2009 Saturn Sky Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,070miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Saturn Sky, 13% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,070 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Got the ignition switch replaced and now the service air bag light wont go off. This results in the passenger side seat and should be a recall!!! The car is not safe to drive with anyone in the car because the air bags will not deploy. I never had this issue until I got the ignition recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10617040, filed 2014-07, 8,045 miles“At start up after turning on the A/C the radiator/condenser cooling fan assembly malfunctioned causing the fan to lock-up . The vehicle began to over heat and the fan assembly began smoking. I'm glad I noticed this at start up and not in normal driving in wich the vehicle could blow up causing injury or fatality to myself and/or others near the vehicle. Yet another safety issue with my Saturn SKY!”
NHTSA complaint #10531789, filed 2013-07, 51,895 miles“First incident happen when I arrived at work. I got into a parking place and shifted the car into park. Then went to shut off the car by turning the key. The key would not turn and so I could not turn my car off. I had to cut the car off by opening the hood and taking the fuel pump fuse out to shut it off. The key would turn to turn it off but not off. Took it to a GM dealership and got it replaced. Not cheap. No warranty. An inconvenience. Second incident happen as my girlfriend got into my 2009 Saturn SKY on the passenger side into the seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558916, filed 2014-01, 50,000 miles“This is in reference to the faulty air bag sensor in the seats of the Saturn SKY's and pontiac solstice. A known defect in the air bag sensor in the seats is leading to an expensive fix for GM owners. The service air bag light illuminates due to a faulty craftsmanship in the seat sensor. This could possibly cause the airbag system to not function properly. It is a widespread problem with these cars and really started to take place for a lot of people after the ignition recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10764132, filed 2015-09, 20,100 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Saturn SKY. The contact stated that the air bag system malfunctioned during hot weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the electrical system caused the air bags to malfunction and other components such as the cruise control, air conditioner/heating system, and fog lights. If the vehicle was involved in a crash the air bags may not deploy. The contact stated that this was a major safety issue that the manufacturer should address. The failure mileage was 40,070. …”
NHTSA complaint #10389834, filed 2011-03, 40,070 milesRelated recalls
- 14V171000Apr 10, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice…Covers: Saturn Sky 2007–2010, Chevrolet Cobalt 2005–2010, HHR 2006–2011 +3 more
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Saturn Sky
38 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Saturn Sky
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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