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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Brake pedal squeaks. Tail lamps have condensation.
25420 mi
rattles from the dashboard, they changed something in steering column whistling noise from blower heater, they changed the motor for the second time, always making noise sporadically rust a few places on the deck lid
31000 mi
vibrations and noise from sunshade, computer reprogram
45260 mi
The sunroof was always noisy, after contacting GM of Canada they schedule me an appointement to the dealer. The dealer ordered a new sunroof assembly, i'm waiting for the parts.
47740 mi
They changed the sunroof assembly after they discover that it's was worn et make rattlings noises
20000 mi
Clear coat peeling on wheels. New wheels ordered.
18000 mi
New wheels installed.
8000 mi
Screw missing from dealer-installed mudguard. Also reattached dealer-installed wind deflectors on windows because coming loose.
2000 mi
Cowl seal (windshield) replaced.
7000 mi
Edge of trunk was rusting - dealer painted & applied new emblems to trunk - all fixed.
2000 mi
Paint peeling on driver side rear door window (triangular black piece on door).
Water leaking in through chassis into rear floor well from sunroof. Was detected due to puddling. As it got warmer, less moisture got in, however, it was detectable because of precipitation on floor mats. Believe problem has been fixed.
3000 mi
Paint on decklid had spots in it. Shop will repaint under warranty - decided to wait for now.
9000 mi
Various dirt specks were noted in decklid and one started to corrode paint. Dealer advised decklid to be repainted under warranty at body shop. also, decklid was hitting bumper, adjusted and bumper buffed out.
10000 mi
Decklid was hitting rear bumper again. Took to dealer, who realigned.
16000 mi
paint was bubbling again in same spot on decklid. took back to dealer who sent to body shop to repair. continuing to watch for recurring issue.
21000 mi
Previous corrosion on decklid returned. took to a different Saturn dealer who outsourced to body shop. will monitor to see if it's fixed.
3000 mi
Door rubbing on wheel house when open and close.
5000 mi
Door trim was rubbing on wheel house interior trim when door was opened and closed.
Saturn replaced cracked drivers front door sill plastic molding at zero cost under warranty. The original sill appears to have been forced into position at the factory, bending the tabs and cracking the piece. This seems to be a common issue on Auras.
12400 mi
rear passenger door scraping plastic trim in interior of vehicle
6141 mi
Sunroof water leak again, replaced headliner again,replaced left roof rail inflation module Sunroof water leak, replaced headliner
19202 mi
Sunroof leak again- GM factory engineer looked at car and made adjustments--headliner replaced for 3rd time
60000 mi
US $120
After a large storm, water started pouring in through the map lights. Dealer said sunroof drain tube became unattached. Dealer dropped headliner, reattached drain tubes and reinforced with zip ties.
US $125
The finish on the hubcaps was fading away. I ordered reconditioned hubcaps from a on-line company.
98000 mi
US $35
Replaced both gas struts that hold up the truck lid.
19000 mi
US $30
The driver side seat frame is damaged as well as the seat cushion all the parts were ordered still waiting to hear if thy have arived or not
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