2006 Saturn Vue Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 2006 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.

  • 2006 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.

  • 2006 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.

  • 2006 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.

  • 2006 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 .

  • 2006 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.

  • 2006 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.

  • 2006 Saturn Vue 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.

2006 Saturn Vue Questions and Answers

Related Questions

  • Saturn Vue 4 Cylinder Engine Will Not Go Over 20mph. No Codes....

    2006 SATURN VUE, 110, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, coil, replace-remove

    4 cylinder engine will not go over 20mph. No codes. Replaced coil pac and ECM after dealer diagnostic. No change. Fuel pressure 58psi and throttle shows good response to gas pedal. Any ideas? ..

  • Saturn Vue The Airbag Light Was On (driver Side) In My Saturn Vue...

    2006 SATURN VUE, 57 MILES

    related to safety, airbag, computer, replace-remove

    The airbag light was on (driver side) in my Saturn vue 06 and the auto shop ran the computer on it and got a configuration error. I took it home and replaced the clock springs in the steering wheel...

  • Saturn Vue The Airbag Light Was On (driver Side) In My Saturn Vue...

    2006 SATURN VUE, 57, 000 MILES

    related to safety, airbag, computer, replace-remove

    The airbag light was on (driver side) in my Saturn vue 06 and the auto shop ran the computer on it and got a configuration error. I took it home and replaced the clock springs in the steering wheel...

  • Saturn Vue Car Door Won't Close

    2006 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 146, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, symptoms, close

    The latch is stuck open I can move it back and forth but it wont stay down to keep door closed. So my door just pops open when I shut it. Someone said it could be a broken spring in the latch but it..

  • Saturn Vue Code PO204

    2006 SATURN VUE, 144, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0200-p0299, p0204

    I first got code po304, Replaced spark plugs and found a break in the wiring so I fixed that. Now I am getting code po204. I swapped the #4 fuel injector with the #3 one to see if the code moved an..

  • Saturn Vue Fuel Pressure Issues

    2006 SATURN VUE

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, fuel-pressure

    Idles okay in park has 49 lbs psi key on 39 running in park drops too 15 lbs if put in gear with out touching gas. Injectors and regulator not leaking installed used pump? @media(max-width: 960..

  • Saturn Vue 2006 Saturn Vue Rear Wiper Doesn't Run

    2006 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to body, wiper, rear

    Rear wiper doesn't run. I checked voltage on wires running to it the black wire has 12 volts, the yellow wire has 0 volts. Replaced the motor with a used one, still the same problem. Switched out ..

  • Saturn Vue How Can I Replace The Rear Wiper Motor?

    2006 SATURN VUE, 15, 200 MILES

    related to body, wiper, rear

    How can I replace the rear wiper motor? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, October 20th, 2012 AT 11:55 AM ..

  • Saturn Vue 2006 Saturn Vue SES Light On

    2006 SATURN VUE, 144, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Hello, I havea a 2006 Saturn Vue. We had to replace the clutch in it. Now it idles rough and the SES light is on and starts to flash at approx 45mph. We double checked all connections from replacin..

  • Saturn Vue Is There A Way To Turn Off The Head Lights

    2006 SATURN VUE, 75, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight

    Some friends suggested: Slightly pull the hand brake and turn off the dom lights. Didn't work. I wouldn't mind donating but I retired and cash is pretty tight. @media(max-width: 960px) { .a..

  • Saturn Vue Is It True That When One Strut Is Bad The Other One...

    2006 SATURN VUE, 88, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, strut, replace-remove

    Is it true that when one strut is bad the other one must be replaced? I was told my my mechanic that the left front strut is bad and needs to be replaced. They also told me that when one s..

  • Saturn Vue B2958 Security System

    2006 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 847 MILES

    related to security, computer

    Fact: Just prior to service, fob battery died, changed w/i 1-2 days; did run out-of-gas and I put in gas leftover in has can. After such, car began to not accelerate. Service request maybe a..

  • Saturn Vue Constant Coil Pack Failure

    2006 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 87, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, coil, replace-remove

    I have on the vehicle listed above (Honda motor) is blowing coil packs constantly. Does anyone know what could be causing this?Truck had all the original packs in it up to about 85,000 then 2 went ..

  • Saturn Vue Control Arm Assembly

    2006 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, lower-control-arm, bushings

    How much labor to replace control arm assembly? Comes with ball joint and bushing attached. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, October 8th, 201..

  • Saturn Vue ABS And Brake Lights Are On

    2006 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light, stay-on

    Brake and ABS on dash are lit on the dash. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 AT 8:41 AM ..

  • Saturn Vue Steering Clicking Noise

    2006 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 161, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, click

    Have had a clicking sound when turning for a couple weeks. Pulling into parking spot yesterday clicking turned into grinding and wont move in forward or reverse. Idles fine in park but grinding retu..

  • Saturn Vue Engine Light

    2006 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 61, 300 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Engine light stays on (not check engine). Code shows 0. Changed gas cap (about 40000 miles) and it went off. It is on again. What can I do? There is strong fuel smell. @media(max-width: 960px..

