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Fuel systemPart report

2004 Saturn Vue Fuel system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
4%of 276 total for the year
Median mileage
48,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Saturn Vue, 4% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 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.

“Incorrect gas gauge reading. 11 gal. Tank is close to empty at the 1/2 mark. Has been doing this since the day purchased, but until I saw the news about other GM vehicles last evening, I wasn't aware who to place a complaint with. At the 1/2 mark, takes 7-8 gal. Of gas to top off. Shocked at first gas purchase after buying car since gauge was reading 1/2 full; adjusted my gas purchases accordingly over the years, always keeping watchful eye on gauge.”

NHTSA complaint #10398326, filed 2011-04, 300 miles

“While driving transmission will jump out of gear,need to shift gear selector into neutral,then back into drive,sometimes more than once.we have avoided several serious incidents since this problematic issue started.vehicle was checked out several times at Saturn of modesto.ca.now out of business,there fix just replace transmission $5,000 at customers full expense.contracted Saturn customer service,they advised us to contact chase chevrolet stkn.ca as they can service your Saturn vehicle.called chase chevrolet was advised there shop did not have proper equipment to service our vehicle,didn't…”

NHTSA complaint #11048108, filed 2017-11, 45,000 miles

“The metal gas feed line within the engine compartment split and failed ejecting significant quantities of raw gasoline onto the engine and onto other components. Smelled gas fumes inside of car when stopped for traffic. Gas was pounding on engine within the engine compartment. Had car towed to dealer for repair.”

NHTSA complaint #10253875, filed 2009-01, 76,000 miles

“Tamara recall I got a recall in the mail for my 2004 Saturn VUE for the ignition I've called the dealership where I got it and they said they knew about it but did not tell me when I bought it. And said I have to take car of it myself.”

NHTSA complaint #11193662, filed 2019-04

“I have unfortunately owned my Saturn 2004 VUE for 2 years. The first 3 months of having it, after having to replace my 2003 VUE for all the problems it had was in the shop the first 4 months of purchase. The power engine failure light would go on and I would lose all power to the car. They had no idea how to fix it. Then the back windshield shattered. The gas mileage is horrible and the whole gas tank and odometer has had to be replaced. I would feel the car up with gas and the odometer would go to full and move back up to half full. …”

NHTSA complaint #10177110, filed 2006-12

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008113%
2007207%
2006124%
200553%
2004104%
2003335%
200295%

Other parts of the 2004 Saturn Vue

Transmission and drivetrain
93 complaintsElectrical system
78 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Saturn Vue

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.

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