- The problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
- The risk
- Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Vehicle safety record
2010 Saturn Aura Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2010 Saturn Aura with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the lights (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2014 for the wiring. For comparison, the 2009 has 390.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Aura year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 2010 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2010 Saturn Aura problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2010 Saturn Aura recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
- The risk
- If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
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2 complaints about the 2010 Saturn Aura
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 (na) saturn aura. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a median. The front driver side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was 50,000. The vin was not available.
In the past few weeks I've been behind 2 chevy impala's and 3 saturn aura's(same vehicle) and the brake light's were on when the driver's were not using their brakes. It all happened on the thruway, and when they did use their brakes the lights shut off. This is going to be a huge safety concern for those less intelligent. I see the problem and can avoid it, can other's? *Tr
Saturn Aura: every year compared
All Aura years2010 Saturn Aura vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Saturn Aura | 2 | 2 | A | |
| 2010 Saturn Outlook | 16 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 2010 Saturn Vue | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2010 Saturn Aura
Does the 2010 Saturn Aura have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Saturn Aura: wiring (May 2014); gear position indication (prndl) (September 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Saturn Aura?
How many complaints has the 2010 Saturn Aura had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 15, 2013 and the latest on June 15, 2018. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2010 Saturn Aura a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Saturn Aura year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Saturn Aura years have the most complaints?
2007 (608), 2008 (433), 2009 (390). See every Saturn Aura year compared.
What should I do if my 2010 Saturn Aura has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data