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Fuel systemPart report

2009 Saturn Outlook Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 192 total for the year
Median mileage
81,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Saturn Outlook, 3% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 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.

“In 2016, I purchased a 2009 Saturn Outlook from a dealer, with 90,000 miles on it. Two months later, transmission overheating, let engine idle indicator came on, and the Saturn shut itself down as I drove down I-35! Mechanic said they couldn't find anything wrong. They reset my codes, and all seemed okay. This happened a few more times, but know one could tell me what was wrong other that bank 1 low. For the most part it drove without problems. Regular service maintenance, and oil changes consistent with the manual. I rarely drove it after the second year of owning it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11176129, filed 2019-02, 134,000 miles

“When driving the vehicle the low engine power light came on and car went into limp mode and would go no faster than 20 MPH. I turned around to head home and pulled over and shut it off for a few seconds. When restarted ran fine for a couple days.I took it to dealership and they said it needed a new throttle body. I asked if this is normal and the service advisor told me that GM knows about this and that it happens on cars less then one year old, but GM won't do anything about it because it is not a safety concern. …”

NHTSA complaint #10621771, filed 2014-08, 85,000 miles

“Takata recall, to start I have had many issues with this vehicle including having to replace my transmission. Also my vehicle does not immediately start after filling up the gas tank, not when I had been empty just filling it up in general I have to try starting it a few times before it takes. My most recent and worrisome complaint is that the front blower motor has stopped a few times and today when pulling it out it was filled with water. I have children and cannot feel safe with them in such a poor quality vehicle. I know this model has been discontinued and I can see why. …”

NHTSA complaint #11112854, filed 2018-07

“The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Outlook. While driving at any speed, the check engine light would illuminate and the vehicle would suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the fuel pump flow module needed to be replaced. The repair was made, but the failure still persists. The current and failure mileages were 5,336. Updated 09/14/09. Updated 09/16/09.”

NHTSA complaint #10279892, filed 2009-08, 5,336 miles

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200953%
200881%
200771%

Other parts of the 2009 Saturn Outlook

Exterior lighting
75 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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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