2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles

Charlie · 06-29-2009, 10:38 PM

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[drupal=3172]2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles[/drupal]

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that General Motors is recalling 44,451 model year 2008 Saturn Vue vehicles with body color outside door handles. The outside door handles may stick or bind. If this were to occur, the door may not latch when closed. Driving with an unlatched door could result in an unbelted occupant falling out of the vehicle, causing increased risk of injury.

kae · 06-30-2009, 12:32 AM

I've had my handles stick once or twice, but didn't think much of it. I'm not a huge chrome fan...but I guess there is a reason that chrome handles will be the replacement.

pmj · 06-30-2009, 11:28 AM

Always fasten your seatbelts.

SinCitySaturn · 06-30-2009, 02:31 PM

Sure glad we bought a Loaded XR Vue. It's been a great SUV and I love the look of the chrome handles

Chrome in genral is a timeless classic I think. Glad I don't have to bother having them changed out. We love our 08 XR

Warren · 06-30-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SinCitySaturn

Sure glad we bought a Loaded XR Vue. It's been a great SUV and I love the look of the chrome handles

Chrome in genral is a timeless classic I think. Glad I don't have to bother having them changed out. We love our 08 XR

I too have the XR with AWD and feel the same way as you, I love the vehicle. I will be very sad if Saturn does not survive in Canada.

hand-filer · 06-30-2009, 07:27 PM

Too bad for those that sprung for the chrome ones to replace the originals.

kae · 06-30-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hand-filer

Too bad for those that sprung for the chrome ones to replace the originals.

I was thinking about that...the people that paid money to get Chrome replacements (especially recently) probably aren't too thrilled to hear this news.

ar15 · 07-06-2009, 11:31 AM

I like the body colored handles. Do I have to get chrome ones?

kae · 07-06-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ar15

I like the body colored handles. Do I have to get chrome ones?

If you want the recall fixed then I assume that you do. I assume that if they are replacing with chrome there is a problem with the body colored material used period...

TiVoPrince · 07-06-2009, 05:14 PM

Disappointed
because I preferred the body coloured handles. The passenger handle has felt odd a couple of times with no discernable reason so I believe that this makes my vehicle the target for this recall.

I suppose that replacing all with chrome is simply easier that stocking multiple part numbers. Since Sunburst Orange is discontinued I'm happier with chrome than a guesstimate paint match...

MoparNut · 07-06-2009, 09:53 PM

There's nothing wrong with the door handles-it's the owners. they are pulling backwards (towards the rear of the vehicle) instead of pulling the handle straight out. Another recall caused by ESTO (Equipment Superior To Operator)

CR Cirl · 07-08-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MoparNut

There's nothing wrong with the door handles-it's the owners. they are pulling backwards (towards the rear of the vehicle) instead of pulling the handle straight out. Another recall caused by ESTO (Equipment Superior To Operator)

Like they're confused and think they bought a minivan?

saturnd00d · 07-09-2009, 08:10 AM

I'm on the fence with the chrome handles. I think they look great on XR's and redlines, but with the black bumpered-versions (such as my own), I'm not convinced they would look good. Anyone have a recall# though? My dealership tends to avoid doing things unless I prove it to them. Has happened with both my former ION and SC1.

68rustang · 07-09-2009, 09:09 AM

The article gives an August date so there might not be anything "official" yet.

saturnd00d · 07-09-2009, 10:07 AM

OK thanks, I'll be on the lookout for that

LanCity · 07-09-2009, 12:46 PM

I actually called on this yesterday, pretty interesting... neither my dealer or the woman at the Saturn Call center knew anything about this. The dealer said that I would probably know as soon as they would... that they won't get the vin list until GM sent it out to the individual drivers. The Saturn Call center lady seemed to think it was too new for their system and thus, VINs hadn't been matched to the recall... very interesting. Why would you make the announcement a month and a half before your ready to do it? I was mildly (okay, not at all...) concerned about doors flying open on the expressway and disappointed to hear they don't have their info on paper yet... okay the real story is I've been eying an upgrade to chrome door handles for a few months and was getting ready to pull the trigger when this recall was announced, and in my elation was hoping I could save $100 or so bones...

kae · 07-09-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LanCity

I actually called on this yesterday, pretty interesting... neither my dealer or the woman at the Saturn Call center knew anything about this. The dealer said that I would probably know as soon as they would... that they won't get the vin list until GM sent it out to the individual drivers. The Saturn Call center lady seemed to think it was too new for their system and thus, VINs hadn't been matched to the recall... very interesting. Why would you make the announcement a month and a half before your ready to do it? I was mildly (okay, not at all...) concerned about doors flying open on the expressway and disappointed to hear they don't have their info on paper yet... okay the real story is I've been eying an upgrade to chrome door handles for a few months and was getting ready to pull the trigger when this recall was announced, and in my elation was hoping I could save $100 or so bones...

Not sure if they have "officially" announced it which may be why the dealers aren't aware. It's on the NHTSA website so I guess it was an official announcement to them, but not to the owners of the vehicles or dealerships since, as mentioned, the estimated start date of the recall isn't until August.

