Find out more about our advertising opportunities. Advertise Advertising on is well-targeted, has unique benefits, and is highly successful. Looking for something lighter? Read our funny complaints to see people who found humor in a bad situation. Vehicle Problems Find out what cars to avoid, view the latest problem trends, or keep up-to-date with the most recently reported problems. Contact us with any comments or concerns. Car Problem Resources Around the Site Information Find out more about us in the press or read stories from drivers who praise our work.The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. STAY AWAY from GM cars with this engine (it's pervasive among all the GM brands (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Lacrosse, Cadillac ATC, Cadillac CTS, SRC, the list goes on and on.)Ĭ ® is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. I've been a loyal GM customer for more then 20 years now, but this type of neglect and unwillingness to stand behind their product has insured that I will be a loyal customer no longer. The bottom line is that this is a 2K repair on something that should never have to be repaired. There are literally thousands of the same complaints on this board and others. Conditioned and treated Steel should not stretch unless there is a manufactured defect in the chain itself (either in the metal or in the construction). This vehicle (2007 Saturn Aura XR) uses a timing "chain" and not a belt. I contacted Saturn and they said they are aware of the technical bulletin but since my vehicle is out of warranty they will do nothing to assist. Their solution is to change the parameters on the sensors to allow for more of a deviation (in other words allowing the problem to continue and not throwing a trouble code until after the vehicle is out of warranty). After researching this issue it became apparent that GM has not only known about the issue for a multiple years but is doing little about it. ![]() The timing chain should last the life of the engine (or at least longer the 86K miles). I took it to my local mechanic and was told that the Timing chain was stretched. The check engine and Service traction control lights came on on my way home. A defect investigation into the issue was opened in 2011, eventually leading to a recall of 56,000 vehicles in 2014. That’s because the shifter could say “Park” while the transmission was still in drive, reverse or neutral. Meanwhile, a busted gear shifter cable lead to some unwanted rollaways. Did GM use metal for its rotors that can’t stand the heat? That’s what some say, and it’s hard to argue when reports show that rotors could start to warp as early as 500 miles off the dealer lot. Unfortunately, the Aura brought its own problems: namely cheap brake parts that needed early replacement and a gear shifter that could say it’s in park while the transmission was still engaged.īrake problems, including uneven wear and warped rotors that cause the car to wobble, are common complaints from 2007 owners. Love the car was thinking about selling and looking for something else but has a bad resale value and been looking for awhile and cant seem to find something as good for the money my car is valued at. Notes: The Saturn Aura was a mid-size car meant to replace the somewhat problematic L-Series. Cloth seats stain easy but come clean just as easy. I'm abusing the tranny have never had a trans flush or anything but so far still solid. Car has good power & has amazing passing power especially on highways and extremely good handling and agility which is suprising for being such a cheap car and again being that i have the base model motor & tranny are as solid as the day I got it. I installed a new stereo system and touchscreen unit car don't vibrate on outside near as much as others. Stereo sounds great especially for being a base model had to replace 2 door speakers cost about $50 with s&h off amazon. Live in the Midwest and have not had any rusting what so ever just because I detail the car myself regularly. Just put a new water pump 2 months ago cost $350 for parts and labor. 1) Sometimes the door locks independently click open or closed repeatedly, and I cant seem to stop them. I have two (possibly related) problems with my 2007 Saturn Aura XE. Had to put a new gasket on the oil filter housing which was a $10 part and was able to install myself within half hour, did that a year ago. Bcm flash tool: I have a 07 Saturn aura xe 3.5l Vin1G8ZS57N37F170452 and im replacing the bcm my first question is can - Answered by a verified Saturn Mechanic. ![]() Replaced replaced breaks & rotors 2 times on front on once in the rear, gone through 2 sets of tires and almost due for another. Excellent car very satisfied with this! I bought this car in 2011 havent any problems other than regular maintenance.
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