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The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained unknown injuries. The vehicle was inoperable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
While traveling 30 mph consumer's vehicle wasrear ended by another vehicle upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Consumer's vehicle was totaled.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the entire right front wheel assembly detached, causing the contact to have to guide the vehicle down the right guardrail with the brake depressed to keep the vehicle under control.also, the air bags failed to deploy.the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic determined that the entire transaxle assembly had been smoothly sheared off.there were no repairs made immediately.there was a police report filed, and the manufacturer was also informed.updated 10/25/2006 -
Defective air bag sensor module. I was lucky that my extended warranty covered this.should be covered for more than 3 three years.
Consumer's vehicle went over a bridge when it lost control andhit another vehicle.then, it hit a wall sideways. Side air bag on rear passenger's side did not deploy. Dealer notified.
2002saturn l200hit on drivers side front and rear by alarge 4 door truck and side air bags did not deploy.driver hit headon driver window ,2 passengers hurt necks .
The oil and antifreeze have a common wall in the radiator. The antifreeze is corrosive and ate thru allowing the oil and antifreeze to mix in the engine causing the engine to be completely rebuilt with most parts replaced. The temp gauge has been replaced 4 times as the engine runs cool and will fail inspection and destroy the o2 sensors. The power steering pump has gone out 2 times as well as the ac compressor. The rear lights on the driver side are always getting hot and burning out. The taillight fittings for the stop light have gotten so hot that they needed to be replaced 3 times. Dash lights are constantly flickering when you apply the brake or (when it is running) turn on the ac unit or the heating system. The safety latch on the front doors have been replaced 2 times as they were cracking. I paid for all of the repairs and was told that there was a recall based on the antifreeze that gm used as it was corrosive and affected many models of gm cars. I filled in all of the forms for the class action suit and at the end i was told that the saturns were not covered - that the government had allowed this class to be removed from the gm claim. This was not fair as it was the same problem caused by the corrosive antifreeze used by gm and the poor design of using a common thin wall to separate the oil and the antifreeze.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the ignition control module was replaced from a previous recall; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,528.
My battery went bad after i took it into the shop to get a recall completed on the vehicle. The problem was present after a new battery was installed. The body control module i am told is bad. There are complaints all over the internet about the car having the same problems with other people. My car has only 48,000 miles on it. Saturn will give me 10% off on a $1,000.00 repair bill. They said because i did not have all my service work done at a saturn dealership, they would not do anything better. It is a shame. Many people are having the same complaint about the same vehicle.
Flickering lights , inside and out, whenever foot is taken off the gas soon after starting. Usually once or twice a night. Ocasionally every time foot is taken off the gas.dealer is aware of problem ,but says nothing can be done.
Lights flicker under seemingly normal driving conditions.could occur as a series of quick dim/bright conditions for several seconds.*la
The contact owns a 2002 saturn sl2. The contact stated that the ignition failed to recognize that the key was removed out of the switch causing the alarm to activate. The contact mentioned that in order to stop the failure, the key had to be inserted back into the ignition and switch back to the off position. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 172,000.
2002 saturn lw300. Consumer states electrical, body control module problems would like more information regarding the problem.*tgw
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l300. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle. The maintenance and the check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the evaporative emission control system had a leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v231000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. ...updated 07/05/16 the fuel pump was replaced. Updated 07/15/16
A cordon to the vel. Dadathe bsm was repair back in 2005 but hear it is 2014 and it has gone haywire againcar start for about 10 sec. Dash light don't workspeedo don't work fuel gage don't work door locks don't work if this problem seem to be the same as it was in 2005 shouldn't it still be covered on the 2003 recallthank you for your time mileage don't shorei think around 135000.
2002 saturn l200 when driving at night the lights flicker as well as the vehicle engine stalled out on expressway and the air conditioner became inoperative.*mrsaturn suggested that the flickering was normal.in very hot/humid weather, the engine would run hot ad the air conditioner would stop running.on two occasions the vehicle refused to start.the service dealer suggested that the catalytic converter was plugged and the oxygen sensor was replaced due to the stalling.all four tires were replaced because of an alignment, toe and camber problem.*sc
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l300. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the contact notice smoke emitting from the steering column.the contact mentioned that the battery low and check engine light illuminated on the instrumental panel. Immediately after the warning lights illuminated, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering column and ignition sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 10/23/14
The saturn dealer of flint refused to hold in effect the warrianty after the engin locked up do to lack of oil. This occared after a failure of the dash board lights to say there was low oil in the car.
Ignition keys can be removed when car is running at any speed.
Approx. March 2013 started having this problem, never before! driving home as it got dark and head lights running on dusk to dawn "sensor" head lights all of a sudden started going from day time running lights to low beam and back to high beam the whole ride home which took approx. 1 hour. Has happened again off and on and had the car in the shop twice for this problem and they said they could not find anything wrong and that the e-mails they get says it is " normal operating conditions???" i don't think so when your lights keep going up and down ( high- low) and expecting someone thinking you are letting them out and pull out in from of you. Garage claims there is no solution, so this is why we are writing, what do we do?? realize it is a 2002 but never had the problem and now it's not able to be solved?? very scary when driving at night??
Dt*:the contact stated there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v245000 concerning the exterior lighting that was performed however; numerous electrical problems evolved since the repair.the dash panel lights intermittently illuminated while driving at various speeds.although the ignition was turned off the headlights illuminated which resulted in a battery failure.the vehicle was seen by a dealer and the headlight high/low beam dimmer switch was replaced, but the problem persisted.additionally, the vehicle stalled and was towed back to the dealer which determined there was a failure of the drive shaft and this was replaced.the ongoing electrical problems persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to await further inspection.
I am a 3time saturn owner--both my sl series were excellent!this l300 has been a disappontment.the odometer suddenly went form 43k to 694k (stuck) w/o warning or event.the dash trunk release stopped working.im told the bcm (body control module) has to be replaced, ata cost of $600.this may be the saturn that drives me back to toyota.
I was driving my car to work and leaving my street to turn onto a busy highway. I lifted the turn signal lever to indicate my turn and the blinker did not work. I tried the other turn signal direction and that did not work either. The hazard button did work. I instinctively use the turn signals and have heard a buzzing sound coming from the center of the dashboard, near the hazard button/switch. Blinkers work if i press the hazard warning light, use the turn signal and then depress the hazard button. Upon research on the internet it seems that the hazard warning switch may be the culprit. I've contacted gm customer service to notify them of this problem and am waiting for their reply. It seems that there has been a recall on this part for the 2000 saturn ls but not for my model and year.
Stereo comes on and goes to aux mode every time car is turned on. The stereo was replaced once, now there is a bulletin that states one must remove power to the unit in order to reset it. This entails pulling the fuse each time it starts happening, every 3 to 4 months.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls300. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving roughly. The vehicle was taken to an auto mechanic who diagnosed that the air conditioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a different mechanic who diagnosed that the battery was not secured tightly. In addition, the interior lights illuminated off and on sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was electrical and offered no assistance. The manufacture was notified who offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.
I own a 2002 saturn l100.about a month ago the automobile experienced difficulty in starting.it turns out, after taking the vehicle to saturn the problem was determined to be the body control module(bcm).replacement cost approx. $550.00.i have two issues.1. Because the car would start after making a number of attempts, it was drivable.unfortunately, the airbag sensor was tripped which could cause the airbags to deploy(according to the owner's manual) causing an extremely dangerous situation.2. My research on various on-line sites seems to indicate that a vast number of saturn customers have had this same problem,i.e. Bcm failure.consequently, i believe that this bcm has been poorly manufactured and should be recalled and replaced at no charge to the consumer.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l 300.the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled.the vehicle was restarted but the failure was recurring.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic but was unable to find a reason for the failure.the manufacturer was notified.the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.updated 5/27/14
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.every time the security lights flash, the vehicle will turn over, but fail to start.the failure has occurred on three occasions.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure.the manufacturer stated that they had never heard of this type of failure.the contact does not feel safe driving the vehicle.the current mileage was 84,700 and failure mileage was 84,650.updated 09/17/08.*ljupdated 09/25/08.
The dashboard warning lights are on all the time and none of the gauges are working.can hear clicking noises in console and static from speakers.
Since the car was new i have had times when the head lights & dash lights flicker or flash.it happens when you take your foot off the gas pedal (my car is a 4 cyl 5 speed).the flickering is enough that other vehicles that i am following slow down or pull over.my car lights will dim when electric motors are used such as power windows or the engine fan come on, also when the rear window deicer is turned on.dealer response has basically been that saturn acknowledges the condition as a normal condition of the car. Incident not only time
2002 saturn l 3006 cyl. Saw smoke coming from my steering column, have reported this to saturn , after having my oil changed. They told me it was dust burning in the steering column, and that it happens occasionally. It has happened twice since then, my child witnessed the smoke coming out of the turn signal lever area on the steering column. My car is now at a saturn dealership, with a bad bcm ( body control module) this is the computer that controls all electrical devices inside the car. The light switch , turn signal, wipers,instrument panel, keyless entry, power doors and windows,radio, car ignition, anti-theft, etc. When i spoke to the service tech today. He stated the two are not related, and that there will be an extra charge to have a tech. Look into the steering column. I told him i would pay the difference because smoke should not come out of the steering column. Correct me if i'm wrong, but most of the things the bcm controls run through the steering column.they do not want to look at my complaint,they only want to put in a 600 dollar part. If the wires are burnt the bcm still won't work. And the car still won't work or else it may burn out a new bcm. Why is saturn so hesitant to listen to a customers complaint ?
The contact owned a 2002 saturn l. The contact stated that the vehicle began to slow down without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. The vehicle began to emit smoke from the hood and suddenly caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was totaled. There were no injuries and a report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Electronic controle computer shorted out working sortly after warenty expierd.alarm did not work, key fob did not work, transmision inter lock would not disegage, fule gage did not work, temp gage did not work, radio did not work, no instrument lights.
Battery drain.
I was going to work & all out of the blue with no warning my timing chain broke & my car stopped in the middle of the highway & would not start back. Also, my tail light won't work because the plastic housing is broken.
My saturn 2002 l100 has a problem with the headlights, dash lights and turn signals that's been happening for over one year. The headlights and dash lights flicker; turn signals work off an on only. After 5 attempts by the dealer, the problem has not been solved.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. While attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to start, the key fob failed to lock and unlock the vehicle, the interior lighting failed to illuminate, and the instrument panel malfunctioned. The dealer stated that the body control module and ignition control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v231000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.updated 02/05/15*lj
Please help! my key and ignition are burning hot, my car doesn't always start, the power cuts off, the service engine light comes on and off and when i start it in the morning the exhaust is super strong.gm told me i have to pay a dealer $110.00 to diagnose the problem that you have clearly defined and recalled in 2003 but i was never notified as the original owner for that recall.i broke my neck and am a single, disabled mom of a 12 year old.i do not want to be trapped in a fire or rearended and totally paralyzed or dead!what the heck is gm thinking?they said they only act on recalls if they come from you!
Hello i amconcerned that my vehicle has had a recall on it and i was not aware of iti was asked to get in touch with you all on saturday when the keys to my saturn would not start my vehicle , it is a used vehicle, the only car i have to get to and from work ,when i purchased this vehicle there was nothing wrong with itand still nothing is wrong except that igniton,. I purchased it 05-09-13, i am unable to get to work without it. Now i understand that there was in fact a recall on this vehicle on parts of it, now the part i need repaired is my ignition and i see where that is part of you all repair agreement and i was wondering could you all repair it? my vehicle was working fine up until saturday morning when i drove my vehicle to the local grocery store her in our town and all, i had got in my vehicle and put key in ignition and it wouldn't start, this happened when i came out of grocery store, the key wouldn't budge, therefore i tried other key that i have to the car and it wouldn't budge, i then panicked and called neighbor who checks my vehicle from time to time , now mind you we are in the grocery stores parking lotit was cold and slightly windy,he came out checked engine alternator and battery it was neither , therefore he used a method to get key inside and turn , which he stated that the tumbler inside the ignition had dropped , which it took the column off the igniton areaandstated that i not remove key from car if i wanted to drive it ,that wasnot what i wanted to hear, i was hurt it is the only vehicle i can afford at this present timei had to get him toget it to my house , and have not drove it , now i have to work and without my vehicle i have no one to take me to and from work so if you can will u please see if you can repair my vehicle. I wil be greatly appreciated.
Fuel and computer fuse underhood 10amp blowing upon inserted
Headlights flicker when break and clutch are applied. They also flicker when just normal driving. This is an intermittent problem.
2002 saturn l200 headlights blink off frequently.***no answer required***. *mrheadlights and all other lights blink on/off frequently.manufacturer is aware of problem.vehicle out of warranty.
Failure of body control module causing random instrument panel warning displays, possibly causing inability to start vehicle, or possible vehicle drivability issues.
Battery died in 2008. It was replaced and the odometer reset back to zero.the security alarm/ power doors do not function properly ( unable to lock with remote control). Security light stays on while driving. Cd player stopped working and fuel gauge does not show the accurate amount of gas.i have to wait until the light comes on.now in july 2012, the ac was fixed due to a hole in the line and the car immediately shut off in traffic.the ac no longer works and is giving a code p0102 (maf- mass air flow -referring to low voltage). The service engine light is on along with the airbag, gas gauge and temperature needles not moving at all.in addition, the traction control is not working.
Smoke started coming from the turn signal switch in the steering wheel column it got worse andthen the handle melted off and then in minutes the flames ignited and the car was completely inflamed. Right before this happened my daughter drove the car up the street to take my son to the bus stop when she brought it back home the smoke started from the steering wheel column. The car was parked in my driveway about 30 feet from my house
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l-series sedan. The contact stated that the instrument panel was inoperable and he was unable to determine how much fuel was in the vehicle, how many miles were on the odometer, how fast the vehicle was traveling, or what temperature the engine was operating at. The dealer had not been notified. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 94,841.
I was driving my car to work and leaving my street to turn onto a busy highway. I lifted the turn signal lever to indicate my turn and the blinker did not work. I tried the other turn signal direction and that did not work either. The hazard button did work. I instinctively use the turn signals and have heard a buzzing sound coming from the center of the dashboard, near the hazard button/switch. Blinkers work if i press the hazard warning light, use the turn signal and then depress the hazard button.upon research on the internet it seems that the hazard warning switch may be the culprit. I've contacted gm customer service to notify them of this problem and am waiting for their reply. It seems that there has been a recall on this part for the 2000 saturn ls but not for my model and year.
My 2002 saturn l300 rear taillights are melting and failing often. A recall repair was performed 4 years ago and it is ineffective. Saturn is unwilling to re-evaluate the matter.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l300. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the contact notice smoke emitting from the steering column.the contact mentioned that the battery low and check engine light illuminated on the instrumental panel. Immediately after the warning lights illuminated, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering column and ignition sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Affected parts drop box not functional. Electrical system is defective.noticed smoke from turn signal area. Pulled to emergency lane, pulled off rubber flap and smoke was pouring into cabin. Turned car off. Could not see flames, smoke stopped after a few minutes. Needless to say turn signals, headlight dimmer, radio, blower motor, door locks are now all malfunctioning. Already had to pay for bcm replacement as not covered under recalls. This make/model is dangerous and needs all complaints addressed.
I lost power at highway speeds and at full throttle there was no acceleration. It made a loud boom like a backfire and a large piece of material that looked fiberglass matting and rocks blew out of the exhaust. The car accelerated fine for about 15 miles then started to bog down again. Shut off vehicle and tried to restart unsuccessful, waited a few hours then car restarted with no issues ran vehicle off and on over a three day period, that is when it started malfunctioning again with very rough idle, almost dies, extreme loss of power w/almost no acceleration at full throttle. Contacted mechanic the vehicle resonator was expanded to the point of splitting the seam, he removed the resonator to find all the fiber packing gone and the resonator packed with what looked like rocks. He stated the bits that looked like rocks were part of the catalytic converter packing that had been heated above the limits of the material. The disintegrated material made a blockage in the resonator not allowing the exhaust gasses to flow he checked for tsb's and recall campaigns and found camp # 03v231000 action # 03033 recall # 03-c-06 (electrical system ignition control module)and camp # 07v519000 action # ea06009 recall # 06074. (eng. Timing chain) called gm recall center given case #8-2430110427 per brandy she is getting many calls on this, she shows only the recall 03-c-06 only and she is to deny any additional claims even though they replaced the part with the same part that was recalled to begin with. Investigated recall # 06074 and found that did not include the 2002 saturn l series however per my mechanic both recalls are contributing factors with the outstanding issues with my vehicle. The car is unsafe to drive. The 2002 saturn l series should not be on the road and it shouldn't take an accident or a death before you people decide to recall these vehicles.
The headlights flickered intermittently which caused the headlights to dim. Consumer contacted the dealer. And was told this was standard, also, this could not be fixed. However, saturn knewit was an electrical problem.
Security issue:while driving car suddenly security lights up. Drl start flashing. On and off during the trip the doors locks proceed to go up and down. Gas gauge goes down to empty(had full tank) and loud bing sound(like doors opened while key in ignition. Spedometer i think went to something can't remember what, but it was wrong. Service engine light comes on/off. Outside lights also are flashing like a police cars. Drive home and unplug battery(which read online to try) okayish until may12, 2014. While reversing into driveway security light is back on. Spedometer is now at 694978 miles and hasn't changed in 4 days! i had under 110k on the car. Can not lock my doors. They make a buzzing sound when in gear or i hit lock/open button. And they have suddenly locked themselves when i'm away from the car. Read many saturns have an bcm issue. Found an chevorlet dealer that is going to check my car out tomorrow. He informed me so far there are 2 other recalls on my car, but not for what i'm explaining to him. 1 (tail lights) i already fixed! love to get my money back on that!!
My car has a sporadic problem that causes the headlights and instrument panel lights to dim up to seven times in one second intervals. This condition only happens in over drive while coasting or braking. This dimming could be misunderstood by other drivers as flashing and could cause a distraction. It also could lead to a preoccupation as to why as this guy keeps flashing me. During braking in traffic condition this could cause a distraction for the car ahead being flashed causing him to look in the rear view mirror instead of a head.as for the all these lights dimming in about one-second intervals this causes me to become distracted as well. I have contacted saturn and they are aware of the problem and no repair can be made at this time.
Security light flashes on and off and when that happens the headlights flash, gas gauge moves up and down, mileage reset back numbers.
Security system is failing. While driving, security light will flash on and off. When this happens, lose headlights, dash lights. Also causes fuel gauge and temperature gauge to fail. Had auto part store access on board computer. No errors found. Problem happened again. Was unable to car into gear. Had to let car sit for awhile. Tried to disable alarm system per handbook. No success. Another result of this is my odometer reset to 000000 miles and now loses miles when it does work.
I own a 2002 saturn l 300 6 cylinder 3.0 engine car.in june 2010 i had a throttle body issue withmy car (reduced power, check engine, service engine lights).i took it to a repair shop and it was diagnosed with a throttle body issue.i purchased the throttle body from gm directly and had it installed at an outside mechanic.not knowing the electrical issues and computer programming issues around this car, i let the outside mechanic do the installation not know all the computer programming issues around this part.about a month or so later i continued to have issues with the same error messages, but this time i brought it to gm, where they diagnosed a wiring issue.since then i have had it back to gm 5 more times replacing the entire wiring to the throttle body, the electronic control module, and on may 2, 2011 another trip to have the computer re-programmed to sync the new ecm to the throttle body.this past week i began getting an error message (service engine light) for the throttle position sensor.i called gm directly and opened a complaint case number and brought the car back tot he gm dealer now for the 6th time.the prior visits to gm they have told me they won't honor any guarantees because the original throttle body replacement was done at an outside mechanic shop.i can see that holding weight the first or second visit back to gm, but now this is the 6th visit back and they still have yet to completely fix the electrical issues on my car.i have spent over 3,000.00 trying to get this right to no avail.and i am somewhat stuck since i cannot afford to buy a new car.
I have discovered the cause of the extremely high failure rate in the bcm's in the saturn l-series sedans. In an investigation to find the root cause of the failure of the bcm, we pulled the bcm out of the vehicle and performed electrical tests on the unit to determine the nature of the problems we were experiencing.the root cause turns out to be microscopic fractures in the solder joints on the header connector between the bcm and the main wiring harness.these fractures are believed to be caused by improper mounting of the header connector to the main board of the bcm.as the manufacture of the header connector has provided strain relief mounting points on the connector to keep it well mounted to the board so vibration will not affect the joints to all of the pins.saturn has failed to use these mount points and has opted to not use any mechanical device or bolts to secure the header connector to the mainboard at all.this ultimately leads to the vibration caused micro fractures in the pin solder joints causing intermittent electrical opens to the mainboard on the header pins.the ultimate safety complaint comes into play when the bcm stops displaying information on the dash (i.e. All of the dash gauges go dead), the driver has no idea of what speed they are doing, nor if any of the safety systems in the vehicle are working at all.the electrical engineer that signed off on the plans for this design should have an ethics violation complaint filed as well, for knowingly allowing this type of product to go into full production putting the general public safety into question.
With the recall of saturn ion in the news, i've been increasingly worried about my 2002 saturn lw200. Even though it's not the model or year in the current recall, the description of the problem is one that i've been working around for years.i don't recall when i discovered the ignition problem, but what i recall is that it was past the warranty period, and it wasn't something i could afford to have repaired. My knee accidentally knocked my keychain while the car was running, and it fell out of the ignition. I was parked in the driveway, idling.the ignition remained in the run position. I was able to recover my keys and re-insert the ignition key into the ignition. I am always conscious of my keys, and make every effort to not touch them while driving.also since first purchasing the car, the airbag error light displays when i restart my car after turning off the ignition, but keeping the key in the ignition slot. This is a frequent occurrence as i turn the engine off for freight train crossings and while waiting for my children at school pick up. I thought the error was just a quirk that needed resetting by removing the key. So, as a workaround, when i turn the engine off, i remove the key completely and reinsert it to avoid the airbag error.i don't know what else to do but contact you in the hopes that other saturn owners will come forward as news of the recall is released.
2002 saturn l300 .have followed all maint. Guidelines. Though it is on it's third battery, third set of tires, power steering pump replaced, timing belt replaced, ecm replaced, two catalytic converters replaced, the list goes on and on. Less than 90,000 miles. Drove the car. Got out, pushed the keyless alarm ( original factory) got dinner, pushed the keyless entry, got into the car , turned the key..and the car was dead. Car does not start. Locked in park, had to have it towed. Tow truck driver had to use thedolly lifts to move the car, so he could position it to be able to tow it. Had it towed to a service garage, they followed gm's instructions ..no luck. The car had to be towed again , to a saturn dealership ( the only ones who havethe codes) to reset the vehicle.they told me they could not reset it. Told me it needs a new bcm. Stated ecm andbcm are unable to communicate. So that until the module is replaced the car is inoperable. Stated they knew the bcm's go bad,stated they have had alot of these go bad ( alot)???.the service tech stated " they are like a computer hard drive on steroids" . Stated they burn out with no way to check them or fix them. He saidthey should be able tofix the car.but they do not keep any bcm in stock. It will bea week before they can get the part. After replacing the bcm i was told the cars information will not be accurate. They told me the odometer goes back to zero. How can that be the dealer just turn back the odometer isn't that illegal? i was told that sometimes there maybe some other issues also after installing a new bcm?? if they know that the bcm is a problem, and that when it goes bad, the car is completely useless! why isn't something being done ! you are at the mercy of saturn / gmbecause no one else is allowed to fix the car. I will now be waiting a week for my vehicle to be repaired. Only to hope it runs correctly after it's repaired.
Takata recall vehicle in park when started. Lights dim an go bright on dash. Fan goes on when motor not hot. When fan goes on and car is being driven car will jump when car shifts gears. I only can drive on side roads. To nervous to go on highway now. Only happens when cooling fan is on. I have seen lots of reports that people post of other cars like mine having same issues. Was told they reported it. Nothing was done.seriously this needs to be addressed. Shouldn't matter were the car was made. Parts are the same. I haven't brought it in since 2017. I don't have money for repairs or fix it if it's the manufacturs faulty parts. I've already put 1400 dollars for replacement of fuel pump an other parts. An this problem still exists. Please let me know if an when you can look into this issue.
