Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue

    A loose or worn gas cap may cause check engine light to illuminate. At this time, RepairPal cannot confirm a recall for this gas cap issue.

  • Engine Oil Leak From Valve Cover Gaskets

    The engine valve cover gaskets may develop and engine oil leak. A burning smell may be noted from the engine area if the type of leak were to occur.

  • DRL Resistor May Fail

    The day time running lights (DRL) resistor may fail causing the daytime running lights to stop working. Our technicians tell us a failed resistor will require replacement.

  • Valve Cover Gaskets May Leak Oil

    A burning smell may develop due to an oil leak form one or both valve cover gaskets. Resealing the valve cover will generally correct this concern. However, the valve covers should be inspected and replaced if damaged.

  • Flush cooling system every 60,000 miles

    GM recommends replacing the engine coolant at 100,000 miles; however, our technicians tell us that the coolant may become contaminated and require a complete cooling system flush every 60,000 to 70,000 miles.

  • Inspect transmission/fluid every 30,000 miles

    You may be able to prevent transmission problems by servicing the transmission and inspecting the fluid every 30,000 miles. If the fluid is dark or burned then the transmission system should be completely flushed .

  • A/C off for Engine Protection and Engine Reads Cold

    Saturn Vue gasoline only models may display the warning message "A/C off for Engine Protection" on the instrument panel. This may be accompanied by illumination of the check engine light and the temperature gauge reading cold at all times. This is a feature of the engine that is activated by the power control module when it detects the engine warming up too slowly. The OBD trouble code P0128 may also be stored.

    The cause is simply a worn out thermostat that stays open at all times, preventing the engine from reaching the proper operating temperature.

    Replacement of the thermostat will correct the issue.

  • Flush brake fluid every 60,000 miles

    Brake fluid can become dirty and may cause problems in the brake system ; it should be flushed every 60,000 miles.

  • Transmission Fault and/or Check Engine Light With Code P0716, P0776, P0717, P0777, P2714, P2715, and...

    Vehicles with a 6speed automatic transmission may develop one or more of the following faults related to a broken 35R clutch wave plate inside the transmission: Illumination of the Check Engine Light with code P0716, P0776, P0717, P0777, P2714, P2715, and/or P02723, loss of reverse gear, slipping or harsh 3rd or 5th gear shift. Removal and dis-assembly of the transmission will be required to replace the broken 35R wave plate. It is also extremely important that all debris from the failed part be cleaned from the transmission while it is disassembled in order to try and prevent future problems.

2003 Questions and Answers

Related Questions

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    2003 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 85, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug

    What is causing my 2003 2.2 ltr. Saturn vue runs real rough. It dose not have spark plugs. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, January 27th, 2011 A..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Fule Leak

    2003 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, V6, AUTOMATIC, 155, 645 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-leak

    I have a fule leak because I smell gas when driving and when parked and the is a puddle where the car was parked and the gas gage shows less gas then when I filled up and I seen it leaking from the ..

  • Saturn Vue The Gages In My Saturn VUE Are Acting Up And The Power...

    2003 SATURN VUE

    related to body, door, lock

    The VUE will start and run ok but the gages will move up when ur driveing than all the gages will drop to zero and the power steering is a eletirc and it will be off and hard to turn but car still r..

  • Saturn Vue I Got My Saturn In August 2012, I Have Had No...

    2003 SATURN VUE, 120, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, black-smoke

    I got my saturn in August 2012, I have had no problems until I recently ran the gas down until the light came on, refilled the tank with 89 octane, noticed a miss during driving, then noticed wh..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Grinding Noise

    2003 SATURN VUE, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 110, 230 MILES

    related to general, noises, grind

    A few mo. Ago I had a reduce power light come on limped home turned off & restarted my car no problem happened a 2nd time I checked the spark plugs, replaced them as well the coil, About 3 we..

  • Saturn Vue Hi, Who Do I Call For Consumer Info Regarding...

    2003 SATURN VUE, 108, 000 MILES

    related to general, warranty

    Hi, who do I call for consumer info regarding warranty coverage for my car? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 AT 11:12 PM ..

  • Saturn Vue Noisy When Turning Power Steering Wheel

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AUTOMATIC, 125, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel, symptoms, noise

    My 2003 saturn vue v6 all wheel drive make noise when turning the steering wheel like if it is low on power steering fluid, but I can not find the power steering pump and I read that it is electric...

