2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Steering (1) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (153)
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 153 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-24 · Engine · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn vue hybrid. while driving various speeds, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to autonation chevrolet north richland hills (7769 boulevard 26, north richland hills, tx) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. the engine was replaced, but the e…”
2019-02-22 · Air Bags · 170,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn vue hybrid. while driving approximately 25-30 mph, the front driver's side tire experienced a blowout. the contact stated that the side curtain air bag deployed without warning. there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to prince chevrolet buick gmc cadillac of albany (located at 2701 ledo rd, albany, ga 31707…”
2018-08-14 · Unknown Or Other · 125,000 mi“hybrid batteries are full of corrosion and most likely leaking. saw some stuff about a possible recall on this.…”
2016-06-09 · Steering · 73,000 mi“upon stopping and setting gearshift to park and turning off the ignition the key gets stuck in the accessory position. this drains the battery to the point of obtaining a dead battery. have taken the car to the dealership and had a new key cylinder put on. key still gets stuck. new additional parts on order for 230.00 waiting to find out if this fi…”
2014-05-16 · Electrical System:ignition · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn vue hybrid. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the engine stalled. the failure recurred seven times where the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ignition switch. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not…”
2013-09-06 · Vehicle Speed Control · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn vue hybrid. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle did not accelerate in a timely manner. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the occurrence was a normal reaction for the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the appro…”
2013-03-08 · Electrical System · 99,781 mi“vehicle has been serviced for hybrid system malfunction in the past (service bulletin no. sb-10136a), 07/19/2010, from original purchase date 05/06/2009. vehicle continues to have issues regarding hybrid system placing myself and all other drivers in potential danger. vehicle equipped with an auto stop feature that temporarily shuts vehicles engine…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.