2009 Saturn Vue Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 32%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,895miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Saturn Vue, 32% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,895 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At less than 35,500 miles I had a power rack leak and rack needs to replaced with a price of $1000. At 62,000 miles we had to replace the power steering pump with a cost of $700, and now at 64,000 miles I find I have a cracked wave plate in the transmission that will cost another $2,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11210317, filed 2019-05, 35,500 miles“Since april 2014 our 2009 Saturn VUE has experienced a loss of steering assist which requires both hands for steering at low speed. Recently we received a recall for our 2007 gmc acadia. The recall is for the same conditions we experience with our Saturn. As both vehicles have the same power train to the best of my knowledge I believe the recall should be expanded by GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10668744, filed 2014-12, 90,000 miles“We purchased this car used now has under 90,000 miles on it and the engine started leaking from all seals. $2700 to repair this now the power steering seems to be not working making it difficult to impossible to drive this vehicle. No indication of any leaks just notices when the grinding started there was no power steering fluid on the dip stick. I see several complaints for this problem and given the safety issue feel it should be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11121055, filed 2018-08, 89,173 miles“My vehicle has been leaking an abundance of power steering fluid. According to the dealer, my vehicle is not included in the current recall of the power steering nut. The exact same problems that have occurred with the effected vehicles are happening with my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10606618, filed 2014-06, 91,500 miles“Takata recall I have a 2009 Saturn VUE I loose my power steering at low speeds while turning right or left. It takes two hands and very difficult to turn.”
NHTSA complaint #11252053, filed 2019-08, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V616000Nov 24, 2008Gm is recalling 2,149 my 2009 saturn vue vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an incorrect right and/or left front steering knuckle. As a…Covers: Saturn Vue 2009
- 08V470000Sep 17, 2008Gm is recalling 42,408 my 2008-2009 saturn vue vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the…Covers: Saturn Vue 2008–2009
Related service bulletins
- 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.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This 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.
- 10191163Mar 8, 2021This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 17% |
| 2009 | 38 | 32% |
| 2008 | 86 | 21% |
| 2007 | 33 | 12% |
| 2006 | 29 | 10% |
| 2005 | 20 | 12% |
| 2004 | 16 | 6% |
| 2003 | 45 | 7% |
| 2002 | 18 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2009 Saturn Vue
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Saturn Vue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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