Vehicle recall 08V200000 · May 5, 2008
2008 Saturn Vue
Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission case side bore that holds the park pawl pivot pin may have a casting porosity.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- GM is recalling 26 my 2008 Saturn vue vehicles equipped with a 6T70 6-speed automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission case side bore that holds the park pawl pivot pin may have a casting porosity. This condition, coupled with normal operating stresses, could lead to failure, eliminating the ability to secure the transmission in 'park' position.
- Consequence
- If this happens while the vehicle is parked on a non-level surface, the vehicle could roll without warning and cause injury to people in its path.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2008. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 08168.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V200000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 5, 2008
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08168
- Owner notification
- May 5, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Saturn Vue (2008): 2008
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