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2009 Saturn Aura

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2009 Saturn Aura do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 197.5.

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390Owner complaints

Model-year median: 197.5

4Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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2007432
2008390
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Steering
210Power Train
65Electrical System
59Electronic Stability Control (esc)
59Service Brakes
40
All reported categories
Vehicle Speed Control
29Exterior Lighting
26Air Bags
21Engine
17Unknown Or Other
12Fuel/propulsion System
8Seats
8Traction Control System
5Visibility
4Visibility/wiper
4Fuel System, Gasoline
3Latches/locks/linkages
3Seat Belts
3Wheels
3Structure
2Suspension
2Tires
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

331 reports with mileage · 59 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 210 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 65 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

12 crash reports2 fire reports9 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

21 reports
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60,044 miles · Dec 10, 2014
Air BagsCrashInjury

I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON THE HWY AND THE OTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND T-BONED ME ON THE DRIVER SIDE. MY FACE AND BODY SMASHED INTO THE DRIVERS DOOR CAUSING SEVER WHIPLASH AND OTHER THINGS NOT YET IDENTIFIED BY MY DOCTOR. THE DRIVERS DOOR AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE WAS SMASHED PUSHING UP AGAINST THE SEATS (FRONT AND BACK) NONE OF…

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I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON THE HWY AND THE OTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND T-BONED ME ON THE DRIVER SIDE. MY FACE AND BODY SMASHED INTO THE DRIVERS DOOR CAUSING SEVER WHIPLASH AND OTHER THINGS NOT YET IDENTIFIED BY MY DOCTOR. THE DRIVERS DOOR AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE WAS SMASHED PUSHING UP AGAINST THE SEATS (FRONT AND BACK) NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I AM STILL SEEING DOCTORS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY SHOULDER, NECK, AND BACK. NEEDLESS TO SAY MEDICAL CARE IS STILL NEEDED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10663430

60,044 miles · Dec 10, 2014
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury

I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON THE HWY AND THE OTHER PERSON RAN A STOP SIGN AND T-BONED ME ON THE DRIVER SIDE. MY FACE AND BODY SMASHED INTO THE DRIVERS DOOR CAUSING SEVER WHIPLASH AND SOME OTHER THINGS YET IDENTIFIED BY AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON. THE DRIVERS DOOR AND REAR DRIVERS DOOR IS SMASHED ALL THE WAY TO THE SEATS, PUSHING ON THE SE…

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I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON THE HWY AND THE OTHER PERSON RAN A STOP SIGN AND T-BONED ME ON THE DRIVER SIDE. MY FACE AND BODY SMASHED INTO THE DRIVERS DOOR CAUSING SEVER WHIPLASH AND SOME OTHER THINGS YET IDENTIFIED BY AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON. THE DRIVERS DOOR AND REAR DRIVERS DOOR IS SMASHED ALL THE WAY TO THE SEATS, PUSHING ON THE SEATS AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I AM STILL SEEING DOCTORS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY SHOULDER, NECK AND BACK. NEEDLESS TO SAY MEDICAL CARE IS STILL NEEDED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10663419

Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 2014
Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN WHEN SEAT BELTS ARE BUCKLED.... PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS FOR ME. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE FOR A WHILE NOW. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10649018

Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 2014
Air Bags

MY 2009 SATURN AURA KEEPS SAYING MY SEATBELT ISN'T BUCKLED WHEN IT IS.... I PUSH IT DOWN BUT IT KEEPS DINGING AND FLASHING. IT DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME BUT A LOT OF THE TIME. I WOULD LOVE TO GET THIS FIXED SINCE IT ISN'T MY FAULT IT'S HAPPENING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10649017

115,000 miles · Aug 13, 2014
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN AURA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SERVICE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR MAY HAVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN AURA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SERVICE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR MAY HAVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

NHTSA ODI #10622056

148,000 miles · Aug 2, 2014
Air BagsElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering

THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS I WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE REDUCE ENGINE MESSAGE CAME ON. SO LATER I DROVE AND I GOT ON A BRIDGE AND IT SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN. SO I WAITED FOR A WHILE THEN IT STARTED BACK UP. SO THE NEXT DAY IT STARTED BACK, SO I TOOK IT TO A CHEVROLET DEALER AND GOT A PART PUT ON. BUT THE NEXT DAY IT WAS DOING …

