Vehicle recall 09V233000 · June 25, 2009
2008 Saturn Vue
The outside door handles may stick or bind.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- GM is recalling 44,451 my 2008 Saturn vue vehicles with body color outside door handles. The outside door handles may stick or bind. If this were to occur, the door may not latch when closed.
- Consequence
- Driving with an unlatched door could result in an unbelted occupant falling out of the vehicle, causing increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the outside door handles with chrome door handles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before August 18, 2009. Owner may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 09066.OWNERS 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
- 09V233000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 25, 2009
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09066
- Owner notification
- August 18, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 44,451
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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
Has your Saturn been repaired?
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