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2009 Saturn SKY: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

46 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

42,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2009 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 35 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 38 of 46 complaints (82.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	4	8.7%
Electrical and battery issues	2	4.3%
Transmission and shifting	1	2.2%
Steering behavior	1	2.2%
Fuel system concerns	1	2.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags

Electrical System

Seats

Power Train

Exterior Lighting

Electrical System:Ignition

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Engine

Air Bags: 38; Electrical System: 5; Seats: 5; Power Train: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 12; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2010

2011

2013

2014

2015

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2018

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2023

2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 8; 2015: 4; 2016: 8; 2017: 4; 2018: 2; 2019: 3; 2020: 4; 2021: 3; 2022: 3; 2023: 2

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10302040 · 2010-01-23 (January 23, 2010)

SUDDEN FAILURE OF PARKING BRAKE WHICH COULD LEAD TO POSSIBLE ACCIDENT/INJURY/DEATH. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 13,175 miles reported. Look up ODI 10302040 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10389834 · 2011-03-11 (March 11, 2011)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN SKY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DURING HOT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO MALFUNCTION AND OTHER COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE CRUISE CONTROL, AIR CONDITIONER/HEATING SYSTEM, AND FOG LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD …

Owner-reported narrative. 40,070 miles reported. Look up ODI 10389834 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10511629 · 2013-05-13 (May 13, 2013)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN SKY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10511629 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10531785 · 2013-07-25 (July 25, 2013)

THE VEHICLES AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED IN MY DASH UPON STARTING MY VEHICLE TODAY. THE PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. ACCORDING TO GM {OWNER OF THE LATE SATURN)THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND QUOTED ME ALMOST $1,100.00 TO FIX IT. MY FRIENDS SKY IS DOING THE SAME THING, EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE DRIVING AROUND WITH FAULTY AIRBAG SYSTEMS! HOW IS THIS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? RECALL! *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10531785 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10531789 · 2013-07-25 (July 25, 2013)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 51,895 miles reported. Look up ODI 10531789 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10558907 · 2014-01-07 (January 7, 2014)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN SKY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH THE SEAT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10558907 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10558916 · 2014-01-07 (January 7, 2014)

FIRST INCIDENT HAPPEN WHEN I ARRIVED AT WORK. I GOT INTO A PARKING PLACE AND SHIFTED THE CAR INTO PARK. THEN WENT TO SHUT OFF THE CAR BY TURNING THE KEY. THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND SO I COULD NOT TURN MY CAR OFF. I HAD TO CUT THE CAR OFF BY OPENING THE HOOD AND TAKING THE FUEL PUMP FUSE OUT TO SHUT IT OFF. THE KEY WOULD TURN TO TURN IT OFF BUT NOT OFF. TOOK IT TO A GM DEALERSHIP AND GOT IT REPLACED. NOT CHEAP. NO WARRANTY. AN INCONVENIENCE. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPEN AS MY GIRLFRIEND GOT INTO MY 2009 SATURN SKY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INTO THE SEA…

Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10558916 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10573753 · 2014-03-20 (March 20, 2014)

PASSENGER SEAT MODULE SENSOR NOT FUNCTIONING (ACCORDING TO WARNING ON DASHBOARD), WHICH IN TURN WILL NOT ACTIVATE THE AIR BAGS IN A VEHICLE COLLISION. I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND WHY GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOT DONE A RECALL ON THIS CONTINUING PROBLEM FOR MOST YEARS OF THE PONTIAC SOLSTICE AND THE SATURN SKY MODELS. THIS IS AN ONGOING MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT GM IS AWARE OF. PLEASE FACILITATE A RESPONSE FROM GM TO RECTIFY THIS URGENT SITUATION. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10573753 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

14V047000 · Air Bags | Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Reported: 2014-02-10 (February 10, 2014)

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.

Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

14V171000 · Electrical System:Ignition

Reported: 2014-04-10 (April 10, 2014)

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

Consequence: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

17V061000 · Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification

Reported: 2017-01-26 (January 26, 2017)

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 17036.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

46 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

76.1%Usable mileage35 / 46 records

100.0%Valid incident date46 / 46 records

100.0%Valid filing date46 / 46 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates46 / 46 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2007	2008	2009	2010
Air Bags	22679.6% ODI 10323610 · 64,000 mi I OWN A 2007 SATURN SKY AND HAVE FOR 31/2 YEARS IN THAT TIME THERE HASNT BEEN ANYBODY IN THE PASSENGER SEAT MAYBE A TOTAL OF 4 MONTHS. MY PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR HAS ALREADY GONE BAD AND I KNOW ON THE SKYROADSTER AND THE SOLLSTICE FORUMS THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL MORE. THE SENSOR I THINK IS MADE BY NIPPONDENSO AND INSTALLED ON THE 2006-2009 SKY/SOLSTICE'S I DONT EXPECT GM TO SPEND A TON OF MONEY REPLACING THEM BUT THEY COULD AT LEAST COME UP WITH A MOD SO THE AIRBAG IS ON ALL THE TIME OR GO AFTER NIPPONDENSO FOR A INFERIOR PRODUCT. I REALLY… Look up ODI 10323610 at NHTSA ↗	9350.0% ODI 10497789 · 50,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN SKY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. Look up ODI 10497789 at NHTSA ↗	3882.6% ODI 10531785 · 52,000 mi THE VEHICLES AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED IN MY DASH UPON STARTING MY VEHICLE TODAY. THE PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. ACCORDING TO GM {OWNER OF THE LATE SATURN)THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND QUOTED ME ALMOST $1,100.00 TO FIX IT. MY FRIENDS SKY IS DOING THE SAME THING, EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE DRIVING AROUND WITH FAULTY AIRBAG SYSTEMS! HOW IS THIS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? RECALL! *TR Look up ODI 10531785 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	279.5% ODI 10543540 · 18,900 mi THE WIRING FOR THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR MELTED AT THE CONNECTION TO THE RESISTOR PACK THAT CONTROLS THE BLOWER MOTOR SPEED. YOU COULD SMELL MELTING PLASTIC. LUCKILY THIS DID NOT START THE WIRING HARNESS ON FIRE AS THE FUSE FOR THE CIRCUIT DID NOT OPEN. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWS THIS IS BE A KNOWN PROBLEM ON HUMMER H3, SATURN SKY, AND PONTIAC SOLSTICE VEHICLE ALSO AS THEY SHARE THE SAME PARTS IN MODEL YEARS 2006 - 2010. HTTP://PARTS.NALLEYGMC.COM/PRODUCTS/HUMMER/2010/H3/HARNESS-CHASSISENGINE-WIRING-HARNESS/3041298/25867517.HTML THIS PRO… Look up ODI 10543540 at NHTSA ↗	168.6% ODI 10569012 · 48,500 mi 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 Look up ODI 10569012 at NHTSA ↗	510.9% ODI 10389834 · 40,070 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN SKY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DURING HOT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO MALFUNCTION AND OTHER COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE CRUISE CONTROL, AIR CONDITIONER/HEATING SYSTEM, AND FOG LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD … Look up ODI 10389834 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Seats	196.7% ODI 10552392 · 39,000 mi THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR HAS FAILED IN MY CAR. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A CONDITION IN WHICH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS PERMANENTLY DISABLED, A POTENTIAL LARGE SAFETY HAZARD. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE, IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG THE SATURN SKY AND PONTIAC SOLSTICE CARS, AND THERE IS NO OUTSTANDING RECALL TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE. THERE ARE MANY OF THESE CARS ON THE ROAD TODAY THAT ARE OPERATING WITHOUT A FUNCTIONAL PASSENGER AIR BAG, PUTTING PASSENGERS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY GREATER RISK FOR INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A COLL… Look up ODI 10552392 at NHTSA ↗	63.2% ODI 10598829 · 25,000 mi PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT SAYS OFF WHEN SOMEONE IS SEATED OR UNSEATED. ALSO SHOWS RED ERROR AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH. PER THE GM DEALER, THEY SAY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *TR Look up ODI 10598829 at NHTSA ↗	510.9% ODI 10531785 · 52,000 mi THE VEHICLES AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED IN MY DASH UPON STARTING MY VEHICLE TODAY. THE PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. ACCORDING TO GM {OWNER OF THE LATE SATURN)THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND QUOTED ME ALMOST $1,100.00 TO FIX IT. MY FRIENDS SKY IS DOING THE SAME THING, EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE DRIVING AROUND WITH FAULTY AIRBAG SYSTEMS! HOW IS THIS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? RECALL! *TR Look up ODI 10531785 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	10.4% ODI 10400328 · 8,987 mi AFTER I PARKED MY SATURN SKY IN MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW'S DRIVEWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES, MY SON-IN-LAW AND I HEARD A LOUD "POP" FROM MY SATURN SKY. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER, MY SATURN SKY DRIFTED BACKWARDS OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY (SLIGHT DOWNHILL DIRECTION) AND INTO THE STREET. MY SON-IN-LAW RAN AFTER THE CAR AND CAUGHT UP TO IT JUST AS STOPPED DRIFTING BACKWARDS UPHILL IN THE STREET AND BEGAN DRIFTING FORWARD IN A DOWNHILL DIRECTION. HE WAS ABLE TO REACH INTO THE CAR (THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS DOWN) AND SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. WHILE DOING S… Look up ODI 10400328 at NHTSA ↗	2614.0% ODI 10207379 AT STARTUP IN SKY 2008 POWER BRAKES FAIL TO WORK, THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME CAR IS STARTED AFTER SITTING FOR MORE THAN 2 HOURS DEALER REFUSES TO PROVIDE ANY CORRECTION STATES ITS BY DESIGN LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM HTTP://WWW.SKYROADSTER.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=19220&HIGHLIGHT=POWER+BRAKES. *TR Look up ODI 10207379 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	62.1% ODI 10597063 REVS FORWARD BY REVING FORWARD I MEAN THAT WHEN I COME TO A STOP THE CAR GOES FORWARD MANY TIMES UNTIL I COMPLETE A STOP AND EVERYTIME THAT HAPPENS ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON. I HAVE ALREADY CHANGE THE BRAKES AND STILL PROBLEM CONTINUES. AIR BAG I HAVE FIXED IT WHEN IT WHEN OFF AND SPEND AROUND $1100 IN TOTAL AND MONTHS LATER WHEN ON AGAIN. I REALLY DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT ANYMORE SO PLEASE HELP AND FIX MY CAR. *TR Look up ODI 10597063 at NHTSA ↗	115.9% ODI 10464542 · 64,000 mi BRAKE FAILURE. HARD BRAKE PEDAL RESULTING IN THE BRAKES NOT HOLDING THE CAR AT A STOP. ON JULY 4, 2012 WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION THE BRAKES FAILED TO HOLD THE CAR INPLACE RESULTING IN THE CAR CREEPING INTO THE CENTER OF THE INTERSECTION INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. A JEEP WITH 6 PEOPLE AND AN INFANT HIT THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR AND FLIPPED OVER. THE INFANT AND 2 OF THE PEOPLE IN THE JEEP ARE IN THE HOSPITAL. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON HWY. 84 IN DALEVILLE, ALABAMA. *TR Look up ODI 10464542 at NHTSA ↗	12.2% ODI 11547350 Ignition was replaced under recall and now the passenger air bag light is on and will not go out and passenger side airbag is inop. ABS Ecm failed and replacement cost was $1300.00. This is a known issue and should be investigated. Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look up ODI 11547350 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	10.4% ODI 10220421 REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAKING 12/27/06 REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAKING 02/21/07 TRIED TO REBUILT REAR DIFFERENTIAL 07/06/07 CLUTCH REPLACE THE WHOLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL 07/30/07 REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL REPLACE 02/09/08 REPLACE STEERING WHEEL 03/04/08 THE BRAKES CONTINUE GRIND WHEN COMING DOWN AN INCLINE. DEALER CAN'T RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THIS ISSUE BEEN ADDRESSED EVERY TIME THE CAR'S BEEN IN THE SHOP. 1ST GEAR GRINDS BUT DEALER STATES THIS IS NORMAL. *TR Look up ODI 10220421 at NHTSA ↗	137.0% ODI 10203637 · 17 mi WE TOOK DELIVERY OF A 2008 SATURN SKY RL (TURBO) IN EARLY AUGUST 2007. THE VERY NEXT DAY WE STARTED THE CAR AND PULLED OUT INTO THE DRIVEWAY. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE USED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE THEIR WAS ABOUT A 75% FAILURE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL. MY WIFE WAS BRIEFLY PANICKED AND SLAMMED THE BRAKES DOWN FURTHER AND EVENTUALLY GOT THE CAR TO STOP. BY THIS POINT SHE HAD ALREADY TRAVELED AN EXTRA 15 FEET DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND NEARLY HIT ME AS I WAS STANDING IN THE DRIVEWAY WATCHING HER BACK OUT HER NEW VEHICLE. WE INITIALLY THOUGHT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS N… Look up ODI 10203637 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Unknown Or Other	82.8% ODI 10242823 · 16,000 mi OUR OFFICE HAS PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT IN REGARD TO A 2007 SATURN SKY THAT WE BELIEVE IS DEFECTIVE. MY CLIENT'S NAME IS MATT CASTRO AND THE PENDING ODI NUMBER IS 10237967. ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 GENERAL MOTORS SENT OUT AN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATOR TO CONDUCT AN INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE. UPON COMPLETION OF THE INSPECTION, MR. BRISCOE NOTED SOMETHING PECULIAR ON THE SDM INFORMATION BOX. MR. BRISCOE, THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATOR, FOUND THAT THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE BOX STATED THE MY CLIENT MATT CASTRO DID NOT HAVE HIS SEAT BELT ON AT THE TIM… Look up ODI 10242823 at NHTSA ↗	63.2% ODI 10735178 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I WOULD LIKE TO NOTIFY THE NHTSA AS WELL AS GM THAT THE RECENT HUMMER RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE VEHICLES THAT SHARE SOME OF IT'S COMPONENTS THAT ARE BEING RECALLED CURRENTLY. IT ALSO EFFECTS THE CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON TRUCKS. AS WELL AS THE VEHICLE I DRIVE WHICH IS THE SATURN SKY AND IT'S IDENTICAL PONTIAC SOLSTICE. THE SKY/SOLSTICE HAS THE SAME HVAC UNIT AND WIRING HARNESS THAT IS BEING RECALLED DUE TO FIRE RISKS IN THE HUMMER. I HAVE CALLED MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP AND THERE ARE NO ACTIVE RECALLS FOR MY… Look up ODI 10735178 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	137.0% ODI 10203063 · 50 mi MANUFACTURER:GM MODEL: SATURN SKY REDLINE 2008 BRAKES BECOME INEFFECTIVE AFTER CAR SITS IDLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME OVER 7 HOURS. ESSENTIALLY OCCURS EVERY DAY WHEN THE CAR INITIALLY STARTS AFTER SITTING IDLE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD EVERYTIME YOU START YOUR CAR AND ATTEMPT TO DRIVE OFF STRAIGHT AWAY AS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO USE AND THE STOPPING RESPONSE TIME IS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED. I ALMOST CRASHED INTO ANOTHER CAR DRIVING PAST MY DRIVEWAY AND AS I WAS REVERSING OUT A PARKING LOT. JUST IMAGI… Look up ODI 10203063 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Air Bags	22,114–55,500 mi	42,500 mi	27	ODI 10531785 · 52,000 mi THE VEHICLES AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED IN MY DASH UPON STARTING MY VEHICLE TODAY. THE PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. ACCORDING TO GM {OWNER OF THE LATE SATURN)THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND QUOTED ME ALMOST $1,100.00 TO FIX IT. MY FRIENDS SKY IS DOING THE SAME THING, EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE DRIVING AROUND WITH FAULTY AIRBAG SYSTEMS! HOW IS THIS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? RECALL! TR Look up ODI 10531785 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10558907 · 55,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN SKY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH THE SEAT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. Look up ODI 10558907 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10558916 · 50,000 mi FIRST INCIDENT HAPPEN WHEN I ARRIVED AT WORK. I GOT INTO A PARKING PLACE AND SHIFTED THE CAR INTO PARK. THEN WENT TO SHUT OFF THE CAR BY TURNING THE KEY. THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND SO I COULD NOT TURN MY CAR OFF. I HAD TO CUT THE CAR OFF BY OPENING THE HOOD AND TAKING THE FUEL PUMP FUSE OUT TO SHUT IT OFF. THE KEY WOULD TURN TO TURN IT OFF BUT NOT OFF. TOOK IT TO A GM DEALERSHIP AND GOT IT REPLACED. NOT CHEAP. NO WARRANTY. AN INCONVENIENCE. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPEN AS MY GIRLFRIEND GOT INTO MY 2009 SATURN SKY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INTO THE SEA… Look up ODI 10558916 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	45,035 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10389834 · 40,070 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN SKY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DURING HOT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO MALFUNCTION AND OTHER COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE CRUISE CONTROL, AIR CONDITIONER/HEATING SYSTEM, AND FOG LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD … Look up ODI 10389834 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10531789 · 51,895 mi 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 Look up ODI 10531789 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10558916 · 50,000 mi FIRST INCIDENT HAPPEN WHEN I ARRIVED AT WORK. I GOT INTO A PARKING PLACE AND SHIFTED THE CAR INTO PARK. THEN WENT TO SHUT OFF THE CAR BY TURNING THE KEY. THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND SO I COULD NOT TURN MY CAR OFF. I HAD TO CUT THE CAR OFF BY OPENING THE HOOD AND TAKING THE FUEL PUMP FUSE OUT TO SHUT IT OFF. THE KEY WOULD TURN TO TURN IT OFF BUT NOT OFF. TOOK IT TO A GM DEALERSHIP AND GOT IT REPLACED. NOT CHEAP. NO WARRANTY. AN INCONVENIENCE. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPEN AS MY GIRLFRIEND GOT INTO MY 2009 SATURN SKY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INTO THE SEA… Look up ODI 10558916 at NHTSA ↗