Car would not restart. No warning. Faulty ignition switch. Replaced at a cost of $365.
Mechanic found short circuit in tail lamp assemblies causing brake lights to come on, and stay on, when headlamps do.
The headlights and dashboard lights flickered intermittently while driving at night. Dealer kept the vehicle for two weeks, however the problem continued.there was a squeaking noise only when the steering wheel was turned to the left. The suspension link was replaced. The service engine soon light illuminated on the vehicle and the ignition control module was replaced. The driver side window skipped when being rolled down. The right rear brake light bulb had burned out, the windshield wipers went across the window half way before it squirted any spray and then scratched the windshield.
I'll keep this quick. No crash, no deaths, just faulty equipment. I'm going to referencenhtsa campaign id number: 03v231000 , saturn recall 03-c-06. I have an 2002 l300 v6 engine that is not the engine in this recall, but, i kid you not, word for word summary you wrote for the above fits my car completely. I have reported to saturn and they're seeing what they can do, but since my engine is not included in this report, it's not covered in the recall. I'm now facing upwards 3k bill to fix all the damage that i believe to have been caused by this similar problem.
I have a 2002 saturn l-100.when the light switch is in the automatic position the headlights, instrument panel lights, interior lights and tail lights flash intermittently but quite frequently.when they flash the fuel and temperature gauges go back and forth as if they lose power and re-gain it. When the gauges lose power and continue to lay down, the shift lever cannot be moved from the park position until they receive power again.when the light switch is manually turned on the headlights and taillights do not flicker, however the gauge, interior and dash lights continue to flicker.have had it looked at several times. No one has a clue of what the cause can be. Can hear clicking from underhood fuse box when it does that.can also feel the clicking in the release button on the gear shift. I cannot believe this is normal as saturn claims.
The body control module is defective.the air bag light, check engine light remain on and maybe inoperable.also, the odometer is registering about 300 miles per second.lat known mileage was around 76,000 miles.the odometer has sailed past the million mile mark several times.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 20 mph, the instrument panel lights and headlights flash and flicker randomly.the instrument panel lights flicker in the daytime and the contact noticed the headlights flickering at night.she has taken the vehicle to the dealer and was given a handout stating that it was normal.the dealer was unable to remedy the failure.she filed a complaint with chrysler.the current mileage was 49,700 and the failure mileage was unknown.the dealer stated that consumer hears a whistling noise upon acceleration, windows make chirping noise when rolling them up, and heater works intermittently. Updated 11/27/07
Odometer reads 694978 and that is not correct. Actual mileage on the odometer should be 47,000. The trip-meter doesn't not move from zero and the 694978 doesn't change. I am driving it but the mileage isn't adding up. How do i determine when ii require service??
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while drivingapproximately 25 mph, the vehicle lost power and the battery warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel.the vehicle was inspected by a local service shop and they stated that the timing chain failed, which caused the valve in the engine to fail also.the dealer stated that the repair would cost $2,300.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 60,000.
I purchased my 2002 saturn l300 back on 9/30/2002.car, at time of purchase, was brand new.since its purchase my vehicle has been in the shop more times than i can remember.recently i had a problem where vehicle wouldn't start so saturn had the vehicle towed to their columbus, ga location to evaluate the problem.was advised battery had died and i needed to replace it.the new battery represents the 3rd battery this vehicle has had since i purchased it (vehicle currently has just over 55,000 miles on it).i asked, while they had it in the shop, to look at the tires as they were wearing unevenly.my wife went to pick the car up yesterday 8/29/06 and was advised all 4 tires needed to be replaced.this will be the 4th set of tires this car has had since it was purchased back in late 2002.at time of purchase i added a 5 year 60,000 mile b-t-b warranty with no deductible.saturn, following complaints both to the service department and their corp headquarters has decided that the car in fact does not have a problem and that my pregnant wife (with 1 year old in back seat) must be driving it poorly.to date, the vehicle's tires have not been replaced and the problem causing the tires to wear down so quickly has not been identified.
Dt: contact stated the positive battery terminal separated from the battery. He did not think a lot about it; but a friend of his had a gm truck that had the same problem with the battery post separating from the battery. This happened on 7-26-05. He replaced the battery. It was the original battery that came with the car when he purchased the car new.
2002 saturn lw300 with approximately 40k miles (bought new).positive terminal of ac delco battery found leaking.i replaced it with a sears diehard.afterwards car would not start and was locked in park gear.disconnecting the battery activated the anti-thief system which i could not reset per owners manual.dealer said it must come in for reprogramming.at dealer i was told that the bcm unit was bad and would cost $600 to replace.i did nothing wrong when changing the battery, and the car was fine before.ac delco 78-6yr (false labeling) is owned by gm and their leaky side-terminal batteries are a well known problem.i believe these batteries and saturn's bcm units are designed to fail and generate profit.as an electrical engineer, i can't understand how changing a battery can kill a module like this.i am 56 and have replaced many batteries, all correctly.i have found many cases like this on the internet.in some cases the cars stop dead in their tracks due to ac delco side-terminal batteries.i am amazed at how many dealer try to immediately blame the customer for doing something wrong (as i was by saturn).
Horn failed to operate.i checked the fuse and horn relay.i inspected the horn assembly itself.i was surprised to find that it was mounted at the bottom of the front spoiler.in this location it is subject to road dirt and water.when i brought the car to a saturn dealer in lynbrook ny, they agreed that it was a poor location for the horn.they said other l series car owners had the horn fail prematurely. The l series has much room in the engine compartment and front body to locate the horn.the saturn dealer replaced the horn and wiring connector.but they did not relocate the horn.another problem i have with the horn since i bought this car is that i have to press the horn pad very hard unless i press it on the one of the two horn shaped indents.these indents are the same color as the airbag cover, very small and hard to feel and locate in an emergency situation.many times i have went to blow the horn and it did not work because i have not pressed it hard enough.all the saturn people i have spoken with say that it is because of the air bag.however i have driven vehicles that have airbags and the horn is much more responsive.some cars have horn buttons and some have a much thinner or flexible cover for a horn pad.some have an airbag assembly that moves inward when you press it to activate the horn.i believe that there should be some modification made to make the horn more responsive.thank you.dt
The horn would sound intermittently although it was not pressed by the driver. The dealer was notified. *nlm
Electronic controle computer shorted out.stoppedworking at 92000mi. Alarm did not work, key fob did not work, transmission inter lock would not disengage, fuel gauge did not work, temp gauge did not work, no instrument lights, high beam lamp on pass. Side inop.,flickering headlights and dash lights reported multiple times to saturn of abilene, tx.told it's a known problem, but saturn doesn't know the fix.saturn of temple reported there was a short under the fuse box on the driver's side which shorted out the bcm, horn, high beam and turn signal switch.cost:$600 for issues brought to their attention multiple times while under warranty.
Problems with the horn equipment on the saturn.*mrthe consumer was only able to press one of the two small horns on the steering wheel.
I have a saturn l-series vehicle. Received a letter about a defect relating to motor vehicle safety-failure of ignition control module that may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power and the vehicle may be hard to start.continued operation after such failure may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor and exhaust resonator. Failure of resonator failure may lead to an undercar fire without prior warning. The company states in the july 2003 letter, that parts availability is not sufficient to perform replacements at this time.problem: i have had the above situation take place twice since i had the car. It starts out with a rough idle especially during damp and/or cold days. The power of the vehicle is extreme. It either seems to be gasping for fuel etc. Or the opposite has occurred, where the vehicle seems to have bursts of unusual power while on the highway.when the vehicle finally failed on the two occasions, it was hard to start, lost power, the fuel didn't seem to get through and the vehicle shook violently.trevose of saturn took care of the repairs at that time. I was told that " there is no guarantee it won't happen again. I was told to think about extending my current extended warranty, as it won't be covered if it happens after the current warrsanty runs out. Since those two times, i returned the vehicle to saturn in trevose again. I stated that the initial symtoms of lost power, rough idle in damp and/or cold weather was taking place. Both times i was told that it was checked out and nothing is wrong. I do not feel comfotrtable driving this vehicle. It happened twice without warning. Even though certain symptoms were present the times the failures took place, saturn did not take them seriously when mentioned to them. Since those two times, i have presented the symptoms to them, and they once again take them lightly. I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle.
My car began by running with the ignition key being able to be pulled out while running. I never knew when it was going to start or not. When the vehicle stopped u would be stranded and lose power because the power steering would lock up.i also had the expense of a newkey and many towsthe cylinder swich and housing were a huge expense around 500.00 with the labor and tow.
Ignition key housing would not work (i.e. Key switch worn out).required replacement of housing.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn sl2. The contact stated that the ignition failed to recognize that the key was removed out of the switch causing the alarm to activate. The contact mentioned that in order to stop the failure, the key had to be inserted back into the ignition and switch back to the off position. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 172,000.
Parked car in shopping center parking lot and upon return the key would not turn in the ignition. Had to tow the vehicle to the dealer and have the ignition cylinder housing destroyed to get the cylinder out. $584.00 later plus the $62.00 for the tow and we were back on the road. (2000 miles out of warranty) gm ignition??? *nlm
No accident ignition problem and this vehicle should be in the recall.the key comes out while the car is in gear.
The ignition coil failed.mr.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l100 (n/a). The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
Initially, key can be removed from ignition while car is running.now car no longer starts.starter replaced but car still does not start.possibly faulty ignition cylinder/switch.
2002 saturn lw300 with approximately 40k miles (bought new).positive terminal of ac delco battery found leaking.i replaced it with a sears diehard.afterwards car would not start and was locked in park gear.disconnecting the battery activated the anti-thief system which i could not reset per owners manual.dealer said it must come in for reprogramming.at dealer i was told that the bcm unit was bad and would cost $600 to replace.i did nothing wrong when changing the battery, and the car was fine before.ac delco 78-6yr (false labeling) is owned by gm and their leaky side-terminal batteries are a well known problem.i believe these batteries and saturn's bcm units are designed to fail and generate profit.as an electrical engineer, i can't understand how changing a battery can kill a module like this.i am 56 and have replaced many batteries, all correctly.i have found many cases like this on the internet.in some cases the cars stop dead in their tracks due to ac delco side-terminal batteries.i am amazed at how many dealer try to immediately blame the customer for doing something wrong (as i was by saturn).
Electronic controle computer shorted out.stoppedworking at 92000mi. Alarm did not work, key fob did not work, transmission inter lock would not disengage, fuel gauge did not work, temp gauge did not work, no instrument lights, high beam lamp on pass. Side inop.,flickering headlights and dash lights reported multiple times to saturn of abilene, tx.told it's a known problem, but saturn doesn't know the fix.saturn of temple reported there was a short under the fuse box on the driver's side which shorted out the bcm, horn, high beam and turn signal switch.cost:$600 for issues brought to their attention multiple times while under warranty.
The car was brought into the saturn dalership in dec 2003 to fix a recall on the electrical system: ignition: module.the recall on our vehicle was closed.the vehicle had not shown any problems since that time until recently, march 2, 2005.i went to start the car on the 2nd of march and the car was difficult to start.once started, the car ran very rough and lost power when i tried to give it gas.when my husband tried to drive the car later, the car backfired and seemed to be missing.we had our mechanic come look at initially that night, and he asked us to bring the car to his shop.although we would have to drive it very slow, he didn't see any reason why the car could not be driven to the shop instead of having it towed.my husband took the car to the shop and en route, the car lost power, the brakes went out, it then began to smoke so much my husband could barely see.he was able to pull the car over and bring it to a stop with the emergency brake.after stopping the car all he could do was get out and run before the car was engulfed in flames.it was a total loss. The recall on the car and the consequences of not fixing the recalled parts reads like a book of the events that occured.the fire is currently being investigated by our insurance company.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall# 03v231000 subject: ignition control module.the dealer performed the recall repair and the vehicle is still experiencing high idle.for safety reasons the consumer does not want the vehicle.
Electronic ignition and catalytic converter went out.car would not operate.
I'll keep this quick. No crash, no deaths, just faulty equipment. I'm going to referencenhtsa campaign id number: 03v231000 , saturn recall 03-c-06. I have an 2002 l300 v6 engine that is not the engine in this recall, but, i kid you not, word for word summary you wrote for the above fits my car completely. I have reported to saturn and they're seeing what they can do, but since my engine is not included in this report, it's not covered in the recall. I'm now facing upwards 3k bill to fix all the damage that i believe to have been caused by this similar problem.
Problems with vehicle's steering and air bag equipment.*mrthe consumer ignition control module failed prior to recall notice.the consumer was told that there were not parts available to fix the problem.the check engine light also illuminated.
My 2002 saturn l300 died without warning or indication in the middle of a busy traffic intersection and would not restart. I had to have the car flatbed towed to my service center where they diagnosed the problem as a defective engine control module. The dealer, saturn of cool springs, acknowledged they have seen an increasing number of bad engine control modules on the l series. They did not offer to make any adjustment for the repair costs. After my independent service center installed the new engine control module, the car was still inoperable and had to be towed to saturn of cool spring so they could program the new engine control module and the body control module. I am concerned that without any prior indication of a problem the car could have died on railroad tracks or in some other more dangerous situation.
Ignition control module and catalytic converter failure.car would not run.
Consumer continued to experience problems with the ignition control module after the recall work was performed.*ph*mr
2002 saturn l100. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs *tgwthe consumer stated the ignition module problem first surfaced in november 2010 when the check engine light illuminated.the dealer informed the consumer there was no problem with the vehicle, just a fuse light. The consumer stated when the check engine light illuminated, she was informed it was simply a glitch and it would go out by itself. A few months later, the consumer went to two other mechanics and was informed the catalytic converter was bad. Updated 09/06/11
Odi number is 10025456 already submitted complaint form.i want to clarify dates: faulty ignition module on 11/29/02 and 3/10/03. On 4/15/03 and 5/10/03 told by saturn of trevose that the rough idle that i feeland the loss of power that i feel cannot be duplicated. These were the exact symptoms that i felt before the ignition modules failed both times.told that this problem can reoccur at anytime, in particular in cold or damp weather.please refer to first complaint form submitted earlier on 6/5/03.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the ignition cylinder according to recall 03v231000 (electrical system:ignition:module).the brake lights were inoperable and the timing chain failed without warning on a separate occasion. The dealer repaired the timing chain and the contact paid half of the repair cost. Most recently, the powertrain control module and body control module suddenly failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Ignition key housing would not work (i.e. Key switch worn out).required replacement of housing.
Electronic controle computer shorted out.stoppedworking at 92000mi. Alarm did not work, key fob did not work, transmission inter lock would not disengage, fuel gauge did not work, temp gauge did not work, no instrument lights, high beam lamp on pass. Side inop.,flickering headlights and dash lights reported multiple times to saturn of abilene, tx.told it's a known problem, but saturn doesn't know the fix.saturn of temple reported there was a short under the fuse box on the driver's side which shorted out the bcm, horn, high beam and turn signal switch.cost:$600 for issues brought to their attention multiple times while under warranty.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l300.while driving the vehicle at various speeds, the exterior lights remain illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the switches for all the lights on the vehicle needed to be replaced.the check engine light was illuminated because the engine module computer needed to be replaced along with other sensors.the contact also stated that the oil housing failed.while getting an oil change at jiffy lube, the contact was informed that the oil housing screw was loose and the filter could not be changed.the current mileage was 82,564 and failure mileage was 500.
The brake lights failed to illuminate simultaneously. Dealershiphad to replace the brake lights constantly. The problem was traced to the electrical system.
Electrical system failed without warning, causing theignition relay to ignite the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle was consumed totally by fire.
While traveling onhighway tookfoot ofgas pedal anddashboard light/ headlights will go dim. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
Headlights and dashboard lights flicker at speeds of 65-70 mph.other electronics components do not seem to be effected
While driving at any speed the headlights and dashboard lights dim 40-50% when the cooling fan kicks on. My drive to work in the morning is 16 miles and the lights flash sometimes 10- 15 times. This morning was around 30 times. I've had this problem with this car since i got it. I have taken it to saturn 4 times but all they tell me is "that's the way it is designed" i wrote to the corporate office made such a complaint, they replaced my car with another at a cost to me of $675.00. Both the first car and the replacement car do the same thing. I could not believe any car manufacturer would design a vehicle like this. My wife has a 2002 l200 also and hers does not do that. I will gladly video tape this and send you a copy of the tape. It is a hazard when your lights are flashing at the car in front of you.
Vehicle has been in for service on multiple occasions to correct intermittment problem which causes headlights and dashlights to flicker repeated while driving.to date problem has not been isolated or corrected.
Electronic controle computer shorted out.stoppedworking at 92000mi. Alarm did not work, key fob did not work, transmission inter lock would not disengage, fuel gauge did not work, temp gauge did not work, no instrument lights, high beam lamp on pass. Side inop.,flickering headlights and dash lights reported multiple times to saturn of abilene, tx.told it's a known problem, but saturn doesn't know the fix.saturn of temple reported there was a short under the fuse box on the driver's side which shorted out the bcm, horn, high beam and turn signal switch.cost:$600 for issues brought to their attention multiple times while under warranty.
I have a 2002 saturn l100.the headlights and dashlights flicker on a consistent basis.the dealer and the manufacturer have advised that this is "a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle".saturn service bulleting 04-08-42-011a applies.i believe that this is an unsafe characteristic and that the government should require a recall and repair of vehicles suffering from this problem.
Consumer states the headlights and dashboard lights dim when approaching a stop. The problem is intermittent. The dealer duplicated the problem but states it is normal for the third time being in. Please provide more information. Mr
The body control module is defective.the air bag light, check engine light remain on and maybe inoperable.also, the odometer is registering about 300 miles per second.lat known mileage was around 76,000 miles.the odometer has sailed past the million mile mark several times.
Intermittent problem w/dashboard idiot lights. Sometimes, some lights will come on at a low intensity and stay on.when trouble exists, if you restart the car, all of the lights & instruments fail the power up test and the same lights stay at a diminished brightness.however, they do seem to come to full brightness when the condition comes up.after car is started, all gauges work properly.then, the trouble will clear up.dealer unable to find any problems.there were no trouble codes logged.lights which come up are:washer fluid, service wrench, service engine soon, low fuel, seat belt restraint, air bag, oil pressure, abs, temp, coolant level.
Fuel and computer fuse underhood 10amp blowing upon inserted
Takata recall vehicle in park when started. Lights dim an go bright on dash. Fan goes on when motor not hot. When fan goes on and car is being driven car will jump when car shifts gears. I only can drive on side roads. To nervous to go on highway now. Only happens when cooling fan is on. I have seen lots of reports that people post of other cars like mine having same issues. Was told they reported it. Nothing was done.seriously this needs to be addressed. Shouldn't matter were the car was made. Parts are the same. I haven't brought it in since 2017. I don't have money for repairs or fix it if it's the manufacturs faulty parts. I've already put 1400 dollars for replacement of fuel pump an other parts. An this problem still exists. Please let me know if an when you can look into this issue.
While the vehicle is running and driving down the road the headlights will turn off along with all the dash lights and all the gauges will go to zero, the interior light will turn on and it will ding (it acts like you are shutting the car off and opening the door) a couple seconds later everything will turn on and quit dinging all the dash lights will be on (like when you start the car) back and forth on and off.
I was going to work & all out of the blue with no warning my timing chain broke & my car stopped in the middle of the highway & would not start back. Also, my tail light won't work because the plastic housing is broken.
Battery died in 2008. It was replaced and the odometer reset back to zero.the security alarm/ power doors do not function properly ( unable to lock with remote control). Security light stays on while driving. Cd player stopped working and fuel gauge does not show the accurate amount of gas.i have to wait until the light comes on.now in july 2012, the ac was fixed due to a hole in the line and the car immediately shut off in traffic.the ac no longer works and is giving a code p0102 (maf- mass air flow -referring to low voltage). The service engine light is on along with the airbag, gas gauge and temperature needles not moving at all.in addition, the traction control is not working.
On june 25, 2014, i purchased a 2002 saturn l-200 from andrews automotive in mason, michigan with just over 62,000 miles on it. One month later, while driving at 70 mph on us-127 just south of harrison, michigan, i felt a shudder in the steering wheel and the engine died. I was able to coast to the shoulder and safely come to a stop. After several unsuccessful attempts to restart the vehicle, i had it towed to a shop in harrison where they concluded that the timing chain failed and pistons hit the valves which will necessitate a completely new engine.
I was at the stop sign pulled out started to accelerate at about 10 miles per hour the car just died could not restart it.had it checked by mechanic they said the timing chain had broke.
This is the same engine for which there has been three separate investigations by nhtsa caused by lack of oiling to the timing chain. The broken timing chain caused damage to 4 valves and several rollers and other parts in the engine.the car immediately stopped running and would not restart.the repair shop showed me the small oiling orifice for the timing chain, and showed me the upgrade kit that gm issued with a much larger opening for oiling the chain - also, the chain and other part are stronger than the original parts.gm issued a recall for some of these engines, but not for my vehicle despite the fact the engine in my car had the same defect.my brother's saturn also had the same timing chain problems, but since he was traveling at highways speeds, his engine was beyond repair.gm uses variations of the same engine in many of their vehicles, so it is probable that there are many more defects that have gone unreported in other gm vehicles.these repairs are expensive - more than $3,000.gm needs to answer why some defective engines were recalled, and others were not, and gm should reimburse owners whose cars have been damaged by this defect.gm said only some engines were affected, but the engine in my saturn was clearly, and unmistakably defective - i saw it, and the repair shop clearly saw the defect.
While driving on highway at approximately 50 mph the car engine stalled and died. I pulled over to the side of the road and attempted to restart several times. I had 3 passengers with me and an arkansas state trooper helped us until a tow truck arrived. I had to have it towed about 10 miles. The mechanic on site told us it is going to be the timing chain as he has seen several of the same engine with this problem. He had just repaired on as well. I had the vehicle towed to my home and eventually to my mechanic. He confirmed the timing chain broke and that he had just repaired one with the same motor. The repair cost $2400.
Please help! my key and ignition are burning hot, my car doesn't always start, the power cuts off, the service engine light comes on and off and when i start it in the morning the exhaust is super strong.gm told me i have to pay a dealer $110.00 to diagnose the problem that you have clearly defined and recalled in 2003 but i was never notified as the original owner for that recall.i broke my neck and am a single, disabled mom of a 12 year old.i do not want to be trapped in a fire or rearended and totally paralyzed or dead!what the heck is gm thinking?they said they only act on recalls if they come from you!
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l100. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, there was a noise coming from the engine and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed home into the driveway. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000.
The car was running fine.i pulled away from a traffic light and tried to get up to the speed limit of 45 miles per hour.at approximately 40 miles an hour the engine just stopped in the middle of the road.i managed to get it to the side and called the wrecker.mechanic said timing chain broke and i need a new engine.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l series sedan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle began to decelerate. The contact heard a snap sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but it would not. The vehicle was pushed to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the timing chain had fractured. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the recall did not included the 2002 vehicles only the 2001. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Our 2002 saturn l200 shut off while driving and would not restart. The repair facility it was towed to said the timing chain broke and when a wet compression test was done on the engine, we were told the engine was damaged.the cost to repair was too much compared to the value of car. The cost to replace the timing chain and engine was $4500. Only owned car for 5 months. Car only had 70000 miles. Gm indicated this model year with the 2.2l engine had a defective timing chain design.gm's safety recall 07v-519 only included the cars manufactured 11/2000 - 2/2001, neglecting the remaining of the 2002 saturn l series cars with the 2.2 l engine that had the defective timing chain but were not manufactured during these selected 4 months. Gm did not introduce a new timing chain design until may 2002, so owners with this my car manufactured from 3/2001 until the redesign in 5/2002 were left to pay for their own repairs if their timing chains broke. The 2002 saturn l200 we purchased was manufactured in 9/2001 so does not fall into the cars covered by the recall so at this point, my repairs are not covered by gm. I have called saturn twice only to talk with unpleasant customer service reps who were no help. All they told me is that the vin of my car was not included in the 4 month recall and they can't help me. When i asked to speak to a supervisor, i was told they would give me the same answer.
