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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The Check Engine Light With Code: P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P0341, P0346, P0336, and/or P0391

    Vehicles with certain V6 engines may illuminate the Check Engine Light one or more of the following codes: P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P0341, P0346, P0336, or P0391. Our technicians tell us that some vehicles may require a powertrain control module (PCM) software update to correct this issue. Other vehicles may have excess camshaft end play on one or both cylinder heads which will need to be corrected using special procedures outlined by GM.

2004 Questions and Answers

Related Questions

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn

    2004 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, 110, 000 MILES

    related to safety, horn, stuck-on

    Ok, i, m sorry i, m 76 and not to hot on computors. 04saturn no horn & can, t turn on the cruse from the steering. Horn works from key. Yes I do have a meter and I know electric for 46 years..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Car Shaking When Decelerating

    2004 SATURN VUE, 117, 000 MILES

    related to general, shakes

    At Speeds above 50+ MPH if I take my foot off the accelerator the car will began to shake. It only does it in Drive and not I. If I slowing decelerate keeping my foot on the gas it is fine. It on..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Clunking Noise

    2004 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 166, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, clunk

    Hello, When I shift into reverse at slow speeds I hear a kind of "clunk clunk" noise. I had it checked out at Chevy, but they couldn't diagnose the problem. Any idea's of what this could b..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Coolant Temperature Issues

    2004 SATURN VUE, V6, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 118, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, coolant-flush

    I've been having problems with my 2004 Saturn VUE for a few months now. My coolant light has been on for a while. At first I didn't have any issues but over the past few months I have been having lo..

  • Saturn Vue Crack In Whindsheild

    2004 SATURN VUE, 11, 300 MILES

    related to body, windshield

    Have a small crack on the passenger side of car, and was wondering can I run it through the car wash or is the whole windshield gonna cave in @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;pad..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Exclamation Point Light

    2004 SATURN VUE, 0.6L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 172, 300 MILES

    related to warning-lights, traction-control-light

    My 2004 saturn vue the exclamation point comes on and bogs engine down run for a bit and abs traction lights come on and runs fine. What causes this so I can fix? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Fan Always On

    2004 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 110, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0100-p0199, p0113

    Hi there, I did the coolant replacement like in your informative video and for some reason the fan now is always on all the time as soon as I star the car. Keeping my eyes in the temp mark under ..

  • Saturn Vue How Do I Fix My Turn Signals? Nothing Happens At All...

    2004 SATURN VUE, 63, 000 MILES

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

    Everything is plugged in coming from the turn signal switch. The fuse is good. There is no relay. Absolutely nothing happens when I turn signal. Hazards do not work either @media(max-width: 960p..

  • Saturn Vue Flasher Switch

    2004 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, flasher

    How do you get the dash cover off that hold the four way flasher off to put the flasher back in to place it came loose and sliped in th dash @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;paddi..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Fluid Level Light

    2004 SATURN VUE, 2.3L, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, coolant-reservoir, replace-remove

    Have replaced the radiator fluid reservoir bottle since level indicator light was on for 6 months. There was no change in fluid level at all during that time. After changing the bottle, the ligh..

  • Saturn Vue Saturn Fuel Filter

    2004 SATURN VUE

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

    How do you change the fuel filter on a 2004 saturn vue with a v6? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, January 1st, 2011 AT 10:17 PM ..

  • Saturn Vue Steering Wheel Makes A Clicking Sound

    2004 SATURN VUE, 50, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel, symptoms, click

    Hello, I have a 2004 Saturn vue, while I drive the car, the steering wheel makes a clicking sound, while it makes the clicking sound, the steering get hard, off and on. Can you please advise m..

  • Saturn Vue High Pitch Chirping Sound

    2004 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, chirp

    Noise heard only when driving and from the rear area. Stops after driving higher speed and stays quiet after that. Sound is back again from cold start. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { displa..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Hit Curb

    2004 SATURN VUE, V6, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to tires, estimate

    My son hit a curb last night the back right tire is slanted inward quite a bit I tried to drive it home but car back end seems to be fishtailing all over the road wondering what this might be ..

  • Saturn Vue Interior Light Some Times Will Not Go Off When Car...

    2004 SATURN VUE, 78, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, not-working

    Interior light some times will not go off when car is parked, also door locks not working right. Some times when driving you can hear door locks clicking but locks will not move. Ive check fuses..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Interior Lights

    2004 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 95, 000 MILES

    related to interior, interior-lights

    I had the headliner replaced and since getting this replaced all the map lights and dome lights stay lit but dim. If I then turn on the map light it gets brighter. If in automatic they seem to go ou..

