The problem with my Saturn Vue has yet to be determined. I have been told it probably is the transmission. If I could get the service department in our area to at least look at my car then I would have an idea what is wrong. I have owned this car for 3 months and never expected to have any problems this early on. The service department has been very lax about checking my car. I have asked for a loaner due to the fact I work out of town, but I am repeatedly told there is nothing available.
I bought this car so I would not run into problems such as this, and I believe I've made a big mistake.
I bought the Saturn Vue in November 2002. It started to make noise - grinding noise - but they couldn't find anything with it. The vibrating grinding noise became worse, especially when I would turn - It was EMBARRASSING! They couldn't find what the problem was and I have to travel 1 hour to the dealer. FINALLY they have had it now for 2 weeks working on it and it will probably be another week. It is amazing that many have had the same problem - from reading the reviews here - yet SATURN claims they never heard of this and will research to find out what the problem is???
I had the exact same problem with my VUE a few months after buying it. It made a terrible grinding noise, especially when I made sharp turns at a low speed (like in a parking lot).
My dealer examined it right away & found that the "rear shift differential" needed to be rebuilt. They did so, and I have had no grinding noise since.
Maybe suggest this to them...?
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