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THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS I WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE REDUCE ENGINE MESSAGE CAME ON. SO LATER I DROVE AND I GOT ON A BRIDGE AND IT SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN. SO I WAITED FOR A WHILE THEN IT STARTED BACK UP. SO THE NEXT DAY IT STARTED BACK, SO I TOOK IT TO A CHEVROLET DEALER AND GOT A PART PUT ON. BUT THE NEXT DAY IT WAS DOING THE SAME THING,SO I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY PUT A NEW PART CAUSE THEY THOUGHT THE FIRST ONE HAD A DEFECT.SO NOW ITS READING SERVICE ESC AND POWER STEERING AND WONT SAY ANYTHING.AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE BCM GOES UP. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10618349

Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemSteeringCrashInjury

I WAS DRIVING ON THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE AND A NEWER TOYOTA TUNDRA MADE UNSAFE LANE CHANGE AND AT HIGH SPEEDS CAME INTO MY LANE AND MADE IMPACT AND PUSHED ME INTO CEMENT BARRIER. THE TRUCK THEN SPUN COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND COLLIDED WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAR. I SUFFERED SMALL NECK FRACTURES AND SEVERE SPINAL ISSUES. THE AIRBAGS …

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I WAS DRIVING ON THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE AND A NEWER TOYOTA TUNDRA MADE UNSAFE LANE CHANGE AND AT HIGH SPEEDS CAME INTO MY LANE AND MADE IMPACT AND PUSHED ME INTO CEMENT BARRIER. THE TRUCK THEN SPUN COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND COLLIDED WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAR. I SUFFERED SMALL NECK FRACTURES AND SEVERE SPINAL ISSUES. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AND THE DOCTOR STATED THE FRONT AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING CREATED ISSUE WITH THE SEVERITY OF SPINE INJURY. PRODUCT LIABILITY OF THE SATURN AIRBAGS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY GM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10607586

31,000 miles · Jun 12, 2014
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SATURN AURA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO ACTIVATE WHILE A PASSENGER WAS OCCUPYING THE SEAT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31000.

NHTSA ODI #10597835

60,000 miles · Jun 3, 2014
Air BagsCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN AURA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN AURA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 09/05/14*LJ

NHTSA ODI #10595777

39,000 miles · May 30, 2014
Air BagsExterior Lighting

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER OBSERVED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS INDICATING OFF. IT REMAINS OFF WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING. BOTH TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY TURN OFF WHEN THE TURN IS COMPLETED. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND HE SAID, WITHOUT INVESTIGATING, THAT THE STEERING WHEEL W…

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FRONT SEAT PASSENGER OBSERVED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS INDICATING OFF. IT REMAINS OFF WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING. BOTH TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY TURN OFF WHEN THE TURN IS COMPLETED. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND HE SAID, WITHOUT INVESTIGATING, THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD HAVE TO BE TAKEN OFF AND THE TURN SIGNAL STALK REPLACED WHICH HE ESTIMATED WOULD COST $600.00. I AM RETIRED FROM G.M. AND CAN'T AFFORD THAT. IS THERE A RECALL IN THE FUTURE FOR THESE DEFECTS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10595119

Official recalls

4

14V252000 · Electrical System:wiring; Electronic Stability Control (esc); Exterior Lighting:brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch; Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

May 14, 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

Additional source detail variants (5)

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

Electrical System:wiring

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.

Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.

14V153000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

Mar 31, 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.

12V460000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)

Sep 18, 2012

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

09V073000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift

Mar 6, 2009

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT", AND FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION". ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED. IF THE CLIP IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED, THE SHIFT LEVER AND THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT MATCH. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVE COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK".

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP IS FULLY ENGAGED. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLIP DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE SHIFT CABLE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

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NHTSA investigations

1

AQ10001 · Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

Opened Nov 18, 2010 · Closed Dec 28, 2015

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other

On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.The rental car companies representing the largest market share in the industry were then queried as to their respective policies for the rental, lease, and sale of vehicles with open recalls.The data and responses from the manufacturers and the rental car companies can be found in the document repository by accessing the ?Associated Documents link above.In December 2015, Congress enacted the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.One section of the Act prohibits rental car companies from renting, leasing, or selling motor vehicles subject to open safety recalls.With the passage of the FAST Act and its prohibition, there is no continuing need for the agency to investigate rental car recall completions.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The agency reserves the right to open any future investigations, including audits of individual recalls, or groups of recalls, or rental car companies, to examine more closely safety recalls performance and completion issues in this area.