  • Saturn Vue Is It Possible That All 6 Fuel Injectors Go Bad On A...

    2003 SATURN VUE, 198, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-injector

    Is it possible that the 6 fuel injectors go bad on a 2003 Saturn vue v6 3.0 automatic @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, October 14th, 2011 AT 6:13 ..

  • Saturn Vue Problems After Changing Spark Plugs.

    2003 SATURN VUE, 125, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    My Vue is a 4cylinder 5 speed. It has always run great except for the past week it started shuddering a little when at a stop. I replaced the spark plugs last night. The plugs that came out of th..

  • Saturn Vue SECURITY LIGHT

    2003 SATURN VUE

    related to warning-lights, security-light

    2003 SATURN VUE- THE SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON, AND ALSO THE SERVICE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AS WELL. MAKES MY INSIDE LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padd..

  • Saturn Vue Security Light

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AUTOMATIC, 78, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, security-light

    I have a Saturn Vue 2003 and I noticed sometimes when I am driving that the security lights turn on and off. I will like to know what could be the problem. Thank you @media(max-width: 960px) { ...

  • Saturn Vue Why Is My Steering Wheel Making A Squeeking Noise When...

    2003 SATURN VUE, 11, 800 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel, symptoms, noise

    My steering wheel makes a squeeking noise when I turn it either left or right. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 AT 10:17 PM ..

  • Saturn Vue My Check Engine Light Came On, My Speedometer Stopped...

    2003 SATURN VUE, 70, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    My 2003 Saturn Vue usually runs great. 6 months ago, my check engine light came on, my speedometer stopped working, and my gas gauge stopped as well? I have had the engine diagnosed three ..

  • Saturn Vue V6 All Wheel Drive, Oil In Coolant

    2003 SATURN VUE, 92, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, oil-in-coolant

    The oil is mixing with the coolant. a compression test shows all cylinders has great compression we just installed an oil cooler but there is still oil in the anti freeze and the oil level ..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Vue Issues

    2003 SATURN VUE, 3.0L, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC

    related to interior, gas-pedal

    When driving the engine/tranny kinda jerks and the service light comes on then it seems to go into a mode where gas peddle seems to deliver no fuel drives slow wile accelerating then smooths out rou..

  • Saturn Vue Security Light Is Staying On

    2003 SATURN VUE, 97, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, security-light

    I have a 2003 Saturn Vue. The security light has been on and off for the last year. It does not affect starting gauges or any other accessory. I ran my tech 2 to check for dtc, but did not come u..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Water On Floor Board

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 202, 345 MILES

    related to interior, water

    Water on the passenger floor after a rain. Am wondering if the heater core is leaking or if there is a way for water to come through the doors. If it is the heater core, how do I check it? C..

  • Saturn Vue Check Engine Light Keeps Turning Back On

    2003 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 10, 000, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    The service engine soon light been on for the longest time I had at least two mechanic used a Diagnostic Scanner on the car then the light goes out for no reason for two days and comes back on again..

  • Saturn Vue Flushing Radiator Instructions Needed

    2003 SATURN VUE, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 220, 119 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator

    The radiator is clogged but not completely clogged. I need to know how to flush the radiator. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, November 11th, 2019..

  • Saturn Vue Cruise Control Stop Working Security Light Will Flash...

    2003 SATURN VUE, 3.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 232, 000 MILES

    related to interior, cruise-control, not-working

    It's just something different all the time. More you drive it the worst it gets. Sometimes will not start after it gets warm security light flashes 3 time's and shuts off going down the road it will..

  • Saturn Vue Fuel Filter

    2003 SATURN VUE, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 165, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter, replace-remove

    Hello, this is my first time. I am try to replace the fuel filter on my car. I do not know how to remove the clips, can you help me on this? I appreciate. Thank you @media(max-width: 960px) { ..

  • Saturn Vue Grinding Noise

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 139, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, grind

    When I start driving I hear a grinding noise coming from drivers side. I press the brake and sound does not change. It's all wheel drive. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:..