LanCity · 07-09-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kae

Not sure if they have "officially" announced it which may be why the dealers aren't aware. It's on the NHTSA website so I guess it was an official announcement to them, but not to the owners of the vehicles or dealerships since, as mentioned, the estimated start date of the recall isn't until August.

True, but the release said you could call Saturn for more information...

68rustang · 07-15-2009, 09:01 AM

I stopped into my dealership this morning to have the passenger side visor replaced under warranty. While checking the car in I asked about the door handle recall. They knew all about it but don't have any parts yet.

08SunburstRL · 07-15-2009, 05:19 PM

So does this mean us RL guys have to have those chrome handles?

Im not a fan of having all kinds of chrome crap on the sides of the car. I have even debated on trying to take the chrome molding around the windows off.

06-30-2009, 12:32 AM	#2
kae Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 432 kae's Photos 2008 VUE 2.4L 2004 ION-2 Sedan	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles I've had my handles stick once or twice, but didn't think much of it. I'm not a huge chrome fan...but I guess there is a reason that chrome handles will be the replacement.

06-30-2009, 11:28 AM	#3
pmj Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 66	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles Always fasten your seatbelts.

06-30-2009, 02:31 PM	#4
SinCitySaturn Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas,Nevada Posts: 206 2008 VUE 3.6L 1997 SL2	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles Sure glad we bought a Loaded XR Vue. It's been a great SUV and I love the look of the chrome handles Chrome in genral is a timeless classic I think. Glad I don't have to bother having them changed out. We love our 08 XR ... Saturn Saved The Best For Last Live for Nothing...Or Die For Something 2008 Vue XR 3.6 1997 SL2 Auto 110K miles as of 12-14-13 <-----2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS 35th Anniversary

06-30-2009, 07:27 PM	#6
hand-filer Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Ca. Posts: 438 hand-filer's Photos 2008 VUE Red Line	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles Too bad for those that sprung for the chrome ones to replace the originals.

07-06-2009, 11:31 AM	#8
ar15 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 78	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles I like the body colored handles. Do I have to get chrome ones?

07-06-2009, 05:14 PM	#10
TiVoPrince Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 59	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles Disappointed because I preferred the body coloured handles. The passenger handle has felt odd a couple of times with no discernable reason so I believe that this makes my vehicle the target for this recall. I suppose that replacing all with chrome is simply easier that stocking multiple part numbers. Since Sunburst Orange is discontinued I'm happier with chrome than a guesstimate paint match...

07-06-2009, 09:53 PM	#11
MoparNut Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Buffalo Posts: 587 MoparNut's Photos	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles There's nothing wrong with the door handles-it's the owners. they are pulling backwards (towards the rear of the vehicle) instead of pulling the handle straight out. Another recall caused by ESTO (Equipment Superior To Operator)

07-09-2009, 08:10 AM	#13
saturnd00d Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,274 saturnd00d's Photos 2008 VUE 2.4L	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles I'm on the fence with the chrome handles. I think they look great on XR's and redlines, but with the black bumpered-versions (such as my own), I'm not convinced they would look good. Anyone have a recall# though? My dealership tends to avoid doing things unless I prove it to them. Has happened with both my former ION and SC1. ... ___________________________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/saturnd00d

07-09-2009, 09:09 AM	#14
68rustang Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 38	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles The article gives an August date so there might not be anything "official" yet.

07-09-2009, 10:07 AM	#15
saturnd00d Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,274 saturnd00d's Photos 2008 VUE 2.4L	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles OK thanks, I'll be on the lookout for that ... ___________________________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/saturnd00d

07-09-2009, 12:46 PM	#16
LanCity New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles I actually called on this yesterday, pretty interesting... neither my dealer or the woman at the Saturn Call center knew anything about this. The dealer said that I would probably know as soon as they would... that they won't get the vin list until GM sent it out to the individual drivers. The Saturn Call center lady seemed to think it was too new for their system and thus, VINs hadn't been matched to the recall... very interesting. Why would you make the announcement a month and a half before your ready to do it? I was mildly (okay, not at all...) concerned about doors flying open on the expressway and disappointed to hear they don't have their info on paper yet... okay the real story is I've been eying an upgrade to chrome door handles for a few months and was getting ready to pull the trigger when this recall was announced, and in my elation was hoping I could save $100 or so bones...

07-15-2009, 09:01 AM	#19
68rustang Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 38	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles I stopped into my dealership this morning to have the passenger side visor replaced under warranty. While checking the car in I asked about the door handle recall. They knew all about it but don't have any parts yet.

07-15-2009, 05:19 PM	#20
08SunburstRL Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 61 2008 VUE Red Line	Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Recalled for Faulty Door Handles So does this mean us RL guys have to have those chrome handles? Im not a fan of having all kinds of chrome crap on the sides of the car. I have even debated on trying to take the chrome molding around the windows off. ... '08 Sunburst Orange Saturn Vue Redline '13 Deep Ruby Red Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ Z71 '94 Medium Patriot Red Chevrolet Camaro Z28

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