Issue ID | 750895 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10295177 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | SATURN |
Model | RELAY |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 09/12/09 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Awd disabled when needed in snow. It seems to be caused by icy slush. I confirmed with the dealer that the hub assembly's awd sensor can get covered up with mud or slush and the awd system will disable. Any awd system that gets disabled by slush is ludicrously designed, and borderline negligent with regards to safety. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 139000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FROSTBURG, MD |
VIN pattern | 5GZDX23L36DXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 12/02/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | AWD |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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