I pulled into a gas station. Had to wait in line. When I put my Saturn Vue xe V4 into drive it would not move. I tried manual (3rd) and still would not go forward. Reverse works, park works. This vehicle only has approximately 35000 miles on it. I now have to have a transmission rebuild? there were no indications of a problem.

- Toledo, OH, USA

First noticed problems with automatic shifting and acceleration on my way to the office. Then, when attempting to park, I realized I could not go in reverse. Limped home and had the vehicle towed to a trusted transmission specialist who identified 2 error codes: P0776 pcsb stuck off and P2715 pcs4 stuck on. Unfortunately the power train had expired as of June 30th, 2013 - a mere 8 months before this incident. He told me that there were factory technical service bulletins out on this very issue and also wrote on the invoice that the "3/5 R clutch wave plate possibly broken." I contacted multiple dealers to have it considered for repair, but they essentially told me that I would be responsible for financing the repair. I pleaded my case to GMC customer service, but were denied any real assistance. After reading many posts of 2008 Vue owners experiencing the same issues and having their transmissions fixed multiple times, we decided to obtain another non-GMC vehicle and will never by GMC again given the callous nature with which they responded to my needs as a previously loyal customer.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Was taking my grandchildren to a ski resort for the evening. Came to a stop sign, need to back up a little bit, no reverse. Then it would no shift going forward, one gear forward only. Check engine light cam on had it checked. Error code of PO776. When inspected have been told it need to be rebuilt. At a cost of $3000. When searching online about this problem, it is very common and nobody can understand why there isn't a recall over the 3-5-R wave plate.

- Tamworth, NH, USA

The vehicle became difficult to start with the interior lights blinking wildly. While driving, the vehicle would hesitate and surge. Had new ignition switch installed. Axle shaft seal leaking transmission fluid. Transmission failed shortly thereafter (NHTSA compl #10565714).

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

Without warning the transmission would not shift out of first gear. The car would not go any faster than 35 mile per hour and struggle to go up an incline into the driveway, revving at 2000 RPM. After an examination by a mechanic, it was determined that the transmission wave plate was cracked, failing to produce enough pressure for a gear change.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

Starting up slight incline when car lost speed, then started moving again but would not go over 30 mph at 4000rpms. Pulled into service center where they said trany gone. Now only have first gear. Needs new one but cost is 5,500.

- Tilton, NH, USA

My transmission failed as I was accelerating off a stop line. The vehicle would not go above 30 miles an hour and was at 3000 RPM. When attempting to park and back into a parking spot the car would not go into reverse. There appears to be a recall on this model. Is my car under this recall.

- Eugene, OR, USA

On November 19, 2013 as I was in my way to work the car started to make a weird noise and as I kept driving I felt a jerk on the car and heard a loud noise coming from the engine, had to turn back home. I was not going to drive the car and get stranded somewhere on the road. I call carl black Chevrolet and had the car towed to have it service. On Friday I picked up the car and was told the fixed the problem which was the control solenoid valve and transmission control module assembly replacement. They found fluid pressure switches damaged, replaced tcm and sol assembly. On Friday November 23, 2013 I picked up my car and was told the problem was fixed, but on November 25, 2013 as I was driving to the store the problem started again, going about 35 miles the car jerked back so bad that I almost hit my head on the steering wheel. I thank god there was nobody behind me because this could have cause an accident. I was able to get the car home but not before the car did the same thing again and there was noise coming from the engine. I had the car towed again to carl black Chevrolet and is at their service center today, I want a new transmission on my car not just replace some parts and sending me on my way with a car that I can have a serious accident with and possible get hurt or hurt others. All this problems have caused me to missed work and spend money I don't have, I do not want to continue having problems that can be avoided. This is a very stressful situation for me, please tell me what I have to do to have this problem fix.

- Oviedo, FL, USA

Shortly after departing our home on October 27, 2013, our 2008 Saturn Vue vehicle began to exhibit hard shifting, over-revving before finally "clunking" into gears. These symptoms went away after a few minutes worth of driving. The symptoms recurred the following day so we took the vehicle to dealer for inspection. Diagnosis is a broken 3-5-R wave plate. After conducting some research on the internet, it appears this failure is not uncommon with the Saturn Vue and related GM stable mates (Chevrolet equinox / GMC acadia / Pontiac torrent...). a total failure of the 3-5-R wave plate has the potential to strand drivers at inopportune times; fortunately we were able to get the car to the dealership under its own power.

