2007 Saturn SKY
Typical pattern 1.8% of complaints about the 2007 Saturn SKY came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2007 vehicle — around the middle of the 268 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 8.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is air bags (236 complaints), typically at 8.7 yr or about 46,222 miles.
- Complaints
- 342
- Median age at failure
- 8.3 yr
- Median mileage
- 42,453 n=231
- Crash / fire / tow
- 5.3% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 5
17V061000 2017-01-26
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
14E021000 2014-04-30
Electrical system:ignition:switch
UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.
If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
14V171000 2014-04-10
Electrical system:ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occup
14V047000 2014-02-10
Air bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicle
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
07V589000 2007-12-20
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Air bags 8,000 mi 10 mo in service
PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT OFF WHILE ADULT PASSENGER IN SEAT. PROBLEM DUPLICATED AT DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES. REPLACED SEAT AIRBAG MODULE, REPLACED INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC COVER AND OR PAD FRONT SEAT CUSHION, CHECKED FOR WIRE CHAFING AT KICK PANELS, REPLACED MODULE KIT; TOLD BY DEALERSHIP AND ENGINEERS THAT VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. *TR
Air bags 4,997 mi 1.3 yr in service crash / fire / tow
I HAVE A 2007 SATURN SKY REDLINE AND CRASHED IT. ONSTAR DISPATCHED THE CALL AS AN "AIRBAG DEPLOYED ACCIDENT". THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I BRUISED MY RIB CAGE BADLY FROM SLAMMING INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A LOW MILEAGE, FRONTAL IMPACT. THE CAR IS STILL IN REPAIR. *TR
Air bags 32,000 mi 3.1 yr in service crash / fire / tow
2007 SATURN SKY TRAVELING IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH WITH TRAFFIC SOUTH ON RT2 IN EDGEWATER MD IN THE RIGHT LANE OF A 6 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY. A 2007 KIA TRAVELING EAST ACROSS THE 6 LANES OF TRAFFIC FAILED TO STOP FOR STOP SIGN. SKY HIT KIA HEAD ON IN TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE KIA CENTERED ON THE PILLAR BETWEEN THE FRONT AND BACK DOORS. AIR BAGS IN THE 2007 SKY FAILED TO DEPLOY. *TR
Electrical system 70,000 mi 6.8 yr in service
EVERYTIME I START MY VEHICLE I GET THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES ON THE CONTROL PANEL. SERVICE AIRBAG, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, ESC OFF/DISABLED. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENTS ON THE VEHICLE BUT LACK OF ESC MAKES CONTROLLING THE RWD PERFORMANCE VEHICLE DIFFICULT, IN ADDITION THE SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGE IS FURTHER REASON FOR CONCERN.