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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G8MC35B58Y132828 · Checked Sep 9, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1G8MC35B58Y•••••• 2008 Saturn SKY

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Most reported Air Bags 5 Electrical System 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

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Air Bags Jun 2023
Unknown
Electrical System Apr 2014
The contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. The contact received NHTSA recall campaign id number 14V047000 (air bags , electrical system) and for 14V171000 (electrical system however, the dealer informed the contact that the repair could not be performed because the necessary parts were…
Air Bags Jul 2022
Reset air bags 7/22
Air Bags Aug 2020
The contact owns a 2008 saturn sky. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the front passenger's air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the air bags sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Air Bags May 2016
Takata recall I started the 2008 saturn sky with someone seated in passenger seat ,air bag light said airbag was off for passenger side and service airbag light came on. Took to gm dealer and it was diagnosed as bad module and would cost $936.62 to fix. I did have it fixed and…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G8MC35B58Y132828 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.