saturn sky Problems

saturn sky 2008 Complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

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 imagine if that was a small child that ran out and you could not stop in time! i took it the dealer, he left it overnight and experienced the same problem yesterday. i know he was surprised but all he did was print out the saturn service bulletin that states it is normal which instructs the dealer not to do anything. the actual bulletin wording highlighted in red states "important: do not attempt to repair or replace any parts for what is considered normal operation of the ohb". since when is a change in brake effectiveness like this considered normal? this is being experience by numerous customers (see url http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18188) only have a hard copy of the saturn bulletin and could not find it on-line. it had a document id#: 1982132 with a subject title of "information on optimized hydraulic boost brake system characteristics #07-05-22-002 - (06/04/2007) *jb

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X18Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

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 new that it might just need a few days to get things working. she drove the car very carefully for a few days and pumped the brakes before each use. after a few days the issue did not go away so we contacted the dealer. we brought the car into the dealer (which is sat for 3 weeks). eventually we were told by the dealer that this is a problem with the car and is caused because they eliminated the brake vacuum pump from the 08 models. the dealer said they would install the old vacuum pump on our car but it could not be done for another 4 months because they don't have the parts. the concern with this car is we are now familiar with the vehicle and understand to let it run for a few minutes before driving. out of several new cars over the years i must admit this is the first time i have been told to let the car run for a minute so the brakes will work. however my concern is around someone new driving any 08 sky? i think there is a huge safety concern around a peson in valet. i have seen numerous complaints regarding this same issue on the skyroadster forums and feel it is a matter of time before there is an accident or some is seriously injured by being backed over.

Reported in: BROOMFIELD CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X88Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

i own a saturn sky redline 2008.. the brakes become ineffective after the car sits idle for an extended period of time overnight. this occurs every day when the car initially starts after sitting idle for a period of time. it is a safety hazard every time you start your car and attempt to drive off or back out of my driveway . the brake pedal becomes very difficult to use and the stopping response time is significantly increased. i have to be very careful that cars driving past my home are no where in site before i attempt to back out of my driveway or when i leave my place of employment no car is parked behind or in front of me. i took my car to the saturn dealership and reported the failure and the service technician printed out a service bulletin that states it is normal which instructs the dealer not to do anything. the actual wording highlights indicate"important: do not attempt to repair or replace any parts for what is considered normal operation of the ohb...document id#1982132. i called saturn headquarters on september 27, 2007 and talked to customer service and they stated that they could not do anything about the failure and it should be expected with this vehicle...the woman handling the call would not give me any information on others experiencing this same problem. i also e-mailed saturn with my concern and will talk to a representative on monday, october 1. i feel it is a safety hazard and their response is unacceptable and that there should be a repair for the brake system. what if there is an accident and/or death..who will be responsible. *jb

Reported in: CASTRO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X68Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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.

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

we own a 2008 saturn sky red line model. if the vehicle is placed in gear when first starting up the brakes don't work. supposedly the saturn engineers designed the vehicle with this "safety" (as saturn calls it) feature. if you folks will go onto the saturn forum and put brake problem into their search engine there are many complaints about this problem.

Reported in: CENTREVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X08Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

when the car is started (cold start) the brakes do not work at first. if one sits there for 2-3 minutes and lets the vacuum build up - then they work. the manufacturer fails to mention this to the buyers. i have had this occur several times. i must mention that my car is a 5-speed stickshift. shortly after purchase, i started my car - the emergency brake was on, my foot was on the brake, and as soon as i started to let up on the clutch the car jumped forward & my foot was still on the brake. since then, i always place my car in neutral before starting. then approximately a month ago: i went to move my car out of the garage to the driveway - i started the car, after approximately 45 seconds to 1 minute i put it into reverse, slowly backed out, and when i went to stop i had no brakes - thankfully i had the presence of mind to throw it into neutral and grabbed the emergency brake. just missed going across the street to where children were walking to school. then on monday of this week, i started the car, let it idle for over 2 minutes, put into reverse to back out of the garage and had the same thing happened again. i discussed this with my dealer and was told to "just let the car warm up properly". this is worrisome because i cannot let anyone valet park or drive my car for fear that someone could get hurt. it is my understanding that gm did away with an auxiliary vacuum booster on the engine so now it takes time for sufficient vacuum to build up for the braking system to work. and i have discovered that a number of people are having this same problem with the 2008 model year of the saturn sky by perusing the skyroaster.com website. seems to have been a big mistake this is a disaster waiting-to-happen as not only is there going to be property damage caused but there is going to end up with people being injured or killed. and i do not believe that it should wait for someone to be maimed or injured for this to be looked into.

