I am trying to replace the turbocharged unit but all 3 purchase had an internal crack. Is this a common problem unknown by consumers? Should I be worried that this problem will continue?
Engine & cooling
Saturn Sky Engine problems by year
9 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Saturn Sky's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest Sky engine complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. While driving various speeds, the coolant warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that coolant was added to the vehicle every two days. An independent mechanic stated that the coolant system needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to harry green chevrolet nissan (1858 e pike st, clarksburg, wv 26301) where they flushed the coolant system. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted again....
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The vehicle was taken back to the harry green dealer where it was diagnosed that the thermostat and thermostat housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning, oil was leaking from the vehicle, and the coolant was not in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic where they stated that the oil pressure needed to be repaired, the valve timing was not in sync with the piston, and the intake cam shaft was over advanced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn sky. The contact stated that the timing chain failed. While driving 45 mph, the "powering down engine" message illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to baierl chevrolet (10430 perry highway, wexford, pa 15090, (724) 940-2121) where it was diagnosed that the engine timing chain failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 56,000. The vin was not available.
Trying to find out about the long delay in getting the ignition part for my vehicle . I contacted my dealer faulkner gmc of trevose pa back in april they ordered the part and as of this e mail has not received the part from gm. I would like to know why it is taking so long . I have kept my driving to a minimum in the vehicle but a 5 months delay is inexcusable as well as dangerous. *Tr
I was turning into my subdivision and as I entered a curve in the road my hand hit the key fob and the ignition turned off. I stopped as quick as possible and put the car in park and restarted the engine. Immediately the check engine and have air bags serviced lights came on and stayed on. I recently had the ignition replaced under recall but the lights stayed on. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn sky. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph and applying the brakes, the engine stalled without warning and caused the driver to crash into another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to the back. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was not filed. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) was received march 2012 however, the dealer had advised that the part was not available and placed the contact on a waiting list. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 70,000. Updated 08/14/2014*lj
2007 Saturn sky. Consumer writes in regards to air conditioner system malfunction. *Smd the dealer informed the consumer the engine thermostat needed to be replaced. The air condition worked for awhile, but then stopped working again. The consumer returned to the dealer, and they stated the blower motor, resistor and connector needed to be replaced. Soon after the repair, the check engine light illuminated, and the dealer stated the problem was the thermostat, which had already been replaced. The consumer went to another dealer, because the air condition was still not working. The other dealer stated the problem was indeed the thermostat. *Jb
While driving on the expressway, the car completely lost power for several seconds, and some of the trouble lights on the dash lit up. While trying to exit the expressway, power came back and the dash returned to normal. The same scenario happened again nearly a year later. Gm technicians could not find anything wrong. *Tr
At start up after turning on the a/c the radiator/condenser cooling fan assembly malfunctioned causing the fan to "lock-up". The vehicle began to over heat and the fan assembly began smoking. I'm glad I noticed this at start up and not in normal driving in wich the vehicle could blow up causing injury or fatality to myself and/or others near the vehicle. Yet another safety issue with my saturn sky! *Tr
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data