Fuel Injection Type: Stoichiometric gasoline direct injection (SGDI)
Make: SATURN
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Id: 984
Model: Sky
Model Year: 2008
Other Engine Info: DI, DOHC, Alum, Turbo
Other Restraint System Info: Occupant Sensor.
Plant City: Wilmington
Plant Company Name: Saturn
Plant Country: United States (USA)
Plant State: Detroit
Series: turbo convertible w/manual trans
TPMS: Direct
Turbo: Yes
Valve Train Design: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN SKY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DURING HOT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO MALFUNCTION AND OTHER COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE CRUISE CONTROL, AIR CONDITIONER/HEATING SYSTEM, AND FOG LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD ADDRESS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,070. UPDATED 03/24/11*LJ
2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKES DO NOT WORK AT START-UP. WHEN I START VEHICLE AND GO TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION. I TRY TO PRESS HARD ON THE BRAKES AND IT STILL DOESN'T STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AND THERE ARE FORUMS ON IT ON SKYROADSTER.COM. ALSO, IF YOU DO A SEARCH ON THE WEB AND TYPE IN -SATURN SKY BRAKES YOU WILL FIND SITES THE SAME COMPLAINTS. MANY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A BRAND NEW 2008 SATURN SKY REDLINE. I'M AFRAID I MAY HIT SOMETHING OR SOMEONE. IT'S VERY SCARY NOT TO MENTION WHAT IF I GIVE THE CAR TO VALET??? OR LET SOMEONE ELSE DRIVE IT? THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MUST BE RESOLVED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL FOR BRAKES TO BE THIS WAY AT START-UP. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING LIKE THIS ON OTHER CARS. PLEASE HELP!!! *TR