Reported in: VANCOUVER WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X18Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

saturn sky red line brake failure anytime the car sits for a few hours or more. no brake pressure. car is hard to stop.

Reported in: CLINTON TWP MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X88Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2008 saturn sky [ redline ] brakes are inoperative for minutes after starting the vehicle. seems to be a "normal trend with other saturn sky owners as well. brakes are non functional for minutes after starting.

Reported in: KIRKLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35XX8Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

brakes do not work fully upon startup of vehicle. hit tree causing damage to the side of my car because the car did not stop when brakes applied.

Reported in: BORDEN IN || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. while driving 4 mph, the contact heard a crunching noise when she depressed the brake pedal. the stopping distance increased. the dealer stated that this was a normal occurrence for this year, make, and model of vehicle. as of november 16, 2007, the dealer had not made any adjustments. the powertrain was unknown. the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 2,000.

Reported in: HOPE MILLS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X38Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2008 saturn sky brakes fail to work when the engine is cold. consumer states that the brakes work once the engine is warmed up. manufacturer stated that all there turbo vehicles do that. *kb

Reported in: FAIR OAKS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X98Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

upon starting the vehicle from a down period as short as 6 hours, the brakes are extremely ineffective and barely able to stop my vehicle when backing from a parking space. after the vehicle has run for a couple minutes the brakes appear to function like any other car. my previous mechanical experience and the research i've been able to do on the web suggest that the vacuum booster is failing to assist the brake system at initial startup. i have contacted the local saturn dealer and saturn corporate via their website without satisfactory response. this failure occurs reliably every morning, i've had two near misses almost backing into traffic when i could not stop the vehicle at an idle.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

at start-up in my gm 2008 saturn sky, i go to reverse. when i do reverse and apply the brakes, the car does not stop. i have to floor the brakes and it still didn't stop. this happens everytime i initially start the vehicle.

Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

while starting up my 2008 sky redline, the brakes do not work. i went to reverse out of the driveway and when i applied the brakes they did not work. i had to floor the brakes and it still kept going. this has happened to me 10 times and the car is only a month old. there are plenty forum discussions about this on www.skyroadster.com this must be addressed. someone could be injured or killed. also, what if you gave the car to a valet or someone else to drive???? anyone would be extremely scared. it's definitely a safety issue. please resolve!!!

Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

at start-up of my brand new car the brakes do not work. i go to reverse and the car does not completely stop. it's extremely dangerous and scary. there are plenty of forums on this issue at www.skyroadster.com this must be resolved before someone is killed.

Reported in: HICKORY HILLS IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. while driving 5-10 mph, the vehicle would not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact stated that the failure would occur after the vehicle has been parked for more than two hours. the dealer stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner and advised her to let it idle for two minutes. the contact took the vehicle to another dealer and they stated that the vehicle needed a vacuum pump assist for the brakes; however, the manufacturer denied the request. as of november 28, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the failure mileage was 5 and current mileage was 1,637. updated 12/31/07 *bf

Reported in: LA HABRA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X28Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2008 saturn sky redline convertible-brake problem when the car has been sitting for a couple of hours without use, the brakes fail to work after initially starting the vehicle. according to the manufacturer, this is "normal" and cannot be fixed. it takes a good 2-3 minutes for the brakes to work after the car starts.

