KnownCarProblems2009 Saturn Sky Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Saturn Sky, most often about the air bags (83% of complaints, typically around 42,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Sky model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2009 Saturn Sky problems
Air bags
38 complaints · 83%Half of these problems showed up before 42,500 miles.
I was turning into my subdivision and as I entered a curve in the road my hand hit the key fob and the ignition turned off. I stopped as quick as possible and put the car in park and restarted the engine. Immediately the check engine and have air bags serviced lights came on and stayed on. I recently had the ignition…
Passenger airbag indicator light is on. Diagnostics indicate module must be replaced ($700.00 to $1100.00). Research indicates a replacement module may fail again.
Electrical
6 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
Tl 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…
First incident happen when I arrived at work. I got into a parking place and shifted the car into park. Then went to shut off the car by turning the key. The key would not turn and so I could not turn my car off. I had to cut the car off by opening the hood and taking the fuel pump fuse out to shut it off. The key…
Seats
5 complaints · 11%The vehicles air bag warning light appeared in my dash upon starting my vehicle today. The passenger seat is not registering that someone is sitting in the seat. According to gm {owner of the late Saturn)the passenger airbag will not deploy if I were to get into an accident while the light is illuminated and quoted me…
Got the ignition switch replaced and now the service air bag light wont go off. This results in the passenger side seat and should be a recall!!! The car is not safe to drive with anyone in the car because the air bags will not deploy. I never had this issue until I got the ignition recalled.
Brakes
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: power assist.
The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Sky. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag and electronic brake control module (ebcm) warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side air bag and ebcm needed to be replaced.…
Transmission
3 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Sky. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken the dealer for diagnostic testing and was advised that the gear shift had to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
2009 Saturn Sky base model (2.4-liter inline-four engine 177 hp). Issue#1: in motion, happens on both city streets/highways) at about ~30mph (and up to ~70mph), the transmission will shift down a gear hard enough to pull your body forward violently. My fault codes are p0011 and p0022 being the 'principle' code…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Saturn Sky recalls
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: 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.
Fix: The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began february 26, 2018. Owners may contact pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. Gm's number for this recall is 17036.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: ignition
Risk: 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 occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Fix: General motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on april 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact general
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags
Risk: 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.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on march 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on april 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on april 18, 2014. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or saturn at 1-800-553-6000. Gm's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. Gmâs recall nu
Full defect summary
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 vehicles and 2007 saturn sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On march 27, 2014, gm notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have be
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hvac blower motor connector
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has completed its review of a defect petition received december 12, 2019 requesting an investigation into the possibility of passenger compartment fires attributed to overheating HVAC blower motor connectors in model years (my) 2006-2010 pontiac solstice and saturn sky vehicles.an analysis of general motors (gm) complaint data and information in NHTSA?s databases identified thirteen unique vehicle identification numbers (vins) with reported incidents that could pertain to blower motor overheating, smoking, or melting in the 90,938 my2006-2010 saturn sky and pontiac solstice vehicles produced. Two of the thirteen cited incidents reported smoke and the
Passenger sensing system sensor mat
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) received a petition requesting the opening of an investigation into the air bag system on model year 2006-2010 pontiac solstice and 2007-2010 saturn sky, the subject vehicles.the petitioner raised the issue of failure of the passenger sensing system for the front passenger seating position.on january 26, 2017, general motors filed a defect information report recalling the subject vehicles to address the issue raised by the petition.in view of the recall, odi considers the petition moot and is closing the action.the closing of the petition does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist, and the agency reserves the r
Questions about the 2009 Saturn Sky
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saturn Sky?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (38 complaints, typically around 42,500 miles); electrical (6 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); seats (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Saturn Sky have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 26, 2017 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Saturn Sky?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Sky model year since 2000, with 46 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.