Vehicle stopped after turning onto the road, engine had stalled and would not crank or start up again; battery and oil lights came on.you could see the serpentine belt when trying to crank so it was not a battery issue.fuel tank was full and oil was changed a month prior.mechanics confirmed the timing chain had snapped/broken and destroyed many of the internal engine components.$2000 cost to replace/fix the individual parts, $2600 to just get another used engine.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the timing chain assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 249,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle jerked and the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder of the highway where it stalled. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,192. Updated 6/8/15
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200 (n/a). The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the battery warning light illuminated and then there was a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing belt chain fractured due to no oil in the engine. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 144,872.
Vehicle was in motion at 30 mph on city street, engine completely stopped working with loss of power steering and power brakes. Coasted vehicle to a side street & stopped. Had car towed to a mechanic. We were quoted $1700 bill to repair due to broken timing chain. Researched recalls and found that nhtsa had a recall #07v519000 for 2001 saturn l100. This seems grossly shortsighted on the part of nhtsa, as there have been dozens of duplicate complaints. This prompted the state of north carolina consumers council to issue a defect petition for 2000-2003 saturn l series with the 2.2l engine with the nhtsa.it is surprising how little effort the nhtsa has made in light of the scope of this problem.
Entering highway ramp. Vehicle stalled. Would not restart. Timing chain had failed.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. While driving 15 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing belt fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200(n/a). The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact removed the engine cover and discovered that the drive chain was fractured due to lack of lubrication and oil distribution. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic for inspection or repairs. The failure and the current mileage was 76,000.
We were driving the car when it cut off unexpectedly with no warning, while we were going 70 in a pack of traffic.luckily, we managed to get to the shoulder without a wreck.it would not restart.we had it towed to the mechanic who said the timing belt broke which in turn cause the engine to be damaged.we had to replace the engine as a result.
Timing chain failed. Looks to be in acceptable condition, but has broken link. Clearly either poor design or build quality with the timing chain. This issue plagued many saturn's but was only addressed in few of them. Buyer beware.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway when the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise. The contact parked the vehicle and later, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light illuminated after the contact had made several attempts to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who stated the timing chain would need to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls and declined to provide a remedy to the failure.the manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000.
The vehicle was driven on an interstate when power to the drive wheels was reduced and a lack of acceleration was felt.the steering felt slightly heavy and power to the drive wheels was lost. The vehicle was driven to the hard shoulder and the engine cut out. The engine would not restart. No other warning lights were shown on the display, and all fluid levels were normal. When the ignition key was turned, a whirring noise was heard from the engine compartment, however the cylinders were not firing.
After stopping waiting for traffic to pass i turned to pull into my driveway at 5 mph the timing chain broke and engine stalled causing me to get stuck in the middle of the road blocking traffic. Car gave no indication anything was wrong until it just stalled in the road. No noises or rough running or anything! valves were destroyed and engine is junk. Found out later that there was a recall on this car and system and may or may not have included my year car i have not yet called dealer to see if they will help in any way! but with only 80500 miles on this car i am really unhappy that i now need.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn saturn ls. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel began smoking, the headlights flickered, and the check engine light illuminated. In addition, the engine was smoking and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l-series. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the timing chain failed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling) for the 2001 model year vehicle and the similar failure. The dealer advised the contact that the 2002 model year was not included in the recall campaign despite if the failure was the same or not. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 118,000
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l 300.the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled.the vehicle was restarted but the failure was recurring.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic but was unable to find a reason for the failure.the manufacturer was notified.the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.updated 5/27/14
Engine stalled while driving at highway speeds around 65-70 mph.engine could not be restarted and had to be towed back home.mechanic inspection revealed complete loss of compression in two cylinders and partial compression loss in other two.engine was permanently damaged and would have to be replaced or rebuilt at high cost in the thousands.engine had 102,057 miles at time of failure.
The vehicle has been well maintained with regular oil changes. While turning onto a main street the engine just quit, leaving me stranded in the middle of the road. I was fortunate i was not on the highway at a high rate of speed as i would have had no means to remove the vehicle from the highway causing extreme danger to the occupants of the car. Authorized saturn dealership diagnosed the timing chain had broken, causing further damage to the valves and possibly the pistons in the engine. $3000 repair bill. There had been a prior recall #07v519000 on the saturn l200 2001 version for the same issue and it appears it was not resolved in the 2002 model. Vehicle was built in 09/01.
I was backing out of a spot and there was a clanking sound from behind the dash followed by a stall. The car was inoperable from that point. I had to push the car off of the street to avoid traffic. My vehicle was brought into saturn of marietta and i was told that the timing chain had broken. It was stated to me that there was a design flaw in the engine and they were aware of it. It was stated that there was a recall for it but my car, currently, wasn't included. I inquired why and was told it would probably be expanded. I went ahead and paid for an engine to be installed for $2983.53. I went about my life, waiting for the recall to be expanded. The replacement engine recently reached the same mileage that my old engine was at when it failed and it did likewise. Same issue with the defective timing chain. I was not notified if the replacement engine was affected by the recall or not, i believe it was. I tried to find details but the dealership has closed and records are lost (so i've been told). I have the paperwork from the replacement and gm is unwilling to help. I've seen numerous similar complaints online concerning the same issue. The recall was for cars built 11/00 - 2/01 and a new design went into effect in 5/02, my car was built in 8/01...nine months before the new design was implemented. What about all of the consumers with vehicles made between 3/01 and 4/02? over a year worth of purchasers that were left out and put in a dangerous position. Gm is running over us and we need help.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 190,000.
Timing chain broke while engine running. Valve damage in heads. Engine needs upper overhaul. Filed complaint with gm since so many timing chain failures have occurred with this engine.gm stated that this vin was outside the recall window even though the redesigned timing chain assembly did not take place til the following model year. Would not help in repairs.
I lost power at highway speeds and at full throttle there was no acceleration. It made a loud boom like a backfire and a large piece of material that looked fiberglass matting and rocks blew out of the exhaust. The car accelerated fine for about 15 miles then started to bog down again. Shut off vehicle and tried to restart unsuccessful, waited a few hours then car restarted with no issues ran vehicle off and on over a three day period, that is when it started malfunctioning again with very rough idle, almost dies, extreme loss of power w/almost no acceleration at full throttle. Contacted mechanic the vehicle resonator was expanded to the point of splitting the seam, he removed the resonator to find all the fiber packing gone and the resonator packed with what looked like rocks. He stated the bits that looked like rocks were part of the catalytic converter packing that had been heated above the limits of the material. The disintegrated material made a blockage in the resonator not allowing the exhaust gasses to flow he checked for tsb's and recall campaigns and found camp # 03v231000 action # 03033 recall # 03-c-06 (electrical system ignition control module)and camp # 07v519000 action # ea06009 recall # 06074. (eng. Timing chain) called gm recall center given case #8-2430110427 per brandy she is getting many calls on this, she shows only the recall 03-c-06 only and she is to deny any additional claims even though they replaced the part with the same part that was recalled to begin with. Investigated recall # 06074 and found that did not include the 2002 saturn l series however per my mechanic both recalls are contributing factors with the outstanding issues with my vehicle. The car is unsafe to drive. The 2002 saturn l series should not be on the road and it shouldn't take an accident or a death before you people decide to recall these vehicles.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and attempting to shift gears, the vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who inspected the failure and advised that the engine needed to be replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 110,000.
At 60 mph on freeway the timing belt broke. I lost power and control of the car. It cannot be started. Since the repair cost is too high (more than $2000), and my vin is not included in the gm recall #06074, i had to junk the car.the car is dangerous to drivers. Gm is not willing to recall all 2001 l200. However, due to so many complains of the same problems from drivers of the 2001 saturn l200 (whose cars are not included in the recall) nhtsa should force gm to recallall 2011 saturn l200.
Timing chain broke while driving. Engine died and had to coast to the shoulder.
Car over the time i have had it for the past 7 or 8 months has had a rough idle and now the car is hard to start. I suspect it is the timing chain going bad but my 2002 does not fall under the recall.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake along with an abnormal noise coming from the engine and the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but failed to rectify the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l300 (n/a). The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall at various speeds.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure was not remedied. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owned a 2002 saturn l. The contact stated that the vehicle began to slow down without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. The vehicle began to emit smoke from the hood and suddenly caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was totaled. There were no injuries and a report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Daughter was driving the car and turned a corner onto a city street in morton,il. She said as she started to speed up to the normal driving speed ( 30 mph.) that the car died and would not restart.she told me it was like someone had turned off the key.i had it towed to a local garage in morton,il. And they informed me that it had broken a timing chain with probable engine damage.on further investigation ,mainly on the internet , i have found that this engine (2.2 liter 4 cylinder twin cam) is prone to this type of failure.
The contact owns a saturn l100. The contact stated that while he drove at approximately 25mph the engine timing chain failed.the vehicle was towed the mechanic an inspection was performed, and the contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the vin was not available.the failure and current mileage was 57,000.
The oil and antifreeze have a common wall in the radiator. The antifreeze is corrosive and ate thru allowing the oil and antifreeze to mix in the engine causing the engine to be completely rebuilt with most parts replaced. The temp gauge has been replaced 4 times as the engine runs cool and will fail inspection and destroy the o2 sensors. The power steering pump has gone out 2 times as well as the ac compressor. The rear lights on the driver side are always getting hot and burning out. The taillight fittings for the stop light have gotten so hot that they needed to be replaced 3 times. Dash lights are constantly flickering when you apply the brake or (when it is running) turn on the ac unit or the heating system. The safety latch on the front doors have been replaced 2 times as they were cracking. I paid for all of the repairs and was told that there was a recall based on the antifreeze that gm used as it was corrosive and affected many models of gm cars. I filled in all of the forms for the class action suit and at the end i was told that the saturns were not covered - that the government had allowed this class to be removed from the gm claim. This was not fair as it was the same problem caused by the corrosive antifreeze used by gm and the poor design of using a common thin wall to separate the oil and the antifreeze.
Timing chain failure.
I was driving along about 25 mphand my car just diedsteering and all would not worktook it to garage timing chain broke which in turn bent all of the valves in this motornow car is shotit is a 2006 saturn l200 143000 miles on it i noticed that their was a recall on the 2001 but not the 2002 so i went online and searched the forums a found out that alot of 2002 saturns were prone to this problem.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a clicking noise when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the timing chain needed to be replaced and possibly the engine as well. The contact did not inform the dealer. The manufacturer advised the contact that her vehicle was not included in the previous recall. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The current and failure mileage was 142,000.
I was backing out of a parking spot and my 2002 l200 stalled after a rattling sound from the engine. I had the car towed to the saturn dealership in marietta, georgia. They diagnosed that the timing belt had slipped/broke and had damaged the engine. They also said that the engine would need to be replaced and the timing belt on these cars was a known issue. I had saturn perform the engine replacement end of october, beginning of november 2008 for approximately $5000. I've since come to realize that there was a recall on saturn l200s from the same time period for the exact same problem. They've claimed that my vin doesn't fall under the recall. I feel that i should be reimbursed for the cost of the engine replacement based on the defective part being a known issue and my car exhibiting the exact same issue that a recall was submitted.updated 09/10/14
2002 saturn l300 .have followed all maint. Guidelines. Though it is on it's third battery, third set of tires, power steering pump replaced, timing belt replaced, ecm replaced, two catalytic converters replaced, the list goes on and on. Less than 90,000 miles. Drove the car. Got out, pushed the keyless alarm ( original factory) got dinner, pushed the keyless entry, got into the car , turned the key..and the car was dead. Car does not start. Locked in park, had to have it towed. Tow truck driver had to use thedolly lifts to move the car, so he could position it to be able to tow it. Had it towed to a service garage, they followed gm's instructions ..no luck. The car had to be towed again , to a saturn dealership ( the only ones who havethe codes) to reset the vehicle.they told me they could not reset it. Told me it needs a new bcm. Stated ecm andbcm are unable to communicate. So that until the module is replaced the car is inoperable. Stated they knew the bcm's go bad,stated they have had alot of these go bad ( alot)???.the service tech stated " they are like a computer hard drive on steroids" . Stated they burn out with no way to check them or fix them. He saidthey should be able tofix the car.but they do not keep any bcm in stock. It will bea week before they can get the part. After replacing the bcm i was told the cars information will not be accurate. They told me the odometer goes back to zero. How can that be the dealer just turn back the odometer isn't that illegal? i was told that sometimes there maybe some other issues also after installing a new bcm?? if they know that the bcm is a problem, and that when it goes bad, the car is completely useless! why isn't something being done ! you are at the mercy of saturn / gmbecause no one else is allowed to fix the car. I will now be waiting a week for my vehicle to be repaired. Only to hope it runs correctly after it's repaired.
Timing chain broke at 93,000 miles. The engine suddenly lost power, luckily we were on a country road traveling about 30 miles per hour. Will cost nearly $2000 to repair.
Driving on the highway going about 70 mph. The car's engine suddenly died, and the car decelerated. There was no noise or warning leading up to the engine dying. After pulling over to the side, i tried restarting the car. The engine tried to turn over, but it wouldn't start. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop. It was found that the timing chain had broken and destroyed the engine (cylinder head specifically). No reason for the breakage could be found. It was recommended that a new engine would be needed.
I have a 2002 l200 saturn which has 97,000 miles. Three days ago while i was driving the car on a city street the engine just shut off. Luckily i was able to coast into an empty parking meter space. If this had happened a mere five minutes before, when i was on a traffic-packed interstate, i would have been in very serious trouble. My saturn was towed to the dealership and they explained that the timing chain had broke and damaged the engine cylinder heads. They stated it would cost me $2,800 to fix the damage. This makes me extremely upset as i bought this saturn brand new from a saturn dealership. I have taken very good care of this car and have performed all the saturn required maintenance in a timely fashion from the same saturn dealership. I feel that saturn should be held accountable for fixing this problem. I have performed some online research and there are many other individuals reporting timing chain or timing belt problems with their saturns. I know one recall (for the 2001 year i believe) is already in place. Please start a recall for the other years as well. Saturn needs to acknowledge that many individuals are being negatively impacted by these timing chain/belt problems.
1. Events leading up to failure, none2. The failure, timing chain link separates while car running, and will not restart.3. Have to replace timing chain.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving between 55-60 mph, the engine stalled and would not restart.the vehicle was coasted off the road and towed.there were no warning indications prior to the failure.the first diagnosis was that the fuel pump and fuel filter needed to be replaced.after they were replaced, the failure still persisted.the second diagnosis was that the timing chain needed to be replaced.the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
Engine timing chain failure; 2002 saturn automobile, 74,000 miles.
Six days ago i was on my to work in my 2002 l-series200 2.2 liter that only has 77,000 miles on it when it just died on me.i was almost hit by another car cause i couldn't get out of traffic, so i had to pull into a ditch. That day my uncle helped me towed it back to his personal work shop cause he knows how to work on vehicles.he tried everything to find out what was wrong with without getting inside the engine, well it came to that.the timing chain is broke and he showed it to me and said he said it looks like this link was weak..you can see how it was stretched, just that one.. And because of the chain breaking the chain oiler is broken also, the bolt holding it up was completely bent, so we think the chain hit it.. Because of the warranty was already out we were going to fix it ourselves.i went to go get a timing chain and the chain oiler, but the clerk ask me if saturn had replaced your chain oiler?i told him no, and he asked me if my valves were bent because when the chain breaks that usually happens.so i asked my uncle and he went ahead to check and yes they were. So i went back to the car parts store and told them yes that the valves were bent..i come to find out that there was a recall on the oiler because of a brass insert that in the oiler. But he said it was only for the 2001 not 2002. My uncle search around in the oil pan and he found pieces of the oiler along with a brass insert, so i think my car was also installed with part. So that's when i went home to get online to do research on this and found pictures of that recalled oiler, it look similar. And then i find out there are so many owners with this same year model that also had their timing chain broke.. I called saturn and they are not going to do nothing and plus i find out that there is an investigation on this matter. My car is still at my uncles shop and i kept all the broken pieces in hope saturn will help with this matter.
Are you guys even hearing us???what happened to me was just a few weeks ago.i was going to fix my problem and that was it.....but my problem ended up bigger that i thought and was costly!!!!!i read almost all of these complaints and they are saying one thing,,, timing chains are not supposed to break!!!!!ask a saturn mechanic when are you supposed to changed a timing chain? it's never!!!!ask,,please!!!! another thing is that the timing chain in the 2001 was recalled,, right???listen closely,,,, that same chain was also used in the 2002!!!!!! but wasn't recalled????why??how many more stories do you need to know that we have a problem.... Gotoodi10265182, 10255749, 1025270, 10234562, 10209272, 10186650read them, there was a problem with the chain oiler....it wouldn't let enough oil pass through to lubricate the timing chain...akabrass insert.... You wouldn't know because you took it to a saturn shop or your own.my uncle find mine, only because after reading all of the problems on the internet.i have 2002l200 2.2 sedanand yes that brass insert in the chain oiler was in mine and i can prove it.....so i believe all you had the same thing........i do know we all had the same chain, which had a weak link in it......it was recalled???but not the 2002???
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the ignition cylinder according to recall 03v231000 (electrical system:ignition:module).the brake lights were inoperable and the timing chain failed without warning on a separate occasion. The dealer repaired the timing chain and the contact paid half of the repair cost. Most recently, the powertrain control module and body control module suddenly failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
On august 18, 2005 at 72,863 miles, i paid $2360.71 to have my timing chain replaced.not repaired but replaced due to its malfunction.the car had been serviced as dictated by saturn's maintenance schedule and via saturn of roswell prior to this issue.i have every receipt from each service appointment since i drove the car off the lot. I couldn't believe something this major went wrong with my vehicle at such an early point in time.the car simply quit running.the engine died and i could get no response from brake pressure or steering.luckily i was able to coast to the side of the road without causing harm or injury.i had the car towed back to saturn of roswell where they took 10 days to find the issue and when it was found they declined any warranty coverage or the opportunity to negotiate the price of the repair though i bought the car from them and had maintained the car with them.i was fortunate that my timing chain went out at 1:00 am on ga-400 with no traffic around me.at the average speed of 70 mph had this occurred at 1:00 pm or any other time with a greater level of traffic i or someone else would've been dead.my fear is that saturn is waiting for someone to die and only then will there be a mass recall for all vehicles not just a relatively isolated few.
I was responding to an emergency call with my local fire dept when my 2002 saturn l series motor quit running on the main highway. It turned out that i amone of many that had the timing belt break without any warning signs. No rough idle or hesitations, piff it was dead. The motor has only 75000 miles. I can not afford to have saturn fix it nor want to give them the funds so i am having another mechanic fix it with still some high expenditures. Luckily i was not like some who had to replace valves and such. The chain fell to the lower area. The whole assembly needed to be replaced. Looks as if engineering or quality materials are an issue, not oil changes as it appears saturn is using as an excuse to avoid the issue.
I have a 2002 saturn l200 with 37157 - the timing chain snapped on a major highway at 60 mph.i called saturn who said this is not covered in any way.
Timing chain failure resulting in loss of power.the car would not restart.fortunately the problem occurred at the end of a freeway entrance ramp where a wide shoulder was available to pull over and stop.
While driving vehicle stopped in traffic, had to be pushed home. Had vehicle towed to former saturn of naperville dealership. Was told timing chain was broke, cost to repair would be $4700.00 to $4900.00. Had vehicle towed back to home garage.
When turning onto morganton road in fayetteville nc (high traffic area due to proximity of the mall) and attempting to accelerate, with traffic speed at approximately 25 mph, there was a pop followed by the car losing power. With no power it was extremely difficult to get the car off of the main road and into the bank parking lot. Once the car was towed home a mechanic checked out the car and advised that the timing chain was the problem. The car is still sitting in the yard waiting to be repaired due to the cost. After researching i believe this to be the same problem as other saturn owners. The may 2002 l-series are equipped with the same faulty timing chain equipment as those vehicles included in the recall.
2002 saturn died while driving and almost crashed. There is a recall for the 2001 gm 06074 that uses the same parts.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200 sedan . While driving the vehicle stalled without any prior warnings. He was able to coast the vehicle to a nearby service shop. A technician discovered a fractured timing chain in the vehicle. He then added that there could be more damage to the vehicle and the pistons as a result of the failure.the manufacturer concluded that his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling), therefore he wasineligible for a free remedy. The current and failure mileages were under 100,000.
On the 22nd of february of 2006,my 2002saturn l-200 engine suddenly and without warning, died.the car, luckily, was going approximately 25 mph. It was towed to a reputable repair shop and diagnosed with timing chain failure withpossible repair costs starting at $ 2,800.00.my warranty had expired so i had the car towed to a saturn dealer to see if anything could be done to help save money.the saturn dealer recommended a full engine replacement for $2,130.00. I contacted corporate saturn to see if more could be done to help with costs at which time i quoted to them the information i had found online about the nhtsa investigation going on regarding the l-series and the timing chain failure.the representative stated that she had never heard of the investigation. They decline to assist me at that time.the car is now getting a new used engine the 580,000 miles on it with a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty.
My 18 year old daughter was driving our 2002 saturn l200 with 2.2 4 cylinderon saturday june 8, 2007 through an extremely busy intersection of interstate route 93 and montvale avenue in stoneham massachusetts when the engine suddenly and without warning shut down, leaving her stranded in the middle of the intersection fortunately following vehicles were abel to swerve around her. The car was towed to saturn of medford ,and i am awaiting final determination of problem ,but i suspect that the timing chain broke. I understand that there have been many other complaints regarding similar situations with saturns and i would like to be added to this list. If saturn has been aware of this probelm, it is irresponsible that we were not notified of such a problem. My daughter is very lucky! i had called the dealership last week to have a tapping noise checked out and they scheduled me for next tuesday and made no mention on the phone that this could be such a serious problem.
2002 saturn lw300 stalled without warning when it was traveling at @ 40-50 mph.it would not restart and had to be towed.vehicle mileage is @ 59k.
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled.consumer restarted vehicle, and itwas taken to the dealer for inspection. However,mechanic could notduplicate the problem.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. While driving 70 mph, he noticed a sudden jolt. He also experienced loss of acceleration and the steering column failure caused the steering wheel to lock. He was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the emergency lane. There where no warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, inspected and advisedthat the timing chain failed. The dealer stated that the repair cost would be $2,500.00. The repairs have not been performed. The contact will notify the manufacturer. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 152,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the timing chain. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was 85,415 updated 12/12/11*ljupdated 12/14/11
1. Timing chain break/failure at 30 mph on a saturn 2002 l-200.2.vehicle's engine stops running immediately. Possible serious/lethal in heavy traffic. 3.major damage to the engine.bent valves etc. Engine head damaged.4.engine repair estimates $2500-$2800. Engine repaired by owner for $1700.5. Gm design defect. Contacted gm customer service representative and he stated timing chain failure is normal wear and tear.even though the saturn 2001 l200 was under a recall for timing chain failures.gm did not correct the problem in the 2002 l200's and no recall was made.in my opinion gm did not stand behind this product.
Timing chain slipped and engine could not be restarted.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. While driving approximately 30 mph, there was a knocking sound from the engine area. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The technicians stated the engine needed to be replaced because the timing chain broke. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the timing chain should have been replaced at 80,000 miles, which was the cause of the failure. The dealer replaced the original engine with a used one. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 134,000.
Timing chain broke while driving.
