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Fuel economy details

Saturn Outlook 2010

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 2 versions of this vehicle. The overview shows the published range; open each version to compare its powertrain and operating estimates.

19published combined MPG
16–17 / 23–24published city / highway MPG
$3,550estimated annual fuel-cost range

How to use these estimates

EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.

Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.

Configuration comparison

What changes across the published versions

These 2 EPA configurations are listed for this model year. Compare the exact powertrain before relying on a single rating.

Highest combined ratingAutomatic 6-spd reaches 19 combined MPG.
Lowest estimated annual costAutomatic 6-spd is listed at $3,550 per year.
Published range19–19 combined MPG, a difference of 0.

Automatic 6-spd

19 combined MPG
Fuel typeRegular Gasoline
Vehicle classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Tailpipe CO₂467 g/mi
EPA base modelOutlook

Efficiency and cost

Estimated annual petroleum use
15.7 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison
costs $5,750 more

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 118 EPA records from 2010 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position
At or above 41%
Combined MPG vs median
2 MPG below the class median.
Annual cost vs median
$350 higher than the class median.

Automatic 6-spd

19 combined MPG
Fuel typeRegular Gasoline
Vehicle classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Tailpipe CO₂467 g/mi
EPA base modelOutlook

Efficiency and cost

Estimated annual petroleum use
15.7 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison
costs $5,750 more

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 106 EPA records from 2010 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position
At or above 58%
Combined MPG vs median
Matches the class median.
Annual cost vs median
Matches the class median.

NHTSA safety recalls

Recall information for this model year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for this 2010 Saturn Outlook. A VIN is required to confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected.

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATECampaign 15V415000

Issue: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open…

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at…

SEAT BELTSCampaign 14V266000

Issue: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate…

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were…

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWCampaign 14V118000

Issue: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign…

SEAT BELTSCampaign 10V375000

Issue: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES. THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT. IF THE BUCKLE CONTACTS THE SEAT FRAME, ADDITIONAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SEAT TO A SEATING POSITION. IF SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED, THE BUCKLE COVER COULD BE PUSHED DOWN THE STRAP, EXPOSING AND PARTIALLY…

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELDS. IF A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IS DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Source: NHTSA recall data, last checked October 3, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA before taking action.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 3, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.