The drivers side headlight went out around 24,000 miles in which the dealer replaced the whole assembly. 20,000 miles later the same headlight went out for which I had to pay the dealer $40 to install it. 5,000 miles later the passenger headlight stop working and paid the dealer $40 to replace it. Two hours later it stop working and had to bring it back to the dealership for which they told me I needed a new assembly. If GM doesn't fix this problem then they lost a buyer for life.

- Wylie, TX, USA

Our 2008 Saturn Outlook's headlights continuously keep going out. And it is very costly to repair, especially since Saturn went out of business. Also, we have a portable dvd player that we use in the car for our kids and when we plug it into the outlet near the radio an burning odor comes from it.

- North Las Vegas, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Outlook. While driving approximately 60-65 mph, the driver side headlight failed. The contact then smelled an abnormal burning odor and he continued driving using the low beams. The contact attempted to replace the bulb and discovered that the headlight wiring had melted. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was referred to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised that the headlight would need a replacement wiring harness assembly however, the part needed for repairs was on back order and not readily available. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 46,605 and the current mileage was 46,635. Updated 03/22/11

- Bonaire, GA, USA

Driver side low beam head light wiring harness melted. Insulating sleeve on wiring at wiring harness was melted.

- Spokane Valley, WA, USA

Have a 2008 Saturn Outlook where both sides of the low beam headlamp wiring harnesses are faulty and continue to malfunction. I replaced the bulb on the driver's side and it was blown again in a few days. I searched the internet and found that it was a wiring harness issue due to faulty design.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

The headlight wiring harness went out on the driverside but was replaced N covered through warranty but now the passenger side headlight wiring harness has burned out and the warranty has expired not being able to cover this defect.

- Baldwin Park, CA, USA

Headlight wiring defect.

- Zachary, LA, USA

The driver's side low beam lamp failed on December 13, 2010. I replaced the lamp with a new one. On February 6 while driving at night I noticed the driver's side headlight was working intermittently. Since the lamp was new I checked to insure it was seated and it was. The lamp continued to do so until February 17th when it went out completely. Upon checking the lamp again I found that the insulation on the wires at the base of the socket had melted and one of the wires was broken. I have an appointment with the dealer to make the necessary repairs.

- Alpine, AL, USA

Issue with headlights not working, or working off and on. Replaced lights and still having problems. Looks like a wiring or electrical problem. There looks to be a tsb from GM on this issue, but no recall.

- Mooreland, IN, USA

I have a 2008 Saturn Outlook xr. There are now over 150 complaints filed with the NHTSA regarding electrical problems and failure of the low beam lights on both sides. My passenger side failed and when repairs were started the GM repair shop noted the wiring harness where the bulb is inserted was burned (melted and blackened) as is the case in all the complaints I reviewed. GM issued a tsb in May 2009 addressing this problem (tsb# 09-08-42-004) which included filling the connector cavity with nyogel grease after removing and replacing the harness. My vehicle is out of warranty with just over 41,000 miles. The GM shop acknowledged that they have seen other vehicles in this model line with the same failure. However they had no directions to cover the repairs since the vehicle was out of warranty. It was recommended that I call GM customer assistance. That call resulted in an apparent lack of knowledge of this problem in spite of the numerous NHTSA complaints and internet discussions regarding this problem. This is an obvious safety issue should a failure occur while driving at night. I can also expect that the drivers side will also fail which will result in an additional repair cost beyond just replacing a burned out bulb.

- Aiken, SC, USA

Left low beam headlight went out, then back on and out again in same 45 minute trip. New day worked fine for two weeks. Now out again. Wire harness failure. Requires a $250-400 repair for one side. The other side can fail at anytime due to the design and no dielectric grease. Concerned about engine compartment fire as wires burn without proper fuse protection.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The contact entered the vehicle and was unable to activate the low beam headlight passenger side. The high beam headlights would function but not the low beams. Took the vehicle to a repair shop and was informed that the wiring harness was melted. The wiring harnesses was replaced. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 42,000. The consumer received an air bag recall notice. Even though the air bag light was not on, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer anyway. Six months later, the air bag light illuminated. The consumer was under the assumption, the issue was taken care of. However, the dealer stated the problem was a seat module and it was not covered by the recall. Updated 01/21/15.

- Palatine, IL, USA

I own 2008 Saturn Outlook xe. The headlight on driver side flickers on and off. Upon examining the bulb, I noticed that the wiring harness is burned out. This could potentially be dangerous. Please envistigate.

- Arleta, CA, USA

My passenger light went out so I figured I would need to replace the bulb. The next night it was working again. It worked for about two days and went out again so I figured there was a short. I got into the light fixture and looked at the bulb and it looked good but I pulled the light out anyways to change for new since I was in there already. To my surprise the fixture holding the lamp was completely melted and looked like there was arching to it with the plastic melted all around it. Plus some corrosion on some of the wires. I work for the air force on F16's so I know alot about the corrosion and the way it looks. This is a safety issue that looks from searching the web happens in a lot of these vehicles. It isn't a freak thing that just happened to a couple cars. By the inspection of the harness and connector there is a safety defect that needs to be fixed before this causes a fire and or accident.

- Syracuse, UT, USA

Failure is headlights go out while driving vehicle. There is no indication of the headlights going out they just go out completely. Both low-beam headlights on my 2008 Saturn Outlook went completely out while driving on the highway. Luckily no accidents we're caused by this issue. I researched various websites only to find GM has a tsb on this issue tsb# 09-08-42-004. I contacted GM today to advise I would like to have this issue repaired they informed me this is only covered under warranty. This seems to be a very serious issue to only be covered under warranty and not under a safety recall.

- Montgomery, IL, USA

2 complaints about the Outlook...first, the airbag. We have had it fixed 5 times! the dealer re-routed it, put it back, replaced wiring, but to no avail. And it appears again that it needs to be serviced. This problem has been going on for over a year. Then 2nd the driver's side low light beam went out....replaced bulb three times and it didn't hold a charge for about a few days each. GM definitely need to look at these problems. I am very frustrated that a car that just goes out of warranty has problems that need major fixing.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

Upon noticing a headlight out on my wife's 2008 Saturn Outlook, it was noted upon disassembly of the headlight that there was significant melting damage to the electrical wiring harness to the passenger side hid headlight fixture. The wiring harness was charred and blackened in the area of the headlight connector assembly. It appears there was significant heat/arcing during the failure event. The damaged wiring harness caused the passenger side headlight to become non functional. The vehicle has approximately 50000 miles on it. This is the first such failure for this vehicle, however, upon reading various online postings about this matter, it appears to be a very common failure mode in these model vehicles. The headlight wiring harness assembly has been replaced, along with the headlight assembly due to heat damage to the headlight lamp wiring connector. Old parts are not available due to being thrown away.

- Odell, IL, USA

Headlight of 2008 Saturn Outlook keeps going out. I took it to a local shop and they side it is a problem with the wiring harness. It is going to cost a fortune to get this fixed. After searching the internet, it seems this is a common complaint with Saturn Outlook owners. There should definitely be a recall on this problem.

- Carterville, IL, USA

The driver's side headlight is not working because the wiring harness is melted. This is the second time I have had this problem on this vehicle.

- Bowling Green, KY, USA

I have a 2008 Saturn Outlook that has burning wire harnesses. They have completely melted at 40,000 miles. The extended warranty company will not cover it. After looking online, I became aware that it is a common problem. The lights went out with no warning.

- North Las Vegas, NV, USA