My wife had driven to work this day and all was well. She went about her work day and left for her lunch break at 12:30 in the afternoon. She drove the car and got her food and came back from lunch. Later on that evening she punched out at 5:00 pm to leave. When she went to start the car the motor turned over at a much faster than usual rate but the car would not start. I knew when i got there the car had no compression when i turned it over. I had aaa tow it to the garage (worth the peace of mind to have) and they told me sure as anything the timing chain had broken. Fortunately she was not moving when it happened, must have let go as she parked the car. This is the second motor we put in this car. Still waiting on the repair estimate. Chain needs to be replaced along with the crankshaft gears because a couple of teeth got ripped off in the process. Nice.... Thanks saturn and merry christmas.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l series.the contact found a recall for the timing belt, which stated that there was a possibility the chain could fail while driving and result in a crash.the dealer and manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling).there had been no failure to date.the current mileage was 78,000.
Timing chain seperated on my 2002 saturn l200 at 15 mph 2 months ago. It cost me $2700 to replace engine and then i found the links about a possible recall on this very issue but was told by saturn that it didn't cover my car. I am highly upset about this as my engine did exactly what all the other saturns in the recall did so why is mine excluded?? i want my year covered in the recall.
-the contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The timing chain broke while driving at 20 mph and ruined other parts of the vehicle that required the engine to be disassembled.the vehicle was currently inoperable.the current and failure mileage were 65,000.saturn agreed to do a 50/50 split for the repairs and she did notagree that she should be responsible for any of the repairs.the maintenance performed on the vehicle prior to the failure included an oil change, replacing the pcv valve, and 4 new tires.there were several related complaints on the website.updated 03/19/07.
On 7/1/6 while driving down the freeway at 65 mph my saturn suddenly quit running.my car had been running normally and without any warning my car lost all power. It was 104`& 20 miles from civilization.i walked 1 mile and there was a camper also disabled on the side of the road. The people contacted a tow company in the nearest city. My car was towed 120 miles. On 7/3, the dealership notified me that my timing chain had broken with severe engine damage($4000.00). The sm stated that he did not recommend using any used parts to fix the engine. He acted concerned as to why the timing chain would have broken in my car. He mentioned that the l series cars have had some problems. My car is currently in the dealership being worked on. On 7/5, i spoke to the area manager for the saturn corporation. She said she knew nothing about nhtsaand denied any knowledge of failures with other saturns. She stated that the problem was due to "a poor maintenance record". I informed her that she was sadly mistaken as the saturn dealership my car is at was not the only dealership or automotive business that i have had work done on my car. I informed her that on 12/ 25/05, my car lost power going up ahill and i had work done on the car at a different dealership. At that time, i had to have the emission converter replaced because it had failed. Also, i have routine oil changes done every 3000 or so miles. Her response was "i am sorry if the information from the dealership was incorrect but we still can do nothing else." i told her that i was appalled to learn that saturn had been aware of this issue for some time; that saturn had neglected to inform their customer base regarding the potential dangers of this engine problem. I explained to her the seriousness of placing customers in such danger. I told her this could have all been avoided had saturn notified its customers of the upgrade available to correct the defect.of course, she denied any problems with saturn cars.
Driving down the road, car lost all power,it will not turn back on car has 90,000 miles.just had water pump replaced 1 mont earlier for leaking. 2002 saturn l100believe it is the timing chain.
Driving to school. Timing chain broke on 2002 saturn l100. Mechanic cost $1,900 to fix.
I was driving on the highway at +/- 18:50, on november 18th 2008 with my 2002 saturn l200 when the engine suddenly stalled or cut out. I had to quickly try and switch lanes to get to the right-hand side of the highway while the car was losing speed. When the car stopped i tried to start it again but to no avail. I called my insurance company to have the vehicle towed to the nearest saturn dealership i.e. Saturn of plano. The next morning i phoned the dealership to confirm that my car was there and that i would like them to investigate what is wrong. They phoned back explaining that my timing chain had broke and that it there is a very good chance that my valves where damaged and a 50/50 chance that my pistons were damaged as well. They can't tell exactly what might be damaged until they open the engine which is going to cost me $800 (on top of the investigation charges etc). They said i have 2 options:1) let them open the engine and determine to see what is damaged of which the outcome might be:a. Valves are damaged - replace engine head for at least $2491b. Pistons are damaged - replace engine with second hand for at least $3800or 2) replace the engine from the beginning then i won't have to fork out the initial $800 and it would only cost me at least $3800when i asked what i could have done to prevented this the answer was: "nothing" and that the chains normally last longer than 100,000 (i think my mileage on the car now stands at about 104,000). I serviced my car at least 3 times at that dealership in the past 12 months and have forked out about +/- $3000 already in the last 12 months - so spending another $3000 or more doesn't sound like a worthy investment. The thing that upsets me is the fact they don't mention that hundreds of other people have experienced similar issues and offer to fix it. Their customer service said that i should first pay the $800 for investigation before they could comment on possible assistance etc. Yet it is their fault.
2002 saturn l200 suddenly died while i was driving. It was dark out and a lot of traffic. Didn't feel safe waiting in car for tow truck. Had to stand on the side of the road in the dark in 10 degree weather. Timing chain broke, damaged valves. Getting a used engine = $2,000+.saturn said my vin # wasn't listed as being a part of the recall on the timing chains. Doesn't make sense that some vin #s weren't included with the thousands that were recalled.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the dealer stated that the engine's timing chain failed and needed to be replaced at the cost of $3,000.the manufacturer stated that because his model year was not affected by nhtsa campaign id number 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling), they would only assume partial financial responsibility.the contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired.the failure and current mileages were 90,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 65 mph, the engine stalled and would not restart.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the timing chain link separated.there is a recall for the engine and engine cooling (nhtsa campaign id # 07v519000) however, the dealer stated his vin was not included.the dealer stated that they would pay 50% of the repair cost.the contact felt that his vehicle should be included as part of the recall.the current and failure mileages were 65,000.
The timing chain on my car broke, resulting in engine damage which -- the dealer tells me -- will require a total engine replacement.i was driving at approximately 40 mph on the highway, going through construction.suddenly, there was no power and the car slowed down.i could not get power, so i had to pull off the road and get the car towed.
My 2002 saturn l100 timing chain broke. Looking into the repair i found many complaints on the internet about this happening to other saturn owners. I have not repaired the car as of yet due to the cost. I think this being a common failure saturn should have done something about it.
While traveling on the road at approximately 50 mph my 2002 saturn l200 suddenly lost power and the steering wheel locked.fortunately traffic was light and the vehicle coasted into a parking lot.i have been advised by 2 different mechanics this is the result of a broken timing chain.the car was taken to aaaa repair shop and i am supposed to get a 3rd opinion diagnosis this week.
Complete loss of power while driving down the road.mechanic reported that thetiming chain failed. There was no warning or indication that there was a problem prior to the failure.service report from saturn dealership, when taken in for routine maintenance, a few weeks before, did not list any problem with the timing chain.saturn service representative actually said this car does not have a timing chain. Had the timing chain replaced but engine has no compression, on two cylinders.estimated cost to repair engine damages, as a direct result of the timing chain breaking, exceeds the value of car.i have the old chain, on which, one of the links failed.the car has 78k miles.the failure occurred at approximately 25 mph under light to moderate acceleration.
While driving home from work 3.5 miles the vehicle stopped.inspection confirmed a broken timing chain.
I was driving to champaign traveling about 60 mph when the saturn l200 died.the steering wheel locked and i was lucky to make it to the side of the road.i had my kids with me and they were terrified!i had the car towed to saturn of champaign.they called and told me that the timing chain had broken.i was shocked because it totaled the engine.it was just after christmas and i had no money.saturn told me i needed a new engine $2700.i had to get a loan for the repairs which has caused more financial problems.i just found out that they new there was a problem with the part and said nothing!
The vehicle has been well maintained with regular oil changes. While turning onto a main street the engine just quit, leaving me stranded in the middle of the road. I was fortunate i was not on the highway at a high rate of speed as i would have had no means to remove the vehicle from the highway causing extreme danger to the occupants of the car. Authorized saturn dealership diagnosed the timing chain had broken, causing further damage to the valves and possibly the pistons in the engine. $3000 repair bill. There had been a prior recall #07v519000 on the saturn l200 2001 version for the same issue and it appears it was not resolved in the 2002 model. Vehicle was built in 09/01.
2002 l series saturn timing chain broke while wife was driving on highway & she was stranded in traffic. (warranty ended july -2007 & engine damage is in excess of $2500.)
Was driving at about 25-30 mph and the engine stalled and would not restart.created an immediate traffic hazard in rush hour traffic and could not move off curbed roadway. Towed to repair where diagnosis is broken timing chain.after researching on the internet found recall on 2001 version of same vehicle. Now i read there is an investigation and same concerns in 1999-2003 versions of this vehicle. I also read that saturn is claiming these would probably happen when the car is in park due to heavy load on chain at that time. Mine failed atapproximately 25-30 mph! i also read that in reopening this case the nhtsa is especially interested in the number of these failures in years other than 2001 in which the vehicle was on the road. Mine fits this situation. My car is being repaired but i believe that saturn should pay the bill as my engine is the same one that is recalled just a year later. Saturn didn't know about this problem in 2002 so why would they have made a change in the engine?saturn obviously knows this is the tip of the iceberg and is hoping to get by with a one-year recall when it should be more. I have maintained timely maintenance of my 2002 saturn with routine work (oil changes, etc).the vehicle has 99,000 miles on it.
I have a 2002 saturn l200.i was driving on a busy highway in the dallas area (i635).when suddenly my car stalled when i tried to accelerate and then idled to about 5 mph.i drove my vehicle to the access road where it died and the engine no longer turned.after diagnostic i am told that i was the timing chain.since i was driving on the highway my valves and engine heads cracked.now something that should have cost me $500 is now going to cost me $1500. I practically have to get a new engine.
Saturn wagon lw200 had a catastrophic failure, i.e., its timing chain failed while being driven on 9/20/08 which destroyed the engine and put my spouse at risk of harm as the vehicle was no longer drivable.the vehicle had been fully inspected and serviced on 9/13/08 at a local saturn dealership where it had been faithfully serviced since its purchase.the timing chains on this model of vehicle were recalled for model years 2000 and 2001 and the mechanic at haslett marathon where it was towed for inspection reported this was the same part.the vehicle was not salvageable.
Please see #dp08002 this is the exact problem that my mechanic told me that i have.essentially, the timing chain components are poorly designed and create the need to replace the entire engineer when the timing belt components fail.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while proceeding througha green light at 5 mph, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the intersection.the failure occurred without warning.while the vehicle coasted, the contact was able to turn the steering wheel to the right and pull over.the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the cause of failure as the timing chain.the dealer found other related failures as well.the contact paid $3,000 for the repair.the powertrain was unknown.the current mileage is 38,850 and failure mileage was 38,800.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l-100.while driving 60 mph, the vehicle began losing power and was towed to a mechanic.the mechanic stated that the timing chain failed and caused internal damage to the engine.the cost to replace the engine was $5,400.the purchase date and vin were unavailable.the current mileage was 103,940 and failure mileage was 103,900.updated 01/11/08.*ljupdated
Driving down the road, the engine stopped running.the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road.vehicle would not restart.investigation revealed that timing chain broke.
I had no pre-indication of this.2002 saturn l200. Purchased 6-2002.~78,500 miles. Date of incident: 3-9-09 @ 10:00am.my timing chain fell apart. It happened while i was driving. I was turning a corner and the stearing wheel locked. (the engine is quiet enough i couldn't hear it shut off). I managed to get to the side. Saw the oil pressure light on & shut the car off. Itthen wouldn't start up & was towed home. My boyfriend is a mechanic & has been working on it. It was hard to find the problem, since the car was on at the time the valves stayed open, he thought it was the starter (-$200). The chain's pin fell out and has literally fallen apart. We have kept the chain thus far and will investigate if i am allowed any refund for the time, money and/or hassel of this. We are worried about pieces getting up into the engine and creating more problems with that, and looking into a new vehicle possibly.(having feedback on what to do now would be greatly appreciated. Do we stop work and take it to a shop or continue to fix it? i need a car soon. Are there other problems with this car? do you know of how i can get reimbursed? do you know what the chances are of pieces reaching the engine).
Tl-the driver owns a 2002 saturn l200.the vehicle would not start.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the driver was told the timing chain broke and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileages were 56,000.sm.
My saturn l200 stopped in traffic. I had it towed to a mechanic and was told the timing chain was broken and saturn had added a part to the engine to get more oil or lubricant to this chain so it wouldn't brake. I have had my car at saturn dealerships and they have never mentioned this part that should be added. I called the local saturn dealership and was told they are replacing the engine in l100 models when the timing chain breaks, but not the l200's. The l100 and l200 have the same engine.
Driving on the highway, the engine quit (stopped running and decelerated).i have had it checked and been told that the timing chain failed and the pressures inside the engine are bad. Spoke with saturn and was told if i repaired it and there was a subsequent recall like the oct. 2008 complaint, i would be reimbursed.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact was driving approximately 5mph and the vehicle completely stalled.the contact then got the vehicle towed to the dealer. Dealer stated that it was the timing chain. The dealer repaired the vehicleat the contacts expense. The failure occured again less then 15,000 miles after getting the vehicle repaired. The contact went out to start the vehicle and it did not start. The vehicle was towed to local mechanic who stated it was the timing belt again. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer.the vehicle is now at the dealership awaiting repairs.the approximate failure mileage was 29000 and the current mileage was 44000. The vin was unknown.
My car showed no warning of any problem. Started to work lost power. Coasted to a safe place at a business. Was told timing chain had broken and i needed a new engine. It will cost $2600.00 to repair. Also there has been a problem with headliners sagging.
I was driving on the pennsylvania turnpike at 65 mph at night.when suddenly i heard a noise in the engine and the car immediately starting slowing down.i nearly was involved in accident with two tractor trailers trying to make to the side of the road. This is the first time i had a timing belt brake.i took the car to saturn, they replacedthe head asm,core-head, gasket as, chain pgk, seal asm, bolt asm, gasket-en, bolt-6, and bolt hv. The total repair cost was $2,780.34.
Time chain on an l200 saturn (my 2002) after only 39,000 miles of usage.i had just parked the vehicle, and when restarting, the chain broke.prior to this, i was hearing valve noise, but fortunately i pulled the automobile into a parking space.the breakage of the timing chain resulted in a complete destruction of the valves, chain, etc. And required full replacement and repair.this included the head, valves, chain, tensioner, sprockets, etc.saturn indicated that a newly designed chain tensioner would be replaced during this repair and should prevent future failures.this redesigned part was supposed to correct a deficiency in oil delivery to the chain.importantly, i had my vehicle serviced regularly by the saturn dealer with all recommended oil changes, etc.
While driving 60mph in my 2002 saturn l200 lost all power on the i-5 freeway. I was somehow able to coast to the shoulder. I then had my car towed to a local shop. They said that the engine had a timing chain failure, and they may also need to replace the cylinder head and pistons.this is very unsafe. Lucky it happened to me and not my younger sister who is inexperienced with situations as above.there was a recall for the 2001 saturn l200 with the same 2.2l engine for timing chain problems. I don't know why they didn't include the 2002-2003 years as they all use the same defective parts from the factory.please issue a recall. We do not need anymore close calls as this one.i have serviced the engine oil every 3,000 miles since new. I even have receipts for proof.
This is related to ea06009on saturday, december 9, while driving on a 50 mph highway we lost power to our saturn lw200 2002 wagon.while we were able to pull the car over to the shoulder, we came within seconds of being hit by another car.the cause of the power loss was a broken timing chain.we have about 50,000 miles on the car, and have changed oil every 3-4000 miles.saturn does not acknowledge that there is a defect.as a result, we have to pay the full cost (>$2000) to get the engine fixed.please note, the chain broke on the highway, and not at start-up as gm stated in a letter to you on this matter. My wife and i came close to dying.an engine that has a timing chain that beaks on a highway with just 50,000 miles on the engine is a safety issue.please act before someone dies due to this defect.
On january 13, 2009 i took my care to saturn to have a couple issues assessed in regards to several lights that were on steady or blinking on and off on the dash.i dropped my car off the night before the appointment.the technician noticed ny inspection sticker was about to expire and asked if they would be taking care of that this visit. I told him no i was more interested in what was going on with the lights at the present time. On the following morning the technician called me and told me what they found wrong with the vehicle. I was told the following repairs were needed: body control module (shorted), thermostat - engine oil cooler (leaking), oil pressure switch (leaking) and driver's front axle seal (leaking). I was quoted a price in excess of $2,000 for the repairs.i have kept my car, purchased brand new, well maintained and don't see how my car with less than 50,000 miles should need this kind work at one time.none of these issues are normal wear on a car. Something must be awry somewhere.this is unacceptable.
Timing chain broke on my 2002 l200 saturn at highway speed. Lost power and steering. Was near an exit, but was unable to clear the highway.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200 sedan. While driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the check engine light illuminated just before the failure occured. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but it would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised her that the timing chain needed replacing. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.
Timing chain broke on our car2002l-series saturn that has 50,000 miles on it.this is a common problem and only the 2001 year make of my car is covered on a recall, even though my car was purchased in 2001.the dealer just worked on this part 5 months ago and they deny that the two problems are related.
I was driving on the highway at 55mph and my 2002 l200 saturn's engine stopped.no noises beforehand or warning lights. My mechanic told me the timing chain broke causing severe damage to the engine's cylinders. Estimated cost is over $2,000.the car only has 82,000 miles on it.no crash or injuries occurred.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving on the highway.the dealer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repair to the failure.the manufacturer was not notified.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and the current mileage was 97,000.
The timing chain on my 02 saturn l100 broke causing the car not to start. After reading some of the blogs, i feel fortunate that i was parked when its failure revealed itself.
Catastrophic timing chain failure.
My car stalled on highway and would not start. Had it towed to a local saturn dealer and they charged me $85 to diagnose the problem. It is a defected timing chain that destroyed my engine. The cost of repair will be over $3,000. My car is a 2002 series and does not fall under the recall for timing chain failure. We have contacted the main saturn headquarters in detroit to voice our complaint and waiting to see what can be done with this car defect.
While driving my 2002 saturn l100 2.2l 4-cylinder vehicle on 9/13/2010 the engine's timing chain separated while the engine was running , the engine stalled , the vehicle lost all motive power and would not restart and caused significant damage to two of the engine's valves.
2002 saturn l 200 had complete engine failure while on route 197 and car stopped in middle of road and wouldn't restart.car has about 60k miles on it.fortunately my daughter was able to get the car off the road.problem was found to be timing chain failure with destruction of the engine. Saturn reviewed our maintenance record, deemed it "excellent" and said it would cost me only $3500 to get a rebuilt engine put in.they refused to acknowledge any problem with timing chain.i am reluctantly going forward with repair because i can't afford a new car now, but i think this problem could lead to more serious consequences for other drivers and timing chain problem in all l200 should prompt recall.
My husband was driving down the highway when the car shut down without warning. The vehicle would not start back up. He was able to get the car to the side of the road. He called a roadside service to give him a jump with no luck. The service tech informed him it was probably the timing chain. It was after hours so we had it towed to a garage. We were unable to find someone to look at the vehicle and could not afford to have it towed to the shop. I spoke with the dealership and they said if the vehicle stalled while driving most likely the cylinder head was damaged. We were finally able to get it towed to the dealership. They said the timing chain was out and the cylinder head needed replace along with some other repairs. The dealer informed us that our vehicle does not fall under the recall on previous models. The total cost would be $2527.84. We have not repaired this as of yet. I have researched all of the other complaints and all are similar and i believe this should be recalled.
My 2002 saturn l series car had the exact same thing happen to it as your #07v519000.the timing chain broke while i was driving and engine stalled and it would not restart.luckily there was no crash.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact was driving 65 mph the vehicle suddenly lost power without warning and stalled. The contact was informed by roadside assistance that the timing chain was fractured. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop who confirmed that the timing chain had fractured and the valves were bent abnormally. The mechanic stated that he would repair the vehicle after contacting the manufacturer. There were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 88,000.
Driving on us hwy 290 at approx 70 mph, vehicle totally lost power.was able to pull over to shoulder, but we were nearly 50 miles outside of houston.vehicle would not restart.after $350 of towing and diagnosis fees, informed that the timing chain has failed, causing catastrophic failure to the engine.now i find out that there were recalls issued on this same engine for 2001 saturns, and only a tsb on the 2002 models indicating a need for a new oiler for the timing chain.
2002 saturn l300 v6 excessive tire wear and engine problemsthe oil drained into the radiator and the whole engine had to be reworked all hoses sensors and radiator had to be replaced the valves and lots of other head work had to be done. We have had to have it aligned 3 times in 18,000miles and 60,000 mile tires last about 12-18,000 miles before being told they are hazardous and have to be replaced. The new oil sensor replaced with the engine rebuild now is leaking again and we have to replace it again. Rear brake lamps blow out constantly and even burned the wiring and plastic frame.
I was leaving work and pull onto a 2 lane highway when gaining speed and at approximately 45mph i heard a thump in the engine and the car stalled and coasted long enough for me to get it halfway of the highway. It was then towed to a nearby convenience store to get it off the road and then towed home for repair. Upon investigation, checking compression, it was found that the timing chain had in fact broke during operation on the highway. This intern has caused extensive damage to the internal engine and no fault of my own.
Timing chain on my 2002 saturn sl2 broke while pulling out of my driveway.local saturn dealer claims they had a recall only on 2001 models. Looking at the nhtsa there seems to be multiple investigations into this problem. Please reference pep08-061.
I had told my saturn dealership approximately 6 months ago about a rattling noise under the hood of my l-200 (2002). They told me it was probably just the normal noise that this car makes when it first starts. The noise continued, but only at start-up. I brought it in recently for a regular oil change and no problems were noted. The next day the timing chain broke. It seems that this is quite a common problem with these cars and it is frustrating and puzzling to me that the dealership did not investigate further when i first reported the problem.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving less than 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle was unable to be restarted.an independent mechanic investigated the failure and discovered that the timing chain failed and some of its components fell into the engine.the failure and current mileages were less than 74,000.
2002 saturn l-200.timing chain failure at highway speeds.64,000 miles.dealer was trying to blame lack of maintenance until i proved regular oil changes.i understand this is a recurring problem with the saturn twin cam engine.why do the dealers try to blame the owners?my car is being repaired, but i feel they tried to avoid the coverage on the extended plan.
Engine light came on. Took car to mechanic and a faulty thermostat was diagnosed; engine running too cold. Thermostat is located beneath the intake manifold and therefore difficult and time-consuming to access. Cost to replace the thermostat was approximately $450.
Timing chain prematurely failed and ruined my engine.i am just thankful that i was not traveling at a high rate of speed.i am incensed at the suggestion of the saturn dealership that it may have been an incorrect oil change by a non-dealership garage.in checking on the internet, i have discovered this to be a frequent problem with l200 saturns.why has the nhtsa not taken action to require saturn to recall and fix this problem?how many deaths will it take to warrant a recall?
The car was idling really rough earlier in the day. I was going to the dealership to have it looked at but only got a few feet before the car died. It tries to turn over but no luck. A mechanic friend said it seems to be the timing belt. After review on this and other websites i tend to agree. It's been towed to the dealership and i'm awaiting my diagnosis. If it is in fact the timing belt and saturn knew about this problem why didn't they fix it? a recall would be great but if not that at least notify us of the problem so we can decide whether or not to have it fixed. I'm really upset that this could have happened with my 4 year old and 5 month old in the car with me. Do something saturn!!
The headlights and dashboard lights flickered intermittently while driving at night. Dealer kept the vehicle for two weeks, however the problem continued.there was a squeaking noise only when the steering wheel was turned to the left. The suspension link was replaced. The service engine soon light illuminated on the vehicle and the ignition control module was replaced. The driver side window skipped when being rolled down. The right rear brake light bulb had burned out, the windshield wipers went across the window half way before it squirted any spray and then scratched the windshield.
