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Fuel systemPart report

2006 Saturn Relay Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
16%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
5,002miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Saturn Relay, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,002 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.

“We own a 2006 Saturn Relay 3 that we purchased in june 2007. We have become aware of a design flaw that exists in chevrolet uplanders and Saturn relays that can lead to dangerous consequences. We have been advised by our dealership that GM is aware of the problem and has done nothing to rectify it. Because of the shape of the gas tank, if the car is idling while on an incline, gas dissipates from the engine and the car may stall. This can occur despite there being more than a quarter tank of gas in the car. Further, the car cannot be restarted unless set on a level surface. …”

NHTSA complaint #10203316, filed 2007-09, 7,500 miles

“1) bought our Saturn Relay may 30, 2006 2) took it to the dealer it to the dealer because hood rattle, said it was nothing sent me home. 3) called about the low mileage the van was making, said it was ok 4) 1 month and 26 days car breacks down repairs are made on 6/26/06 -sending unit was replace -sensory kit was replace -hood not closing was corrected latch was replace -and hood bumper was fix -intermittent engine noise ( not fix) -steering wheel vibrates when making a sharp turn ( not fix) most important the middle seat that are both captain chairs do not have a arm rest so when the kids…”

NHTSA complaint #10161708, filed 2006-07, 2,505 miles

“2006 Saturn van is designed with the characteristic of running out of fuel when operating on an incline (nose up or nose down), with a 1/4 tank of fuel remaining. After this occurred the 2nd time I complained to the dealership and asked them to repair. They stated they were aware of the characteristic and that it could not be repaired. They cautioned me to not allow the gas level to drop below 1/2 tank. They stated this was listed as a characteristic of the car in the owners manual and that released them from responsibility.”

NHTSA complaint #10169950, filed 2006-10

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007325%
2006316%
200567%

Other parts of the 2006 Saturn Relay

Brakes
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Saturn Relay

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology