2008 Saturn Vue Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 120about this part
- Share
- 30%of 406 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,233miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 120 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Saturn Vue, 30% of the 406 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,233 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought a 2008 Saturn VUE used and immediately noticed a vibration. Had it checked by 4 mechanics including a transmission specialist who concluded it was the torque converter. I noticed a recall on the 2007 model but this vehicle was manufactured in 2007 and has the same problem but no recall. When vehicle is in motion it vibrates mainly when picking up speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11300415, filed 2020-01, 110,000 miles“Was driving and transmission stuck in 1st gear. Has been sticking in first gear. It was diagnosed as code po700 and po752. The first is transmission controller and the later one is shift solenoid stuck. Typically happens when the wave plate breaks. I am disabled and now without a vehicle. I loved the car. Is there anything you can do to help me fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11100801, filed 2018-06, 110,000 miles“Was driving at about 20 MPH and it stuck in first gear. Check engine light came on and it won't shift gears. I am now without a car. Its code po700 and po752. The first is transmission controller and the later is shift solenoid. Typically happens when wave plate breaks. Car is paid for and I like it. Cannot afford to replace transmission. I am disabled now without wheels and no way to fix it. Is it a recall? Can the agency help fix it?”
NHTSA complaint #11100805, filed 2018-06, 110,000 miles“I pulled into a gas station. Had to wait in line. When I put my Saturn VUE xe v4 into drive it would not move. I tried manual (3rd) and still would not go forward. Reverse works, park works. This vehicle only has approximately 35000 miles on it. I now have to have a transmission rebuild? There were no indications of a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10569076, filed 2014-03, 35,000 miles“Without any warning in forward gear the car would not go .I would go into gear on the lever but would only move a little. It made the motor seemed fine. I was on flat ground I my driveway”
NHTSA complaint #11386377, filed 2021-01, 240,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V200000May 5, 2008Gm is recalling 26 my 2008 saturn vue vehicles equipped with a 6t70 6-speed automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the…Covers: Saturn Vue 2008
Related service bulletins
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This 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…
- 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.
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 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…
- 10242934Sep 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information on RDM Axle Ratios for AWD Vehicles for Vibration Diagnostics When Using the Pico Scope.
- 10247768Sep 1, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at…
- 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.
- 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…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Saturn Vue
88 complaintsSteering
86 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
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