Nhtsa #:10002122service bulletin #: 030601017there were no events leading up to the failure.i was driving on a major road at about 45-55 mph when there was a sudden loss of power.i was able to pull somewhat to the side of the road but i hate to think what could have happened had i been on a major highway traveling at high speeds with many other vehicles.there were no warning signs. I had to have my car towed to a mechanics garage.i was then told that the timing chain on my engine, which is supposed to last the lifetime of the engine (not 67000 miles!),had snapped and that in turn destroyed the upper half of the engine requiring it to be replaced.after two unsuccessful attempts of resolving the issue through saturn and needing my car to travel to work, i ended up paying for the engine myself to the toll of $2400.at that time i was not aware of these investigations and the current engine in still using the old timing chain/oilier.
Our 2002 l200 saturn had the timing chain fail at aprox 79,000 miles.cost to repair this was $2973.15 that is including the cost of towing o the dealer.the timing chain should not of failed at 79,000 miles.they need to include 2002 l200's in the recall that they already have on the 2001l series cars for the timing chain on those.there is obviously a problem with the 2002's as i have read many others with this year having the same problem.
While driving 35 mph vehicle stalled.consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unable to do so. Vehicle was towed
2002 saturn l200 stalled at 55mph and did not restart. Saturn diagnosed broken timing chain which destroyed motor.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l-200. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway. There was no warning light illuminating before the failure. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, but would not restart. The vehicle was towed home. A mechanic examined the vehicle and informed the contact that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls relating to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 124,000.
2002 saturn l200 with 111,000 miles.i had a total loss of power while driving down a state road.mechanic said it was the timing chain. Possibly damage the engine as well .
I went outside to get in my car this morning which started right away.after shifting into first i began to take off when the car stalled only getting about 2 feet forward.push car back toward the curb and attempted to jump the car with my sisters.then tried to charge the battery,after all of this failed, we called the local mechanic over and said the timing chain had snapped.. 3200 repair.i'm not ready to search for a new car but lately it's been one thing after another with this car i used to love.at this point no repairs have been made.this should be recalled!!!!!!!!!
Problems with vehicle's steering and air bag equipment.*mrthe consumer ignition control module failed prior to recall notice.the consumer was told that there were not parts available to fix the problem.the check engine light also illuminated.
Saturn l200 stopped running while it was being drive.no warning, just total engine stoppage.still had electrical power.initially i was told it was the starter, and after buying and replacing the starter, i am now being told it was/is the timing chain.apparently saturn knows that it has weak timing chains yet does nothing to rectify the problem of weak timing chains.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 60 mph the engine stalled and would not restart.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the timing belt broke and damaged the engine.the engine was replaced however approximately 10,000 miles later the timing belt broke and damaged the engine again.the failure mileage was 65,000 the current mileage was 74,000.
11-2006 failure #1 normal driving.car slowed and became undrivable as if out-of-gas.would not re-start.towed back to dealer.remedy replace timing chain.no old part. 11-29-2008 failure #2 engine oil warning light and bell on temporarily (meaning no serious event, according to saturn vehicle manual) after 20-30 minutes of operation before parking car. This happened three times over two days.on final third day after 15 minutes of operation grinding rumble became increasingly louder.at traffic light engine stall.car restarted.kept rpms above stall threshold.for five more minutes before parking.engine crankcase void of oil. Added two quarts.upon starting engine.fresh oil was seen exiting upper rear of engine.drove to dealer.tear down halted when metal shavings were found in oil pan.car currently parked at dealer.recommendation full engine replacement.
My wife's car quit running suddenly. We had it towed to the dealer who reported that the timing chain had broken and repairs would cost $3200, indicating additional damage besides the broken chain.there was no accident, nor were there any injuries.we purchased the car new from the dealer and have had all recommended maintenance performed by the dealer.the car has ~97000 miles on the original engine.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l100.while driving less than 50 mph and accelerating, the vehicle stalled.the vehicle would not restart and was towed to an independent mechanic.the mechanic stated that the timing chain was defective.the manufacturer stated that there was a recall for the same year, make, and model vehicle; however, his vin was not included.the failure and current mileages were 145,000.
My wife was driving our 2001 saturn l200 to work at highway speed when the engine stalled and would not restart. She was able to coast to the side of the road without causing a collision. Diagnosis by a gm mechanic found that the timing chain had broken, causing 6 exhaust valves to bend. We are currently pursuing our options for repair.
I purchased a 2002 saturn l200 about 1 1/2 year ago with a 1 year warranty it now has 80,000k miles. My warranty ran out a few months ago. I was backing out of a parking lot at about 2mph and my car just shut off. After taking into the shop they said my timming chain broke which caused a lot of damage to the engine. I am very upset and done a lot of research and found many people having this same issue. I get my oil changes done on time and i dont think this should have happened. My car bill was $2725.00. I went to the saturn dealership and they pretty much did not want to talk to me and said they did not know of this problem.
The timing chain on my 2002 saturn l200 stretched and destroyed the motor. The car has only 67,000 miles on it. The car would simply not start in my driveway, had it towed, to a mechanic in my town, iowa city, ia. I contacted saturn-- they didn't offer to repair-- but suggested that i have the car towed the 40 miles to a former dealer to have it 'diagnosed'i decided this was not much of an offer! the mechanic here in my town has located a user motor with 47,000 miles and has quoted $2,500 to fix it. However, now i am concerned that the motor he has ordered will also have this timing chain defect. To replace the timing chain on the new motor will be an additional $500. Total> $3,000. Given that the car has to be safe for me and more importantly my children, i have no choice but to proactively fix the replacement motor. What a mess!
As i drove, up hill, while using the speed control feature, the engine began to rev high rpms.it then jerked and began to overheat.i was able to slowly drive it to a safe location and then have it towed to a repair facility.at the repair facility i was told it was a timing chain issue.i began researching the issue and found a recall had been issued for that issue for the 2001 saturn l200.nhtsa campaign id number : 07v519000gm recall number:06074i then read that the north carolina consumer council petitioned (nhtsa action number : dp08002) to have the recall expanded to include all 1999 to 2003 saturn vehicles that used the same timing chain.
I was driving about 60 mph on the highway and felt a jerk.the engine died and i had to quickly move over to the side of the highway. Turns out the timing chain broke.the auto repair shop said that the engine valves were bent.total repair cost would be around $3,500.
Dt: the contact purchased a used vehicle two years ago, and the second day after purchasing the vehicle there was a roaring noise from the front of the vehicle.the dealer said this wasa problem with the front tires ,and the dealer replaced both tires.about two weeks later the noise returned.the vehicle has been to the dealer numerous times for numerous repairs.the vehicle would jerk to the right which caused the contact to hit a curb. There were no injuries but a police report was taken. There have been multiple repairs to the wheel bearings and joints which have not corrected this problem.also the motor mounts and axles have been replaced in hopes of correcting this problem. The dealer has never been able to accurately repair the vehicle. Currently there is a need for new rotors and more tires. The vehicle continues to have a roaring sound like a locomotive as noted by the contact.update 1/11/2006 -
Timing chain broke at 74,000 miles on my 2002 l series saturn, seems to be a problem that saturn does not want to fix.
I was driving my 2002 saturn l200 home from boston on 3-12-06 approx. 6:00 pm when the engine stopped. I had the vehicle towed home and contacted saturn. After they examined the vehicle, they came up with the diagnosis of a failed timing chain and engine failure. I asked the technician if this was a common problem and i was told that it wasn't. I googled common problems for the saturn l200 and broken timing chains are very common with many saturns. Gmac even went as far as to issue tech. Bulletins about timing chain issues. Gmac knows about the high failure rate of these timing chains and has not taken appropriate measures to rectify the situation and are trying to pass the cost of repairing this defect on to their consumers.
Saturn l200 2.2 ecotec - timing chain failed while at highway speed on route 2 in lincoln ma.drifted to stop on side of road.the engine was ruined and required replacement.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warningvehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over, and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l300.while driving the vehicle at various speeds, the exterior lights remain illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the switches for all the lights on the vehicle needed to be replaced.the check engine light was illuminated because the engine module computer needed to be replaced along with other sensors.the contact also stated that the oil housing failed.while getting an oil change at jiffy lube, the contact was informed that the oil housing screw was loose and the filter could not be changed.the current mileage was 82,564 and failure mileage was 500.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power.there were no warning lights present.the contact was able to pull off the road.the vehicle failed to restart and was towed.the weather was clear and approximately 90 degrees.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 67,000.
Driving down a 4-lane highway at 60 mph the engine just quit running.there were no unusual sounds or warning lights.luckily, we were able to coast over to the berm of the road out of the path of traffic without being hit.the car was towed to the dealership.within approximately 1-2 hours of receiving the car, the dealership informed me that the timing chain had broke and damaged some valves in the process.the car has 53,000 and is out of warranty and the total cost for repairs was $2,300.00.i informed saturn that i have followed basic maintenance activities and the car is primarily driven to and from home and the office.in addition, i informed them that there are other documented cases of the timing chain failure on the internet ranging from 30,000-65,000 miles.saturn said there is not a problem with the timing chain in these vehicles and "things just break".they did, however, within 24 hrs. Of receiving my car at the dealership offer to reimburse me 50% of the repair cost.however, when a vehicle suddenly loses power on a highway it becomes a rolling death trap and the problem with the timing chains needs to be rectified before the problems results in a fatality.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed clicking noises from the engine area and the vehicle suddenly stalled. He was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where he was informed that there was damage to the valve, piston and timing chain. The contact called the dealership and was told that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 154,500.
Driving along highway 610 in montgomery county, va at approximately 45 mph before a large, sweeping turn, my 2002 saturn l200 lost power.power steering and power brakes were lost and the car headed towards a guardrail.i was able to pull the parking brake and skid to a stop just outside of the ditch.the timing chain broke, at 83,000 miles, catastrophically.a recall on the same engine and timing chain configuration was issued on 2001 saturn l200s, but for no apparent reason not on the 2002 saturn.complete loss of power unexpectedly with routine oil changes and maintenance is very dangerous and caused me to loose control of the vehicle.
Timing chain failure on my vehicle caused the car to stop suddenly while driving around 65mph on a highway. The saturn technician said my chain 'snapped in two' and caused damage to the head.after brief research i found that this is a common issue with the ecotec engine in the saturn l-series from 2000-2003. Saturn was very unwilling to help or accept any sort of responsibility.
The timing chain on my 2002 l200 with 75,000 miles snapped while driving lost control, but was able to guide the vehicle to the shoulder of the road with out being hit thankfully. There was a recall for the 2001 model but the 2002 was never issued.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. After coming to a complete stop the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the vehicle suddenly shut off. A local mechanic informed the contact that the timing chain was broken and needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 87000.
Premature timing chain failure on my 2002 saturn l200. I have a 2002 saturn l200 with 54000 miles on it and the timing chain went out this morning with no warning. I was driving to work this morning on the express way when, without any warning, the engine stalled. I thought i was going to get hit by the semi behind me. Fortunately he was able to slow down and avoid me as i pulled off the road. I had a mechanic check the car out and he said it was the timing chain. I was informed that the engine might have to be replaced. After reading a number of other people with the same problem, i decided to file this complaint. When will something be done about this problem? saturn should be forced to recall these cars and fix the problem at there own expense. Does someone have to die before something is done about this problem?
2002 saturn l200 when driving at night the lights flicker as well as the vehicle engine stalled out on expressway and the air conditioner became inoperative.*mrsaturn suggested that the flickering was normal.in very hot/humid weather, the engine would run hot ad the air conditioner would stop running.on two occasions the vehicle refused to start.the service dealer suggested that the catalytic converter was plugged and the oxygen sensor was replaced due to the stalling.all four tires were replaced because of an alignment, toe and camber problem.*sc
While driving 60mph in my 2002 saturn l200 lost all power on the i-5 freeway. I was somehow able to coast to the shoulder. I then had my car towed to a local shop. They said that the engine had a timing chain failure, and they may also need to replace the cylinder head and pistons.this is very unsafe. Lucky it happened to me and not my younger sister who is inexperienced with situations as above.there was a recall for the 2001 saturn l200 with the same 2.2l engine for timing chain problems. I don't know why they didn't include the 2002-2003 years as they all use the same defective parts from the factory.please issue a recall. We do not need anymore close calls as this one.i have serviced the engine oil every 3,000 miles since new. I even have receipts for proof.
Timing chain on 2002 l200 sedan with 2.2 l engine broke while traveling on interstate at 65 mph, causing vehicle to stall and refuse to start.this car had not had any problems prior to the unexpected break.luckily, it was very early in the morning (6:10 am) and traffic was minimal.i did manage to get the car to the edge of the road safely.if this had happened at a busier time, my life would have been in danger.in addition to the timing chain needing replacement, all valves and the head needed to be replaced.car has been in the shop for a week and cost is estimated to be at least $ 2,500.00.blue book price for this car is $ 4,165.00.
While traveling at a steady speed of 65 mph on the interstate highway at night, my 2002 saturn lw200 station wagon suddenly lost power and coasted to a stop on the highway.the engine could not be restarted.i was stranded on the shoulder until i was towed to a garage.the failure was diagnosed by the garage and by a saturn dealer as a broken timing chain resulting in loss of compression due to bent or broken valves.the car is not drivable and apparently requires an new engine or overhaul.to date, the failure has not been corrected.the saturn customer assistance center stated that saturn is under no obligation to correct the damage resulting from the failed timing chain.saturn also claimed that my vehicle did not fall into the vin range associated with the timing chain failures addressed in their redesign of the timing chain.currently, the engine has not been repaired and is available for examination.
Failed timing chain in my 2002 saturn l100.i only had 69,000 miles on this car.it took my mechanic hours to find the problem why the car wouldn't start.the timing chain looked ok.turned out it was stretched and wasn't catching. To find the problemthis had to be done by turning the motor by hand.he suggested i have it towed to our local saturn dealer(of clarence) which i did.he also said there was a service bulletin out on this exact problem.also my mechanic said saturn has redesigned the timing chain because of past problems with it. It now is a whole kit.the hole that the oil goes through was too small and they designed it with a larger hole.this repair cost me $913.00!!i am very upset and have filed a complaint with saturn.they said they will "review my complaint."
My 2002 l200 has 92,000 miles.i was driving 70 mph on a crowded 5 lane interstate in the far left lane when my engine suddenly stopped.there were no strange noises or smells involved, nor was there any smoke.the rpm meter went down to zero.thankfully, the electrical system worked fine and so did the brakes.i put on my hazard blinker and was somehow able to coast my way over to the shoulder.it is a miracle that no one hit me.the mechanic informed me that the timing chain had broken and that it had possibly also damaged the valves, so i would have to replace the engine.the cost to repair would be about $3500. That is about the same as the value of the car, so i had a difficult time deciding whether to do the repair or sell the car as is.the junkyard offered me $150 + free tow. I kept hearing from different mechanics that it is very rare for a timing chain to break.i did some further research looking for a replacement engine and was told they couldn't even keep the engine for this model in stock because the timing chain break happens so often.then i found out that there was a recall on the 2001, but not 2002, even though the 2002 has the same design flaw.i could hardly believe it.at a minimum, i feel that saturn should have notified me that this was a concern for my model of car, even if they didn't do a recall.flying down the highway is the worst timeto find out about such a defect.had i known, i would have been able to have been proactive.please extend the recall to avoid any future disasters.
Dt: the contact stated when stopping at a red light, the vehicle e died.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop.the repair shop indicated the timing chain broke and damaged the pistons and valves on the engine.the repair shop recommended replacing the timing chain and the engine.
On january 13, 2009 i took my care to saturn to have a couple issues assessed in regards to several lights that were on steady or blinking on and off on the dash.i dropped my car off the night before the appointment.the technician noticed ny inspection sticker was about to expire and asked if they would be taking care of that this visit. I told him no i was more interested in what was going on with the lights at the present time. On the following morning the technician called me and told me what they found wrong with the vehicle. I was told the following repairs were needed: body control module (shorted), thermostat - engine oil cooler (leaking), oil pressure switch (leaking) and driver's front axle seal (leaking). I was quoted a price in excess of $2,000 for the repairs.i have kept my car, purchased brand new, well maintained and don't see how my car with less than 50,000 miles should need this kind work at one time.none of these issues are normal wear on a car. Something must be awry somewhere.this is unacceptable.
My 2002 saturn l200, purchased from saturn of schaumburg in december of 2005, no longer runs because of a 'serious design flaw in the timing chain mechanism'. The vehicle has only about 48,000 miles on it and the timing chain broke while i was driving. This caused the valves in the engine to bend. I was told by saturn of schaumburg that this problem did not effect my make or year, only 2001 vehicles. I was further told that this problem 'hardly ever happened with the l-series' however, upon further investigation i discovered that the timing chain assembly used in the recalled vehicles was also used in model year 1999 through 2003 saturn l-series vehicles with 2.2 liter engines, which would include my vehicle. I got this information from consumer affairs. I also found that saturn has repaired 2,932 vehicles under warranty because of timing chain failures and there are another 890 consumer complaints regarding this problem. When i called with this new information i was told that i had to tow my disabled vehicle to saturn for their diagnosis at additional cost to myself before they could tell me if any of the cost of repair (estimated at $2,272.00 by an independent mechanic) would be covered by saturn. I also spoke to tim in saturn's customer service center, who said he would try to get the diagnosis charged waived, but probably wouldn't be able to. He also informed me that since i purchased the vehicle used, if saturn did decide to cover something it was highly unlikely that they would cover 100%.
Re. 2002 saturn l200 model w/2.2 4cyl. Engine...vehicle suddenly stopped and would not restart....i had to have the vehicle towed in to a local garage where the problem was diagnosed as a broken timing chain.....i have 69,000 miles on the vehicle and have maintained the correct maintenance procedures.....saturn has been issued a tsb in 2003 regarding a replacement oil nozzle to facilitate the oiling of the timing chain....i plan on contacting my local saturn dealer regarding this manner and plan on going higher up with the complaint if necessary....i am not a happy camper over this and hold saturn entirely responsible for this problem.sincerely, bonnie l. Krueger
I have a 2002 l200 saturn it has the same engine as the 2001 that has a recall on the timing chain. I have had the same problem occur. Saturn is not acknowledging the problem that obviously is still there. There needs to be a investigation on this problem. A quick search pulls up a lot of people that have had the same problem. The timing chain broke while starting the car in my driveway. It is currently at the shop to look at the extent of the problem.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off.the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to a mechanic.the cause of failure was diagnosed as the timing chain.saturn has been notified and the vehicle will soon be towed to the saturn dealer.the current and failure mileages were 80,000.*updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07
On february 24, 2007 at about 3:30 pm, we were heading east on highway 509 in tacoma, washington when the car just lost power & died.we were coming around a corner and made it to a narrow shoulder & was able to pull off to the side of the freeway so that cars could barely go around.we had several near misses while waiting for the tow truck since the shoulder was not very wide & we were stranded on the other side of a mild corner.the car would not restart and we waited for a tow truck.when we finely got the vehicle home, i called severely local mechanics to see if they would know what the problem was.most told me that it was probably the timing chain & instructed me on how to check.once the cover was off, it was clearly visible that the timing chain was gone.i was then told that my whole engine was now probably gone.this was an extremely unsafe situation for us to be in due to something that should have lasted more than 57,000 miles, the timing chain.
Have ticking coming from timing chain area on engine. Luckily i have caught it before the chain breaks causing the engine to seize and need replacing. Called gm and they said my vehicle is not part of the recall list. My timing chain design is exactly the same as the recalled vehicles. A petition was opened from north carolina but closed due to "further investigation of this matter would not be an efficient allocation of agency resources."here's the link to the recall on your website:http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/defect/results.cfm?action_number=dp08002&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=trueplease let me know if i have any recourse? thank you for your time,jeff harris
Dt*:the contact stated without warning, the vehicle would not start.there had been no prior problems and the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop.the repair shop determined the timing chain broke and the engine needed to be replaced. Updated 04/06/06.
1) on the evening of friday, march 2, 2007 my 2002 saturn l-100 sedan stalled while i was driving home from work.i was driving at about 40 mph when it suddenly "died".i had the car towed to the auto mechanic shop near my house.2) the next day they called to advise that the timing chain had broken.the car has less than 49,000 miles on it.they recommended replacing the engine, about $6,000 worth of work.i contacted saturn and they advised i should have the vehicle towed to one of their facilities, which i did that evening.the saturn service center confirmed that the timing chain had broken but suggested replacing the head with a rebuilt part from gm, approximately $3,200 worth of work.at this point saturn is requesting maintenance records for oil changes.
While driving at 50 mph, my 2002 saturn l100 locked up and quit working.after getting it towed to the saturn dealership, i was informed that the timing chain had broken and the head would need to be replaced, resulting in a cost of approximately $2,150, plus $190 in towing charges. Although this car is 4 years old and out of warranty, i feel this is still a new enough car that a costly repair as this should not happen.after doing some research i found that there is a pattern of timing chains breaking on the l series cars.
Timing chain failed on 2002 l200 with 111k miles on it.car has been well maintained with no major defects or complaints.this was a very unsafe situation as the engine completely stalled and would not restart.i was able to maneuver into a parking lot safely without involving any other vehicles or pedestrians.the car is currently in the shop for repair and it has been determined that not only did the timing chain fail but the hydraulic tensioner has completely come loose and ended up in the oil pan.so far the repair, including the labor and chain kit, will run around $1500 if there is no other damage caused by the failure.i am having mechanic keep old parts since there is currently a preliminary evaluation underway.i want my parts available should they be needed.since there was a recall on the 2001 model with the same engine and timing chain component i feel there should have been one on all models with this same engine/chain combination!
The timing chain broke onthe 2002 saturn l200 while driving , not at start up while parked. Wewere driving at 30 mph on a secondary road when it happened so we avoided a collision or other physical mishap.as we have learned has been the case with dozens of other saturn, the chain breakage caused significant damage to the upper engine components, e.g., valves.thus,therepair cost was far greater than it should have been, had the engine been designed well.one need not be an automotive engineer to conclude that saturn has produced several models with a major design flaw in the engine, and that this flawwas potentially dangerous. Those unfortunate enough to own such a model, and to those driving on our nation's highways and byways.
Timing chain broke on my 2002 saturn l200 at 75000 miles.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 20 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning.the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the timing chain had failed.the dealer replaced the timing chain and the valves.the current and failure mileages were 75,000.the valves were bent. Updated 08/07/07.
I was pulling out of a driveway and my saturn l200 engine just died. Upon inspection at saturn of dayton north, i was told that the timing chain had failed. I have changed the engine with used and still have little power. I am waiting for test results.the repair shop said that the oil was dirty, but the timing chain should not break after only 61,000 miles. I always believed that saturn was a different kind of auto company. Needless to say i am very disappointed with saturn's response that i must not have changed the oil!i will never buy or recommend a saturn to anyone, at this point in my experience.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l series. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph the timing chain fractured, causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who stated that there was no recall for the timing chain. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.
2002 saturn lw200 2.2l engine. I was pulling out of a parking lot when the engine stopped and would not restart. Had the vehicle towed to my mechanic who informed me that the timing chain had broken and ruined the engine. I have read that the 2001 model has a recall for the exact same problem.
While driving home from work my vehicle died completely, upon having the problem diagnosed i was told the timing chain had broke causing damage to the valves.my vehicle is out of warranty, but only has 51,500 miles, a timing "chain" should not fail at 51,500 miles.saturn has so far refused to help in anyway to cover the costs, but they will replace the engine with a used one for around 4000 dollars
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l series. The contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle jolted abnormally and then stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to a local mechanic shop where he was advised that the timing chain failed and caused the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
On 3/9/06 my saturn l200 2002 would not start, i spoke to various people at saturn and received 4 different problems, (transmission, timing chain broke,need a new engine and now the timing chain is stretched) i have not received any service what so ever, they are now saying it is lack of maintenance, when i asked for a explanation the regional area manager hung the phone up on me!!! he said he had no idea there was a problem with the oiler valve which now i know there is. I have been promise call backs and have not received one.i also explained to him that i have purchased 4 vehicles and had recalls, maint., etc. Done which he did not care, his response was what do you want me tell you!!!thank you for your time.