Seats	Too few reports for a range	36,050 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10531785 · 52,000 mi THE VEHICLES AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED IN MY DASH UPON STARTING MY VEHICLE TODAY. THE PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. ACCORDING TO GM {OWNER OF THE LATE SATURN)THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND QUOTED ME ALMOST $1,100.00 TO FIX IT. MY FRIENDS SKY IS DOING THE SAME THING, EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE DRIVING AROUND WITH FAULTY AIRBAG SYSTEMS! HOW IS THIS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? RECALL! TR Look up ODI 10531785 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10764132 · 20,100 mi THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO THE FAULTY AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS OF THE SATURN SKY'S AND PONTIAC SOLSTICE. A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS IS LEADING TO AN EXPENSIVE FIX FOR GM OWNERS. THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT ILLUMINATES DUE TO A FAULTY CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE SEAT SENSOR. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IT IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND REALLY STARTED TO TAKE PLACE FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE AFTER THE IGNITION RECALL. THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR IS COSTING AROUND $900 FOR THE REPA… Look up ODI 10764132 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	Too few reports for a range	32,780 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10511629 · 15,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN SKY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. *TR Look up ODI 10511629 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11173915 · 55,000 mi 2009 SATURN SKY BASE MODEL (2.4-LITER INLINE-FOUR ENGINE 177 HP). ISSUE#1: IN MOTION, HAPPENS ON BOTH CITY STREETS/HIGHWAYS) AT ABOUT ~30MPH (AND UP TO ~70MPH), THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT DOWN A GEAR HARD ENOUGH TO PULL YOUR BODY FORWARD VIOLENTLY. MY FAULT CODES ARE P0011 AND P0022 BEING THE 'PRINCIPLE' CODE POINTING TO THE "ACTUATOR, SOLENOID CONTROL" OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR AUTOMATIC SKY ROADSTERS, MODELS 2007-2009. GM/SATURN HAS FAILED TO ISSUE ANY RECALLS OR EXTENDED COVERAGES AS OF NOW. HTTP… Look up ODI 11173915 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11382719 · 32,780 mi STEERING SENSOR,STEERING POSITION,LOST COMM YAW RATE SENSOR,LOST COMM STEERING RATE' SERVICE WARNING LIGHT ON ,TRACTION CONTROL ABS BRAKING MALFUNCTION. BLOGS INDICATE THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON GENERAL MOTORS ISSUE AMONG SATURN AND OTHER MODELS Look up ODI 11382719 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	Too few reports for a range	92,900 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11389906 · 132,800 mi THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS SET DEEP INTO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR STYLING PURPOSES. AS A RESULT, THE GAUGES ARE VERY DARK AND CANNOT BE READ DURING DAYTIME DRIVING. GM SHOULD MAKE A SOFTWARE PATCH AVAILABLE TO TURN ON THE BACK LIGHTING TO THE GAUGES DAY OR NIGHT WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON. OTHER VEHICLES ARE SETUP THIS WAY. THE SATURN SKY SHOULD TOO. HOW CAN I DRIVE SAFE WHEN I CANNOT SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING? Look up ODI 11389906 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11390670 · 53,000 mi THE GAUGES ILLUMINATION IS VERY POOR SINCE THE GAUGES ARE SO DEEP SET IN THE DASH. I CAN HARDLY READ THE SPEEDOMETER DURING THE DAY, ISN,T VERY BRIGHT EVEN AT NITE. THE MFG. SHOULD DO A RECALL TO UPGRADE THE DASH LIGHTS. Look up ODI 11390670 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System:Ignition	Too few reports for a range	8,045 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. *JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Too few reports for a range	8,045 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. *JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	42,500 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10637305 · 42,500 mi 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 Look up ODI 10637305 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2009: 2 complaints · 2010: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2009	1	2	2
2010	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2009	46	0	0
2010	0	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Air Bags	Electrical System	Seats	Power Train	Exterior Lighting	Electrical System:Ignition	Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Engine