Reported in: DIAMONDHEAD MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35XX8Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

our saturn 2008 sky redline has a brake problem that my wife was complaining about every time she starts it up after it has had time to cool down. the brakes do not work properly. i tried it and found that the car can move while holding down on the brake. if you don't pump it it will not stop. i took it to the dealer today and was given a notification from the dealer service writer stating this was normal. they did take the car to check it out after i insisted. i don't care what they think is normal if i can't stop the car there is a problem. i then checked on line to see if any other sky owners were having the same type of problems. and i guess you know what is going on. this is to go on record with you that the car is not safe as is. i am concerned that this may lead to a problem during operation at speed and kill us. this needs to be dealt with now and and nat after someone dies. our car has gotten worse over the last month since the temperature has gone down. or it is just getting worse.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X28Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes do not work at start-up. when i start vehicle and go to drive or reverse, the brakes do not function. i try to press hard on the brakes and it still doesn't stop the vehicle. this has happened many times and there are forums on it on skyroadster.com. also, if you do a search on the web and type in -saturn sky brakes you will find sites the same complaints. many have the same problem. this is a brand new 2008 saturn sky redline. i'm afraid i may hit something or someone. it's very scary not to mention what if i give the car to valet??? or let someone else drive it? this is a safety issue and must be resolved before someone gets hurt. dealer says this is normal for brakes to be this way at start-up. i have never heard of such a thing like this on other cars. please help!!!

Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

brakes do not function when the vehicle is first started up. car must "warm" up for pressure to build in the brake line. not informed at dealer. received car from lot (driven to showroom area) so thus "warmed up" when test drive taken. brought home. next morning started car and backed out. only to find no brakes...very dangerous and scary.

Reported in: CORAL SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X48Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

2008 saturn sky (turbo redline 2.0) - the brakes are not 100% during cold startup - especially in reverse when the engine has just been started. it seems to help if you rev. the engine slightly, almost like you need to build some vacuum pressure because the idle was too low to achieve it. definitely not safe!

Reported in: SEYMOUR TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X08Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

first thing in the morning, when car is in reverse, brakes fail about 3 days a week. there is a pulsating in the pedal and the car does not stop right away. when taken to dealer, they could not reproduce the effect and said it must have been humidity. online, there are many complaints about the exact issue.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X38Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes do not work at start-up on my saturn sky redline. definite safety issue. i almost hit someone backing out of my driveway. must be fixed!!!! dealer says this is normal, but it is not! these brakes are very scary and what if a valet or someone else other than me were to drive this brand new vehicle.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

the vehicle has very poor brake response after initial cold start. if the vehicle is put in gear without allowing a minute warmup the brakes will not function properly. although the manufacturer and dealer recognize this issue they call this normal. if this vehicle was left in a parking garage or valet situation for extended periods it is my opinion the valet would crash this vehicle not knowing to let it warm up!! this is a much more serious problem than gm saturn is considering it to be.

Reported in: BRADENTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X28Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

no brakes upon startup! ran over my dog because of the problem. i can't believe this defect made it to market.

Reported in: LA PORTE TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G8MG35X58Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

upon starting the car the first time of the day, or after extended shutdown, the brake pedal has excessive travel and feels as if the car has no brakes. upon initially attempting to apply the brake when backing out of the garage it feels as if there is a binding or grinding feel along with the excessive brake pedal travel. if i wait for the car to idle for a minute or two this does not happen.

Reported in: PLEASANT VIEW TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X38Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

i have a 2008 saturn sky turbo the brakes do not work correctly when the vehicle is cold, i was told it was a vacuum problem and there was no fix. this is very unsafe and could result in a serious accident.

Reported in: DEVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X58Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

after a cold start up and backing up the car, the brakes do not stop the car. the brake pedal feels hard when this occurs.

Reported in: WILMINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X08Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

my 2008 saturn sky has a brake problem when the engine is first cranked after sitting for a few hours, there are no brakes until the car warms up.

