AC blower motor replaced.
2925 mi
Left steering wheel controls and horn started malfunctioning 2 months ago and have been deteriorating since (cannot cycle through the on-board computer items and horn is weak/non-functioning). Dealership replaced steering wheel controls
30000 mi
Local Chevy Dealer (not a Saturn Certified Service Provider) said the radio needed to be replaced, but stated that they did not have the tools needed to program the radio. Suggested taking it to a SCSP Volume knob not working properly. Radio was replaced
50000 mi
Horn was not working. Horn was fixed under a TSB with manufacturer extended coverage for this known issue.
76000 mi
US $100
Blower motor was clicking on speeds 1 and 2. I replaced it with a $40 used part myself
118000 mi
Airbag Replacement under recall
117300 mi
US $700
Alternator needed replacement.
39680 mi
C $280
The horn went again. Repaired about one year ago. The location of the horn leaves it vulnerable to road wash and therefore is dmaged quickly.
135160 mi
C $500
Alternator dead
135160 mi
C $100
Battery not charging
31000 mi
the rear electric junction terminal had a short circuit because of which the power locks were messed up.
7750 mi
Speakers cut out while at or near max volume while in the "Drivers" Sound position. Replaced the speaker to no effect. System tends to decrease the volume sporadically, new CD is on order
33000 mi
US $985
onboard computer failed and resulted in the door ajar light remaining on plus dome interior lights. fully replaced computer.
36000 mi
TPMS warning light came on in fail mode (flash 60 sec, then on steady). Problem is intermittent so shop couldn't duplicate it. Fail "self corrected" on the way to the shop, then reappeared a week later.
82786 mi
US $600
Took vehicle to the shop after hearing a squeal from the engine area, smelling something burning, and seeing the warning lights come on (I think it was the check engine light and/or the battery light). It was determined that the alternator needed to be replaced.
65000 mi
US $725
Had to replace the compressor. The thermal protection fusible link is not replaceable and requires that a new compressor or solenoid/coil be installed plus refrigerant evacuation & recharge.
53000 mi
US $400
A/C compressor clutch coil failure. Actual compressor pump did not fail, just the clutch coil. Required replacement of entire compressor, which includes evacuation and recharge.
95000 mi
US $700
Clutch on air compressor shot, needed new one. Have to wait for it to be shipped from Michigan Wiring harness in rear passenger door came loose, wiring came loose, dealer tried reinserting wires, sparked and caught fire
65300 mi
US $100
Driver Information Center stopped working.
50000 mi
The solenoid that locks and unlocks the fuel door failed.
56000 mi
Solenoid that locks and unlocks the gas door failed. Part was ordered and this trip was to install the part.
159500 mi
US $415
A/C not cooling. Replaced compressor.
22000 mi
Solenoid for Fuel door lock failed. The solenoid was replaced under warranty.
Trunk light inop (NOT the bulb). Repaired under GM Goodwill, no cost to me! Turns out it was the trunk release switch which was faulty & not sending the signal that the trunk was open. Thank you GM!!
82000 mi
Programming of 2nd key. Not done during airbag recall repair due to dealer not having the correct SW. Required GM to get involved.
85000 mi
US $1000
Replaced a/c condenser
62000 mi
Air conditioner just died. Parts plus labor to fix was going to be over $1200 so hubby decided to live with it for now since we plan on trading it in next year.
68400 mi
US $1100
AC repaired
79000 mi
something to do with wiring...i have no idea.
103000 mi
US $20
Speakers stopped working.
98200 mi
US $1600
The A/C compressor would not turn on (electrical failure). Need to replace dryer and accumulator as well as recharge the system after replacing.
69400 mi
C $380
also some electrical issues with the heated seat and the oil heater. going home new problems. stuff missing, unwanted repairs, refused to do as asked+a flat on lot. Mirror broken and stuff missing from car after trip.
5580 mi
FOB battery keep dying. Dealship replaced battery.....started dying within a week. Going back in.....
cd player won't eject the cd
620 mi
The audio system would not reject the cd.
5580 mi
door handle light missing on the passenger side
6200 mi
Light installed.
13840 mi
C $25
Strange sound when beginning to move away from a stop with the air conditioner on. Shop supervisor thinks there is something wrong with the air conditioning compressor. Parts ordered, due in 10 days.
