169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
63300 mi US $3600 |
Wave plate disintegrated |
60500 mi US $253 |
Car would not start. Battery was shorted out. Replaced battery. |
67000 mi US $300 |
Needed a new caliper. Boot was torn |
58500 mi US $150 |
Needed new wiper linkage |
86000 mi US $500 |
Replaced front left wheel bearing. |
108800 mi US $3850 |
Head gasket went and coolant got into the oil most likely ruining the bearings. Installing a used engine, rear rotors and pads,swaybar links. Also lower ball joint. Manifold was cracked. |
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
34000 mi US $440 |
There was a leak from the left rear brake caliper. This was covered under my GMPP warranty. I also required rear brakes which was not covered under warranty. |
30000 mi US $1750 |
Replaced both front struts and bushings. |
50000 mi US $800 |
Power Steering and power brakes stopped working properly. Dealer replaced PS pump and said car is ready. It is NOT repaired properly. Will need to take it back to dealer. |
50000 mi US $950 |
Dealer says vehicle needed new brake master cylinder as hard break pedal feel unresolved with new power steering pump installed in June |
52000 mi US $204 |
Had dealer check brakes as vehicle brake pedal feels hard when applying brakes. Brake system and brakes reported to be in proper operating condition. Had dealer check power steering as steering felt heavy as though operating non-power steering. Steering reported to be in proper operating condition. Alignment necessary due to vehicle ride feeling as though chassis wants to float right out from under body. Confirmed struts / shocks / springs in proper operating condition. Alignment did the trick! Car rides perfectly now. |
56000 mi US $500 |
Center / 3rd Brake Light only worked intermittently. Had TSB performed several years ago for dealer to apply dieletic grease contacts but apparently light went bad within the past year. |
56000 mi US $400 |
Parking brake cable rubbing against right rear passenger brake line causing brake fluid leak. New brake line installed and parking brake cable adjusted. |
56000 mi US $1850 |
Radiator blew spontaneously while driving. Radiator, fan, water pump and radiator hoses replaced. |
57000 mi US $800 |
Leaking transmission lines replaced, transmission flushed. |
57000 mi US $3600 |
Noticed vehicle wasn’t shifting to higher gear when accelerating and noticed CEL on in instrument panel. Pulled over, turned engine off, and checked for leaks but none noticed. Continued driving with CEL on as only 5 miles from home and car drove fine. Next day, tested the car and transmission would not shift out of 1st gear. Took to dealer, and received bad news of wave plate 1-3-5 issue. This vehicle has been babied during its life and always been dealer serviced. No way a 13 year old vehicle with only 57k original miles should experience the number and types of problems and repairs this Saturn has required. Over the last 4 years this car has been bleeding me. I honestly doubt I’ll purchase another GM vehicle. I’ll either return to Honda or try a Toyota. |
57000 mi US $745 |
Bushings beginning to dry rot and vehicle makes a terribly annoying creaking sound over every bump on right front of vehicle. |
114300 mi US $1300 |
Replaced struts and shocks and did an all wheel alignment. These were probably normal wear and tear items that needed replacement. |
139000 mi US $204 |
Replaced EVAP solenoid valve sensor |
152000 mi US $3000 |
Rebuilt transmission |
164000 mi US $3500 |
Had to replace engine |
83000 mi US $2269 |
Saturn Aura XR with 80,000+ miles just stopped...pulled into parking lot couldn't move forward or backward. Was not on a main road and called for tow. |
55340 mi C $30000 |
The right weel bearing was changed. Ball joint was changed on the right side |
56300 mi C $200 |
Front right door actuator replaced |
86180 mi C $175 |
Change the original battery |
81840 mi C $135 |
Exhaust resonator |
30000 mi US $800 |
Intermediate Steering Shaft replaced to eliminate very loud steering noises Steering rack tightened to attempt to eliminate a very loud steering noise. Not successful. |
