Model overview

The Saturn Relay is a minivan that was produced by GM. It debuted for the 2005 model year and was developed alongside its twins, the Buick Terraza, the Pontiac Montana SV6, and the Chevrolet Uplander. The Relay was the original Saturn and the only minivan built by Saturn.

The Saturn Relay minivan is available in three trim levels, called simply 1, 2, and 3. All Saturn Relays are either front-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive depending on the model year. 

The Relay debuted with a 3.5 L V6 engine rated at 200 hp and 220 lb-ft torque. For the 2006 model year, a 3.9 L V6 engine rated at 240 hp and 240 lb-ft torque, was introduced as an option. For the 2007 model year, the 3.5 L V6 engine was abandoned, allowing the 3.9 L to become the base engine. They are all paired to a four-speed automatic transmission.

Saturn Relay known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Saturn Relay are:

• Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Problem
• High-Pressure Power Steering Hose May Leak Fluid
• Check Engine Light and Trouble Filling Gas Tank
• Front Brake Rotor Wear Can Produce Pulsations
• Corrosion of the Fuel Tank Harness Because of Water Leak
• Front Struts Can Wear at 75,000 Miles
• Loud Groaning Sound When Turning
• Transmission Slipping
• Radio Buttons Turn On And Off

Saturn Relay PDF owner manual

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