14260 mi
Air Conditioning compressor replaced even though I mentioned that very similar symptoms were caused by the alternator pulley that there was a TSB for. Was told the "Shop Foreman" had worked on car and I was wrong. Problem not fixed.
141000 mi
Electric door locks stopped working - neither in car button nor key fob lock or unlock doors. Key fob works on rear hatch. Found fuse blown - replaced but did not fix issue. Will investigate further...
44000 mi
US $20
Mildew smell emitted when the HVAC system operated. Replace cabin air filter after a heavy pollen season.
94300 mi
US $900
A/C compressor and clutch were worn out. Repair included hoses, compressor, clutch, labor, refrigerant.
25000 mi
US $3
Brake light switch defective caused engine light to go on. Purchased replacement part on line but don't know where to install it. Also rear fuse box may have short circuit causing manual/remote door locks not to work. I needed to check my manual because accessory outlet
fuse blew out.Then I noticed that the engine compartment fuse box indicated that there was a brake switch fuse. Sure enough I replaced the fuse and the stop lights worked. Saved $ 200
82000 mi
A/C Compressor Clutch is dead - only getting warm/hot air from the ventilation system. Discovered the issue with the horn being intermittent.
78000 mi
Clutch went out on the a/c compressor
10000 mi
Damn tire pressure light came on....again
30700 mi
Tripometer resets every 2000mi
52000 mi
US $1800
The AC started rattling and seized blowing the freon while stopped at a rail road crossing.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) battery wasn't strong enough to start in the cold. Had to purchase a new one. Self-installed.
70000 mi
Duralast battery (AutoZone brand) went bad. I had this battery installed less than 3 years ago at AutoZone, so it was still under warranty, and was replaced at no cost.
24800 mi
Driver Window squeaking and grinding. Regulator removed and greased and replaced. All under warranty.
40920 mi
Windshield wipers would only stop in vertical position. Wiper motor replaced under warranty.
44020 mi
Steering wheel switches for radio malfunctioning. (Volume either not responding or goes up when supposed to be down etc. Scroll wheel intermittent.) Steering wheel switches replaced.
49600 mi
Cruise control failed to engage, switch replaced Cruise control failed to engage, switch replaced. Problem recurred a few days later. Driver window grinding when going up or down. Replaced regulator and rear channel.
49600 mi
Cruise Control, radio controls and horn all malfunctioned or unresponsive. After several failed attempts at replacing unresponsive CC/radio/horn switches, problem diagnosed as faulty CIM module. Replaced under warranty.
93000 mi
US $1000
A/C compressor clutch failed. Entire compressor assembly was replaced.
38200 mi
US $500
No A/C, shop reports the Compressor has gone out, needs replacement.
112700 mi
cabin light would not turn off, unplugged dealer estimated $500.00 to repair. Thanks to Saturn forum I found all that was necessary was to disconnect battery terminal to reset computer,it worked.
33000 mi
US $125
AC recharge by shop
8000 mi
US $44
AC compressor lost ability to cool. Dealer reports a leak in the unit. Parts ordered.
8000 mi
AC clutch failure and leak in unit. Rental car provided and dealer replaced.
9000 mi
AC compressor cycles on and off constantly. Wheels perpetually out of balance. Left side controls on steering wheel quit working.
18000 mi
AC compressor has same issues reported to Saturn dealer.
29200 mi
US $498
AC compressor failed. Intermittent failure in horn button and radio controls on the steering wheel.
1000 mi
Wrong Tire Pressure Transponder put in wheel when new wheel was installed on prior visit. Dealer order part. Dealer installed new TPMS Transponder and programmed.
Dealer made sure I was taken care of for all the visits for one issue and gave me an Ipod adaptor for the car.
2000 mi
Radio lost reception, then CEL came on. Happened near dealer. When they repaired the roof paint they didn’t plug the antenna in all the way. When it came off completely caused the CEL because it lost communication with Onstar.
4000 mi
Door lock making noises when locked.
36300 mi
US $1100
Air conditioning compressor failed. Decided to eat itself. Problem manifested itself with a noisy compressor late summer 2011 and system performance degraded. Since it was out of warranty, just waited until spring 2012 to fix.
40200 mi
US $1500
Replaced both air conditioning condenser and compressor.
41000 mi
Compressor had not been charged correctly when installed. Compressor was recharged, and problem was resolved.
