NHTSA — Engine Problems

3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,625 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2008 Saturn Sky engine problems

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2008 Saturn Sky Owner Comments

problem #4

Jan 282021

Sky

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I am trying to replace the turbocharged unit but all 3 purchase had an internal crack. Is this a common problem unknown by consumers" should I be worried that this problem will continue"

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #3

Oct 012017

Sky

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Sky. While driving various speeds, the coolant warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that coolant was added to the vehicle every two days. An independent mechanic stated that the coolant system needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to harry green Chevrolet Nissan (1858 E pike St, clarksburg, wv 26301) where they flushed the coolant system. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted again. The vehicle was taken back to the harry green dealer where it was diagnosed that the thermostat and thermostat housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning, oil was leaking from the vehicle, and the coolant was not in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic where they stated that the oil pressure needed to be repaired, the valve timing was not in sync with the piston, and the intake cam shaft was over advanced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

- Fairmont, WV, USA

problem #2

Apr 142011

Sky 4-cyl

  • miles
Trying to find out about the long delay in getting the ignition part for my vehicle. I contacted my dealer faulkner GMC of trevose pa back in April they ordered the part and as of this E mail has not received the part from GM. I would like to know why it is taking so long. I have kept my driving to a minimum in the vehicle but a 5 months delay is inexcusable as well as dangerous.

- Newtown, PA, USA

problem #1

Feb 072013

Sky 4-cyl

  • 48,500 miles
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.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

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