Reported in: MARGATE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X38Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

brakes fail to work on start-up. for the first 60 seconds it takes excessive pressure to bring the car to a stop. i have had numerous close calls and one small accident where i could not stop for a bicycle in my drive way. just a matter of time before someone gets serious injured. saturn claims it is normal for the car brakes not to work properly for the first minute.

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G8MG35X18Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

when the car is not warmed up for several minutes the brakes do not work.

Reported in: ROUND ROCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X38Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

upon starting vehicle and attempting to back out of driveway, brakes are inactive and vehicle continues to roll down driveway. took it into the saturn dealership, explained situation, and i was told it was "normal", and this was something that had to "burn off" in time.

Reported in: MISSOURI CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X68Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

i have a 2008 saturn sky redline with 700 miles. the brakes do not work until the vehicle warms up. i live in a warm climate so outdoor temperature is not a factor. this is a very serious problem that needs to be addressed before someone is hurt or worse!

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X58Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

power brakes do not work on startup when car is put in reverse. happened a number of times. returned car to dealership where purchased and they said they reprogrammed the car computer for this problem. did not fix the problem. returned to dealer and said problem is not fixed. salesman at dealership said the work around is to pump the brakes after startup and before putting in gear. if i do this (pump brakes a number of times after startup) then the problem has not returned.

Reported in: ALLEN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X58Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. the contact applied the brakes, but the vehicle continued to move forward. there was approximately a 3-4 second delay before the vehicle stopped. the speed was unknown. the current mileage was 800 and failure mileage was 400. update 04-02-08 *bf

Reported in: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X88Y

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i am so disappointed in my new 2008 saturn sky. i've had to take it to las vegas 3 times for brake problems. at start up there are no brakes for the first 45 to 60 seconds. the brakes go from rock hard, to crunchy, and then finally working. the dealer is telling us now, that this is normal for this car. we were not warned of the brakes before we bought the car! the 3rd time we took it in for the start up brake problem and for the brakes not working when stepping on the brake while using cruise control! this happened to me going 55 miles per hour down the highway. was told by the dealer that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and was given a print out saying that the vehicles brakes are normal for this vehicle! the brakes failed to work again going down the highway at 75 miles per hour! this can not be normal. anyone else having cruise control brake problems with their 2008 saturn sky?? does someone have to die before they decide it is not normal for the brakes not to work??? on this form i put the incident date as september, which is right after i bought the car. the cruise control issue started in feb 08.

Reported in: KINGMAN AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

Reported in: KINGMAN AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. the contact stated that the vehicle requires excessive brake pedal effort in order to stop. the failure occurs after a cold start and typically at relatively low speeds. after the vehicle is warmed up, the failure ceases. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the contact is in the process of filing a complaint with the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 1,191.

Reported in: SEAL BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X08Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

brakes don't work on start up.

Reported in: RENO NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X58Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. while driving 2 mph, the contact stated that she had to depress the brake pedal harder than normal to get the vehicle to stop. as of march 21, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. the failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 420. updated 04/14/08. *lj the consumer stated the incident happened yet again on april 3, 2008, the dealer stated they are aware of the problem and they expect a recall for this defect. updated 04/11/08

Reported in: KNOXVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X98Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

i was traveling at 20 mph about 25 minutes into morning commute when the vehicle in front of me impacted another vehicle. at this time i applied my brakes to the floor along with my clutch. i felt my abs working, but the car did not stop in the approximately 30 feet of space and i impacted the car in front of me. inspection and damage report to follow. i felt the car should have stopped with room to spare given the distance and pressure applied. thank you for your time and consideration.

Reported in: CHESAPEAKE VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G8MG35X08Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

the brakes do not work properly until the car is warmed up. could not stop when backing up.

Reported in: BILOXI MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X38Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

vacuum brake design problem on the 2008 saturn sky redline. brakes are very hard and take alot of effort to stop car at first start up. after car warms up (30-60 seconds) vacuum builds up and brakes are good.