  • Saturn Vue P1882

    2004 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 96, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1800-p1899, p1882

    I have a saturn vue that has engine light on. Got code p1882. Reduced power light comes on while driving. Car won't go past 35 mph. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; ..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Popping Noise In Front

    2004 SATURN VUE, 94, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, pop

    I have a popping noise in the front end of my 2004 Saturn vue 4 cyl awd. I have changed thus far both sway bar links, control arm bushings, struts. I am preparing to change the stabilizer bar b..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Radio Display Is Dim

    2004 SATURN VUE, 10, 900 MILES

    related to interior, radio

    I have a 2004 Saturn Vue and my wife noticed the display on the radio does not light during the day. You can see it fine at night. The dimmer switch is on the brightest setting. One thing I did noti..

  • Saturn Vue Rear Wiper Stopped Working

    2004 SATURN VUE, 54, 000 MILES

    related to body, wiper, rear, not-working

    My wife went shopping the rear wiper worked on the way to the store, but did not work when she left. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, March 10t..

  • Saturn Vue Saturn Vue 2004 Shock Replacement

    2004 SATURN VUE, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC

    related to suspension, shock, replace-remove

    I was quoted $ 1000 to replace shocks on my 2004 Saturn Vue. Does that sound reasonable? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, February 14th, 2011 AT 6..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Shocks/Struts

    2004 SATURN VUE, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, strut, estimate

    I also have a 2004 FWD Saturn Vue (70,000) miles - MN car. The ride is not as smooth as it used to be. The garage indicated the rear shocks, front struts (and possibly the strut supports) need to..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Squealing Sound

    2004 SATURN VUE, 104, 850 MILES

    related to general, noises, squeal

    Hi, I had my water pump and my serpentine belt replaced the other day. After I left the garage, the squealing sound started. I brought the car back, was told that the water pump that was just..

  • Saturn Vue I Have A 2004 Vue V6 Fwd. When I Start The Car Up It...

    2004 SATURN VUE, 81, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, flex-pipe

    I have a 2004 vue v6 FWD. When I start the car up it seems as though the engine shakes the car upon starting but once started at idle and during driving seems fine. Could this be a motor mount and i..

  • Saturn Vue Air Only Blows On Setting Number Four

    2004 SATURN VUE, V6, 4WD, 200, 000 MILES

    related to general

    Air does not blow when placed on setting 1, 2 and 3 only 4. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 AT 3:42 PM ..

  • Saturn Vue Are Parts Compatible

    2004 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 170, 000 MILES

    related to body, liftgate

    Car listed above was recently "totaled" in an accident but the frame and engine are still good. Someone nearby is selling a cheap 2003 for parts. How much if anything would be compatible? Mostly ..

  • Saturn Vue Battery And Coolant Warning Lights

    2004 SATURN VUE, V6, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, low-coolant-light

    It has a newer alternator and a brand new battery. Coolant levels are where they should be, not getting hot or overheating. Both lights come on for a short time then go off, but continue to come o..

  • Saturn Vue Battery Light Stays On

    2004 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, battery-light

    Went off after new battery replacement for a few seconds and then came back on and remains on. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, January 14th, 202..

  • Saturn Vue Blinkers Stopped Working

    2004 SATURN VUE, 2.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 186, 480 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, not-working

    I'm installing a system in my car and the man who is doing it touched 2 wires together and now my blinkers wont work. I checked the fuse for the blinkers and it's not blown. What else can it be? ..

  • Saturn Vue Check Engine Lights

    2004 SATURN VUE, 9, 500 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Two check engine lights came on. One has a downward arrow. I just had my oil changed. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 AT ..

  • Saturn Vue Cooling Fan Sensor

    2004 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 150, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, temperature-sensor

    My cooling fan runs non-stop. Do I need to replace the cooling fan sensor? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, January 15th, 2016 AT 1:30 PM ..

  • Saturn Vue Fuel Sender Valve Replacement

    2004 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 245, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-level-sensor, replace-remove

    Two weeks ago it was running rough and had issues taking off from an exit ramp onto the highway. It slowly built up speed then it drove okay. I got it home, parked it then the next next day it woul..

  • Saturn Vue Grinding Noise Only At Low Speeds

    2004 SATURN VUE, 144, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, grind

    Bought the car used, had it inspected and we were told the noise was the brakes. Dealer replaced the brakes, said the rotors were fine, but the noise is still there! Only happens at low speeds, ..

  • Saturn Vue Muffler Replacement

    2004 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 223, 882 MILES

    related to exhaust, muffler, replace-remove

    In replacing the stock muffler am I able to replace it with a smaller muffler, as in size, shape, length? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, Ju..

  • Saturn Vue NEED TO FIND THE FUSE FOR INTERIOR LIGHT

    2004 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 89, 000 MILES

    related to interior, interior-lights

    TO WHOM IT CONCERN, I NEED TO FIND THE FUSE FOR INTERIOR LIGHT, BECAUSE THE DOME LIGHT AND THE LIFTGATE LIGHT DOES NOT WORKS. THANKS. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;pa..

  • Saturn Vue NEED TO KNOW HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADLIGHT

    2004 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 89, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, adjust

    TO WHOM IT CONCERN, I NEED TO FIND THE SCREW TO ADJUST THE HEADLIGHT I ALREADY FOUND THE SCREW TO ADJUST UP AND DOWN THE HEADLIGHT BUT I DON'T KNOW WHERE IS THE SCREW TO ADJUST TO LEFT..

