2009 Saturn Sky Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,780miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Saturn Sky, 7% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,780 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.
“Steering sensor,steering position,lost comm yaw rate sensor,lost comm steering rate' service warning light on ,traction control ABS braking malfunction. Blogs indicate this has been a common general motors issue among Saturn and other models”
NHTSA complaint #11382719, filed 2020-12, 32,780 miles“2009 Saturn SKY base model (2.4-liter inline-four engine 177 hp). Issue#1: in motion, happens on both city streets/highways) at about ~30mph (and up to ~70mph), the transmission will shift down a gear hard enough to pull your body forward violently. My fault codes are p0011 and p0022 being the 'principle' code pointing to the actuator, solenoid control other consumers have reported the same problems with their automatic SKY roadsters, models 2007-2009. Gm/Saturn has failed to issue any recalls or extended coverages as of now. …”
NHTSA complaint #11173915, filed 2019-02, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Saturn SKY. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken the dealer for diagnostic testing and was advised that the gear shift had to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10511629, filed 2013-05, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
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- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This 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.
- 10237846Jun 7, 2023This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air…
- 10237387May 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 10237659May 15, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 10234619Apr 6, 2023This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2007 | 12 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Saturn Sky
38 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBrakes
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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