Reported in: BURLINGTON IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X38Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes do not work when car is first started. recently the same failure occurred when i was leaving the freeway and hit the off ramp (on 03/21/08) near my home, i ended up grabbing the emergency brake to assist in stopping me. that time, however, a svc braking system light came on. it was taken to the dealer who promptly reset the computer and told me it was nothing to worry about. i called saturn and complained. they called the dealer who worked on the brakes. as of this morning, it is still doing it. i have to say, i have great trepidation driving the car at this point and will no longer permit my wife to drive or ride in it. saturn needs to step up the proverbial bat, come up with a fix, recall all affected units and fix them all before someone dies.

Reported in: NEWPORT BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X38Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

1. loss of power brakes when the motor is warming up 2. limited brakes having trouble stopping all most wet through my garage wall 3. the saturn dealer tried to reprogram the brakes two different times but this did not fix the problem.

Reported in: BROOKLINE STATION MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X88Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2008 sky redline turbo..no brakes or very hard brakes when first starting car. car has only 55 miles on it.

Reported in: TAYLOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

my wife and i bought a 2008 saturn sky redline 2.0 turbo charged 3 weeks ago and on apr 17,2008 she was backing out of her parking spot at work and stepped on the brakes and the car kept moving narrowly missing a parked car behind her. she had to really stomp on the brakes and it slowed slightly and finally stopped inchs short of the parked car. i have read that gm seems not to have the fix for this. they say warm the car before moving. there was no mention of this issue at time of purchase. my question is does someone have to die before this gets taken care of.

Reported in: REDMOND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X18Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

since purchasing the 2008 saturn sky in september 2007 the brakes do not work when first starting the vehicle. the car must warm up before the brakes work properly. the car was brought back to the dealer several times and i was advised that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. recently the brakes failed when i had the cruise control on at 65 mph. the cruise did not shut off, the brakes did not even slow the vehicle. every time the car has gone back to the dealer they tell me that there is no problem. last week they advised that they had to re-calibrate the brakes- this did not work, i still have the problem when i first start the car, i have not used the cruise control since.

Reported in: PLAINVILLE CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i own a 2008 saturn sky redline. my vehicle suffers the problem listed in several similar complaints logged with the nhtsa and mentioned on multiple saturn sky forums - brake system not working adequately after starting the vehicle once is has sat overnight. typically takes 30-45 seconds to build sufficient vacuum for brake system to function normally. no accidents as i was aware of the issue when purchasing the car. however, in my opinion, it does pose a safety issue and should be corrected.

Reported in: EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X68Y

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

no brakes on cold start. first thing in the morning or when car sit for more than 4 hours. terrified to try cruise control as i heard it will cause brake failure while driving. dealership said it was "normal" and needed to let vacuum build.

Reported in: MOBILE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X88Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

i purchased a saturn sky redline less than 2 weeks ago. each morning when i start the car after it has sat overnight, and attempt to use the brakes, the pedal goes down to the floor accompanied by a vibrating feeling. this morning i nearly hit a car traveling past my driveway when i had to use much more effort than usual to bring the car to a stop. there seemed to be absolutely no power brakes. after looking online i have now read about other owners who are experiencing the same issue. my dealership did not make me aware of this issue or that i need to follow any special procedure.

Reported in: PALATINE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X68Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the brakes required extremely high force to get the vehicle to stop for the 30-60 seconds after start up, if the vehicle has been sitting for approx. 6 hours or more. my understanding is that in 2008 as a cost savings gm chose to remove the vacuum pump. since this vehicle is a turbo it does not develop high enough vacuum and it bleed off quickly after the vehicle sits a while. the vacuum pump is being put back into the 2009 to eliminate this problem. this issue is very dangerous and needs to be addressed immediately. this problem has been going on for almost a year. make gm fix this problem on the 2008 turbos, please.

Reported in: OXFORD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X98Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

excessive brake pedal effort on cold start.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X08Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

saturn sky redline when start car you have no brakes.

Reported in: COLUMBIA TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X78Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes do not engage properaly when engine is cool (vacuum assist).

