Why is my Saturn Vue not shifting in gear?

Why is my Saturn Vue not shifting in gear?

Having trouble with tranny not staying in gear,while in Drive,coming to a complete stop,vehicle will shift out of gear,drop shifter into 2 gear will then shift into gear,then vehicle can be shifted back into DRIVE ok. it has 75 000 miles on it, the dealer said 6 months ago that it was a bad fule injector.

What kind of transmission does a 2004 Saturn Vue have?

My cousin has a 2004 Vue with the variable transmission. She has 56,000 miles on it. Backing out of the driveway last week and it simply would not move, forward or back. She called the dealer, who towed it the 1 1/2 hrs to the ‘local’ dealer and she feared the worst knowing she couldn’t afford to replace the transmission.

Why does my Saturn Vue make a groaning sound?

Pleasa advise. Looks like other complaints similar to mine. When idling along at about 1300-1500RPM, with no real strain on the engine, the RPMs oscillate up and down about 200 RPM and the transmission makes a groaning sound.

Having trouble with tranny not staying in gear,while in Drive,coming to a complete stop,vehicle will shift out of gear,drop shifter into 2 gear will then shift into gear,then vehicle can be shifted back into DRIVE ok. it has 75 000 miles on it, the dealer said 6 months ago that it was a bad fule injector.

My cousin has a 2004 Vue with the variable transmission. She has 56,000 miles on it. Backing out of the driveway last week and it simply would not move, forward or back. She called the dealer, who towed it the 1 1/2 hrs to the ‘local’ dealer and she feared the worst knowing she couldn’t afford to replace the transmission.

Why does the shift cable come off in my car?

My car has an automatic transmission. From what you’ve described, it sounds like the shifter cable came off at the transmission or the shifter. I’d suggest checking the shift linkage on the transmission to see if the cable came off. This is due to the connector end bushing falling apart and not being able to hold the cable on any longer.

Why does my shift shifter not move through gears?

I’d suggest checking the shift linkage on the transmission to see if the cable came off. This is due to the connector end bushing falling apart and not being able to hold the cable on any longer. Some cables have to be replaced as a whole and as with others the bushing can be replaced to fix the cable.

What kind of transmission does a Saturn Vue have?

I have a 2003 Saturn Vue cylinder and thank god I had the extended warrenty for 100,000….Cause my transmission went at 97,000. They replaced it, with a bad transmission…the new warrentty they give you is only 12,000 or 1 year. .

How long does a Saturn Vue transmission last?

I have now officially changed my thoughts. I have a 2003 Saturn Vue cylinder and thank god I had the extended warrenty for 100,000….Cause my transmission went at 97,000. They replaced it, with a bad transmission…the new warrentty they give you is only 12,000 or 1 year. .

Why does my Saturn Vue make a rattling noise?

Transmission hunting for gears when in cruise control set at around 70mph. Constant shifting every mile from 4th to 6th gear regardless of the pavement angle. I heard a rattling like noise coming from the rear of the car, dealer stated it was the rear diff clutch.

How much does it cost to repair a Saturn Vue?

The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

When did the transmission go out on my Saturn Vue?

Output shaft loose and missing seal. Installed used transmission. The transmission went out, but it was under warranty and cost $0. They did keep the car two weeks, however. It was a used transmission with a three year warranty and it went out after about nine months.

Transmission hunting for gears when in cruise control set at around 70mph. Constant shifting every mile from 4th to 6th gear regardless of the pavement angle. I heard a rattling like noise coming from the rear of the car, dealer stated it was the rear diff clutch.

The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Pleasa advise. Looks like other complaints similar to mine. When idling along at about 1300-1500RPM, with no real strain on the engine, the RPMs oscillate up and down about 200 RPM and the transmission makes a groaning sound.

I have a 2003 Saturn Vue cylinder and thank god I had the extended warrenty for 100,000….Cause my transmission went at 97,000. They replaced it, with a bad transmission…the new warrentty they give you is only 12,000 or 1 year. .

What happens when you have a bad Shift Solenoid?

If the transmission control unit recognizes any shift solenoid problems, it may cause the transmission to shift very slowly. This applies to both upshifting and downshifting. You may also notice that your car may have a problem engaging some gears, and therefore it will skip to the next gear.

What does the downshift solenoid do on a car?

The downshift solenoid controls the transmission shifting from a higher gear to a lower gear, such as when the vehicle is slowing down to a stop.

Why is my Saturn Vue not shifting properly?

The 6-speed transmission used in this car and other GM vehicles from 07-09 has a incorrectly manufactured 3-5-R wave-plate which is part of one of the clutch sets in this transmission. The part was not properly stress relieved/heat treated to the proper specification. Therefore it will fail usually between 50k and 130k.

When did Saturn Vue transmission start to act up?

The transmission has been rebuilt and then replaced in 2011. The month it has started to act up again. It seems the transmissions only last around 75,000 miles. The last few days it has just seemed to keep getting worse. We dont know what the answer is.

What happens when a downshift solenoid goes bad?

The downshift solenoid controls the transmission shifting from a higher gear to a lower gear, such as when the vehicle is slowing down to a stop. When the solenoid fails or has any issues, it can cause problems with the vehicle’s shifting.

How often does Saturn Vue engine light go out?

Usually within the first 2-3 mils after start up and after I am pulling off from stopping at a red light. Pull over, restart back in gear and off we go. Happens once about every 5 days and leaves me with engine light that will go overnight.

Is there a problem with my 2008 Saturn Vue?

No one has added a helpful site for this 2008 Vue problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: The transmission has been rebuilt and then replaced in 2011. The month it has started to act up again. It seems the transmissions only last around 75,000 miles.

How much does it cost to replace a transmission on a Saturn Vue?

Dealer quoted $4648 for replacement of the transmission. Repair not made, but vehicle was traded in and another vehicle purchased. Needed a new transmission at a cost of over $5K. Took 6 weeks for the dealer to source the part and get the car back to me.

No one has added a helpful site for this 2008 Vue problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: The transmission has been rebuilt and then replaced in 2011. The month it has started to act up again. It seems the transmissions only last around 75,000 miles.

What to do when automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear?

Check the Throttle Cables. Changing the fluid solves plenty of transmission issues but if the problem of automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear persists, the parts you should check are the throttle cables. A defective cable with excessive slack is likely to create issues with smooth shifting of the gears.

What happens when you change gears in a Honda?

Once the coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, it destroys the transmission bands and requires a complete transmission rebuild. What you may notice when Honda transmission fails: Car jerks when accelerating. Car refuses to move when in gear. Transmission slips when changing gears. Transmission is noisy in neutral.

When does a Saturn Vue throw a trouble code?

August 5, 2018by Jason One of the most common problems with the Saturn Vueis when it throws the P0700trouble code. A trouble code is a code thrown out by an automatic transmission whenever it detects in the Vue that there is an issue that needs your attention. P0700: Transmission Control System Malfunction

What makes a Saturn Vue p0700 go bad?

Bad transmission control module Faulty shift solenoid Low fluid Short circuit Bad valve body Vue P0700 Symptoms: Transmission having a difficult time shifting Limp mode activated Service engine soon light/transmission light Don’t get all the available gears Engine dying or running bad