53900 mi
US $50
All passenger side rear lights failed. Wiring problem diagnosed and repaired.
1000 mi
blown fuse caused by fan,wrong size fuse insalled by factory.
16000 mi
the vehicle needed a new window regulator.
6000 mi
Had turn signal bulb replaced. Got a wheel alignment. Also have roof rails on order that just recently arrived. Will get installed next visit (soon).
30000 mi
A/C recirculate valve replaced or adjusted.
20000 mi
CD Changer inop. Rain sense feature inop. Normal wipers operational
26000 mi
Rain sensing wipers inop. Stereo replaced. Took one week because they had to order it.
67700 mi
US $1997
A/C compressor and started froze at the same instant causing the car to stop running. Towed to dealer who diagnosed problem. Took 12 days to get the parts in for the repair. Once starter replace dealer found wiring harness to starter bad.
17000 mi
#10276: Intermittent Horn Malfunction Loose contact with Column Integrated Module (CIM) repaired with clamp
14000 mi
A/C not cooling properly. Was low on refrigerant. Recharged. No leak found. A/C seems to still not be cooling properly, but worked fine during dealer diagnosis.
15000 mi
At the last visit the diagnosis showed the AC was fine, but they ordered parts anyway. At this trip they found the compressor was bad, and replaced it along with the expansion valve.
replace starter. they couldn't get one bolt off so they had to remove the intake manifold.
47940 mi
I Replaced The alternator and the Battery
12000 mi
The on board computer was replaced, it failed causing warning lights to come on and stay on.
36000 mi
Diagnosed alternator belt noise, service bulletin required replacement of alternator with larger pulley. Replaced alternator per service bulletin. Alternator had larger pulley eliminating belt noise.
13000 mi
HORN REPLACED, PROBLEM STILL PERSISTENT WITH INTERMITTENT FUNCTIONALITY
14300 mi
Went in to fix horn. fixed horn. Had to take back because fog lights were not working, fixed. Had to take back to replace the fuse block, fixed now horn not working again. Press horn and radio volume increases.
17000 mi
Car in shop for 30 days for radio. Never fixed. Car bought back.
6000 mi
While increasing in speed, (Start to about 45mph) there is pulsing sensation that can be felt and seen in the tachometer readings. Shop changed out the A/C condenser. Helped a little, but the problem still exists. (This is 3rd time in shop for same.)
36000 mi
Pulley on the alternator had a maintenance letter on it for metal on metal squeel. Replaced the Alternator due to loud squeal which continued to worse over time. Note: The pulley was to originally be replaced but due to tooling issues dealer replaced alternator which included new part.
1000 mi
C/D player would not eject the c/d.Service dept at Saturn ordered a new unit and now it works just fine
39300 mi
US $100
The A/C compressor went out. Was blowing warm air.
Replaced by Silver Star Chevrolet in Thousand Oaks under extended warranty. My deductible was $100.
46000 mi
US $230
The battery has such a low charge, the car would not start. Not covered under extended warranty. The dealer charged a fortune for the replacement battery!
50000 mi
Replaced the f-actuator Replaced the f-actuator
80000 mi
US $373
Rear cargo light switch was replaced, light would not come on when lift gate/hatch was open.
80800 mi
US $1257
Replaced rear fuse panel and rear hatch lock. Lock system stopped working and rear hatch would not open.
22000 mi
US $142
Replace battery.
104000 mi
US $1200
A/C System Leak from compressor. Compressor replaced and problem fixed
94000 mi
Blower motor went out. Thought it was the regulator, but was the motor.
27300 mi
US $77
HVAC Outside air recirculation door inoperable. Flapper door plastic broke at motor arm inlet. replaced with GM part number - 93181045-HOUSING AIR DISTRIBUTOR
49000 mi
US $100
AC stopped working. Voltage test showed voltage at compressor, clutch not engaging. Evacuated system, removed comp. Thermal Fuse Blew in AC clutch coil. Replaced Fuse. Removed Shim from Clutch to lessen gap on clutch. Recharged, Fixed
41300 mi
Another tire replacement. New persistent problems: Keyless Entry stopped working when it got cold (winter) & started working again as it warmed up. Flat Tire sensor malfunctioning. Dash Display LCD losing pixels in line from bottom to top.