Reported in: FENTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

i purchased a 2008 saturn turbo sky in september 2007. in january 2008, i took the car in for service because of the brakes. after the car has sat for a period of 5 hours or more and is moved, the brake pedal pushes almost to the floor the first 3-4 times brakes are applied. you are not certain the car will come to a complete stop. saturn kept the car overnight and told me there was nothing wrong with the car....that turbo sky autos all operate in this manner. they tell me that all turbo autos operate in this manner. i do not believe this for an instant. i witnessed a tech move the car, stopped the car, came out and informed his supervisor that he would not drive the car the way the brakes functioned. they kept the car another day and the next day i realized nothing had changed. later, i was informed that the ntsb was looking into this problem. last month, i received a letter saying that saturn was aware of a braking problem with the turbo sky and i was asked to bring the car in for a calibration adjustment. i did this, received the car back and it's basically the same. i would like to know if there really is an investigation going on or is this just my car. i've discussed this problem with people i know very familiar with turbo engines and they say this should not happen at all. i will look forward to hearing from you.

Reported in: FILLMORE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X48Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

my car is at saturn of hickory for the third time because of the brakes they said they cannot fix them it is a defect i have asked for my money back with no answer as of yet my brakes were like this from the very first day. the first day i went to drive the car i called the sales person that sold us the car and told her hey something is wrong i have no brakes !!!! they have said that you have to let the car warm up first but that is not in the manual nor did the sale person tell us this. i have almost hit something numerous times in this car already and it only has about 2000 miles on it. i should not have to sit and wait for a car to warm up before i can drive it in the summer time !!!!

Reported in: NEWTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X78Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky redline. whenever the vehicle has been parked for more than 5 or 6 hours, there is poor power brake assist functionality. when the brake pedal is depressed, the pedal is extremely hard and causes the contact to apply more pressure to get the vehicle to stop. the failure was noticed while driving 5 mph. after a few minutes of the vehicle running, the brakes return to normal. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they reprogrammed the brake control module according to a gm service bulletin; however, that did not correct the failure. he took the vehicle to the dealer for a second time, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. the dealer has not responded or called back. the failure mileage was 50 and current mileage was 900. updated 09/10/08 *bf updated 09/10/08. *jb

Reported in: VERASOTA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X38Y

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. the contact stated that her vehicle has been leaking gasoline for approximately three months. the dealer could not determine the cause of the failure; however, they found a hole in the hose and made the repair. she went to pump gas into the vehicle and fuel still leaks out. the current and failure mileages were 67,000.

Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MC35BX8Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2008 saturn sky redline 700 miles on the od brake problem. cold start produces pedal vibration and little or no brake power. fortunately i haven't ran into anything.

Reported in: TOPEKA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X58Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky redline. upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brakes were inoperative. he attempted to utilize the brakes several times while backing out of his driveway. he had to pump the brake pedal over eight times in order for the braking system to engage. on a separate occasion, while driving less than 5 mph, the braking system would not operate and the vehicle rolled away until it stopped on its own. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that a pump was needed, which would assist the braking system with building up pressure in order for the brakes to engage. the failure and current mileages were less than 14,000. updated 3/19/09 *cn updated 03/25/09.*jb

Reported in: SHELBY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X68Y

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. immediately, white smoke appeared from the instrument panel, which resulted in reduced visibility. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road with caution and roadside assistance was called to the scene. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the heating and air conditioning system caused the failure. the system was replaced. the contact smelled a strong odor of coolant inside the vehicle following the repair and the traction control failed to operate. whenever the vehicle was in operation, the abs warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. on six separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. the failure mileage was 2,000 and current mileage was 15,500.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X78Y

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X78Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X78Y

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. the contact stated that the brake booster vacuum does not work. the manufacturer informed him that he must wait sixty seconds for the brakes to work. the contact stated that the manufacturer does not want to repair the vehicle. he does not understand why he must wait sixty seconds to drive a new model vehicle. the current mileage was 15,000 and failure mileage was 14,000.

