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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5GZEV23738J152676 · Checked Oct 4, 2026
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5GZEV23738J•••••• 2008 Saturn OUTLOOK

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 7 for the average 2008 Saturn OUTLOOK build.

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512on the model
72builds in total
Most reported Exterior Lighting 1 Power Train 1 Structure 1

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Structure Aug 2015
The contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while attempting to utilize the automatic liftgate feature on the vehicle, the trunk would fail to remain open and potentially fall on the head of the whoever is attempting to load or unload the vehicle. The failure…
Power Train Apr 2015
While driving car, I noticed a vibration at 30 to 40 mph. A transmission shop said it was caused by transmission problem. I was informed there is a recall repair for this transmission, but no response from general motors
Exterior Lighting Sep 2011
We own two 2008 saturn outlooks. Both had headlight failures in the first 6 months of ownership. Both had the headlight assemblies replaced. After approximately 3 years of ownership the headlights (non-brights) on both are failing, and it is not the bulbs. Mechanic "jiggles" the…

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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 5GZEV23738J152676 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.