2008 Saturn Astra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Saturn Astra, 2% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought a Saturn Astra -- brand new. I recently found out that the tires had plugs in them -- at least two tires with two plugs. The tires were not new and are damaged. I called GM, filed a complaint, took the car into the dealer, and was told that the tires were damaged. Gm just contacted me and said they are not responsible and their final decision is buyer beware .”
NHTSA complaint #10319963, filed 2010-03, 24,000 miles“My tires are frequently getting sidewall bulges. This happened on a new 2008 Saturn Astra after it was about 6 months old. The first time it happened the dealer told me that it was a safety issue so I purchased a new tire. Then it happened again. The tires are hankook p225/45r17.”
NHTSA complaint #10336038, filed 2010-06, 7,014 miles“The low tire pressure light would come on frequently and I have taken the vehicle in multiple times to the dealer. The dealer would say that there was no issue and they just put air into tire. This has been going on for years. This month I had to buy two new tires due to bulges and tires going flat. Aaa stated that the tire was leaking from the valve stem, which an online search has indicated this to be a common defect in the Astra and there has been a service bulletin about the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10515131, filed 2013-06, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Astra equipped with primewell valera sport as (na) tires, size: 225/45/zr17 (na). While the contact's daughter was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shook and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. While pulling over to the side of the road, the contact noticed a tire rolling by. The driver exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side tire was missing; however, a small piece of sidewall was still on the rim. The contact stated that the spare tire was placed on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11058508, filed 2018-01, 94,065 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10205738Nov 8, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10174300Mar 4, 2020This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Nitrogen Gas in Tires.
- 10173414Feb 26, 2020This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under…
- 10169356Nov 12, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss…
- 10161906May 9, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Saturn Astra
96 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Saturn Astra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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