10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,335 miles

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2008 Saturn Sky seat belts / air bags problems

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2008 Saturn Sky Owner Comments (Page 2 of 5)

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problem #71

Dec 092017

Sky

  • 67,244 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Faulty passenger side seat sensor causing airbags to disarm.

- Dickson, TN, USA

problem #70

May 292017

Sky

  • 45,000 miles
Takata recall-I called my local dealership to have the recall repaired in May 2017. I was told the parts were in and was allowed to make an appointment. I took my vehicle in as scheduled, waited in the waiting room about 10-15 minutes to be told they "made a mistake" and the parts weren't available yet. I gave them my phone number for them to call when the parts were in and have not heard from them yet. Since then I have received 2 notices regarding the recall. I have called again (6 months later) and now they are saying the car was repaired. I was also told the recall was closed "manually." The recall should not have been closed because repairs were not made to the vehicle. Again they are going to call me back. This has been a complete waste of my time because I have to take a day off work to get the issue resolved. The dealership in question is wakefield Buick GMC in spartanburg,

- Inman, SC, USA

problem #69

Oct 012014

Sky

  • miles
Takata recall--I have gotten 2 notices--no known fix according to GM. Ignition recall--took in for repair--didn't repair properly--I had to spend my own money replacing ignition switch because they said I didn't bring back earlier.

- Madison, MS, USA

problem #68

Mar 302017

Sky

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Sky. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC in saint cloud, Florida and starling Chevrolet in orlando, Florida were made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #67

Jan 262017

Sky

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Sky. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Scappoose, OR, USA

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problem #66

Jul 312017

Sky 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Sky. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised that owners would receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 09/06/17

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #65

Mar 012017

Sky

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Sky. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The phillips highway dealer was contacted and stated that the remedy was not authorized. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #64

Jun 132017

Sky

  • miles
Received multiple recall notice. Contacted the 800 no. They gave me local GM dealer who told me they don't know anything about this recall!" the recall reference no is 17036. What should I do now"

- Longwood, FL, USA

problem #63

Jan 262017

Sky

  • miles
This is an open recall: "if an active fault exists in the pps system and a crash occurs, the SDM will not deploy the front passenger airbag. If an adult is occupying the passenger seat, the suppression of the front passenger airbag could increase the risk of injury to the passenger." This is still not addressed by GM! why are they not being forced to correct this situation? manufacturer recall number: N172080280

- Lake In The Hills, IL, USA

problem #62

May 222017

Sky

  • miles
I have received the second letter in regards to the 17036 recall on the passenger airbag light not working. According to the website and the dealer a fix isn't available, but according to the letter and customer service at Saturn a temporary fix is. I have been getting the run around with Saturn they call the dealership and set me up with an appointment and when I went there the dealer had no available information for this recall. Called Saturn again today and got the same story she called the dealer and said they would call me right back after they order the part. The dealer did call me right back but said the part wasn't available yet for them to order and to wait until I get the final notice. I am tired of Saturn giving me the wrong information and being sent on a wild goose chase. My light isn't working at this time so I have no idea what impact that has on the airbag whether it would deploy or not if I needed it. I hope we never have to find this out the hard way.

- Bristol, CT, USA

problem #61

Jan 042016

Sky

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Sky. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. In addition, the air bag passenger warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #60

Jan 262017

Sky

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Sky. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was unable to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Manahawkin, NJ, USA

problem #59

Mar 082017

Sky

  • 16,184 miles
My airbag passenger is on, my car is 16,538 mill

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #58

Feb 012017

Sky

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Sky. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17V061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #57

Oct 032016

Sky

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Sky. The contact stated that the check engine and emergency brake warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V047000 (electrical system), 14V171000(electrical system), and 17V061000 (air bags). The parts for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Largo, MD, USA

problem #56

Dec 312016

Sky 4-cyl

  • 101,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Sky. When the passenger seat was occupied, the air bag sensor was not illuminated and the ocr sensor failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000....updated 03/13/17

- Huntsville, TX, USA

problem #55

Dec 292016

Sky

  • 38,982 miles
My 2008 Saturn Sky with 38982 miles has the passenger presence sensor fails, P/N 19124219. The airbag on the passenger side becomes disabled, the parts cost $400 and the dealer is charging me $200 for reprograming. It looks like to be a common problem on these cars

- Doral, FL, USA

problem #54

Apr 012014

Sky

  • 52,841 miles
This is my third Pontiac solstice or Saturn Sky that has had the passenger air bag service light activate in the 50K miles range. Very seldom does anyone sit in the passenger seat, so wear does not seem the be the problem.

- Ocean Springs, MS, USA

problem #53

Oct 242016

Sky

  • 44,000 miles
The passenger seat sensor for the air bag failed. This problem has been reported before. This should be under recall. With the number of complaints that you have received why has then not happened.

- Mccormick, SC, USA

problem #52

Sep 162016

Sky

  • 89,000 miles
My cars air bag light came on I took it to the dealer and it would not pass state inspection due to the passenger module sensor. I had to pay over 900 dollars to get it fixed. I have heard multiply people complaining about the same issue. Therefore I think there should be a recall. I did nothing to cause this failure to happen yet I am responsible to pay for it.

- Powhatan, VA, USA

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