  • Saturn Vue Fuel Filter Location Needed

    2006 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 186, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter, location

    Fuel filter location. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 AT 8:45 PM ..

  • Saturn Vue Steering, Dash Lights And Radio Working...

    2006 SATURN VUE, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 65, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard, light

    Other dash lights coming off and on. Radio too. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 AT 2:52 PM ..

  • Saturn Vue How To Replace Radiator

    2006 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, V6, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, replace-remove

    I need to replace the radiator 2006 saturn vue 3.5 V6. I need help :) @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, January 17th, 2016 AT 5:33 AM ..

  • Saturn Vue Code Po300

    2006 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 133, 850 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0300

    Truck started throwing code po300 misfire. So we started small with MAF sensor, then two o2 sensors, then spark plus and still throwing po300 code. But here is where it gets interesting. We ran it..

  • Saturn Vue Rattling And Knocking Noise

    2006 SATURN VUE, 2.2L, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 100 MILES

    related to general, noises, knock

    When I start the vehicle there a unpleasant noise. As soon the engine become hot the noise stop. When stop for a few two to three hours the noise same situation again. I checked the engine head I..

  • Saturn Vue Rattling/clunking From Front End Of The Vehicle

    2006 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 170, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, clunk

    The last few days my car has developed a rattling or clunking sound coming from the front drivers side. It doesn’t seem to have any obvious effect apart from the sound. I have read it might be a b..

  • Saturn Vue Replacing Cooling Fan Assembly On 2006 Saturn Vue V6

    2006 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, V6, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 128, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, replace-remove

    Looking for instructions on replacing the cooling fan assembly on my 2006 Saturn Vue (V6). Two different mechanics said that it needs replaced. One stating it draws too much power and the other sa..

  • Saturn Vue Rack And Pinion Swap

    2006 SATURN VUE, 100, 000 MILES

    related to steering, rack-and-pinion

    Just want to know what other make will fit my car for a rack and pinion tia. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, January 17th, 2019 AT 1:42 PM ..

  • Saturn Vue 2006 Saturn Vue Electronic Odometer

    2006 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 57, 800 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, odometer

    Trip odometer was working in miles now working km. No info in owners manual how to reset in miles. How do you reset from km back to miles. Is there a "magic" buttom I push? @media(max-width: 96..

  • Saturn Vue 2006 Saturn Vue HELP With Flooded Car

    2006 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 58, 000 MILES

    related to interior, water

    My car was recently flooded up high pass the wheels alittle bit. However, I thought of bringing it to higher grounds and got in and drove it up hill. However it turned off on me. So I decided to bl..

  • Saturn Vue 2006 Saturn Vue Interior Lights, Alarm Problems

    2006 SATURN VUE, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 34, 000 MILES

    related to interior, interior-lights

    I am curious as to how severe my issue is. Recently the sunroof was left open overnight and there was a light rain. Also the forward part of the front pass door (by the glove box) leaks water durnin..

  • Saturn Vue 2006 Saturn Vue Light In Instument Cluster

    2006 SATURN VUE, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 71, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, lights

    There is a light on in the instument cluster. I have no idea what it is. I do know that it is not the check engine light. For some reason I believe it might be the battery light. But I have no idea ..

  • Saturn Vue 2006 Saturn Vue Seat Belt Light

    2006 SATURN VUE

    related to warning-lights, seat-belt-light

    2006 Saturn Vue 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic After replacing the front passenger air bag sensor, the seat belt light stays on with a passenger and their belt buckled. @media(max-widt..

  • Saturn Vue 2006 Saturn Vue Side Mirror

    2006 SATURN VUE

    related to body, mirror

    2006 Saturn Vue Hello, My friend was backing up with my Vue and broke the passenger mirror off on a trash can. It is now hanging on the side of the car, the mirror part is fine, it looks..

  • Saturn Vue 2006 Saturn Vue What Does P0378 As A Code Mean

    2006 SATURN VUE

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0378

    2006 Saturn Vue 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic The check engine light in my wife's view has been going on and off intermittently for the past couple weeks. Last night, the car wouldnt..

  • Saturn Vue License Plate Light

    2006 SATURN VUE, 182, 000 MILES

    related to body, license-plate, light

    Can't seem to disconnect screws to put the new license plate bulbs in screws turn freely and don't come out, all 4 of them. Both bulbs are burned out. I went to auto zone. They couldn't get them ou..

  • Saturn Vue Seat Belt Chime, Flashing Light

    2006 SATURN VUE, 3.5L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to safety, seat-belt, chime

    I have an 2006 Saturn Vue with the Honda 3.5v6 it has just under 75,000 miles on it. My problem is the seat belt chime keeps coming on and off while I am driving, also the seat belt light (drivers..

  • Saturn Vue Service Vehicle Soon Light

    2006 SATURN VUE, V6, AUTOMATIC, 161, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    . The service vehicle soon light has come on for whatever reason. It's not the check engine light and it's not the change oil soon light. My question is what could be throwing this light on? I chang..

2006 Saturn Vue Maintenance and Repair