30000 mi US $900 |
Strut mounts replaced to eliminate loud steering groaning noises |
78000 mi US $4000 |
Transmission was not shifting smoothly into 3rd. After dropped off, dealer even had issue shifting into reverse. Likely 3-5-R waveplate issue. Replaced entire transmission with GM remanufactured. |
81300 mi US $1400 |
Replaced front struts, control arm and steering knuckle. |
219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
109000 mi US $1500 |
Head gasket replacement. |
2666 mi C $100 |
rim is damaged |
31640 mi C $200 |
rear coil spring cracked |
32940 mi C $600 |
wheel bearing is damaged and repaired |
34720 mi C $520 |
wheel bearing is broken and replaced the mechanic also mentioned that the power steering pump is leaking and may require significant repair. wheel bearing is broken and replaced and the mechanic also mentioned that the power steering pump is leaking and may require significant repair. |
37820 mi C $1200 |
Power steering failed and replaced rack and pinion |
38520 mi C $100 |
Rack and pion making noise. Shop grease the part. |
42780 mi C $1300 |
replace pad, rotor and caliper |
49600 mi C $800 |
replaced pad and caliper |
50220 mi C $1300 |
replace the coil spring and some pipeline |
50530 mi C $500 |
There is noise from the front of the car |
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
139300 mi US $2948 |
Transmission rebuilt |
34720 mi C $400 |
One strut replaced under warranty Bent rim was replaced Worn brakes needed pads and rotors |
55800 mi C $389 |
Check engine light was on. repairs made to gas tank flap which was not working properly |
75640 mi C $200 |
replaced 3 Tire Pressure Monitors |
83700 mi C $800 |
replaced 2 rear sway bar bushings and 2 rear coil springs installed. |
88040 mi C $489 |
Noise in front right wheel. Noise increased as speed increased. |
97960 mi C $425 |
remove and replace ball joint and control arem |
100440 mi C $250 |
Did fuel injection system flush, replaced one of the injectors. Didn't fix. Eventually found a broken wire in the electrical system. Car is now working well. |
100240 mi C $100 |
continued problems with acceleration, sensor warning messages, poor performance |
99200 mi C $1300 |
Replaced one strut |
100440 mi C $320 |
Brake line to abs system broke. Could not find part from dealer or suppliers, had to manufacture brake line and repare Battery failed. Replaced with new battery |
109740 mi C $200 |
replaced flex pipe in exhaust system |
107260 mi C $400 |
Replaced 2 tie-rod ends, and had an alignment done |
68000 mi US $700 |
I have taken my car in for the last 3 years to have someone diagnose the problem. It is electrical and the transmission ups into 3rd gear to start out from a stop. Have not repaired fully. GM should recall VIN 106727 for tranny repair! Help! Front struts are shot |
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
66000 mi US $1200 |
Leak in power steering pump. No action - cost prohibitive at this time. |
113700 mi US $1020 |
Sunroof had a 'warp' hole in the main glass body causing major internal leaking. Suspension bars needed replacing |
155000 mi US $450 |
Radiator hoses replaced. |
173000 mi US $750 |
Radiator fan replacement. |
68300 mi US $2000 |
wave plate failure destroying trans. |
66000 mi US $3500 |
Transmission failed. Replaced with new transmission |
4600 mi US $27000 |
Needed fix of power steering "whining" problem. Required changing intake hose, rack and gear box. |
106500 mi US $4900 |
While driving transmission started kicking all of a sudden then just stopped, pulled to the side of the road turned off engine, restart it but had only one gear available, managed to get the car to the repair shop,solenoid/wave plate failed |
125000 mi US $134 |
Replace old battery |
145000 mi US $520 |
Replaced oxygen sensor bank 2. Light is still on, probably another sensor. |
129500 mi US $500 |
Replaced resonator had a hole in it oil pressure sender switch |
153000 mi US $130 |
Third brake light out |
93400 mi US $750 |
Had to replace waterpump |
