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Saturn Outlook repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (12%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 920 repairs.
Saturn Outlook brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $600 |
Replaced master cylinder. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33000 mi US $907 |
Master cylinder was leaking though no external signs of leakage. Caused Stabilitrack warning light to come on. |
| 92000 mi US $650 |
Master Cylinder was leaking into Brake Booster, both had to be replaced. |
| 80000 mi | Brake master cylinder allows fluid to enter brake vacuum booster, Brake Alarm & Stabilitrak alarm illuminated lo level. Will replace master cylinder & likely brake booster in June, leak may be over 1 year old, but is perhaps worse with time. |
| 81000 mi US $400 |
Replaced brake master cylinder vacuum booster, and replaced master cylinder, which was leaking from rear seal. Vacuum booster still worked, but exposure to brake fluid is deemed to make it unreliable |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7440 mi | Oil Changed Brake pedal make "qwirks" noise and have to push far before the vehicle start slowing down. Dealer had a technical note for that, changed brake fluid and greased the brake pedal. |
| 60000 mi | Master cylinder was leaking into brake booster, causing brake light to turn on. Master cylinder replaced. |
| 19000 mi US $700 |
Brakes noisy when applied hard or on a downgrade, and left rear wheel hot gets to the touch. Found all four rotors to be badly rusted and pitted, and caliper brackets rusted. Replaced all rotors and pads, and lubricated all slides. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19220 mi | Squeaky break pedal. Service Bulletin already existed - dealer changed brake fluid type. |
| 104780 mi C $1837 |
Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure. Right Rear Wheel Bearing Hub had to be replaced. Both rear brake backing plates corroded through / rotting. Replaced left and right backing plates, as well as left wheel bearing which disintegrated upon removal to replace the backing plate. |
| 13000 mi | brake pedal squeak-----installed updated brake fluid |
| Parking brake light comes on while driving along with warning chime. Does not stop until I pull over, park, push in parking brake, release parking brake. Starts up again with in 10 minutes. |
| 85000 mi US $1600 |
ABS, stability control. Forget specifics. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39000 mi US $90 |
Car stalled at stop sign and displayed 2 warning messages "Traction Control Off" and "Service Stabilitrack Soon." Messages disappeared after driving a few miles. Dealer found no codes and could not repeat problem. Problem repeated... |
| 51000 mi US $300 |
Warning said "Traction Control Offline" & "Service Stabilitrack Soon." Dealer said warning caused by cam position sensors and repairs would cost over $1000. Independent service station found problem with brake sensor. Repairs cost $300. |
| 70000 mi US $525 |
Right front brake caliper failed causing break pad to lock in on position. Repair required new calipers, pads and rotors on the front. |
| 1000 mi | Squeaking brake pedal. There is a TSB. The dealer took care of it in a day; involved changing the brake fluid and bleeding the brakes. |
| 6000 mi | There was a leak in the master cylinder so it was losing brake fluid. The alarm for the stabilitrack system would go off and it would say to have the brakes serviced. They just filled the brake fluid the first 2 times it happened. 3rd time it was fixed. |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 17980 mi | Brake pedal squeak caused by incorrect brake fluid. TSB issued by GM; dealer service replaced fluid as described. |
| 17980 mi | Noisy brake pedal. |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi | "SERVICE STABILATRAK"/"STABILITY CONTROL OFF" LIGHT (YELLOW TRIANGLE)/MESSAGE CAME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. DEALER RESET AND SAID I PROBABLY PUSHED SOME BUTTON ON THE DFC. DRIVER INFO BUTTONS DO NOT AFFECT STBILITY CONTROL |
| 137000 mi US $852 |
Replaced master cylinder and vacuum booster due to internal leak of master cylinder into booster. |
| 230000 mi US $190 |
machine front rotors, replace front pads |
| 70700 mi US $60 |
Emergency brake/traction illuminates and rings. dealer entered "insufficient brake fluid", they topped off. |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 79200 mi US $1300 |
p0171 emission controls code returned. Dealer dropped gas tank & replaced gas vent solenoid which (+$850) proved to not be the fault. The problem was a master cylinder leaking into the vacuum booster (+$550) |
| 52080 mi | Stabilitrack warning came on. Traction control quit working. Also difficult to shift in to reverse. Shop checked codes and that transmission was ok. Everything seemed fine and they guessed the code was caused by cold weather. |
| 68510 mi C $970 |
Replaced brakes and rotors. (First replacement) |
| 52000 mi | Stablitrac warning indicated. Sensor had to be replaced. |
| 55700 mi | Service Brakes lite on and traction control light off, Dealer stated it was because the brake fluid was low. Replaced brake fluid, so far so good. Also had oil change and tire rotation (free) for saturn customers! |
| 23000 mi | Sensor for the ABS and traction control became loose and was worn off by tire. |
| 114000 mi US $7 |
ABS,Traction and stability control light on dash |
| 68000 mi US $260 |
Found increased Copper level in Brake Fluid whaich had been replaced 18,000 earlier. Flushed and replaced brake fluid. |
| 97000 mi US $300 |
Master brake cylinder started to leak causing console screen displays of "Brake System needs servicing" and "Stabilitrak turned off". |
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