Today, while traveling 70 mph (on cruise control) on a busy interstate, my 2002 saturn l200 (with 75,000 miles) started losing all power, making it difficult to control the car.luckily i was able to get over to the median and waited for a tow truck.the dashboard lights showing oil and battery were lit up before turning the car off.not knowing what was wrong, i tried starting the car twice, both times resulting in the car not turning over.after running diagnostic tests on the car, aaa found out the timing chain snapped.at this point, no repairs have been made, as i am waiting on quotes from various mechanics.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stopped without warning.there was light rain at the time of the incident.the failure and current mileage was 36,361. Updated 02-01-08.the timing chain failed. Updated
Timing chain of saturn l200 failed a second time within 35,000 miles of first repair leaving the car stranded on the roadside again. The car has been well maintained, but the timing chain in this model seems to be poorly designed leading to failure.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 20 mph the contact felt a loss of power and the vehicle shut off.the vehicle became immobile ,and the contact was unable to drive it.the mechanic informed the contact that the timing chain broke. The timing chain assembly was replaced.however; the vehicle still would not operate properly. The mechanic also stated that the intake valves needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to a saturn dealer, and the intake valves were replaced.there have not been any occurrences since the replacement of the intake valves. The contact felt thatsaturn should have replaced components listed on service bulletin # 03-06-01-017.also, the contact filedcase number sr1-23172743 with saturn.the current and failure mileage were 64000. Update *4/23/07
On august 8, 2007 i was driving on the highway with my son in the back seat traveling 65 miles per hour when the power to my car cut off and my wheellocked in position.lucky for my i happened to be in the lane closet to the side of the road and was able to safetly exit the road. I then brought my car to my trusted mechanic to find out that my timing chain snapped and i did extenstive damage to my car that i only bought 1year prior in june of 2006 from a saturn dealership.i had to pay $2400 to get my car repaired and had no vehicle to use for 2 weeks.i am a single mother who thought she bought a reliable car.i couldn't afford to pay the damages to my car and had to borrow money.my nexy step is to contact saturn to complain.
This is in regards to my 2002 l200 saturn4-door sedan, vin no- [xxx]engine: 2.2 l dohc 16 valve l4 enginell0 1.9ll4 (this is on one of the saturn service papers about the engine)my complaint is very long and exceeds the 2,000 character mark, i will be mailing you all of the necessary documentation. I was told that a claim number was needed in order to do this. I have contacted the ohio attorney general as well. The timing chain failed in my saturn.the vehicle lost all power while accelerating from a stop.the dealer indicated that a new timing chain and balance chain would probably fix the problem, therefore the consumer agreed to the repair.replacing the chains didnt to correct the problem and the consumer was told that a new engine was needed.the manufacturer refused to provide any assistance because the consumer hadn't purchased an extended warranty on the vehicle.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a saturn l200 with the 2.2l engine and 64,100 mile on it. While driving home from work on july 9 2009, my timing chain broke. I had just cleared an intersection and the car fortunately had enough momentum for me to pull off the road. The was no prior warning before the chain broke. The engine required extensive repairs. The valves were bent and the cylinder head was wrecked. All told with parts and labor, the bill came to $2,142.33.
During normal driving on i-35 in dallas, vehicle died, driver was able to coast to side of road.after towing vehicle, it was determined that timing chain had snapped.after determining engine was interference model & viewing nhtsa campaign id number: 07v519000 i called saturn to determine if the 2002 was covered under this.saturn replied it was not.not repaired yet but awaiting further inspection to determine if entire engine must be replaced of if damaged head can be rebuilt.lower end will also have to be inspected and possibly repaired if head is rebuilt.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 10 mph, the vehicle shut off and there was a total loss of power.the contact crashed into a curb.the dealer stated that the timing chain failed.as of september 4, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
Saturn l200 timing chain broke while driving on highway - no indication that there was any type of problem with engine.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions; the engine stalled without warning.the engine failed to restart after several attempts. Roadside assistance towed the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to to a broken timing chain. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction at an estimated cost of$3800.00.the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 130,000.the current mileage was 131,000.updated 12/7/09 updated 12/08/09.
My l200 saturn had a timing chain failure at 85,000 miles. This is clearly due to a defect because saturn has a technical service bulletin indicating a larger oil nozzle is included in the timing chain replacement kit due to insufficient lubrication at low engine rpm.it is fortunate that this did not occur at highway speeds because with the standard transmission fatalities could have easily resulted.this car was meticulously maintained with oil and filter changes every 3-5k miles.saturn has the car now and has reported in addition to the failed timing chain it also has a bent valve and possible piston damage.this effectively means this timing chain failure destroyed the engine.there is now no confusion in my mind why the japanese auto industry is eating detroit's lunch.
Was on my way to work when the car started to make a noise and then just died.had it towed to my local mechanic who diagnosed it as a broken timing chain.he had heard that this was a common problem with the l-series.then i had it towed to our local saturn dealership to have the work done; timing chain & guides, head, valves, pistons were only scored -- total bill of $3,700!!car is a 2002 with only 58,000 miles on it and this should not have happened.dealership tried to say it was possibly due to "poor maintenance," but if they had looked at their records, they would have seen i had the car serviced only by them on a regular on-time basis!in fact it had been in for a service (oil change) only the week before.let's face it: the timing chain was defective.
The 2002 saturn l200 just quit running yesterday while on the pennsylvania turnpike. When i had it towed to the dealership they told me that the timing chain had broke, and that it was likely that other severed,and costlyengine damge occurred as a result. In searching the internet i have found many other owners of saturns with the similar experiences. As i was running at 65 mph on the turnpike, a sudden loss of engine power could have caused a major accident.
2002 saturn l200 stopped working while driving 55 mph.the consumer had the vehicle to towed a service station.the next the day, the consumer was informed that the timing chain had broke.the consumer was told that the problem stemmed from a brokentensioner, which in turn caused the timing chain to fail.
When driving or at a complete stop vehicle will start to rev even when foot is on the brake.
Normal driving 50-60 miles per hour, absolutely no warning whatsoever before the event occurred.timing chain broke at 51000 miles, lost compression in 3 of 4 cylinders, lost all power to the vehicle, was able to stop and get out of traffic without getting into an accident.saturn refused to repair for free, charged me 2000 dollars (deductible on their worst warranty they sold at the time).old parts are not available, failure was confirmed by two other mechanics before as a last resort taken to a saturn dealer to be fixed.service manager also refused to acknowledge any knowledge of the tsb that had been released concerning the oil nozzle on my saturn.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while drivingapproximately 25 mph, the vehicle lost power and the battery warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel.the vehicle was inspected by a local service shop and they stated that the timing chain failed, which caused the valve in the engine to fail also.the dealer stated that the repair would cost $2,300.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 60,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l100.while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who stated that the timing belt failed.the mechanic also stated that it should not have failed at only six years old and with less then 75,000 miles.the dealer advised her to bring in the vehicle for a diagnosis.the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical.currently, the vehicle is still at the dealer being inspected.the failure and current mileages were 79,003.
Dt: the contact stated when stopping at a red light, the vehicle e died.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop.the repair shop indicated the timing chain broke and damaged the pistons and valves on the engine.the repair shop recommended replacing the timing chain and the engine.
Driving at 30 miles per hour my 2002 saturn l200 lost all power. I was in traffic and fortunately had enough strength to turn the steering wheel,which had no power, to where i could safely pull off the road. I had 3 children in the car at the time. Had the car towed toa saturn dealership and found it was the timing chain that broke causing valve damage. The cost to repairis $3019.i would like to add my complaint to the many on file and hope saturn will recall as this could have been a dangerous situation.saturn has offered me 2 years of free oil changes if i repair it,hardley seems to warrant what could cause death.
While driving on the highway northbound from calgary, alberta, canada we pulled our 2002 saturn l200 into the passing lane to overtake a slower moving vehicle.while we were making the pass the vehicle suddenly lost complete power and the engine shut down.fortunately there was no oncoming traffic and we were able to drift to the shoulder of the highway.there was the potential for a serious problem had there been heavy traffic involved.we had the vehicle towed to the nearest service center.they found that the timing chain had broken which immbolized the vehicle. There was no previous warning of any timing chain issues.no sounds, nothing.we have serviced our vehicle at the saturn dealership for every service interval since buying this vehicle new.we have researched this issue and found it to be quite common in the vehicle we own.our vehicle is still inoperable as of this writing.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l series sedan.while driving 55 mph the engine shut off.the vehicle was towed.the mechanic stated that the timing chain broke and the engine needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileage were 70,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l2 wagon.the contact stated that the timing chain failed inside the motor.as a result, the vehicle stalled and was towed to a repair shop.there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure.the dealer stated that they would not assist.the failure mileage was 84,000.
I see that the nhtsa already has an open complaint regarding the timing chain on various saturns 2.2.there is a technical service bulletin on the timing chain oiler.i have a 2002 saturn l200, 42,000 miles, which the timing chain just went out on.i was turning at a light and almost got hit since the car lost power.please let me know what you can do to help with this problem.saturn is unwilling to help me.thanks in advance.
While driving on the highway the engine quit. I was able to coast to a safe location andthe car was towed to a local repair shop. They stated the timing chainbroke. The total cost of the repair would be $2156. Saturn told me there was no recalls and the repair would cost up to $7500.
I had just left my house for work and the car just died - luckily i wasn't on the highway. I had the car towed to my mechanic and he said the timing chain had broken. He said i should contact saturn because the timing chain should not have broken. My car has only 49,000 miles on it. I called saturn and they told me to have it evaluated by the service manager at the saturn dealership. He said it would cost $950.00 to repair and didn't know if there was any other damage. Saturn customer relations said they would arrange to pay for half of the cost and supply me with a rental car. I had not had the car serviced by saturn since june 2004 and had not purchased an extended warranty. On further examination the valves were bend on the engine due to the timing chain failure. Saturn said they would cover half of that cost also. The total repair is $900. I still don't have my car back.
Dt*:the contact stated without warning the vehicle stalled and was towed to the dealer where it was determined to have a broken timing belt.the dealer replaced the timing belt and the problem was corrected.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 75 mph on the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning.it was maneuvered off the road and towed to the dealer who determined the timing chain fractured causing damage to the engine, and requiring replacement. Updated 2/9/2007 - the consumer contacted the manufacturer and was informed that the engine was defective.the manufacturer offer to replace the engine but the consumer had to pay the labor to have it installed.
My timing chain is going out on my 2002 saturn l100. I don't know the cost to fix yet as i have only taken it to a gas station and not a repair facility.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the engine power surged a couple of times, then all power failed and the vehicle drifted to a stop.when towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was told to take the vehicle to an authorized service dealer.on inspection it was found that the timing chain had fractured.updated 11/3/2006 -
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 30 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning.the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic noticed that the timing chain failed and caused the engine to blow out.the contact called the manufacturer regarding the failure, but nothing has been resolved.she feels that the vehicle is unsafe because there is a recall for the 2001 l200 regarding the timing chain.the current and failure mileages were 80,000.
2002 l200 saturn:timing chain failure, saturn bulletin no. 03-06-01-017, recognizes problem but attributes failure to improper maintenance by owner.my maintenance was as per mfr. Reccomendations and performed by the dealer.failure occurred at 58,000 mi.vehicle lost brakes, power steering and stranded in hwy traffic.investigating timing chain failures on web, discovered there's many such failures and complaints.
23 year old daughter, her cousin, and 3 year old niece were driving on i-70 near chicago when the vehicle suddenly lost power and died.had to be pushed off interstate to side of road by 2 young women with 3 yearsin car.timing chain had broken without warning on a car with 54,000 miles ,leaving the car non functional in the middle lane of the expressway, 300 miles from home, and leaving daughter, cousin and niece stranded in a strange city with no transportation. I can't believe that saturn does not acknowledge that this problem exists, or that a car that suddenly loses all power while driving in heavy traffic is not a safety concern that would warrant a recall.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 45 mph, the contact attempted to make a turn and the vehicle shut off without warning.the vehicle had to pushed off of the road and towed to a repair shop.the mechanic stated that the timing chain failed.the manufacturer stated that there were no open recalls.the current and failure mileages were 67,000.
Timing chain on my saturn l200 broke with no warning.the car has only 38,000 miles on it and has been regularly serviced.i was very lucky it broke while starting up the car, instead of driving, because the repairs would have been extensive.my local saturn dealership only charged me labor, they covered parts.
Timing chain failure on 2002 saturn l-series vehicle.
On sunday, august 12 as i was driving on a highway in upstate ny, my 2002 saturn l200 suddenly began decelerating and as much as i pushed on the accelerator, the car continued to stop. I managed to pull over to the shoulder, which was very scary because the traffic was heavy and most cars were speeding around me. The car died and would not restart. The car was towed to a saturn dealer who, without even examining the car said it sounded like the timing chain had broken. This diagnosis proved to be true and i was told that i needed a new engine. After doing some research i learned that this is a common problem of the l200 series. I also became angered because i had brought my car to saturn at least three times complaining of the warning signs--the car had done this same thing several times before, but always restarted after a wait of any where from one minute to three hours. Each time i brought it to saturn they acted like they never heard of the problem before, and told me they could find nothing wrong with the car. They should have known about this problem because a tsb had been issued about it and all saturn mechanics should have been taught about this problem. I paid $21,000 for this car, with the intention that it would last at least 10 years. I just finished paying for it a few months ago. I believe saturn should pay to fix this. The timing chains should have been recalled. I would like to file a class action suit against saturn.
An ses system failed that controlsexhaust fumes and mixture of fuel.this failure caused vehicle to stall with no warning.vehicle has been in repairshop three times for this problem.please describe details.
While driving the vehicle at any speed consumer smelled strong chemical fumes. Dealer has inspected the vehicle, and could not duplicated or correct the problem.
My wife's 2002 l100 saturn sedan, began to idle rough, so i changed the spark plugs figuring it was a bad plug (i always kept up with maintenance on the vehicle, i am a qualified aircraft mechanic for the military, so i am mechanically inclined).the vehicle ran fine for a couple of days, then became extremely worse.the vehicle had a rough idle, low power and would stall.we had the vehicle towed to the lexington, ky. Dealership.later the service rep. Called and said i have some bad news, the catalytic converter was bad and the ignition module, you have gone 3,000 miles over the warranty.i asked how does a catalytic converter go bad in less than 5 yrs. And under 100,000 mi.?the rep. Said i don't know but it is going to cost $3,000 to replace everything.i told him wait a minute, you all already changed the ignition modulator on the recall before.i contacted an out in town mechanic, who provided me with recall info about the bad ignition modulator,that when it fails it could/would damage the catalytic converter.i called the dealer back with this information and documentation provided to me from the mechanic i saw. Rep. Saidwe have changed three modulators before you came in with this problem, they seem to keep failing and you should call saturn's customer service line.i did and informed them what the mechanic told me and what the dealer informed me of.saturn said they would contact me back after contacting their engineers.saturn called back and said they would fix the repairs if i paid the deductible as if the vehicle was still under warranty.i paid $100 and asked what about this constant problem with the ignition module, they said when it acts up again call us back.so, saturn is avoiding the problem at hand which i was shocked because i was told they always back their products and appreciate their customers.i plan not to purchase a saturn in the future and have been advising others not to either.
Electronic ignition and catalytic converter went out.car would not operate.
Ignition control module and catalytic converter failure.car would not run.
On dec. 23 or 24th, 2005, i stopped by the saturn of gresham dealership because my car was making a very odd noise. The service manager and technician listened to the car and looked at the engine. They told me that it sounded like a an exhaust problem but the car would be safe to drive until i could make an appointment after christmas. I made the appt. For the wed. Following christmas, i believe. On christmas, while driving up a hill, my car began jerking and lost power. I was not disabled but my car could barely make it up the hill. I was able to get off of the freeway and get help from family. I had the car taken to saturn of beaverton. They were able to look at the car on dec. 26 or 27th and determined that the catalytic converter had malfunctioned. The dealership did make the necessary repairs under the warranty.
2002 saturn l100. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs *tgwthe consumer stated the ignition module problem first surfaced in november 2010 when the check engine light illuminated.the dealer informed the consumer there was no problem with the vehicle, just a fuse light. The consumer stated when the check engine light illuminated, she was informed it was simply a glitch and it would go out by itself. A few months later, the consumer went to two other mechanics and was informed the catalytic converter was bad. Updated 09/06/11
While driving, once car was warm, i started hearing a loud whistling noise from under the hood.mechanic ran an emissions test and determined that i needed to replace the intake manifold gasket.i decided to take the car to a saturn dealer, although i had no more warranty.i was informed that once they installed the gasket, the problem was worse and the car was now undriveable as the manifold itself was warped and needed to be replaced (including another gasket as the 1st was damaged by trying to install it on a warped manifold). The car has apx 58,000 miles.service manager said he had never seen one do this before and only explanation for it happening was extreme heat, yet this engine has never overheated; oil is changed as soon as light comes on.lucky i did not incur major damage to other parts or the engine (after reading this website i am waiting for the timing belt to go.why no recall on this??)
Turned on the a/c and it did not produce any cool air. Faulty a/c compressor clutch. Dealer wanted $1165 to repair.
5/2007 - ac compressor had to be replaced due to freon leaking; the condenser was replaced on this same vehicle in may of 2006.
Whenair conditioner a/c compressor engages, usually when using defroster as compressor turns on and off during operation headlights dim for a short period of time. It makes the car look like i am flashing the headlights (can enrage other motorists, make trucks think they have a clear shot to change lanes).
My upper brake lights keep burning out.i replaced 5 of these lights to get my inspection sticker.right now only 2 are working.you can only get these bulbs at a saturn dealer at a cost of $7.00 each.i called the saturn dealer and they say that there is no recall on this.this is part of the brake light system and i can't afford to keep spending $7.00 each to replace them. I have also checked on the saturnfans.com web site and i'mnot the only one who has this problem. I bought the car at saturn of norwood,ma.i think that it maybe a short somewhere.
Recall nhtsa campaign id number 05v245000. Component: exterior lighting brake lights. I had my recall service done on dec. 26 2005. On nov. 27th 2009. I got pulled over by the police. My rear running and brake lights were out. No ticket because i was close to home. Took it to a mechanic the next day to find out that both light bulbs were broke. Plastic melted down and hit the bulbs. Tried to replace bulbs but the melted plastic was in the way. I took pictures of the melted plastic. Went to saturn dealer to have them look at it and they said that a front driver side parking light was out and it had condensation under the lens. They said that shorted the rear lights. They replaced the bulbs by grinding the melted plastic out of the way. They said they did not but there was no way to get the bulb past the melted plastic. I took more pictures. So the lights work for now. But it won't be long before the plastic melts down onto the bulbs again. I do believe this has to do with the recall. It reads-on certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time. Not a burned out parking light with condensation under the lens. This could become very dangerous. No tail or brake lights! tailgaiters! i now carry extra light bulbs and wait for the next melt down. Saturn has been no help. Just a bandaid.
Approx. March 2013 started having this problem, never before! driving home as it got dark and head lights running on dusk to dawn "sensor" head lights all of a sudden started going from day time running lights to low beam and back to high beam the whole ride home which took approx. 1 hour. Has happened again off and on and had the car in the shop twice for this problem and they said they could not find anything wrong and that the e-mails they get says it is " normal operating conditions???" i don't think so when your lights keep going up and down ( high- low) and expecting someone thinking you are letting them out and pull out in from of you. Garage claims there is no solution, so this is why we are writing, what do we do?? realize it is a 2002 but never had the problem and now it's not able to be solved?? very scary when driving at night??
Brake lights in the vehicle fail to work, checked both the bulbs and the fuses and both are fine. I believe itcaused by the distorted sockets.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact stated that the vehicles headlights continuously turned on and off while driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealership where the technician stated the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,500 and the current mileage was 90,000.
Headlights flicker at random times. I am the second owner purchased the 2002 model in 2003.this has happened for as long as i have had the car.i reported the problem to the dealership and was told this is a known problem, but it is normal / not major and nothing can be done to fix it.it is annoying and startling to me, especially when i am driving on a dark road.when it happens, i get an adrenaline rush and automatically fear there is a serious electrical problem and that thecar might shut down at any moment.i have to remind myself that it is a known problem.i also worry that other drivers may interpret it as some sort of signal.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact stated she was made aware by a police officer that the tail lights were not illuminating. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the light bulb socket and plastic insert had melted. The vehicle was previously included and repaired under a manufacturer's recall for the exterior lighting. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact stated that the rear lights were continuously burning out and the bolt was cracking. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was already repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 05v245000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l300.while driving the vehicle at various speeds, the exterior lights remain illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the switches for all the lights on the vehicle needed to be replaced.the check engine light was illuminated because the engine module computer needed to be replaced along with other sensors.the contact also stated that the oil housing failed.while getting an oil change at jiffy lube, the contact was informed that the oil housing screw was loose and the filter could not be changed.the current mileage was 82,564 and failure mileage was 500.
Security system is failing. While driving, security light will flash on and off. When this happens, lose headlights, dash lights. Also causes fuel gauge and temperature gauge to fail. Had auto part store access on board computer. No errors found. Problem happened again. Was unable to car into gear. Had to let car sit for awhile. Tried to disable alarm system per handbook. No success. Another result of this is my odometer reset to 000000 miles and now loses miles when it does work.
I was driving my car to work and leaving my street to turn onto a busy highway. I lifted the turn signal lever to indicate my turn and the blinker did not work. I tried the other turn signal direction and that did not work either. The hazard button did work. I instinctively use the turn signals and have heard a buzzing sound coming from the center of the dashboard, near the hazard button/switch. Blinkers work if i press the hazard warning light, use the turn signal and then depress the hazard button.upon research on the internet it seems that the hazard warning switch may be the culprit. I've contacted gm customer service to notify them of this problem and am waiting for their reply. It seems that there has been a recall on this part for the 2000 saturn ls but not for my model and year.
The tail-light/brake light keeps losing contact and going on and off at random, now stays off on the passenger side all the time. There is a faulty connection and it seems like there has been problems with this issue in the past with these cars according to reviews.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l100.the contact stated that the turn signals do not work.in addition, the fuel pump cracked in the gas tank and caused fuel to pour out of the vehicle.he smelled fuel and noticed it "dumping" out of the vehicle, which alerted him to the failure.the dealer diagnosed the fuel pump as the origin of the failure.the manufacturer covered $300 of the $650 repair cost.the contact felt that the failure was a major safety issue.the current mileage was 62,394 and failure mileage was approximately 62,100.
Affected parts drop box not functional. Electrical system is defective.noticed smoke from turn signal area. Pulled to emergency lane, pulled off rubber flap and smoke was pouring into cabin. Turned car off. Could not see flames, smoke stopped after a few minutes. Needless to say turn signals, headlight dimmer, radio, blower motor, door locks are now all malfunctioning. Already had to pay for bcm replacement as not covered under recalls. This make/model is dangerous and needs all complaints addressed.
While the vehicle is running and driving down the road the headlights will turn off along with all the dash lights and all the gauges will go to zero, the interior light will turn on and it will ding (it acts like you are shutting the car off and opening the door) a couple seconds later everything will turn on and quit dinging all the dash lights will be on (like when you start the car) back and forth on and off.
I was driving my car to work and leaving my street to turn onto a busy highway. I lifted the turn signal lever to indicate my turn and the blinker did not work. I tried the other turn signal direction and that did not work either. The hazard button did work. I instinctively use the turn signals and have heard a buzzing sound coming from the center of the dashboard, near the hazard button/switch. Blinkers work if i press the hazard warning light, use the turn signal and then depress the hazard button. Upon research on the internet it seems that the hazard warning switch may be the culprit. I've contacted gm customer service to notify them of this problem and am waiting for their reply. It seems that there has been a recall on this part for the 2000 saturn ls but not for my model and year.
2002 saturn l100, 148000 miles, primary safety concern is headlights will shut off spontaneously while driving at night.other issues include spontaneous/erratic actuation of wipers, dome light, and door locks, as well as flashing of high beams and drl lamps.also erratic instrumentation anomalies, e.g. "security" lamp illuminates and shuts off, "change oil soon" lamp flashes, all gages flick from zero to normal, etc.