- Redmond, WA, USA

2008 Saturn Vue with 87,000 miles. Out of nowhere I started having issues with the transmission. 80% of the miles are highway miles also. Transmission now slips when going from 2nd to 3rd gear. Earlier today when I put the car in reverse the transmission would not engage so when I pushed on the gas the engine simply revved like I was in neutral. My issues seem similar to many others here. Disappointing to say the least.

- Florence, KY, USA

Transmission failure and loss of forward motion while entering onto roadway with on coming traffic.

- Newtown Sq, PA, USA

Purchased my Saturn Oct 2011 transmission went out 3 months later January 2012. Saturn replaced it because it was still under factory warranty. August 7th 2013 im getting onto the expressway and my engine light comes on and the car loses power and would hardly accelerate. My transmission control module went out and my warranty company refuses to fix it saying that it is not an internal part. I am beyond pissed.

- Akron, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate as the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the transmission would have to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign number: 08V200000 (power train) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

- Miramar, FL, USA

Transmission 35R clutch wave plate failure requires complete transmission rebuild. Vehicle was properly maintained at appropriate service intervals. Transmission started to slip when shifting from 3rd to 4th gear and hesitated to up shift from 5th to 6th gear. Trouble codes P0700 and P0777 were logged when transmission first slipped.

- Belmont, MI, USA

The vehicle has 87,000 miles on it and has always been serviced at dealership. While driving thru a parking lot I felt it shift hard. It drove fine for a few miles, then while in residential area I heard a squealing noise. I stopped and turned off vehicle. Turned it back on and it would not go in reverse. Waited about 30 minutes turned it on again and it would go in reverse but not drive. Waited again for 30 minutes and started it again and it would not go in any gear. There should not be transmission problems at 87,000 on a one owner, well maintained vehicle. The dealership kept my vehicle for 26 days before returning it. GM customer service was not helpful and very hard to deal with. There is obviously a known issue with this transmission. The reason for the 26 day delay is because they had so many in for repairs. While the 87,000 miles was inside the mileage warranty, the vehicle was out of warranty by time.

- Monroe, LA, USA

I purchased a 2008 Saturn Vue October 31, 2011 and by July 5, 2013 my transmission went out. I went to get in my car going to work and the truck would not reverse. No warranty would cover the cost.

- Huber Heights, OH, USA

While attempting to merge from 38th street Tacoma to I5 North accelerated from the off ramp vehicle tachometer climbed, loss of acceleration-power, transmission failure. Shifted to neutral then back to drive with no result. Almost got rear ended by I5 drivers doing 60-65 with my vehicle slowing, shifted into neutral again then back to drive for second time with no result, almost got hit a 4th time, vehicle finally responded to 4th gear in manual mode. Vehicle operated poorly for next few miles until I was able to get off the interstate. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. There are numerous incidents of the Saturn/GM products that have a defective 35 wave plate associated with the transmission. This vehicle has been serviced regularly last service was 7 days prior to this near accident no error codes or engine lights had come on prior to this happening. Glad to see the federal govt. Can bail out a company that endangers the general public and gambles with the ideal of may it will maybe it won't break, as long as we get money. Society of automotive engineers they should have a new association society of cost benefit analysis. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Milton, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. After the repair the contact noticed hesitation while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time where repairs were performed to the transmission. The contact was unaware of the exact repairs. Additionally, the contact stated the oil pressure light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer performed an oil change but the failure continued. The contact stated that the battery was replaced three times because the vehicle would not start. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Manual shift mode on gear selector does not work, unable to downshift. P, D and R seem to work normal. Unable to use transmission to control speed on hills.

- Dyer, IN, USA

2008 Saturn Vue. Consumer writes in regards to defective transmission the consumer stated the reverse gear stopped working and the drive gear started slipping.

- Williamstown, VT, USA