109100 mi US $465 |
Instrument panel gage needles did not light up - replaced instrument panel cluster |
120000 mi US $4300 |
Transmission went out stuck in low gear |
55180 mi C $600 |
driver side auto door lock doesn't work. Replaced whole lock module. knocking sound came back while steering. I had this issue 2 years ago, part was replaced at that time, and it came back again. |
63200 mi C $900 |
The rear caliper was leaking break oil. Replaced. One of the rear spring was broken, replaced both. |
63240 mi C $200 |
water pump leaking |
72540 mi C $1000 |
replaced front suspension |
74400 mi C $200 |
passenger ball joint is loose |
53320 mi C $1900 |
timing chain stretch causing the car to throw code p0017 |
64000 mi US $624 |
Wheel bearing went bad creating a throbbing hum noise at ~40MPH. Replaced under Powertrain 5 year / 100000 mile warranty. |
74000 mi US $350 |
Check Engine Light diagnosis of Catalytic Converter Failure. New part ordered (80,000 mile warranty on the part). Excessive Carbon Buildup in fuel injector assembly. Part Cleaned. |
80000 mi US $1260 |
Rubbing noise when turning the steering wheel in either direction. Pinion gear and steering intermediate shaft replaced & front end re-aligned. |
85000 mi US $600 |
"BRAKE FLUID" message on dashboard display - usually caused by low brake fluid. Technician found that the right rear brake caliper had a "slow leak". Fixed by replacing the caliper. Fluid topped off and brakes bled. Problem fixed. |
90000 mi US $1063 |
Front suspension clunks and rattles over bumps. Replaced Struts, Bushings, Shields on both sides. Replaced Stabilizer links & suspension alignment (in addition to the other suspension repair this trip). |
94000 mi US $1087 |
Left Front sway bar replaced due to a damaged ball joint. Primary symptom was a clunking noise when making low speed turns. This shop visit also included purchasing new tires (approx. half of the $1087 invoice for this visit). |
99000 mi US $458 |
Headlights - one went out, replaced both. Required removal of front bumper to access rear of headlamp assembly. Both key fob transmitters stopped working, replacement batteries did not solve. Replaced both transmitters. |
106700 mi US $489 |
CEL Lit: Fault Code P0442, Evap System Small Leak. Replaced Gas Cap before taking to dealer: CEL still on Dealer found Evap Canister Vent Valve stuck open. Fix was to replace the valve. Part=$30, Labor=$280 Also turned front Rotors ($120) |
110000 mi US $173 |
Left front turn signal bulb burned out. Replaced both Left and Right turn signal bulbs. |
119000 mi US $1700 |
Spring on left rear broken & right rear cracked. Replaced both rear springs and both rear shocks Ball joints on front left and right lower control arms were worn out and clunking when going over bumps |
121600 mi US $107 |
Diagnose CEL and Transmission in Limp-mode (only had 2 forward gears, reverse, neutral and park. |
123000 mi US $2376 |
Same transmission problem as prior entry. Drove car from dealership directly to transmission shop as the estimated cost was half of dealership's esitmate. Replaced Transmission with rebuilt unit. |
125000 mi US $390 |
Left-front bearing was failing causing a buzzing noise that increased in pitch as speed increased. Replaced the failed bearing, and as a preventative measure, also replaced the right-front one as it was still the original bearing. |
151000 mi US $750 |
Cracks/fractures in sway bar resulting in clunking noise when accelerating and decelerating. |
35900 mi US $700 |
replaced steer shaft and replaced front brakes. |
36300 mi US $1300 |
Tie rod ends and boot, lower idler arm bushings |
50000 mi US $200 |
Needed injectors cleaned |
78000 mi US $2295 |
Timing chain was stretched and off by 4 teeth. Severe timing delay had occurred and engine was on the brink of being destroyed. |
92000 mi US $1200 |
rear calipers locked up. 2nd time in 3 years. both rear calipers + pads replaced. rotors resurfaced, brake fluid changed, coolant changed. |
42000 mi US $1100 |
Rack and pinion had to be replaced. GM refused to pay anything. GM lost customer for life. |
55000 mi US $1300 |
