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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G8MN35B49Y••••••2009 Saturn SKY
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2009 Saturn SKY build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
43on the model
28builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 3Service Brakes 2Suspension 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJun 2022
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…
SuspensionJun 2020
Steering sensor,steering position,lost comm yaw rate sensor,lost comm steering rate' service warning light on ,traction control ABS braking malfunction. Blogs indicate this has been a common general motors issue among saturn and other models
Air BagsNov 2021
Ignition was replaced under recall and now the passenger air bag light is on and will not go out and passenger side airbag is inop. ABS Ecm failed and replacement cost was $1300.00. This is a known issue and should be investigated. Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT…
Air BagsMar 2020
Passenger air bag recall 17036 issue after the temporary fix with the same issue but the $1200 module kit needing to be replaced. This issue is for the passengers being at risk when riding in the car. A complete fix of the recall should be completed not a temporary fix. It…
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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 1G8MN35B49Y105230 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.