How do I know if my Saturn has a recall?

To know if your Saturn has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Saturn VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Saturn has an open recall?

If your Saturn is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Saturn does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Saturn are taken care of by Saturn at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Saturn

63 Recalls

NHTSA 17V-061 · OEM 17036

Front Passenger Air Bag Does Not Deploy Properly

91,007 Potential Units Affected

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 2007 Pontiac Solstice and 6 others

NHTSA 16V-063 · OEM 28810 and 28811

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator Ruptures And Sprays Metal Fragments

113,716 Potential Units Affected

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Saturn Astra, 2009 Saab 9-3 and 9 others

NHTSA 15V-415 · OEM 15240

Liftgate Falls Closed Without Warning

691,144 Potential Units Affected

If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Buick Enclave, 2012 GMC Acadia and 17 others

NHTSA 14V-490 · OEM 14506

Ignition Lock Cylinder Concern

202,155 Potential Units Affected

If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Saturn Vue, 2004 Saturn Vue and 1 other

NHTSA 14V-266 · OEM 14187

Front Seatbelt Buckle Failure

1,339,355 Potential Units Affected

If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2012 GMC Acadia, 2011 GMC Acadia and 18 others

NHTSA 14V-252 · OEM 13036

Various Electrical Concerns

2,440,524 Potential Units Affected

Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 16 others

NHTSA 14V-224 · OEM 14152

Transmission Shifter Position Inaccurate

1,131,113 Potential Units Affected

If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 9 others

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Recall FAQs

If your Saturn is affected by a new safety recall, Saturn will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Saturn has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Saturn for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Saturn is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Saturn for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Saturn for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Saturn will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Saturn by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Saturn that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Saturn, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Saturn VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.