  • Saturn Vue P0502 Code, Speedometer Works Most Of The Time...

    2004 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 90, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0500-p0599, p0502

    I am getting a P0502 VSS low voltage code when the speedometer works most of the time and the odometer rarely works. What can be the cause? Isn’t the odometer and speedometer values calculated b..

  • Saturn Vue Power Locks Continually Clicking While Driving

    2004 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 130, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, switch

    My door locks have been continually clicking over the last month or so. I can no longer lock and set my alarm with the button on my door. It will lock and set the alarm with the key fob. Last wee..

  • Saturn Vue Radiator Flushing

    2004 SATURN VUE, 2.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator

    My reservoir appears to be dirty. How do I drain it to put some clean coolant in there? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, January 15th, 2018 AT 8:0..

  • Saturn Vue Radio Light Not Working

    2004 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 185 MILES

    related to interior, radio, not-working

    At first the radio had no light then I gave it a flick and it came on, once I turn the vehicle off it has been off ever since. Also, my daytime running lights sometimes work and sometimes do not a..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Alignment Specs

    2004 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 65, 000 MILES

    related to suspension

    I was told by a tire shop that they were unable to align my front wheels because the frame was bent. They provide me a print out that indicated the differences. They did not do frame work so they ..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Back Window Washer Fluid

    2004 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 68, 300 MILES

    related to body, rear-window

    Fluid will not come out my back window even tho the wiper moves. The front works fine. What should we check or do? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thur..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Battery Light

    2004 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, battery-light

    Hey guys I have been right in the past but now I am stumped. My battery light keeps coming on and going out. I have recently the battery replaced as the CCA where down after replacing it two years e..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Check Engine Light, NO CODES!!!

    2004 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 65, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I had AutoZone scan the computer, and they said it showed no codes. Here's what's happening: whenever I put fuel in it, immediately upon starting, the car seems to be getting the wrong air/fuel m..

  • Saturn Vue Coolant Light

    2004 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 10, 700 MILES

    related to warning-lights, low-coolant-light

    My coolant light has come on. I put coolant in but the light is still on. I don't see any leakage. What could be the problem/ the temperature gauge is not moving up. It seems like the engine is not..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Doors Keep Locking And Unlocking

    2004 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock

    While driving, my doors keep locking and unlocking and the interior light comes on when this happens @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, March 1st, ..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Electrical Issues???

    2004 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 67, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, daytime-running-light, module

    Not sure what's going one. I was at a stop light and when I started to accelerate I lost all power. Car "sputtered" out and died. I started it again and check engine light came on and it died again...

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Ignition,fuel, Emissions Light{...

    2004 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 100, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, emission-light

    Its acting like its lost power and like its firing on three cylinders. I have changed the plugs but it did not help. I did although try dropping the catalytic converter and it seemed to help a good ..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Oil Light

    2004 SATURN VUE

    related to warning-lights, oil-light

    Engine Mechanical problem 2004 Saturn Vue 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic we just had the oil changed but there is an oil light with a tool beside it - I am not low on oil, what is the p..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Tire Problems

    2004 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to tires, symptoms, loud

    My wife has a saturn vue red line, it has 245/50/18 tires on it. Good Year Assurance Triple Tred, 20,000 miles on them, very loud tires. When I go close to the center line, on old black top no no..

  • Saturn Vue Turn Signal Relay Location

    2004 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 58, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, relay, location

    My turn signal work one day and then not the next and back and forth. I was thinking there is a turn signal flasher on this as I remember the older cars used to have them. No one can find a part. Is..

  • Saturn Vue 2004 Saturn Vue Wet

    2004 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 120, 000 MILES

    related to interior, water

    We have been having tremendous rain and my car started running rough the following trouble codes came up: P0606, P1599, P1516, P0568, P1682. I think it may be due to the computer getting wet,..

  • Saturn Vue Grinding Sound

    2004 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 86, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, grind

    I have had my car which has been passed down to me for a few weeks now. It is making a grinding noise which sounds like if you were to take a spinning metal plate and put a metal rod onto it. It cha..

  • Saturn Vue Blinking Security Light

    2004 SATURN VUE, AUTOMATIC, 73, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, security-light

    The security light keeps blinking and I cannot lock the doors with the remote because of this and the alarm keeps going off occasionally too. Never happened before. @media(max-width: 960px) { ...

  • Saturn Vue Smell Gas, Tank Leaking

    2004 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, tank, leak

    I got under the car I could see where gas has been leaking from the top of the tank, it has been leaking for a little while month or two. Could the pump be going out? @media(max-width: 960px) ..

  • Saturn Vue Spark Plugs Replacement

    2004 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 268, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    How to remove/install spark plugs on this engine? There are no videos anywhere. Can you help? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, March 17th, 2018 ..

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