2006 Saturn Vue Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“When it is cold, it is very difficult to turn the key in the ignition. Its takes approx. 30-45 minutes to try and get the key to turn over. Also, once the car is on it is extremely easy for the key to come out of the ignition while the car is running. My transmission also shakes uncontrollably in the park of brake position. When going up and hills or driving on rough roads my speed decreases with out my control. My check engine light comes on at least once a month. …”

“My wife's 2006 Saturn VUE has a transmission defect that is not in the newer models. You can shift into gear without your foot on brake while the key is in acc. I told Saturn and then said GM said that is the way it is designed to work. They did change it on the new models and every other car you must put your foot on before shifting. I had it back for it and they said nothing could be done. Can you help me with this.”

“Vehicle: 2006 Saturn VUE manual transmission. Twice in the last 4 months the manual transmission has failed catastrophically while driving on the highway. In both instances the shifter separated from the transmission and the vehicle was stuck in gear. The second occurrence was on an I-95. The Saturn dealership replaced and end clip the first time and the shifter cable the second time. They are telling me that the occurrences are unrelated - different parts and balking at fixing the defect without me paying for it. …”

“First the vehicle has made a strange noise from the rear of the SUV. I thought it were just the tires but I took it to a shop and found that the bearings on all four tires needed replaced. Shortly after, we were stranded on a rainy florida afternoon at a stop light when the vehicle would not move.the transmission can go into reverse but no forward gear. Cost to replace/ rebuilt $2500.00, more than the car is worth. Furthermore the radio turns on whenever it wants to, it fades in and out of all local stations. Worst american car I have ever purchased. That is probably why they went bankrupt.”

“I am the owner of a 2006, 6 cylinder Saturn VUE. Jan 2011 I took my car to an authorized Saturn dealer. Lannan chevrolet in lowell, ma because the coolant light was on. They did a diagnostic and said the coolant had to be flushed, I got this done at the dealership. August 11, 2011 I was coming out of boston and at a few red lights the engine didn't seem to want to go. As I was exiting the tunnel going onto the zacome bridge my car just lost all power and died in the high speed lane, I was traveling about 60 miles per hour. I had to put on my hazard lights and call 911. …”