The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. After the ignition switch was remedied, the air bag and service vehicle soon warning lights illuminated. Also, the horn would not work. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000.

- Toms River , NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled which also caused the brakes to fail as the contact approached a stop sign. As a result, the contact went through the stop sign and crashed into another vehicle. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. The driver in the other vehicle also required medical attention for unknown injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14V490000 (electrical systems). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Occasionally there has been a line of smoke coming from my steering column when I start the car. Now my windshield wipers will not turn off unless I remove the fuse. I am concerned about a fire and will be getting it fixed, however I have read of other Saturn owners having this same problem. So I know mine is not the only car out there to have this problem.

- Hudson, WI, USA

2003 Saturn Vue. Consumer writes in regards to transmission and key problems.

- Washington, DC, USA

The ignition switch keeps failing and it is very costly. When I stop and turn the ignition off it won't restart without several attempts. It also sticks and the key is hard to remove. I have three times replaced the ignition switch and this costly process in not holding up. To date. I know that it is not part of the ignition switch recalls but it is a recall issue. Many mechanics tell me they know this issue but no one seems to have addressed it. I hope that I am not on the highway when it causes a disaster for me and others.

- Harvey, IL, USA

The security system locked the steering, where you could not drive it. It happen twice in 2 weeks and took forever to get off. Now scared to drive it. You do not know if you going to make home. Had to have it towed once.

- Chatham, VA, USA

The ignition switch would fail to turn when the key was inserted. Lock body has been replaced twice over the last two years.

- Alameda, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline fuel odor coming from inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that there was fuel leaking and that the fuel gauge failed to read the accurate fuel levels. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light would illuminate intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the key could be removed while in the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Mustang, OK, USA

The car would hesitate intermittently while driving and would not move forward. Also on September 24, 2012 the car would not start, just crank, eventually it did start and I took it to libertyville Chevrolet, libertyvile, ilinois, for service and they replaced the faulty ignition switch. I believe the scope of the General Motors recall should be expanded to include this make and model. I have notified General Motors and received a case number, [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Vernon Hils, IL, USA

My car kept cutting off and wouldn't start. So I took it to the dealer I purchased it from and they replaced the ignition sensor in it.. now it sometimes don't want to crank, they claim there is nothing wrong with it and thy cant figure it out.

- Beaufort, NC, USA

Car starts, however check engine, brake, service light all come on. Power steering does not work, nor does rear wiper. Have in past been able to reset the issue by pulling and replacing fuses which solves issue temporarily. However that fix no longer working. Also, need to wrench hard on steering wheel to be able to start ignition. Once on, able to remove key while vehicle is still running.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

My 2003 Saturn Vue continues to run when the key falls out of the ignition. If involved in a crash will air bags deploy ? this model is not on the recall list for GM products with this problem. Help!!!!

- Ellicott City, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the key slipped out of the ignition and caused the vehicle to shut off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. The current mileage was 104,000.

- Burgerttstown, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the key slipped out of the ignition without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the ignition was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage 125,000.

- Center Valley, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that she was able to remove the key from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.

- Olney, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. Additionally, smoke emitted from the center of the steering wheel where the horn was positioned. The contact also mentioned that the key released from the ignition while the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to locate a problem. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,343. Updated 06/10/14 updated 8/21/2017

- Baltimore, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the low power light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) that the vehicle was not included in. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 6/10/14 updated 8/17/17

- London, KY, USA

Steering wheel needs to be muscled to allow key to be inserted and turned for ignition when starting. However, key easily falls out while engine is running and car is being operated.

- Lido Beach, NY, USA

Vehicle continually dies as driving down the road at any rate of speed. The ignition switch and cylinder have both been replaced with no success. Also, new battery installed. Vehicle still continues to stall at any rate of speed.

- Spring , TX, USA

My key sometimes won't go into igniton and once it does, it sometimes falls out while I am driving or the car loses power while I'm driving. Is this problem a part of the GM recalls for 2003 Saturn ??

- Belton, TX, USA