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2008 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (10%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 441 repairs.
2008 Saturn VUE transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| 53000 mi | Complete replacement of transmission was necessary |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41000 mi US $100 |
I was driving on a Friday evening when the Vue shifted hard a few times. I stopped at a light and when I went to take off from the light it seemed like I had no power. I noticed as I sped up - finally - that the transmission would not shift. |
| 54000 mi US $100 |
Transmission slippage 3-5-Reverse Clutch waved plate failure. |
| 67000 mi | Transmission control module. Re-imaged, if problem continues dealer says it will have to be replaced. |
| 37000 mi | transmission failed 135r wave plate broken |
| 42000 mi US $1500 |
transmission |
| 91000 mi US $1300 |
Transmission control module replaced by dealer |
| 65000 mi | Transmission began hesitating in reverse and while accelerating in drive. |
| 20000 mi | Leaking transmission fluid, second time. |
| 30000 mi | Leaking Transmission fluid |
| 97000 mi US $800 |
Wave plate bent/ broken. Replaced with Partial coverage (70%) by GM |
| 4386 mi | No charge fix for clicking noise in front end during cold weather Also did campaign #07232 for Battery undercharging issue |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 59180 mi | Clutch discs disintegrated. A problem was reported 2-3 years prior re shifting inconsistently but nothing was found. then this happens with catastrophic results. Luckily it was still under warranty |
| 65000 mi | The Vue had a problem with the transmission. This was the second time that the transmission failed. The estimated cost to repair it was $2,500 so I just got rid of the car since it's not worth it. The transmission failed twice within 65,000 miles - the first repair was done by a dealer just before the end of the powertrain warranty. |
| 123000 mi US $100 |
Repair was not actually done. TEHCM unit in the transmission is failing, sometimes causing the transmission to be stuck in first gear. A transmission shop said that replacing the TEHCM would cost around $2000. They said that there are a lot of other parts in this model of transmission which are prone to failure and that they would not recommend replacing the TEHCM without doing a full rebuild to upgrade and replace the parts which are likely to fail soon. Because of the age and mileage of the car, they recommended trading it in or selling it because the cost of the rebuild would be more than the car is worth. |
| 20000 mi | Mechanic recommended replacement of torque converter gasket. |
| 74300 mi US $100 |
Replace transfer case |
| 91000 mi US $1710 |
REMOVE & REPLACE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SOLENOID REMOVE & REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID |
| 77600 mi US $1000 |
Waveplate broke and decimated the transmission. Led to total transmission failure, stranding me on the side of the road. This happened a WEEK out of warranty. |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 90000 mi | 3-5-R wave plate failure. GM would not provide any assistance as the event was 4 days past the warranty cut-off based on vehicle paperwork and not delivery. Dealer quoted $4648 for replacement of the transmission. Repair not made, but vehicle was traded in and another vehicle purchased. |
| 44020 mi | Needed a new transmission at a cost of over $5K. Took 6 weeks for the dealer to source the part and get the car back to me. |
| 68300 mi US $5500 |
Transmission died. Some plates broke. Also replaced the CV axles while there. |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 43500 mi | transmission failure; replacement 3 and 5 clutch plates; clean and repair of transmission; fully covered under powertrain warranty transmission failure; replacement 3 and 5 clutch plates; clean and repair of transmission; fully covered under powertrain warranty |
| 106000 mi US $1000 |
trouble shifting from third to fourth and into reverse, affected parts replaced |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
222-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 76000 mi US $31000 |
ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED! |
| 28000 mi US $40 |
Transmission slip, Tech said could not replicate |
| 30000 mi | Found Slip from earlier trip. Replaced Transmission valve body |
| 57600 mi | transmission was slipping and not shifting smoothly and normally, repair was covered by drivetrain warranty, repaired by GM dealership |
| 72540 mi C $421 |
Oil leak in differential |
| 75640 mi C $648 |
Transmission cooler lines leaking at crimps |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD
| 89500 mi US $250 |
Hybrid system error/Stabilitrak error/check engine light was poping up during long distance driving. Local mechanic replaced camshaft parts. |
| 118000 mi US $600 |
A lot of vibration, grinding sound above 40 mph. Replaced ball bearings but problem still existed. Dangerous to drive on highway. Independent repair shops could not fix the problem and even dealership service guy recommended to abandon the car. |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 51000 mi | Axle seal |
| 190700 mi US $78 |
Replaced CV axle shaft |
| 116000 mi US $300 |
Replaced axel seal |
| 119000 mi US $850 |
Powertrain control module |
| 132000 mi US $450 |
New seals on both drive shafts, due to leakage |
| 53000 mi | The issue occurred again and no one could assist. I was told: if the light is not on when it is occurring we cannot help you. as a result in july of 2013 I traded the vehicle in for a Hyundai. of course the light went on that day. |
| The dealer changed battery and shift lever. It seems a batch of bad batteries have been installed on some VUE XE 08 FWD |
| 91640 mi C $479 |
Axel seals had to be replaced |
| 62000 mi | Transmission was unable to shift into reverse, 1st and 2nd gear. Transmission was "rebuilt". |
| 46800 mi | Humming noise from the front end |
2008 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 1000 mi | Slight vibration under load at highway speed, diagnosed as the torque converter and it was replaced |
2008 Saturn VUE 2-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 1000 mi | Transmission hunting for gears when in cruise control set at around 70mph. Constant shifting every mile from 4th to 6th gear regardless of the pavement angle. |
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