  • Saturn Vue Is Code PO174 Worth Repairing

    2003 SATURN VUE, 3.0L, V6, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 176, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0100-p0199, p0174

    Drove four blocks after check engine light appeared now she turns, but wont start. So I bought a tell all readr here are the results; PO 174 fuel trim system lean bank 2. Calc load 1.6 Ect 195.8 ..

  • Saturn Vue Battery Indicator Light Flashing On The Dash

    2003 SATURN VUE, 3.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 167, 500 MILES

    related to warning-lights, battery-light

    Have only had this vehicle a few weeks. Was driving this morning and noticed the battery indicator light flashing on the dash. Then it would go solid, back to flashing, and so on and so forth. Onc..

  • Saturn Vue P0035 Code

    2003 SATURN VUE, 3.0L, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 176, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0001-p0099, p0035

    Dies after engine warms up ( three to five miles of driving) it does start again after around fifteen minutes of cooling off, but it will die again within three to five miles, p0035 was the code g..

  • Saturn Vue Check Engine Engine Light On And Code P0174

    2003 SATURN VUE, 3.0L, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 178, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Check engine light came on, I drove it four blocks, now it turns over but wont start. I bought a reader, here is the results: P0174 fuel trim system lean bank 2 Calc load 1.6 ECT 195.8 S..

  • Saturn Vue Random Lurching And Stall Stalls While Driving And...

    2003 SATURN VUE, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 158, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, security-light

    Ninety percent of the time problem occurs during acceleration and occurs more often during higher rates of acceleration. Also, the engine will shut off occasionally when just sitting stopped and i..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue

    2003 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, white-smoke-

    I have a 2003 Saturn VUE went you drive the car and it warns up the transmission will stop changing and white steam looking smoke will start coming out of the tail pipe. Can you please tell me what ..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue

    2003 SATURN VUE

    related to body, frame, replace-remove

    2003 Saturn Vue 72K miles A bolt fell off from the underside of my car. I am told it is a subframe bolt. Is this true? Does it have to be replaced? Is it expensive? @media(max-width: 96..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Alternator Light Wo'nt Go Out

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 17, 100 MILES

    related to warning-lights, battery-light

    My system recently shut down on me one night. So I called this machanic to fix the problem. The machanic said that I needed a driver belt, a waterpump, and an alternator. He called hisself fixing ..

  • Saturn Vue Anti Theft Problem

    2003 SATURN VUE

    related to security, disarm

    We had a diagnostic done and it said the anti theft was the problem so we changed the ignition switch and the lock cylinder (which was bad). It still won't start and the security dash light stays on..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Change Oil Light Reset

    2003 SATURN VUE

    related to warning-lights, oil-life-reset

    Engine Mechanical problem 2003 Saturn Vue 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic How do I reset the change oil light? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } S..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Check Engine Light Is On.

    2003 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I took my car into the dealer to see why the check engine light was on. They told me that the BCM and the SDM have to be replaced. What are these items and can I do the work of replaceing them mysel..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Check Engine Light Keeps Coming On

    2003 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 81, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Check engine light keeps coming on even after tune up and replacement of oxygen sensors. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 1..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Code Reader

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 135, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I want to buy a code reader for my 03 Saturn Vue. What is the name of the connector/code reader I am looking for? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday..

  • Saturn Vue Dash And Tail Lights Out

    2003 SATURN VUE

    related to exterior-light, running-light, not-working

    I have an 03 Saturn Vue, about 3 weeks ago my dash lights went out and now my tail lights are out. I have blinkers, hazards, brake lights, head light, DTR, reverse lights, everything else wor..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Engine Coolant Muddy Color And...

    2003 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 76, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    Car is running fine but lately I have noticed my coolant fluid leaking I have had gasket work done and two weeks later the drip come back but this time the low coolant light comes on. I refilled the..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Estimates

    2003 SATURN VUE

    related to suspension

    2003 Saturn Vue 4 cyl Automatic Need to know how much it would cost to fix the front end of my truck. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, Ju..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Finding The Spark Plugs

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 105, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    I would like to know where to locate my spark plugs so that I can replace them I have had the veichle for two years and I cant seem to find them @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;p..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Fuel Issue

    2003 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 53, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, gas-cap, replace-remove

    Firstly let me say this site is a GOD send, I thank you profuselyl. I had a check engine light come on, took in for diagnostics and they replaced my fuel cap. The next day, the light was back on...