The front right turn signal socket fused and ceased to work.(possibly an arc from nearby lightning).i have searched and had repair shops search -only to find that contrary to the promise general motors made to congress in the bailout and the agreement to close saturn -- they have ceased providing a safety feature for the car -- much less a vital part at exorbitant rates.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn saturn ls. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel began smoking, the headlights flickered, and the check engine light illuminated. In addition, the engine was smoking and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.
Rear brake light assemblies finally replaced via a bulletin. However, the center brake light assembly mounted up near the top of the window continuously has one of the center lamps inoperative, one time the lamp had just fallen out. It has been fixed 5 times by the dealership.
Dt*:the contact stated there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v245000 concerning the exterior lighting that was performed however; numerous electrical problems evolved since the repair.the dash panel lights intermittently illuminated while driving at various speeds.although the ignition was turned off the headlights illuminated which resulted in a battery failure.the vehicle was seen by a dealer and the headlight high/low beam dimmer switch was replaced, but the problem persisted.additionally, the vehicle stalled and was towed back to the dealer which determined there was a failure of the drive shaft and this was replaced.the ongoing electrical problems persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to await further inspection.
The headlights and dashboard lights flickered intermittently while driving at night. Dealer kept the vehicle for two weeks, however the problem continued.there was a squeaking noise only when the steering wheel was turned to the left. The suspension link was replaced. The service engine soon light illuminated on the vehicle and the ignition control module was replaced. The driver side window skipped when being rolled down. The right rear brake light bulb had burned out, the windshield wipers went across the window half way before it squirted any spray and then scratched the windshield.
Rear tailgate brake lights burn out frequently.i have had car for 5 years and had to have several replaced over 4 times.
Dt: the contactheard about a nhtsarecall 05v245000concerning the brake lights.the contact's has not experienced the symptoms as indicated in the recall, but was interestedto find out if his vehicle was included in the recall. He had not received a recall letter.he contacted saturn, and they informed him that this vehicle was included in the recalldue tovin. He has not taken the vehicle to a dealer, and no repairs have been made at this time.the consumer was told the parts were not available. Updated 11/16/05.
1)rear brake lights inoperative.2)no consequences3)saturn replaced lights sockets for rear tail lights according to nhtsa recall #05v245000 but refused to replace light bulbs which were shorted out by the defective sockets.
Dt*:the contact statedrecall letter #05v245000 concerning the brake lights was received in december 2005.however, the vehicle was not experiencing any problems and was not taken to the dealer for immediate repair.recently, the contact was alerted by another driver that the brake lights were not working.the vehicle was driven to the dealer for inspection, and the dealer installed two tail lights, reinforced socket adapters and sockets under the recall.also, the dealerdetermined the brake light switch needed to be replaced, but this work has not been completed.when the vehicle was taken from the dealer, the cruise control no longer worked, the gear shift became difficult to shift into drive, and the parking lights and brake lights no longer worked.the dealer informed the contact these items failed as a result of the need to replace the brake light switch.updated 05/30/06.
I purchased my '02 saturn l300 from a highly recommended local used car dealership here in florida mid may '05. It was close to closing time when the final papers were drawn so the salesman and i walked around the car and i noticed then that the left rear brake lamp was out. He told me that the parts dept was closed so to come back the next business day. I came back that monday and they fixed it no problem. Well a month or so later, on my way to work, i was pulled over by a state trooper and was told my left rear brake light was out. I informed her that i had just fixed it at the dealership so she gave me a warning and told me to fix it again. I set up an appointment with the dealership that day. While leaving work, i glanced into the windows reflection as i was backing up and saw that the light was working. I have been pulled over three times and all times was giving warnings. Is the next cop going to be so nice?it works when it wants to. I am always questioning whether or not its working. This is a $38 part. How many must i purchase? i did not know there was any kind of recall. The dealership did not notify me of any at time of sale. Is there anything i can do now? also, a friend who owned a smaller version of the l-series said he had to replace his tires constantly. Also saying he dealt with continuous obnoxious road noise. Is that a discrepancy? i have had my current tires balanced and rotated twice since may. Is this a problem? the front two do not match the rear two. They were that way at time of vehicle purchase. Vehicle has 36,000 miles. I tried to match them but it's just to expensive. The cheapest tire i could find in size p215-55-r16 is $98...?????
Recall nhtsa campaign id number 05v245000. Component: exterior lighting brake lights. I had my recall service done on dec. 26 2005. On nov. 27th 2009. I got pulled over by the police. My rear running and brake lights were out. No ticket because i was close to home. Took it to a mechanic the next day to find out that both light bulbs were broke. Plastic melted down and hit the bulbs. Tried to replace bulbs but the melted plastic was in the way. I took pictures of the melted plastic. Went to saturn dealer to have them look at it and they said that a front driver side parking light was out and it had condensation under the lens. They said that shorted the rear lights. They replaced the bulbs by grinding the melted plastic out of the way. They said they did not but there was no way to get the bulb past the melted plastic. I took more pictures. So the lights work for now. But it won't be long before the plastic melts down onto the bulbs again. I do believe this has to do with the recall. It reads-on certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time. Not a burned out parking light with condensation under the lens. This could become very dangerous. No tail or brake lights! tailgaiters! i now carry extra light bulbs and wait for the next melt down. Saturn has been no help. Just a bandaid.
We purchased a 2002 l-300 saturn new in february 2002.the left brake light stopped working recently, and the dealership in fort collins, co replaced the brake light assembly under warranty, and informed us that there was an upcoming recall on this assembly.
Rear brake light assemblies finally replaced via a bulletin. However, the center brake light assembly mounted up near the top of the window continuously has one of the center lamps inoperative, one time the lamp had just fallen out. It has been fixed 5 times by the dealership.
The brake lights failed to illuminate simultaneously. Dealershiphad to replace the brake lights constantly. The problem was traced to the electrical system.
Like several other registrants to this site, my 2002 saturn l200 sedan is experiencing intermittent headlight flickering (off).this problem started after some front work was necessary last year following a collision with a deer and restorative front end work including a new headlight, body and air conditioning/cooling components replacement.the headlights momentarily flicker off while driving.this was initially accompanied with the turn signal stalk becoming hot.we had the car into the dealership twice for the problem and they changed the stalk, but the problem with the headlights continues.they were unable to duplicate the problem and suggested that electrical consumption requirements in the vehicle cause momentary fluctuations.of course, we never experienced these "fluctuations" prior to the repair work.the headlight flickers off at regular 27 second intervals intervals.it only does this when the air conditioning or defroster is on.i suspect that the defroster is connected to the a/c system to reduce moisture and inhibit window fogging.
Whenair conditioner a/c compressor engages, usually when using defroster as compressor turns on and off during operation headlights dim for a short period of time. It makes the car look like i am flashing the headlights (can enrage other motorists, make trucks think they have a clear shot to change lanes).
Headlights blink for no apparent reason on 2002 l200 saturn.*la
Headlights flicker or may go out completely with no warning.dealership has had vehicle in for repairs, twice with condition still existing.please describe details.
My headlights blink while driving...only when cruising or braking.this has caused people to be pulled over for flashing their headlights or drivers getting angry believing that you are flashing them to move over.i understand from saturn there is no repair at this time.this condition concerns me very much and i would like to know if saturn is close to a repair.
While driving headlight anddashboard lights became dim. Just before the lights dimmed they blinked erratically.this caused visual problems. *tc
1)head lamp dimming intermitent on andoff condition (flickering)a number of complaints such as mine have been showing up on message boards everywhere.) consequences, other drivers are thinking i am an aggresive driver flashing my lights at them both oncoming traffic and people i am following, leading to them leaving their highbeams on at me.in the case of following behind someone they slam on their brakes trying to force me to rear end them.) have dealt with the dealer several times only to have the problem persist. Saturn is aware of the problem but according to the dealer and the contact person a saturn they do not have a fix for this.i consider the vehicle dangerous to drive at night time due to the false presumption of everyone around me thinking i am an aggressive driver.
Headlight would constantly flicker while driving at night.itobstructedconsumer's vision and that ofother motorists when passing by on the opposite road. They would blink their headlight because they thought the consumer was doing the same thing. Dealer was notified, andinformedconsumer that nothing could be done because that was the normal characteristic of that vehicle.
Headlights were flickering, they dimed and went back to normal several times. No dash indicator inlluminates. It appears as if the charging sytem ouits and restarts.*jg
I have a 2002 saturn l100.the headlights and dashlights flicker on a consistent basis.the dealer and the manufacturer have advised that this is "a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle".saturn service bulleting 04-08-42-011a applies.i believe that this is an unsafe characteristic and that the government should require a recall and repair of vehicles suffering from this problem.
While driving intermittently the headlights are blinking,in one mile will probablyblink 20 times. Dealer inspected vehicle several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
When driving at night headlights shut off without warning. This forced the driver to pull off the road because of lack of visibility.
The headlights and interior lights repeatedly dim during normal operation of the vehicle.this is unsafe as it can be interpreted by other motorists as a "go-ahead" signal or as a deliberate aggrevation.upon bringing it to the dealer i was informed that this is a known issue and that it is acceptable and normal.nothing was worked on or fixed.the car is still under warranty and has had this problem for as long as i can remember owning it.this information was not made apparant to us before purchasing this vehicle.if it were available, we would not have purchased this "defective" vehicle.
Since the car was new i have had times when the head lights & dash lights flicker or flash.it happens when you take your foot off the gas pedal (my car is a 4 cyl 5 speed).the flickering is enough that other vehicles that i am following slow down or pull over.my car lights will dim when electric motors are used such as power windows or the engine fan come on, also when the rear window deicer is turned on.dealer response has basically been that saturn acknowledges the condition as a normal condition of the car. Incident not only time
Cars headlights intermittantly shut off for a brief second and then come back on.this can easily be seen when driving on darker roads.it's happened countless times.the dealer has seen the issue and is aware of the problem with my car and with others in the area.saturn corporate claims this to be normal and has no intentions of seeking a fix.i will check with law enforcement, i believe it's illegal to drive a car in this condition.this is not a mere dimming of the lights, they go off completely for a second and then come back on.this is not normal for any car and happens when i'm just driving down the road.i'm not doing anything with any other electronics in the car when it happens.i'm hopeful that a fix will be found or they take the car back.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 20 mph, the instrument panel lights and headlights flash and flicker randomly.the instrument panel lights flicker in the daytime and the contact noticed the headlights flickering at night.she has taken the vehicle to the dealer and was given a handout stating that it was normal.the dealer was unable to remedy the failure.she filed a complaint with chrysler.the current mileage was 49,700 and the failure mileage was unknown.the dealer stated that consumer hears a whistling noise upon acceleration, windows make chirping noise when rolling them up, and heater works intermittently. Updated 11/27/07
Several times when transitioning from daytime running lights to normal headlights using the auto headlight function. The lights come on high beam and will not dim. The only action that will clear the problem is turn off the ignition and wait a few seconds. The dimmer switch then acts normally.
Headlights and dashboard lights flicker when break and clutch are applied.they also flicker when just normal driving.this is an intermittent problem.it does not appear to effect any other electrical components (radio, heat, windows etc.).it is quite annoying.i have had the car back to the dealer 2 times for this problem and it won't repeat for them.at the last visit they had the car several days and it wouldn't repeat.i have also noticed this on an oncoming saturn.
Headlights constantly flicker while driving. Saturn tells me this inherent to the vehicle. Totally unacceptable. Have filed a complaint w/saturn who suggests i talk to the service manager of my local dealership. The dealership told me to contact saturn! they both state this typical of this car.
Headlights flicker when break and clutch are applied. They also flicker when just normal driving. This is an intermittent problem.
Since i purchased my vehicle the headlights blink off and on when ever i slow down or take my foot off the gas pedal. I have been pulled over by a state trooper traveling in front of me, as he thought i was signaling him that i was in trouble. I am afraid to drive down certain roads at night due to the fact someone in front of me will think i am flashing them to pull over or get out of my way and pull over in a case of "road rage" and hurt me. I work 3-11 as a nurse and do travel 50 miles home at night down dark deserted hwys and i am in fear that the lights will go out totally. Saturn has told me this is "normal" operation for this vehicle. I feel it is a threat to my safety and that of others.
Dt*:the contact stated there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v245000 concerning the exterior lighting that was performed however; numerous electrical problems evolved since the repair.the dash panel lights intermittently illuminated while driving at various speeds.although the ignition was turned off the headlights illuminated which resulted in a battery failure.the vehicle was seen by a dealer and the headlight high/low beam dimmer switch was replaced, but the problem persisted.additionally, the vehicle stalled and was towed back to the dealer which determined there was a failure of the drive shaft and this was replaced.the ongoing electrical problems persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to await further inspection.
Without warning, headlights flash in a strobe-like fashion.in addition to the momentary lack of light, one obvious highway danger is that vehicles could believe that they are being signaled that is ok to pull into your lane.i guarantee that someone is going to get hurt or killed by this defect.
While drivingat nightheadlightsshut off. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
My 2002 l200 has a sporadic problem that causes the headlights and the dashboard lights to dim.this has happened when i've been driving on the freeway, which could cause a distraction and possible road rage.people in front of me wonder why i am flashing my headlights at them.i have had my vehicle in to the sevice department 10 times in the last year for this problem alone.they have replaced the alternator, the battery and the pcm computer.in february, 2004 a bulletin came out from saturn stating that this "is considered a normal operating characteristic.no serivce is required for this condition."i consider this an unacceptable response to a problem that could cause major injury or fatality.
1. My 2002 saturn lw200 has intermittent flashing of head lights and dash lights,it has gotten worse with the age of the vehicle. 2.happens multiple times while traveling at night on dark country roads, causing momentary loss of road visibility and gauges. This will happen up ten times consecutively after lifting off the accelerator pedal. This will occur nearly every time the car is driven, yet not knowing if it is happening on daytime driving lights.3.the manufacture is stating this is a "normal characteristic" of the vehicle and will not service the car to correct it. This will happen on all 2000 my through 2005 my saturn l100, l200, lw200 models. The manufactures bulletin number is as follows #04-08-42-001a and states that the cause of it is from "transient current loads on electrical system". However this doesn't seem to be "normal" if there is transient current loads causing the lights to flash the load is being absorbed by components in the system.
Vehicle has been in for service on multiple occasions to correct intermittment problem which causes headlights and dashlights to flicker repeated while driving.to date problem has not been isolated or corrected.
Consumer states the headlights and dashboard lights dim when approaching a stop. The problem is intermittent. The dealer duplicated the problem but states it is normal for the third time being in. Please provide more information. Mr
The headlights flickered intermittently which caused the headlights to dim. Consumer contacted the dealer. And was told this was standard, also, this could not be fixed. However, saturn knewit was an electrical problem.
Dt*:the contact stated there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v245000 concerning the exterior lighting that was performed however; numerous electrical problems evolved since the repair.the dash panel lights intermittently illuminated while driving at various speeds.although the ignition was turned off the headlights illuminated which resulted in a battery failure.the vehicle was seen by a dealer and the headlight high/low beam dimmer switch was replaced, but the problem persisted.additionally, the vehicle stalled and was towed back to the dealer which determined there was a failure of the drive shaft and this was replaced.the ongoing electrical problems persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to await further inspection.
Electronic controle computer shorted out.stoppedworking at 92000mi. Alarm did not work, key fob did not work, transmission inter lock would not disengage, fuel gauge did not work, temp gauge did not work, no instrument lights, high beam lamp on pass. Side inop.,flickering headlights and dash lights reported multiple times to saturn of abilene, tx.told it's a known problem, but saturn doesn't know the fix.saturn of temple reported there was a short under the fuse box on the driver's side which shorted out the bcm, horn, high beam and turn signal switch.cost:$600 for issues brought to their attention multiple times while under warranty.
My husbandand i own a 2002 saturn l300, of which i am the primary driver. A few weeks ago, i noticed that the "bright" indicator would appear sometimeswhen the daytime running lights were on. Then the daytime running lights would stay on sometimes for a few minutes after the motor was stopped. The lights always went out, and we thought it would be ok to wait until our next maintenance visit to the dealer to ask about the problem.last week the lights wouldn't go off, so we made an appointment. We also discovered that if we pushed the light stick (the long switchthat projects out from the steering column) slightly toward the dashboard, the lights would go out. We thought using this discovery and propping the light switch toward the dashboard would hold us until our appointment. However, the day before the appointment, the lights became more stubborn and the steering column became fiery hot next to the switch. There was also the odor of something burning. I parked the car and stayed home. The next day at the appointment, my husband was told that the service people see a shorting out of the light stick all the time with saturns. As a matter of fact, there was another car in the shop at that moment having the same repair work done.i am not an expert and don't know if this problem is dangerous. Any time there is a short in a car, i just assume there is an associated fire danger. However, i do know that if this problem is as common as the dealers service personnel say, then the public needs to be notified. I didn't recognize the problem when it began, and now believe that we avoided a fire from the short circuit.
2002 saturn l-200 with head light switch problem customer states thatthe switch shorts out which causes head lights to come on and drain the battery**ccthe consumer stated that his vehicle had a faulty headlight switch that shorts and causes the battery to go dead.at times the headlights would come on when the vehicle was parked.
Rear tail light issues.
The tailight assemblies on the saturn l series cars have a habit of working intermittenly; the only repair is to replace the lens. This is obviously a manufacturing defect, and is a very serious safety issue.my taillights worked intermittenly for several days. I changed the bulbs, but that did not fix the problem. The problem was defective lenses.
The rear tail lights are defective. The owner has had the rear tail lights replaced on 4 separate occasions. Owner has contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. The dealer has made the replacements but the manufacturer does not see the seriousness of the defective rear lamps.provide further details.
My wife's 2002 saturn l-100 sedan had a taill ight out (left side).replacing the bulb didn't fix the problem, money lost.when the dealership was contacted they claimed the whole light housing required replacement because of a known harness defect.the vehicle was no longer under warrenty, so we had to pay for the replacement (more money lost).but it's a safety device... What could we do?
When the tail lights come onbrake lights stop working.this problem occurs every two to three months. Dealer stated there was corrosion and moisture in the tail lights.saturn, lw300 2002.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. While driving approximately 5 mph and making a turn, smoke emitted from the steering column and the turn signal lever was engaged. The failure occurred whenever the left or right turn signals were engaged. There were no flames present. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v231000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Very strong fuel odor coming from car while driving, when stopped or parking cant have the windows down because the smell makes you sick and gives you a headache. Cant believe there are no recalls on this. Mechanic says he cant see the leak but believes its the fuel evaporation system not working. This cant be safe!!!!!!!!!!my fault again for buying an american car!!!!!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2002 saturn lw300. While the vehicle was parked there was a gasoline odor. It occurred when the vehicle was turned off or when it remained on continually. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
When traveling on 294 expressway,when stoping to pay tow car died out and wounld not restart. Towed attenndent smelled fuel coming from car tow to satern of elmhurst were tect noted fuel line under vehicle was broken due to impact damage to fuel coupling.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn lw300. While the vehicle was parked there was a gasoline odor. The odor was present when the vehicle was turned off or when it remained on continually. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l100.the contact stated that the turn signals do not work.in addition, the fuel pump cracked in the gas tank and caused fuel to pour out of the vehicle.he smelled fuel and noticed it "dumping" out of the vehicle, which alerted him to the failure.the dealer diagnosed the fuel pump as the origin of the failure.the manufacturer covered $300 of the $650 repair cost.the contact felt that the failure was a major safety issue.the current mileage was 62,394 and failure mileage was approximately 62,100.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l series.while the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle and observed fuel spillage on the ground.the failure occurred without warning.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and cracked fuel line was discovered.in addition, the fuel pump exhibited cracks that would eventually fail.the vehicle was repaired.the failure mileage was 34,000 and current mileage was 36,140.
We have a 2002 saturn l200 four door sedan with about 72,000 miles and noticed a strong gasoline spell coming from the driver side of the rear wheel area.there is also a slight smell inside the vehicle.the car will be dropped off in the next few days for repair.i will post more information once the problem is identified and the solution to resolve the problem.i have noticed quite a few complaints by saturn owners on this exact problem when i googled it.i'm really shocked that a recall was not issued.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l-series sedan.when the contact drives the vehicle and parks, he smells gasoline.he checked under the hood, but could not locate any leaks.he walked to the rear of the vehicle and the smell of gasoline intensified.he looked underneath the vehicle, but could not locate any leaks.the manufacturer advised him to take the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the contact did not feel safe driving 20 miles if the fuel tank was leaking.the manufacturer also stated that he could take the vehicle to bounds autoplex.when the contact arrived, the mechanic could smell the gasoline; however, he could not locate any leaks under the hood.the manager was notified and was able to locate a leak on top of the gas tank.the contact decided to take the vehicle to american auto, where they removed the fuel tank and identified the location of the failure.the contact was informed that it would cost $800 to replace the tank.he called the manufacturer regarding the failure and they instructed him to have the tank reassembled and then bring the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed.the vehicle has not yet been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 88,000.
I was very surprised to see several other complaints on this site about the smell of gasoline in saturns.i took my car to saturn of joliet where it was purchased used in 2005.it is a 2002 l200 series.they put it on the rack and said there was a leak at the top of the fuel tank.they said it would cost anywhere between $500 and over $900 to repair depending on where the leak is and what has to be done.i am a senior citizen living on disability social security and can not afford such a high repair bill.with all the other complaints about this problem, i would certainly think it is a problem that calls for a recall. This must be a dangerous problem.
Cracked fuel pump and leaking evac cannister.
2002 saturn l200 leaking gas due to faulty fuel pump.there have been several reported incidents and i can imagine the number of owners that did not complain.saturn has been aware of the problem and it continued on to the 2003 models.saturn said your organizations is the only authority to issue recalls.how many complaints does it take for a recall to be mandated, or does it take a fatality for this to occur.
Strong gasoline odor in passenger compartment.repair shop found leak at top of gas tank which sprayed gas up through the back seat.problem was only discovered long after it started putting my family at serious risk!
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l100. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as engine power began to reduce independently. The contact merged to the shoulder, shut off and then restarted the vehicle. The contact then saw smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contact and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the brakes, fuel filter and fuel line would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000 and the current mileage was 168,000.
2002 saturn fuel pump went very bad... Car ok when parked in garage next morning bad gas fumes could have caused explosion..had to have it towed and replaced the pump.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.soon after purchasing the vehicle, the contact began to smell gas.approximately two weeks later, while driving at various speeds, the fuel pump sprayed gasoline out of the fuel tank and onto the ground.the fitting from the pump to the fuel line has deteriorated.the current mileage was 53,000 and failure mileage was 52,900.
This is my second complaint on this problem.i have a 2002 l200 series saturn.there is a strong smell of gasoline while driving and it is even stronger after parking.when i have my oil changed they tell me the gas drips down on the muffler...this is definitely a fire hazard.i know there are several other complaints on this same problem.i can only imagine how many others were repaired without first making a complaint.this has got to be a manufacturer defect.if you can recall a chevy because the latch on the glove compartment doesn't work, then this problem should be a top priority.are you going to wait until a car blows up and/or someone is killed or injured?
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. While driving at speeds of 55 mph, the contact noticed an unusually overpowering gasoline fuel smell. The dealer was contacted and was unable to provide a reason as to why the gasoline odor was emitting from the vehicle without a diagnostic. The vehicle was not yet taken to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 98,000.
I own a 2002 saturn l200 with about 74,000 miles. My wife noticed a faint gas smell coming from the rear of the car. A visual inspection by my mechanic didn't show much. However within a few days the leak had gotten much worse so that gas could be seen leaking from the top of the tank. I hate to think what would of happened if my wife and children were in the car and the gas leaked a few more inches toward the muffler. On september 14, 2010i had the fuel pump module (part 22710031) replaced at a cost of $655.87. I see other saturn owners have had the same dangerous problem. Why has this not be recalled? last year the timing chain broke and wrecked the engine. Also a common, but as of yet, not recalled problem. At least that wouldn't have set the car on fire.
