2009 Saturn Sky problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (27) · Seats (5) · Power Train (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Saturn Sky model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
35 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 (916)
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 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 916 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-09-29 · Service Brakes“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) …”
2023-01-20 · Air Bags · 58,500 mi“the contact owns a 2009 saturn sky. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were contacted regarding the failure, but no assistance was offered. the contact indicated that the vehicle was p…”
2022-12-19 · Air Bags“vehicle only has 5000 miles on it purchased new in 2009 has ignition problem and airbag service problem…”
2022-06-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module · 35,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 saturn sky. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag and electronic brake control module (ebcm) warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side air bag and ebcm needed to be replaced. the dealer replaced the ebcm; h…”
2022-05-20 · Air Bags · 14,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 saturn sky. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated, with the service air bag message displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger’s side air bag needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired …”
2021-07-01 · Air Bags“in 2019 i took my car in for a recall i had received. it was for the pps. instead of replacing the faulty system, they simply put a "reinforcement" piece of tape over the faulty system. i rarely drive the car and i rarely have passengers. 2 years and almost 5k miles later, now the faulty system is broken. the sensor in the seat has failed. no surpr…”
2021-01-29 · Exterior Lighting · 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.…”
2021-01-25 · Exterior Lighting · 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…”
2020-12-09 · Suspension · 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…”
2020-09-04 · Air Bags · 24,800 mi“i took my 2009 saturn sky redline to a gm dealer on 9/18/2018 for gm recall 17036. they performed the work (installed reinforcement), but less than 2 years later, with less than 2500 miles since the repair, the "service airbag" light came on. on 9/2/2020, i took it back to the dealer, who says the passenger seat sensor must be replaced, at a cost t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.