I have them on my 06 -

The story with them I was told is that Saturn decided to make them for looks
and without the cross bars due to customer complaints about the wind noise
with crossbars installed, because of the height the rails/bars are from the
roof to give the accented look. If you want a functional rack, they provide
the black low height as a dealer item.  If you notice these the hug the roof
very close and reduces /eliminates the wind noise.  Although, why they don't
provide a removable type crossbars for the chrome rails that you can put in
when/if you need them, I don't know.  I was told the chrome bars will fit
any year Vue, but they are a factory installed item, and are not available
from the dealer.

Scott