2008 Saturn Outlook Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 633 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,310miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Saturn Outlook, 1% of the 633 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,310 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.
“Have had several leaks, took it to GM dealership for repair and it cost me $1,600, still leaking, took it back to GM dealership paid $1,300, still leaking. Vehicle on has 57, 000 miles I was told that it could be the transmission. That is why I took it in the first place GM service is an embarrassment, and rip-off to its customers. Will not recommend either one of these dealership in massachusetts, unless they can prove quality service. …”
NHTSA complaint #10694209, filed 2015-03, 55,890 miles“After a night of sub-zero temperatures, I turned my car on in the garage to warm up prior to loading my children in the vehicle. When we were all set, I pull out of the garage and continue to leave the driveway down the street when all the sudden my car begins to shake and my dashboard panel starts communicating multiple errors, including engine powered down , service stabilitrack , traction control off as well as the engine light going on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672048, filed 2015-01, 72,000 miles“I was driving on the highway and my car start acting like it did not want to shift and the engine light came on, it also had a roaring sound. I pulled over and turned the car off and restarted it, started driving again and the same thing happen again I was able to get the car home and park it. I just drove the car again this morning and things seems to be ok, but when I was leaving from work the engine light came on and the car started acting like it did not want to go. Please advise............. …”
NHTSA complaint #10694212, filed 2015-03, 56,979 miles“Was driving on hwy. At 60 MPH when engine began to rev and then when I came to stoplight and took off, the car would not go over 30 MPH.and would jerk and then as I continued to try to get speed because of others behind me-it would not go. Had to drive 30 MPH for two hours to get only 40 miles. Transmission needs to be replaced and GM is not standing behind their product. This is a hazard and there are sooo many complaints with problems just like this and no recall yet-really-so will one be made when someone is killed in an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10519609, filed 2013-06, 106,000 miles“The gas pedal on my 2008 Saturn Outlook has stuck in the full throttle position four times since I purchased the vehicle. The latest was just today when I pulled out into traffic and to merge with them I applied full throttle. When I released the throttle the car just kept accelerating because the gas pedal was stuck under the floor mat. I had to put the car in neutral, pull off the road, and adjust the floor mat to release the gas pedal. This is easily reproducible and has happened four times already.”
NHTSA complaint #10328720, filed 2010-05, 42,730 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
- 10213765Jan 27, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10213759Jan 4, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Saturn Outlook
247 complaintsElectrical system
164 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
127 complaintsAir bags
97 complaintsBody and structure
46 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
36 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsElectronic stability control
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Saturn Outlook
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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