2005 Saturn Vue Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 2005 Saturn Vue 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.

  • 2005 Saturn Vue 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.

  • 2005 Saturn Vue 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.

  • 2005 Saturn Vue 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.

  • 2005 Saturn Vue 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 .

  • 2005 Saturn Vue 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.

  • 2005 Saturn Vue 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.

2005 Saturn Vue Questions and Answers

Related Questions

  • Saturn Vue Blows Ignition Fuse As Soon As I Turn The Key

    2005 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 200, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, fuse

    Blows ignition fuse as soon as I turn the key. Changed it five times and does it every time. Never had any problems until today. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Saturn Vue BACK DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN

    2005 SATURN VUE, 75, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, symptoms, open

    I just bought a 2005 Saturn Vue for a very good deal. Before I bought it, I was made aware that the driver's side back door did not open. I would much rather take care of this issue on my own rath..

  • Saturn Vue 2005 Saturn Vue Bluish Smoke From Exhaust

    2005 SATURN VUE

    related to exhaust, blue-smoke

    Lately since it has been cold weather my car has been smoking more than ever before, today it let out bluish smoke from the exhaust. Is this normal or a warning sign for trouble? I know they say so..

  • Saturn Vue My Car Makes A Creaking Noise When I'm Driving. What...

    2005 SATURN VUE, 96, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, bump

    Car creaks all the times. Not just bumps, but all the time. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, January 27th, 2012 AT 2:09 AM ..

  • Saturn Vue Check Engine Light Come On Code Is P2298 Bank 2 Sensor...

    2005 SATURN VUE, 200, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Check engine light keeps coming back on and need to get a emission test what causes this code, will it go away if I replace the ox senser @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;paddin..

  • Saturn Vue Cruise Control Was Not Working. Found Fuse Blown And...

    2005 SATURN VUE, 12, 000 MILES

    related to safety, horn, not-working

    Cruise control was not working. Found fuse blown and replaced it. Tried out vehicle and it worked for a few seconds. Did not blow the fuse just would not work. Also the horn does not work. Please he..

  • Saturn Vue Decrease Engine Lite And Decrease In Pwr

    2005 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 115, 233 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Let car warm up for 10 min, put in gear to leave and the car had no pwr, looked at dash and decrease engine pwr lite is on. Shut down engine and waited 10 sec, restarted and still lite is on. Shut d..

  • Saturn Vue 2005 Saturn VUE Door Locks

    2005 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 7, 342 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, switch

    The passenger door lock on my 2005 Saturn VUE has remained locked twice. The problem cleared in a day or so. All other doors lock/unlock OK. The red lock indicator on the door works but neither the ..

  • Saturn Vue 2005 Saturn Vue Driver Door Locked

    2005 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 4WD, 180, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, actuator

    The interior handle and exterior handle are in working order. It seems to be latched shut at the door actuator. We can see the actuator but are unable to latch the latch to get the door opened. We h..

  • Saturn Vue Driver Door Will Not Open.

    2005 SATURN VUE

    related to body, door, symptoms, open

    Hi there! We are stuck with our 2005 saturn vue. It has power windows and doors. About about a month ago the driver door wouldn't open unless you pulled the handle inside three to four times. Now it..

  • Saturn Vue Smoke Came Out Of My Steering Wheel

    2005 SATURN VUE, 120, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel

    On my way home I noticed a burning wire plastic smell and saw some smoke come out the side of my steering wheel, my low beams stopped working but my high beams and turn signals continued to work, ..

  • Saturn Vue Hi I Have A 2005 Saturn Vue 2.2 4 Cylinder Stander...

    2005 SATURN VUE, 15, 045 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, replace-remove

    Hi I have a 2005 Saturn Vue 2.2 4 cylinder stander, front wheel drive my engine light is on steadly and nothing through the middle we had a electical tune up, ignition coil w contro done drove a..

  • Saturn Vue Just Installed A New Head And When Finished I Started...

    2005 SATURN VUE, 90, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, module, replace-remove

    Just installed a new head and when finished I started the engine and it now has a miss, it is on # 4 cylinder, already replaced ignition control module, plugs, and injector, what else should I ..

  • Saturn Vue Manual 5sp - A Pop, Now Gears Won't Engage

    2005 SATURN VUE, 96, 500 MILES

    related to general, noises, pop

    Last month I had my clutch and slave cylinder replaced due to a hydrolic fluid leak. Car has been running great since then. Then today at a stop light I went to shift into gear and go. There was a ..

  • Saturn Vue How Much Should A Replacement Dash Wiring Harness Cost...

    2005 SATURN VUE, 54, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard, replace-remove

    Rodents have chewed up the wires in the dash of the vehicle, causing problems between the engine and transmission -- a disconnect between the two because of broken wires. I received an estimate of..

  • Saturn Vue Cooling Fans

    2005 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, V6, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 129, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, test

    I usually do in town and freeway driving in my car (Redline). Three years in a row, while driving mountainous roads heading from Phoenix AZ to CA and NV in July, the car overheated and it would no..

  • Saturn Vue 2005 Saturn Vue Roaring While Driving

    2005 SATURN VUE, 160, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, roaring

    It sounds like a bad roaring sound while driving even at slow speeds. Very loud. Sounds like it wont make it much longer without being fixed. Want to sell it. Its a money pit. Gotta fix it and forge..

