Saturn Aura Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Saturn Aura across 3 model years. The 2009 model year has the most (59). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (25% of reports).
- 136electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Traction control: mentioned in 34 of 136 complaints (25%)
- Service ESC: mentioned in 27 of 136 complaints (20%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 13 of 136 complaints (10%)
- Brake without: mentioned in 7 of 136 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 117 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 136 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Saturn Aura electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electronic stability control (esc); vehicle speed control:cruise control; exterior lighting:brake lights:switch; electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH with cruise control activated, the vehicle lost cruise control functionality with the "Service Traction" message displayed. Additionally, the brake lights turned on unintendedly. The contact stated that the brake lights…
The brake lights constantly stay on. When i hit the brakes, they go off for 5 seconds and then come back on. The esc alert/traction control alert always turns on. Acceleration and transmission issues. Rpms shoot up and jerks into next gear. Sometimes these things are like this right from when i…
Power steering gtoes out without warning , car will not accelerate when this happens mostly at highway speeds
While driving strearing just stops almost getting into accident and also brakes failed and had to repalce calipers and rotors was in motion on highway
Service esc warning light will come on randomly causing the brake lights to illuminate without pushing the brakes. Brake lights will sometimes turn off when the brake pedal is depressed. This has been the subject of a recall and has been in for the recall twice but still having issues. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Saturn Auras have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 136 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Saturn Aura. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Saturn Aura electronic stability control (esc)?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electronic stability control (esc). Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Saturn Aura?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 34 of 136 complaints, followed by “service esc” (27).
Other Saturn Aura problems
- Steering problems (390)
- Power Train problems (375)
- Electrical System problems (256)
- Service Brakes problems (181)
- Air Bags problems (150)
- Exterior Lighting problems (145)
- Engine problems (100)
See all Saturn Aura problems.