replace right lower control arm assembly |
74000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced front and rear struts/shocks, alignment after that. both CV axles |
75000 mi US $550 |
Water pump and hoses replaced due to failure of water pump seals. Coolant and power steering flush. |
74000 mi US $3500 |
Transmission failure |
64480 mi C $900 |
Needed a new power steering gear - power steering fluid was leaking into the boot. Repair not imminently needed, but if not taken care of in the next few months, much more expensive repair likely needed. |
88660 mi C $800 |
Driver-side headlight connection shorting out - connection replaced. Rear sway bar bushing was replaced (car was making a thunking noise over bumps). |
90520 mi C $1350 |
Right headlight cutting in and out periodically. Replaced high/low bulbs and 4 wiring connector terminals reinstalled. Replaced steering gear - part under warranty, so only labour charged. Left front ball joint showed excessive wear - replaced. |
97720 mi C $1081 |
Strut mount bearing replaced Trunk wouldn't open. Found open wire and repaired. |
35000 mi US $500 |
tire puncture in sidewall led to tire replacement |
98000 mi US $1500 |
Spark plugs, cooling fan and coolant replaced |
111000 mi US $600 |
Replaced Bank 1 catalytic converter and O2 sensors |
83060 mi C $367 |
Driving in torrential rainstorm, wipers stopped working. Car could not be driven until storm finished. Problem diagnosed by dealer as broken wiper transmission. Dealer replaced wiper transmission module. Wipers now functional, working O/K |
96100 mi C $400 |
Front End Noise, Track Rod End replaced |
97960 mi C $384 |
Engine Light Remains On. Scan for codes and found Purge Solenoid Sticking. Remove and replace Purge Solenoid During visit dealer identified PCM calibration required |
108880 mi C $1400 |
Vehicle kept stalling and eventually stopped. Diagnosed as inoperable fuel pump. Fuel Pump module replaced |
121520 mi C $560 |
P/S Wheel Bearing noisy - Replaced |
14000 mi US $120 |
front 12 power outlet wasnt working . fixed . rattle associated with head liner. dealer said it was the wind deflector. seems fine. no noise, but will monitor this issue |
59000 mi US $1480 |
Engine service light would not reset. Software update did not solve. Timing chains stretched, all replaced. Chain guides replaced as well, slight wear. |
74000 mi US $3400 |
Failed transmission. |
224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
73000 mi US $1100 |
Had a coolant leak. Dealer replaced water pump and seals. Partially covered under extended warranty Windshield washers stopped working. dealer replaced pump motor. Covered under extended warranty. |
100000 mi US $1000 |
Oil leak, $800. 3 gaskets replaced Spark plugs and plug wires replaced at time that gaskets were replaced as recommended, $200. |
27600 mi US $264 |
Replace cracked wheel rim. Not covered under warranty. |
48000 mi US $300 |
Ball joint and control arm on passenger side required replacement. Grind noise when turning slight right. Replace passenger side ball joint / control arm. Heard grinding noise when turning slow to the right. |
48000 mi US $900 |
Weld failed causing broken driver seat frame. |
58000 mi US $1000 |
Power Steering failed mid-turn. Replaced high pressure hose and return hose with dealer parts at a third party shop. Repaired work failed and had to be redone a few days later. Power Steering failed mid-turn. Replaced high pressure hose and return hose with dealer parts at a third party shop. Repaired work failed and had to be redone a few days later. |
61000 mi US $750 |
Replace leaking oil pan gasket |
61000 mi US $1000 |
Blown drivers side strut. Replaced all struts/shocks |
141000 mi US $3050 |
car would not shift into 3rd or 4th gear. I have the 4 speed automatic. I limped the car into the dealership. Replaced the transmission. I paid for the entire repair. |
164-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD
97000 mi US $1000 |
The compressor had failed and required replacement. |
104900 mi US $350 |
Parking brake cable snapped. Replaced unit. |