Reported in: VIRGINA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X18Y

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky redline. the contact stated that the air bag off indicator did not illuminate when an occupant was positioned in the front passenger seat. the failure occurred sporadicly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five separate occasions, where the passenger presence system sensor and the sensing diagnostic module were replaced at different times. the failure continued to occur after the repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 6,027. updated 9/19/11 *cn updated 01.23.12

Reported in: PALM BEACH GARDENS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35XX8Y

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

i was trying to turn the ac on because it is 102 degrees outside. when i was turning the knob on the climate control module to cold it never changed it stayed blowing hot. also when i tried to get the fan to blow towards me it was stuck in the mode where it blows on the floor. while it is stuck in the mid and wont changed its steady blowing out hot air even when the module for the fan is turned off. this is crazy that most of the saturn vue i read have the same problem and something is always missing. there needs to be a serious recall on this vehicle since these were the last ones made.

Reported in: ROCKVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GSCL13718S

SERVICE BRAKES

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.

Reported in: SAMSON AL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G8MF35XX8Y

AIR BAGS

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.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X68Y

AIR BAGS

at 39600 miles the passenger airbag sensor failed.

Reported in: HUNTINGBURG IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MB35B28Y

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Reported in: BRADENTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MB35B28Y

ENGINE

Reported in: BRADENTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MB35B28Y

AIR BAGS

the passenger side airbag sensor appears to be malfunctioning. it causes the airbag to go to the "off" position. gm appears to be recalling other makes and models but not the saturn sky for the airbag issue.

Reported in: WINSTON-SALEM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X98Y

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

i have seen the recalls in the news for the saturn sky 2006-2007 models, and looked up what happened, and i think the ignition switch problem has happened to me in the 2008 model. i was driving on a state road, and suddenly the car just stopped. i was able to restart it, and nobody was around to hit me, but i never understood what happened. i remember being very afraid of another car coming along and hitting me. now i see this is exactly what happened to other people. this never happened to me again, and i forgot all about it until now. i just thought it was a freak thing at the time, but i wonder if the 2008 model also needs to be in the recall. i'm not feeling very safe right now, given that gm did not recall all affected cars in the past.

Reported in: DE QUEEN AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

i bought this car (2008 saturn sky redline, automatic, build date 7/07) used from a personal owner on 3/15/2014 with 56,607 miles on it. after leaving it in my garage overnight i started the car and proceeded to drive out of my garage. at the end of my short driveway i applied the brake pedal to stop before i turned onto my street. the brake pedal did a series of pulsations and went almost to the floorboard without stopping the car. the car continued into the street before i could get it stopped. at first i thought i had a bad master cylinder or a brake fluid leak but as i continued on slowly i eventually got a full brake pedal and the car stopped every time as normal from then on. after getting home i researched my problem and found that many 2008 sky redlines were experiencing the same problem. evidently gm made a change on some of the 2008(only) redlines braking system by omitting a "vacuum assist pump" or something like that. gm changed the brake system back to include this pump in the 2009 model's. the brake problem on this car, and other 2008's, is extremely dangerous. i was not warned of this condition from the seller, which is not gm's fault, but these affected cars should be recalled and equipped with the regular braking system as on the 2007 or 2009 sky redlines. i also found out that there was a sticker on the outside of the dash from gm on "some" of the new 2008 cars telling of this type of system and what to do....but it was just a sticker the new owner pulled off as it was not meant to be permanent. by placing these stickers on the new cars gm knew there was a negative, possibly fatal, aspect to this braking system. they did nothing to correct it on the affected cars but did change it the next model year because of owner complaints i'm sure.

Reported in: ROME GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X48Y

AIR BAGS

service airbag light is on. dashboard indicator shows passenger airbag is off even though a passenger is in the seat.

