2005 Saturn Relay problems, complaints & recalls

2018-07-17 · Electrical System · 180,000 mi

“exact same issue as described in april 2014 gm recall 14063. sudden loss of electrical power while driving causing the engine to shut off. unpredictable very dangerous. seems to be the ignition switch. other saturns are listed in the 2014 recall but mine is not. it should be listed.…”

2017-11-27 · Unknown Or Other · 137,500 mi

“the anti-lock brake system warning light and traction control system (tcs) warning light continue to light up and stays on i have seen similar complaints on various chat sessions.…”

2016-07-15 · Traction Control System · 90,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn relay. while operating the vehicle, the speed sensor and traction control sensor lights illuminated and the braking distance increased when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic body control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. the veh…”

2015-08-22 · Visibility/Wiper · 100,000 mi

“when i drive at night i have to turn my headlights off to use my turn signals. i have noticed that the turn signal on the driver's side of the 2005 saturn relay will not work unless the headlights are turned off. i have not had any accidents...yet. this is a real safety issue. …”

2015-08-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 110,000 mi

“the first time i was parked and the van would not start. i was told it might be the fuel pump. i had the van tow to a service center. they said it was the fuel relay. i paid to have the fuel relay replaced. a few days later same thing happened again. the van would not start. this time we thought it was the battery or spark plugs. i paid to have a n…”

2015-04-20 · Electrical System:ignition · 102,515 mi

“driving around 10 mph, car died. took it to the shop and they said it was the ignition switch. looked on gm website and there is a recall for this same problem, however not for the relay. i believe there should be a recall for all saturns! i am very lucky i was not driving on the freeway when this incident occurred. *tr…”

2015-04-19 · Service Brakes · 93,000 mi

“repeated problems with abs & t/c warning lights, brakes seized up was unable to move van had it towed to a shop, t/c engages without any adverse weather or road conditions. i have spent over $2000 trying to repair the problems. brake pads wear down quickly, replace brake pads twice a year since having the vehicle. *tr…”

2015-03-13 · Service Brakes · 184,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn relay. while driving approximately 40 mph, the abs warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the abs hub sensor was replaced. in addition, the brakes pulsated when the brake pedal was depressed. the failure recurred after the repair was performed and the compu…”

2015-02-16 · Electrical System · 190,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“on 1/12/15, while my 2005 saturn relay was parked in my garage, started on fire. vehicle was not started or going at the time. last drove the vehicle approximately one hour prior. it was determined that the ceiling component that has the buttons to open the back sliding doors, onstar and garage opening, is what started the electrical fire, which…”

2015-01-16 · Service Brakes · 82,350 mi

“abs system acting up , occurring off and on service brakes hydraulic problem . happens everyday since i've owned it. also previous owner had same problem. *tr…”