Air Bags	—	3 ODI 10558916 · 50,000 mi FIRST INCIDENT HAPPEN WHEN I ARRIVED AT WORK. I GOT INTO A PARKING PLACE AND SHIFTED THE CAR INTO PARK. THEN WENT TO SHUT OFF THE CAR BY TURNING THE KEY. THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND SO I COULD NOT TURN MY CAR OFF. I HAD TO CUT THE CAR OFF BY OPENING THE HOOD AND TAKING THE FUEL PUMP FUSE OUT TO SHUT IT OFF. THE KEY WOULD TURN TO TURN IT OFF BUT NOT OFF. TOOK IT TO A GM DEALERSHIP AND GOT IT REPLACED. NOT CHEAP. NO WARRANTY. AN INCONVENIENCE. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPEN AS MY GIRLFRIEND GOT INTO MY 2009 SATURN SKY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INTO THE SEA… Look up ODI 10558916 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10619612 2009 SATURN SKY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION AND START SWITCH RECALL PARTS ISSUE. SMD THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER THREE TIME, ONLY TO BE TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, BUT THEY HAD BEEN ORDERED. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALLS 14V047000 AND 14V171000. JB Look up ODI 10619612 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10764132 · 20,100 mi THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO THE FAULTY AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS OF THE SATURN SKY'S AND PONTIAC SOLSTICE. A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS IS LEADING TO AN EXPENSIVE FIX FOR GM OWNERS. THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT ILLUMINATES DUE TO A FAULTY CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE SEAT SENSOR. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IT IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND REALLY STARTED TO TAKE PLACE FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE AFTER THE IGNITION RECALL. THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR IS COSTING AROUND $900 FOR THE REPA… Look up ODI 10764132 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10531785 · 52,000 mi THE VEHICLES AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED IN MY DASH UPON STARTING MY VEHICLE TODAY. THE PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. ACCORDING TO GM {OWNER OF THE LATE SATURN)THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND QUOTED ME ALMOST $1,100.00 TO FIX IT. MY FRIENDS SKY IS DOING THE SAME THING, EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE DRIVING AROUND WITH FAULTY AIRBAG SYSTEMS! HOW IS THIS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? RECALL! TR Look up ODI 10531785 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10764132 · 20,100 mi THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO THE FAULTY AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS OF THE SATURN SKY'S AND PONTIAC SOLSTICE. A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS IS LEADING TO AN EXPENSIVE FIX FOR GM OWNERS. THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT ILLUMINATES DUE TO A FAULTY CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE SEAT SENSOR. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IT IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND REALLY STARTED TO TAKE PLACE FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE AFTER THE IGNITION RECALL. THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR IS COSTING AROUND $900 FOR THE REPA… Look up ODI 10764132 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. *JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. *JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10637305 · 42,500 mi 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 Look up ODI 10637305 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	3 ODI 10558916 · 50,000 mi FIRST INCIDENT HAPPEN WHEN I ARRIVED AT WORK. I GOT INTO A PARKING PLACE AND SHIFTED THE CAR INTO PARK. THEN WENT TO SHUT OFF THE CAR BY TURNING THE KEY. THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND SO I COULD NOT TURN MY CAR OFF. I HAD TO CUT THE CAR OFF BY OPENING THE HOOD AND TAKING THE FUEL PUMP FUSE OUT TO SHUT IT OFF. THE KEY WOULD TURN TO TURN IT OFF BUT NOT OFF. TOOK IT TO A GM DEALERSHIP AND GOT IT REPLACED. NOT CHEAP. NO WARRANTY. AN INCONVENIENCE. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPEN AS MY GIRLFRIEND GOT INTO MY 2009 SATURN SKY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INTO THE SEA… Look up ODI 10558916 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10619612 2009 SATURN SKY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION AND START SWITCH RECALL PARTS ISSUE. SMD THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER THREE TIME, ONLY TO BE TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, BUT THEY HAD BEEN ORDERED. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALLS 14V047000 AND 14V171000. JB Look up ODI 10619612 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10764132 · 20,100 mi THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO THE FAULTY AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS OF THE SATURN SKY'S AND PONTIAC SOLSTICE. A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS IS LEADING TO AN EXPENSIVE FIX FOR GM OWNERS. THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT ILLUMINATES DUE TO A FAULTY CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE SEAT SENSOR. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IT IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND REALLY STARTED TO TAKE PLACE FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE AFTER THE IGNITION RECALL. THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR IS COSTING AROUND $900 FOR THE REPA… Look up ODI 10764132 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 10764132 · 20,100 mi THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO THE FAULTY AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS OF THE SATURN SKY'S AND PONTIAC SOLSTICE. A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS IS LEADING TO AN EXPENSIVE FIX FOR GM OWNERS. THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT ILLUMINATES DUE TO A FAULTY CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE SEAT SENSOR. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IT IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND REALLY STARTED TO TAKE PLACE FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE AFTER THE IGNITION RECALL. THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR IS COSTING AROUND $900 FOR THE REPA… Look up ODI 10764132 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0
Seats	5 ODI 10531785 · 52,000 mi THE VEHICLES AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED IN MY DASH UPON STARTING MY VEHICLE TODAY. THE PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. ACCORDING TO GM {OWNER OF THE LATE SATURN)THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND QUOTED ME ALMOST $1,100.00 TO FIX IT. MY FRIENDS SKY IS DOING THE SAME THING, EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE DRIVING AROUND WITH FAULTY AIRBAG SYSTEMS! HOW IS THIS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? RECALL! TR Look up ODI 10531785 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10764132 · 20,100 mi THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO THE FAULTY AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS OF THE SATURN SKY'S AND PONTIAC SOLSTICE. A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS IS LEADING TO AN EXPENSIVE FIX FOR GM OWNERS. THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT ILLUMINATES DUE TO A FAULTY CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE SEAT SENSOR. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IT IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND REALLY STARTED TO TAKE PLACE FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE AFTER THE IGNITION RECALL. THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR IS COSTING AROUND $900 FOR THE REPA… Look up ODI 10764132 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10764132 · 20,100 mi THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO THE FAULTY AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS OF THE SATURN SKY'S AND PONTIAC SOLSTICE. A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE SEATS IS LEADING TO AN EXPENSIVE FIX FOR GM OWNERS. THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT ILLUMINATES DUE TO A FAULTY CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE SEAT SENSOR. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IT IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND REALLY STARTED TO TAKE PLACE FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE AFTER THE IGNITION RECALL. THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR IS COSTING AROUND $900 FOR THE REPA… Look up ODI 10764132 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	1 ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. *JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. *JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗	0
Power Train	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Exterior Lighting	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Electrical System:Ignition	1 ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. *JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. *JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	1 ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. *JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗	0
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1 ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. *JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. *JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10617040 · 8,045 mi GOT THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AND NOW THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF. THIS RESULTS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AND SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH ANYONE IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL I GOT THE IGNITION RECALLED. *JS Look up ODI 10617040 at NHTSA ↗	—	0
Engine	1 ODI 10637305 · 42,500 mi 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 Look up ODI 10637305 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

1 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

9 mentions · 19.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 52,000 mi (9 usable records).

ODI 10531785 · 52,000 mi

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ODI 10558907 · 55,000 mi

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ODI 10637305 · 42,500 mi

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

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b