  • Saturn Vue Howling In Rear End

    2003 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 65, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, howl

    When driving my vehicle there is a load howling. Seems to be coming from the rear end. What is the cause for this? I have heard that it could be the wheel bearings? The noise did not start until I ..

  • Saturn Vue P1791

    2003 SATURN VUE

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1700-p1799, p1791

    Transmission problem 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Control Module Loop code? Is this a relay problem or a sensor problem and how do I repair it? @media(max-width: 960px) { ...

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Repair Light On

    2003 SATURN VUE

    related to safety, horn, not-working

    Electrical problem 2003 Saturn Vue 140000 miles I was wondering if the repair light would go on if the horn stopped working @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0;..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Saturn Vue Won't Start, Fuel Gage...

    2003 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level

    This all started when my battery died. We charged the battery, I drove it just fine. The next day while driving at about 40-50, the car wouldn't accelerate. The service engine light now came on. ..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue SECURITY & SERVICE LIGHTS ARE ON

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 996 MILES

    related to warning-lights, service-light

    A few months ago, I went out to start my VUE & it wouldn't start. The security light would flash while it was trying to turn over, it usually didn't do that. I left it alone for 15 mins &..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Security Light

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 90, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, security-light

    After driving for about 30 minutes the security light starts to flicker. The dashboard lights, radio & headlights flicker also. The door locks stop working. If I continue driving the other indi..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Service Engine Light

    2003 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 90, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    My service engine light came on last night. I took it in and had it hooked up to a diagnostic code reader. The mechanic tried several times but did not get a code. Is this common? He said he couldn'..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Service Light

    2003 SATURN VUE

    related to warning-lights, service-light

    Electrical problem 2003 Saturn Vue 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 72000 miles when I apply my emergency brake, the red brake appears as normal, then the gas gauge drops to E and the service lig..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Service Light And Brake Light Come On...

    2003 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 13, 200 MILES

    related to warning-lights, brake-warning-light

    Service light comes on "sometimes" after starting and driving a few miles. Brake light sometimes comes with the service light. Had gas cap checked and brakes checked (front and back). No problem..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Sub Frame Bolt

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 45, 000 MILES

    related to body, frame, estimate

    Just a reply to an earlier question dated Sat Jul 31 2010at 2:14 om. By mcdodf. A subframe bolt fell from the underside of my Saturn Vue 2003. Took it to the dealer; the cost to replace is $ 450. ..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Sway Bars

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 85, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, sway-bar, estimate

    I am being told my sway bar linkages in the front need to be replaced - what would be the symptom that it needs replacement and what would be an approximate cost @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt ..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Turn Signals

    2003 SATURN VUE

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal

    Electrical problem 2003 Saturn Vue 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual What would cause a directional to flash faster then the other @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Warning Lights And Guages

    2003 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 102, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, lights

    I was driving home the other night when my security light came on next the service light came on, next my electric door locks started locking and unlocking themselves. While that was going on all m..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Will An Extended Warranty Cover The...

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 76, 000 MILES

    related to general, warranty

    Since the saturn company is out of business where are we to take our saturns for auto repair work? How do you feel about presission tune? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:..

  • Saturn Vue 2003 Saturn Vue Won't Start, Security Light

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 62, 500 MILES

    related to warning-lights, security-light

    In 2007 car would not start disconnected battery and re connected and it did but security light was on. Had extended warranty dealer replaced security system no problem until today. I was at the s..

  • Saturn Vue Transmission Trouble And Codes P0606, P0700 And...

    2003 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 209, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1700-p1799, p1758

    I just purchased this vehicle last week. I knew the transmission was not working when I bought it. It felt like it was low on transmission fluid so as soon as I bought it I towed to great Canadian O..

  • Saturn Vue Whining Noise In The Front

    2003 SATURN VUE, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 171, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, whine

    My car has a whining noise that it is getting worse. Some tell me it is my power steering fluid low but, my car does not have a reservoir. It is an electric unit. I have changed starter, altern..

  • Saturn Vue Vehicle Will Not Move And Code P1791

    2003 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1700-p1799, p1791

    We own the car listed above (vti v6). When we bought it the engine light was on and is still on. We have already replaced everything underneath and also the cars fuse box the whole thing because fi..

2003 Maintenance and Repair