  • Saturn Vue Smoke Billowing From Steering Column

    2005 SATURN VUE, 90, 000 MILES

    related to steering, column, smoke

    About a month ago, smoke was pouring out from around my steering column. One by one, my electrical equipment went out-radio, lights, car locks, windows, etc. Until the vehicle went completely ..

  • Saturn Vue Steering Column Smoke Burning Smell Windshield Washer

    2005 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 91, 000 MILES

    related to steering, column, smoke

    2005 saturn vue steering column light smoke and burning smell when using front windshield washer. 2.2l @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, June 12th,..

  • Saturn Vue 2005 Saturn Vue Whistle And Whining Noise

    2005 SATURN VUE, 1.5L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 177, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, whistle

    Just recently my Suv started with this whistle and Whining noise whenever I start it and driving after its cold. It doesn't happen if im driving for awhile then stop at a store for 20 minutes then ..

  • Saturn Vue Anti Theft

    2005 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 20, 000 MILES

    related to security

    Okay, so we had a problem with the anti theft which shuts the gas off. We have reset that now the car will not start. I do not know what is going on. It is like it is not getting gas. Can some o..

  • Saturn Vue Front Doors Only Open From Outside

    2005 SATURN VUE, 250, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, symptoms, open

    The front doors of my car won't open from inside. The exterior handle works. Would have to stick my hand out window to open door. What could be the problem? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { dis..

  • Saturn Vue Fuel Filter

    2005 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 105 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter, location

    I have purchased a fuel filter for my car. I went to three different companies until I found one in stock. They all showed the same part. I have been told my car has an in-line fuel filter that is s..

  • Saturn Vue Fuel Filter Location And Replacement

    2005 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 234, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter, location

    Hello, I need help. I need to replace my fuel filter on my car listed above GM Echotec 2.2L. I have been looking for a video, with no luck. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;p..

  • Saturn Vue Interior Driver Side Door Handle Front

    2005 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 110, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, handle

    I have a new door handle to put in, but would like to know EXACTLY how to do it. Just having the steps laid out is a big help for me. I know I can do it, just need those steps. Would you be able..

  • Saturn Vue Loud Intermittent Whining From Front End

    2005 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 175, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, loud

    Hi, I am desperately seeking advice as to how to stop the annoying whining coming from somewhere in the right front part. It is not a belt because it never happens when parked and does not depend o..

  • Saturn Vue No Spark And No Fuel Pump Activation

    2005 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 220, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, no-spark

    Hey guys, I was driving from the store and on my way home it just quit running with no warning. No noises sputtering at all. Nothing. I had it towed home and started checking the fuses on it. They..

  • Saturn Vue Noise In Front End When Turning

    2005 SATURN VUE, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 96, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, noise

    I have straining noise in front end when turning left or right noise seems little louder when turning right. I am single woman and don't have any car knowledge. I do take in for regular oil chang..

  • Saturn Vue P2627 Code Pops On

    2005 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 187, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, pop

    P2627 comes on for the check engine light. I have already changed 02 sensors. I am stuck and need a little advice. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday..

  • Saturn Vue 2005 Saturn Vue Check Engine Light

    2005 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 128, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    My boyfriend took my battery out of my saturn and when he put it back in the engine light came on, how do I turn it off? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Saturn Vue 2005 Saturn Vue Clicking Noise On Cold Start

    2005 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 46, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, click

    I had my oil changed last week. After about 3-4 days when I start the car it makes a clicking noise that increases with acceleration for a few minutes until the engine warms up. I have checked the..

  • Saturn Vue 2005 Saturn Vue Door Dings When Open

    2005 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 43, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, symptoms, open

    We just got our car back from the shoppe. The ignition key was always sticking so the cylinder was replaced. Now when I have the drivers door open with nothing on and no key in the ignition, it kee..

  • Saturn Vue Fuel Filter Location

    2005 SATURN VUE

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter, location

    Six cylinder all wheel drive automatic 97,000 miles. Where is the fuel filter located on my car listed above (red line)? the 2004's had it mounted in a bracket on the right side of the fuel ..

  • Saturn Vue 2005 Saturn Vue Junk In The Trunk

    2005 SATURN VUE

    related to body, trunk

    2005 Saturn Vue Hi, I recently got a large subwoofer for my vue, it weighs around 100 pounds and I was wondering if the extra weight in the back is gonna make a significant difference in my g..

  • Saturn Vue 2005 Saturn Vue MY AIR BAG LIKE WON'T GO OFF

    2005 SATURN VUE

    related to safety, airbag

    Electrical problem 2005 Saturn Vue 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 80.000 miles PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO DO TO GET MY AIR BAG LIKE TO GO OUT @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: non..

  • Saturn Vue 2005 Saturn Vue Steering Wheel Won't Lock

    2005 SATURN VUE

    related to steering, steering-wheel

    Steering problem 2005 Saturn Vue 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic Most of the time when I turn my car off the steering wheel doesn't lock. I am also having trouble with the key not wanting ..

  • Saturn Vue 2005 Saturn Vue Technician Diagnostic Tools

    2005 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 10, 000 MILES

    related to general, tools

    When your anti locking break lights go on and the front wheel locks and temperatures melt the plastic lugs, doesn't them errors get logged into the computer. Doesn't Saturn have a specific diagnost..

  • Saturn Vue Security System Will Not Turn Off Under 6 Degrees...

    2005 SATURN VUE, 3.6L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 105, 000 MILES

    related to security

    The car will start but the security system will not turn off and steering wheel is hard to turn and all lights flash. You can drive it but hard to turn. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display..

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