2007 Saturn Sky problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (191) · Seats (19) · Electrical System (17)
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192 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2017-01-26 · campaign 17V061000 · 91,007 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2014-04-30 · campaign 14E021000 · 14,529 vehicles
Defect: UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move
Risk: If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
Fix: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at 1-800-890-2075. GM vehicle owners requiring additional information on that recall campaign should contact GM at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac) or 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn).
Electrical System:ignition 2014-04-10 · campaign 14V171000 · 2,191,014 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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 occup
Fix: 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
Air Bags 2014-02-10 · campaign 14V047000 · 2,190,934 vehicles
Defect: 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 748,0
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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
Service bulletins (820)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Showing the 6 most recent of 820 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-12-29 · Air Bags“this is a 2007 saturn sky base. the gm recall is # 17036. every time i contact a gm dealer for getting this recall taken care of, i am told they cannot get the parts, or that there is not any recall on this vehicle ! the first notice i rec'd for this recall is dated april 2017. i want to get this done and taken care ofz. this has gone on long enoug…”
2025-04-28 · Air Bags“as stated in previous complaint my air bag has failed again. why is gm allowed to fix these with the exact same system that fails again? …”
2025-04-14 · Air Bags“air bag warning light remains on. understand that gm issued a recall for this safety hazard that i never received.…”
2025-04-13 · Air Bags“i just bought this saturn sky a month ago with 9,000.0 miles on it. yesterday i got the airbag needs serviced light for the passenger seat. so now we have no airbag for a passenger. i know this is apparently a huge problem with the sky’s. …”
2024-10-14 · Air Bags“air bag sensor warning, was fixed under recall by previous owner sensor warning came back g.m was going to fix it again but was waiting for parts, i bought the car but i live in ohio not the state i bought the in, i called the g.m dealer in ohio and they told me i would have to pay for this same recall that the g.m dealer in the other state said th…”
2024-09-05 · Service Brakes“the parking brake does not engage at all even though the parking brake lever give resistance as normal and only lifts about 5 clicks from the bottom. the vehicle rolls when it is engaged as though it is not even pulled up. this is especially scary because it is a manual vehicle. only hast 58,449 miles on it. no warning lamps. have not had it l…”
2024-03-29 · Unknown Or Other“i have experienced peeling of the chrome plating (over plastic) on the inside door release handle on the driver's side door. when i first noticed this, i cut my fingers on the peeling chrome plating. i had to continually cut back the sharp edge, or carefully reach over it, to prevent further cuts to my fingers. the door handle is not available as…”
2023-07-12 · Air Bags · 4,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 saturn sky. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 17v061000 (air bags). the contact stated that the dealer informed him that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failu…”
2023-06-12 · Air Bags“i recently purchased this saturn sky. it has only 18000 miles on it air bag service light just came on after only driving 300 miles. it doesn't have any recall to be repaired. it appears its already been fixed but i have to pay $979.00 for a repeat repair. …”
2023-06-04 · Air Bags“i received a recall notice for my saturn sky's airbag system in the mail. there was no service light on in my car, and i did not have any known problems, however, to be safe i took my car in. now the service airbag light is on in my car and i am told that the part that was supposed to be fixed needs to be replaced. if it had been properly repaired …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.