2009 SATURN OUTLOOK Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 SATURN OUTLOOK has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical components, seat belts, liftgate operation, and air bag deployment, based on recall data.
There are five recalls affecting this vehicle, involving safety and electrical systems. These recalls address risks associated with the heated washer fluid system, seat belts, power liftgate, and side impact air bags.
Recalls- Heated washer fluid system. Recall 10V240000 affects 1,365,070 vehicles. The module may ignite due to electrical shorts causing thermal incidents ranging from plastic distortion to melting. The module will be permanently disabled and removed. The recall began June 11, 2010.
- Seat belts buckle interference. Recall 10V375000 covers 207,210 vehicles. The second row seat side trim shield can restrict buckle rotation, potentially exposing and partially depressing the release button, reducing restraint effectiveness in a crash. Dealers will modify the trim shields and replace damaged buckles. The recall began August 18, 2010.
- Power liftgate gas struts. Recall 15V415000 involves 691,144 vehicles with power liftgate option. The gas struts may wear prematurely allowing the liftgate to fall unexpectedly, risking injury. Dealers will update the liftgate actuator software to prevent rapid closing. The recall began November 15, 2016.
- Side impact air bags wiring. Recall 14V118000 affects 1,176,407 vehicles. Resistance in seat-mounted side impact air bag wiring harnesses may prevent air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment during crashes. Dealers will replace wiring connections with soldered connections. The recall began June 16, 2014.
- Seat belt lap pretensioner cable. Recall 14V266000 covers 1,339,355 vehicles. The flexible steel cable in front outboard seat belts can fatigue and separate, causing restraint failure in crashes. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the lap pretensioner when parts become available. Owners received interim notices starting July 2014.
Owners with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues should consider their rights under state lemon laws.
2009 SATURN OUTLOOK Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
4779186
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 SATURN OUTLOOK
691144 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
Risk: If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
2009 SATURN OUTLOOK
1339355 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
Risk: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
2009 SATURN OUTLOOK
1176407 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
2009 SATURN OUTLOOK
207210 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES. THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT. IF THE BUCKLE CONTACTS THE SEAT FRAME, ADDITIONAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SEAT TO A SEATING POSITION. IF SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED, THE BUCKLE COVER COULD BE PUSHED DOWN THE STRAP, EXPOSING AND PARTIALLY DEPRESSING THE RED RELEASE BUTTON.
Risk: THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
2009 SATURN OUTLOOK
1365070 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
Risk: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Complaints
No complaints found.