Reported in: BENTONVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X48Y

SERVICE BRAKES

after first starting, the vehicle has no brakes. this issue occurred the first time i backed it out of the garage. the brakes were very soft and i had to keep pumping them. i contacted the dealer and they said that you have to let it warm up first. i took the car in and told them that this was unacceptable and could result in an accident. they made an adjustment to the brakes, however, they are very hard. this is a very serious problem and it needs to be addressed.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X48Y

SERVICE BRAKES

brakes fail when the engine is cold which could cause an accident.

Reported in: LAWRENCEVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35XX8Y

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have a saturn sky in the recall and it's my understanding we can get a loaner for free while we wait for parts to come in. orr chevrolet in texarkana said all they have to loan is cobalts, and this concerns me for obvious reasons. i asked if he knew those are also recalled and he laughed and said yes but that's all they got. i suggested they take a vehicle off their used sales lot that isn't made by gm but they can't do that. obviously i didn't take the even less safe cobalt and i'm still driving my sky, but i'm concerned that they're offering the most deadly car of them all and that other drivers may end up taking them, possibly for months.

Reported in: DE QUEEN AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

the vehicle was being driven at highway speeds, upon avoiding a collision with another vehicle, the saturn sky i was in had collided with the concrete center divider and became airborn. the airbags did not deploy after first colliding with the divider, nor after it had landed back onto its wheels. hazard lights were operable, onstar did not activate. injuries were sustained to both the driver and passenger.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G8MF35X68Y

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G8MF35X68Y

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. the contact received nhtsa recall campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and for 14v171000 (electrical system however, the dealer informed the contact that the repair could not be performed because the necessary parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the delay. there were no failures.

Reported in: MANILA AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MC35B58Y

AIR BAGS

Reported in: MANILA AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MC35B58Y

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor was defective and caused the air bag to deactivate. the dealer stated that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: PHENIX AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X98Y

AIR BAGS

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.

Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X68Y

SEATS

Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X68Y

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X68Y

SERVICE BRAKES

brakes/ vacuum does not function properly when starting the vehicle. took it to gm for a few adjustments (which did not work) and they say that the car must be warmed up for 1 minute or more before driving. that is unacceptable living in warm weather climate. why should i have to wait to drive a new car in order for the brakes to work and be safe. it's a safety issue and now i cannot let anyone drive my car, or go to a valet in fear that they will hit something or someone.

Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X68Y

AIR BAGS

passanger airbag light, the passenger airbag sensor is bad indicating it will not work in case of an accident.

Reported in: FORT SMITH AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MC35B98Y

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the dealer stated that the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle and could not provide an estimate date of arrival. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X58Y

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X58Y

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the purpose of this e-mail is to notify you of problems i'm experiencing trying to get the recall accomplished on my sky. i've called scholfield (the designated repair dealer for my area) multiple times and am getting a run around. they tell me they can't get the parts and it will be 6-8 weeks before they expect a delivery. i'm wanting to put out a notice that if there is an issue with this car while waiting for an inexpensive defective part, there may be other outcomes, most assuredly undesirable. whatever can be done, needs to be done as this vehicle is a potential threat on the roads and that is not due to my persistence in trying to get the mandated recall done. according to the letter, "you should contact your gm dealer to arrange a service appointment as soon as possible." i have tried to do this on numerous occasions, only to be put off by the service department. any assistance you could offer would be much appreciated as this doesn't seem to be a priority for the dealership.

Reported in: WICHITA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MH35X88Y

AIR BAGS

the passenger side air bag seat sensor is failing and is a known issue by gm and saturn, this is a known safety issue that is endangering people's lives.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X38Y

AIR BAGS

passenger airbag light is on continuously. dealer wanted $900+ to fix. they charges me $100+ just to diagnose it & tell me there was a problem in the airbag sensor. this should be considered a "safety issue" & should be fixed at the mfgs expense.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MF35X58Y

AIR BAGS

warning light shows airbag needs to be serviced with no crash incident. dealer will not fix or recall without large fee. i noticed lots of other recalls for same part on other gm cars

Reported in: ANTIOCH TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G8MG35X88Y

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