Fuel smell and small leak.dealer says fuel tank is leaking at seam of vent cover plate of fuel tank.also, fuel pump output fittings are plastic and "become brittle" and are leaking."become brittle" is the dealer service writer's words.i googled this and found at least two more instances in a 5 minute search.other instances from google were very recent also!november 2008.this might be a disaster waiting to happen.please catch it early!
Fuel leaking from the top of gas tank.
Vehicle:2002 saturn l100 with 80,800 miles.date:december 2013 to january 2014problem:for at least a month i started smelling gasoline fumes coming from underneath the rear and side areas of vehicle after having driven it and stopping and shutting off engine.after inspecting underneath vehicle, no signs of leaking fuel appeared.after doing some research on the cars' fuel system, i suspected the leak was occurring on top of the fuel tank around fuel pump or fuel lines.solution:took the vehicle in to a mechanic to have fuel tank removed to find problem of leaking fuel.after it was removed, the problem was found.the fuel pump nipple return line was cracked and broken resulting in leaking fuel down onto the top of the tank, causing the resulting fuel smell.total cost to replace fuel pump and labor was $511.64.this is a serious safety issue that could have resulted in an accident or injury due to a fire or other potential issues.general motors should issue a recall or reimburse affected owners.
There is a strong fuel odor in the cabin of the vehicle and fuel dripping underneath.
I am following upon a complaint which i had filed about a week ago. Odi id number : 10407378.the incident started with a gasoline smell in and outside the vehicle.the repair cost me $900.00 to fix a faulty fuel pump after my mechanic had performed a smoke test and a pressure test of the gas tank. I have 72,200 miles on my 2002 saturn l200 sedan.i have been reading other complaints here and it is very sad that our american car manufacturers are not stepping forward to issue a recall on this particular problems and others.the fact that no one was injured or died from this incident and others is no excuse not to issue a recall.this is irresponsible and negligent.i also own a 2002 nissan frontier xe and the manufacturer issued a recall on a steering shaft that a rust issue and it might contribute to a failure and issued a recall.now that is being responsible and being proactive before the unfortunate happens. The last time i purchased an american car was in 1977 and the 2002 saturn.yea i don't think i'll be buying an american car any time soon again.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l300. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle. The maintenance and the check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the evaporative emission control system had a leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v231000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. ...updated 07/05/16 the fuel pump was replaced. Updated 07/15/16
On september 25, 2006, i took my 2002 l200 to saturn of the valley where i had purchased the vehicle new in october, 2001, due to a possible fuel pump line leak that had been discovered on the prior saturday, 9/23/06, by the firestone facility where i had taken the vehicle for servicing because i could smell gas coming from the passenger side engine compartment.saturn of the valley determined that the fuel pump lines were leaking and that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.at the time, the vehicle''s mileage was 75,202.saturn of the valley agreed to cover the cost of the part but i paid the labor.prior to the above event, on january 30, 2006, my 2003 l200 would not start.i had the vehicle towed to saturn of the valley where i had purchased the vehicle new in october, 2002.they determined that the problem was a failed fuel pump that needed to be replaced.at the time, the vehicle''s mileage was 58,270.the total cost of replacement came to $553.79 including parts, labor and applicable tax.saturn of the valley did not offer to cover the cost of the part or labor.subsequent to this, i wrote to saturn customer service and requested that they cover the cost of the part with regard to the 1/30/06, 2003 l200 fuel pump failure.i explained that the fuel pump failure was due to a manufacturer's defect, as the same part failed on both of my vehicles of the same model, one production year apart, purchased new at the same facility, at relatively low mileage.saturn corp. Denies that there's a manufacturer's defect on this part.however, saturn has discontinued production of the l series model vehicles.this is highly suspicious and warrants an investigation to determine if a manufacturer's defect is at fault.
There were no special events (accidents, unusual road conditions, etc) precipitating this problem. We have a 2002 saturn l200 with 75.5k mi.s on it. We have been increasingly smelling gasoline odor coming from this car after parking it. I got underneath the car and found that liquid gasoline is coming from on top of the gas tank and soaking the sides of the tank. When i called the dealer, the service dept seemed familiar with the problem. They said it is likely a leaking fitting on the fuel pump; requiring a new fuel pump $400+. We own an 2002 ford f-150 that had a recent recall on a cruise control device that they said could cause a fire after engine shutdown-we had that recall done although we had no problems. The gas leak we are having on our saturn seems much more volatile than the ford's problem. The odor has bad enough that we have been afraid to park the car inside our garage (near our water heater), but no recall. This seems like a very serious safety hazard that saturn is well aware of (i found multiple references to fuel pump problems on this model with the 2.2l 4-cyl eng on the internet). I'd like to know if your agency is aware of this problem and if you have considered compelling saturn to do something about repairing this leaking fitting. Can you recommend what my immediate action or recourse on this matter should be at this point?
2002 saturn l200 52,000 milesi was driving on the loop here in lubbock going about 65mph when my car suddenly lost power.my car started going very slow and then came to a complete stop.the car also lost power steering so i was lucky enough to be able to get on the shoulder of the road.i had my car towed to a local mechanic to be worked on and he thought it might be the fuel pump.well he called later and said it was the timing chain and it had broke.he was very concerned about this because he said it should have outlasted the life of the engine.not only did this break, but when it broke, it tore up my engine as well.i then did a search on google for "l200 timeing chain" and it seems this is a common problem.not only is this a common problem, but saturn was aware of this problem and posted a bulletin to their service centers.
2002 saturn l200. Consumer writes in regards to a strong fuel smell in vehicle. *tgwaccording to the service invoice, the dealer found the supply line at the front of the fuel filter leaking fuel. The filter and supply line were replaced. However, later that evening, the consumer continued to smell the same strong odor of gas.the consumer returned to the dealer the next day and was informed that further repair was needed and it would require an additional cost of $ 900. The technician dropped the fuel tank and found fuel around the fuel pump and fuel was coming out of the pores of the plastic at the top pump. The fuel pump was replaced.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.the contact stated that he smelled gas fumes while driving his vehicle.he pulled off the road, looked under the rear of the vehicle, and noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank.the dealer removed the fuel tank and noticed a cracked fitting on the tank.the component had to be replaced at a cost of $576.22.the vehicle has been repaired.the speed was unknown.the current mileage was 71,000 and failure mileage was 69,000.the dealer stated the fuel pump nipple was cracked and leaking. Updated 09/27/07.
Consumer called complainingabout havingfuel line problems. Fuel line came apart and started spilling gas all over the engine. Dealer was contacted, and stated that they had contacted the manufacturer, and the manufacture advised to check the fuel line connection. They have not been able to find or explain anything wrong with the vehicle.
I have a saturn l-series vehicle. Received a letter about a defect relating to motor vehicle safety-failure of ignition control module that may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power and the vehicle may be hard to start.continued operation after such failure may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor and exhaust resonator. Failure of resonator failure may lead to an undercar fire without prior warning. The company states in the july 2003 letter, that parts availability is not sufficient to perform replacements at this time.problem: i have had the above situation take place twice since i had the car. It starts out with a rough idle especially during damp and/or cold days. The power of the vehicle is extreme. It either seems to be gasping for fuel etc. Or the opposite has occurred, where the vehicle seems to have bursts of unusual power while on the highway.when the vehicle finally failed on the two occasions, it was hard to start, lost power, the fuel didn't seem to get through and the vehicle shook violently.trevose of saturn took care of the repairs at that time. I was told that " there is no guarantee it won't happen again. I was told to think about extending my current extended warranty, as it won't be covered if it happens after the current warrsanty runs out. Since those two times, i returned the vehicle to saturn in trevose again. I stated that the initial symtoms of lost power, rough idle in damp and/or cold weather was taking place. Both times i was told that it was checked out and nothing is wrong. I do not feel comfotrtable driving this vehicle. It happened twice without warning. Even though certain symptoms were present the times the failures took place, saturn did not take them seriously when mentioned to them. Since those two times, i have presented the symptoms to them, and they once again take them lightly. I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle.
When parking on an upward angle and the tank isa quarterfull engine becomes inoperative.dealer states if the owner keeps a fuel tank that will fix the problem.
Intermittently while drivingthe vehicle and applying the brakesto stop the vehicle vehicle surged up the 2000 rpms. Also,has problem with the fuel tank. Dealer had been notified.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor whenever the vehicle was idle. There was also a leak coming from the fuel tank. The dealer was informed about the leak and stated that her vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89000 and the current mileage was 91000.
I was able to smell gasoline while driving.i took it to aaa auto care to have it checked.i was told there was a crack on the top of the fuel tank.as it was being replaced, the fuel pump needed to be removed.according to the tech, the pump broke in pieces.it too needed to be replaced.
May 27, 2008 -while at a traffic light the car cut off when i tried to accelerate. The car was towed to the dealership where they installed a new fuel pump. Four days later the same thing occurred. Fuel pump was replaced(3x's)this incident has occurred a total of five times. The fourth time they replaced the pcm( computer module) and it cut off again, the car is still @ the dealership. I have had the car in my possession for less than two weeks since the initial incident, in may it is now july 15,2008.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l100. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor and leaked fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated the fuel pump was cracked due to defective plastic causing fuel to leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the vehicle was repaired the fuel pump was replaced. The approximate failure and current mileage was 138,000.
Fuel and computer fuse underhood 10amp blowing upon inserted
This vehicle is leaking fuel from the top of the fuel tank when the car is running. There is a recall for the saturn vue for the same problem. There should be a recall for all saturns having the same issue.https://youtu.be/fjhvmoi4358
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. While pumping fuel into the fuel tank, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking out of the tank. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the leakage seemed to come from the tube, but was not completely sure. The contact also noticed that the brake lines were rusted. The contact researched the failure online. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact also stated that the service engine indicator was illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 09/25/15*lj updated 11/28/2017
I noticed a very strong smell of gasoline and took my 2002 saturn vehicle to mechanic who informed me that the fuel pump was likely the issue. Without dropping the tank he was not 100% sure. Repair was made to a nipple near the fuel tank to see if that was the problem. The smell went away for approximately 3 months and at that time returned. I returned the vehicle to the mechanic and he dropped the fuel tank to confirm the fuel pump was damaged. Repair was made at a significant cost to owner.(fyi - in 2010, 2 days after repairing the fuel pump, the transmission failed. It was repaired, and approximately 2 weeks after the transmission repair the body control module (bcm) failed and was repaired. Now, in 2013 my timing belt has broken and i was informed my engine is garbage. I am currently fighting with gm as there was a recall issued for timing belts on saturn l200's, but they 'claim' my vin is not a part of that recall.)
This is the second saturn where we have had the same problem.we bought a new saturn in 2001, and had it towed back to the dealer within a week because the steering wheel locked up and the fuel gauge did not work. The saturn dealer replaced the car (free of charge), and at 61,507 miles, we had the same problems with the fuel gauge and sending units that cost more than $700 to repair plus the cost of towing the car.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact stated that while driving fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact looked online and notice many complaints regarding a fuel pump gas leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The test results did show a defective fuel pump that was causing a leak. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 153,000.
Fuel pump leaking fuel from cracked return fitting on module.gm has already recalled a few models for this problem but only in warmer climates.we had temps in excess of 100 in illinois this year; however my car and state were not on the recall list.i believe the recall should be expanded due to the potential for a fire from gas leaking onto the exhaust.
The interior light flickered intermittentlywhile driving 70 mph. Currently,there were no interior light while driving at night. Vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions. During the first visit dealer informedconsumer that was the normal characteristic of that vehicle. Presently,it is not covered under a recall.
The headlights and interior lights repeatedly dim during normal operation of the vehicle.this is unsafe as it can be interpreted by other motorists as a "go-ahead" signal or as a deliberate aggrevation.upon bringing it to the dealer i was informed that this is a known issue and that it is acceptable and normal.nothing was worked on or fixed.the car is still under warranty and has had this problem for as long as i can remember owning it.this information was not made apparant to us before purchasing this vehicle.if it were available, we would not have purchased this "defective" vehicle.
Headlights and dashboard lights flicker when break and clutch are applied.they also flicker when just normal driving.this is an intermittent problem.it does not appear to effect any other electrical components (radio, heat, windows etc.).it is quite annoying.i have had the car back to the dealer 2 times for this problem and it won't repeat for them.at the last visit they had the car several days and it wouldn't repeat.i have also noticed this on an oncoming saturn.
Headlights and dashboard lights flicker at speeds of 65-70 mph.other electronics components do not seem to be effected
While driving headlight anddashboard lights became dim. Just before the lights dimmed they blinked erratically.this caused visual problems. *tc
While traveling onhighway tookfoot ofgas pedal anddashboard light/ headlights will go dim. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
While driving at any speed the headlights and dashboard lights dim 40-50% when the cooling fan kicks on. My drive to work in the morning is 16 miles and the lights flash sometimes 10- 15 times. This morning was around 30 times. I've had this problem with this car since i got it. I have taken it to saturn 4 times but all they tell me is "that's the way it is designed" i wrote to the corporate office made such a complaint, they replaced my car with another at a cost to me of $675.00. Both the first car and the replacement car do the same thing. I could not believe any car manufacturer would design a vehicle like this. My wife has a 2002 l200 also and hers does not do that. I will gladly video tape this and send you a copy of the tape. It is a hazard when your lights are flashing at the car in front of you.
2002 saturn l100, 148000 miles, primary safety concern is headlights will shut off spontaneously while driving at night.other issues include spontaneous/erratic actuation of wipers, dome light, and door locks, as well as flashing of high beams and drl lamps.also erratic instrumentation anomalies, e.g. "security" lamp illuminates and shuts off, "change oil soon" lamp flashes, all gages flick from zero to normal, etc.
2002 saturn l100, 148000 miles, primary safety concern is headlights will shut off spontaneously while driving at night.other issues include spontaneous/erratic actuation of wipers, dome light, and door locks, as well as flashing of high beams and drl lamps.also erratic instrumentation anomalies, e.g. "security" lamp illuminates and shuts off, "change oil soon" lamp flashes, all gages flick from zero to normal, etc.
The left rear door locked took several attempts before reacting.the actuator has been replaced once and the problem has recurred with another one after warranty.*tc
My saturn (manual 5 sp) has over 202,000 miles and the parking brake cables are frozen/broken. I cannot currently find any replacement/after market.
Encountered rough gear changes while driving.took the car to a gm dealer for an inspection.the trouble code p1811 was " transmission fluid leakage causing pressure control solenoid malfunction per c obt"recommend transmissionreplacement"
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle jerked and the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder of the highway where it stalled. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,192. Updated 6/8/15
Please help! my key and ignition are burning hot, my car doesn't always start, the power cuts off, the service engine light comes on and off and when i start it in the morning the exhaust is super strong.gm told me i have to pay a dealer $110.00 to diagnose the problem that you have clearly defined and recalled in 2003 but i was never notified as the original owner for that recall.i broke my neck and am a single, disabled mom of a 12 year old.i do not want to be trapped in a fire or rearended and totally paralyzed or dead!what the heck is gm thinking?they said they only act on recalls if they come from you!
2002 saturn l200 52,000 milesi was driving on the loop here in lubbock going about 65mph when my car suddenly lost power.my car started going very slow and then came to a complete stop.the car also lost power steering so i was lucky enough to be able to get on the shoulder of the road.i had my car towed to a local mechanic to be worked on and he thought it might be the fuel pump.well he called later and said it was the timing chain and it had broke.he was very concerned about this because he said it should have outlasted the life of the engine.not only did this break, but when it broke, it tore up my engine as well.i then did a search on google for "l200 timeing chain" and it seems this is a common problem.not only is this a common problem, but saturn was aware of this problem and posted a bulletin to their service centers.
After stopping waiting for traffic to pass i turned to pull into my driveway at 5 mph the timing chain broke and engine stalled causing me to get stuck in the middle of the road blocking traffic. Car gave no indication anything was wrong until it just stalled in the road. No noises or rough running or anything! valves were destroyed and engine is junk. Found out later that there was a recall on this car and system and may or may not have included my year car i have not yet called dealer to see if they will help in any way! but with only 80500 miles on this car i am really unhappy that i now need.
On friday, january 29, 2010, my daughter was driving on the highway, when the car started knocking and then just cut off.she was not able to restart it and struggled to quickly guide it to the shoulder of the road.she then called a wrecker who towed it to a local garage.they ran an analysis and discovered the timing chain had broken.he said , in his opinion, that this was highly unusual which spurred us to search the internet to learn if this was a documented problem with other 2002 saturn l200's with less than 100,000 miles, and apparently it is.we called the only saturn dealership left in our city and were told that her vin number was not on the recall list.with all that i have read in the past 24 hours, i find it very hard to believe this problem is only limited to just the 2001 l200 series.saturn seems not to want to help in any way, shape or form other than to bring the car in and replace the parts and/or engine at our expense!this is not acceptable for her or anyone else with similar problems!she has always taken good care of this vehicle.if my daughter had not had the presence of mind to get the car off the road when she did, there could have been a far different outcome!
At 60 mph on freeway the timing belt broke. I lost power and control of the car. It cannot be started. Since the repair cost is too high (more than $2000), and my vin is not included in the gm recall #06074, i had to junk the car.the car is dangerous to drivers. Gm is not willing to recall all 2001 l200. However, due to so many complains of the same problems from drivers of the 2001 saturn l200 (whose cars are not included in the recall) nhtsa should force gm to recallall 2011 saturn l200.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the ignition cylinder according to recall 03v231000 (electrical system:ignition:module).the brake lights were inoperable and the timing chain failed without warning on a separate occasion. The dealer repaired the timing chain and the contact paid half of the repair cost. Most recently, the powertrain control module and body control module suddenly failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
I lost power at highway speeds and at full throttle there was no acceleration. It made a loud boom like a backfire and a large piece of material that looked fiberglass matting and rocks blew out of the exhaust. The car accelerated fine for about 15 miles then started to bog down again. Shut off vehicle and tried to restart unsuccessful, waited a few hours then car restarted with no issues ran vehicle off and on over a three day period, that is when it started malfunctioning again with very rough idle, almost dies, extreme loss of power w/almost no acceleration at full throttle. Contacted mechanic the vehicle resonator was expanded to the point of splitting the seam, he removed the resonator to find all the fiber packing gone and the resonator packed with what looked like rocks. He stated the bits that looked like rocks were part of the catalytic converter packing that had been heated above the limits of the material. The disintegrated material made a blockage in the resonator not allowing the exhaust gasses to flow he checked for tsb's and recall campaigns and found camp # 03v231000 action # 03033 recall # 03-c-06 (electrical system ignition control module)and camp # 07v519000 action # ea06009 recall # 06074. (eng. Timing chain) called gm recall center given case #8-2430110427 per brandy she is getting many calls on this, she shows only the recall 03-c-06 only and she is to deny any additional claims even though they replaced the part with the same part that was recalled to begin with. Investigated recall # 06074 and found that did not include the 2002 saturn l series however per my mechanic both recalls are contributing factors with the outstanding issues with my vehicle. The car is unsafe to drive. The 2002 saturn l series should not be on the road and it shouldn't take an accident or a death before you people decide to recall these vehicles.
Vehicle timing chain broke as vehicle was being backed out of a parking space at 2-3 mph. No injuries occurred, but engine was catastrophically damaged. Estimated repair costs from my mechanic was $1700 for parts and labor. Updated 11/24/2014
The vehicle has been well maintained with regular oil changes. While turning onto a main street the engine just quit, leaving me stranded in the middle of the road. I was fortunate i was not on the highway at a high rate of speed as i would have had no means to remove the vehicle from the highway causing extreme danger to the occupants of the car. Authorized saturn dealership diagnosed the timing chain had broken, causing further damage to the valves and possibly the pistons in the engine. $3000 repair bill. There had been a prior recall #07v519000 on the saturn l200 2001 version for the same issue and it appears it was not resolved in the 2002 model. Vehicle was built in 09/01.
Takata recall vehicle in park when started. Lights dim an go bright on dash. Fan goes on when motor not hot. When fan goes on and car is being driven car will jump when car shifts gears. I only can drive on side roads. To nervous to go on highway now. Only happens when cooling fan is on. I have seen lots of reports that people post of other cars like mine having same issues. Was told they reported it. Nothing was done.seriously this needs to be addressed. Shouldn't matter were the car was made. Parts are the same. I haven't brought it in since 2017. I don't have money for repairs or fix it if it's the manufacturs faulty parts. I've already put 1400 dollars for replacement of fuel pump an other parts. An this problem still exists. Please let me know if an when you can look into this issue.
My son was driving our 2002 l100 saturn at 11:00pm coming home and it just quit.it has been a very well maintained vehicle.it is a timing chain that went out.saturn doesn't want to do anything about it.it has about 97,000 miles on it.
Transmission - 2002 saturn l series.took it in for service to the saturn dealer and the service wrench light came on.was told that my transmission needs approximately $700 in repairs. Car has 65000 miles on it.talked to reputable transmission repair garage and they said they have replaced many saturn transmissions. *la
I was driving home on 7/26/08 saturday night, and all of the sudden my engine just shut off. I had no warning and almost got in an accident. I pulled over and had to push the car into a parking lot at 11:00 pm. I did hear a noise from the engine right before it stopped, but i had no idea what it was. I had my mechanic tow it to his shop only to have him call me and tell me the timing chain had broken. It is going to cost 2000.00 dollars to fix and i am a single mother, and don't have that kind of money.i guess i am trying to figure out why saturn can get away with only recalling certain year cars for this problem!!!!my car is a saturn l200 series, and i got it in 2002. It only has 45000 miles on it, and i can't believe this timing chain randomly broke!!!they should be held accountable for all the cars in question no matter what the cost. I almost made my daughter motherless!!!!!!!!!!
Dt*:the contact statedrecall letter #05v245000 concerning the brake lights was received in december 2005.however, the vehicle was not experiencing any problems and was not taken to the dealer for immediate repair.recently, the contact was alerted by another driver that the brake lights were not working.the vehicle was driven to the dealer for inspection, and the dealer installed two tail lights, reinforced socket adapters and sockets under the recall.also, the dealerdetermined the brake light switch needed to be replaced, but this work has not been completed.when the vehicle was taken from the dealer, the cruise control no longer worked, the gear shift became difficult to shift into drive, and the parking lights and brake lights no longer worked.the dealer informed the contact these items failed as a result of the need to replace the brake light switch.updated 05/30/06.
Saftey interlock for shift lever is bypassed when vehicle is in the acc (accessory mode).does this consistently.
While driving consumer her head a roaring in the front end. Drive shift caused consumer to wreck 2002 saturn.the consumer noticed noise/vibration in the front end.the consumer has replaced several tires.when the brakes were applied the vehicle would pull to the left.an alignment was performed correcting the rear cam and setting the front and rear toe.a collapsed motor mount caused rough idle.the rotors and pads had to be replaced.the rear hub assembly had to be replaced twice.left rear hub bearing had to be replaced.the front driver's side drive axle assembly had to be replaced.
Ltr fm (ma) believes the accident he had was caused by a defect in the wheel assembly of his 2002 saturn l100.the vehicle began to shake and consumer lost control of the vehicle.the vehicle was running along the guardrail and the consumer was unable to move it because there was no steering.the consumer attempted to apply the brakes but the pedal went to the floor.when the vehicle finally came to a stop the consumer noticed that non of the front or side air bags deployed.the vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility who determined that the entire transaxle assembly had been smoothly sheared off.
Letter from congressman on behalf of his constituent regarding a traffic accident that occurred when his vehicles wheel assembly detached.the consumer stated he suddenly felt the vehicle shake and then he began riding along the guardrail. There was no steering and the consumer couldn't accelerate away from the guardrail and when he hit the brake, the pedal went to the floor. The entire right wheel assembly including tire, rim, brake asembly, rocker arms, axle and strut were missing.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the entire right front wheel assembly detached, causing the contact to have to guide the vehicle down the right guardrail with the brake depressed to keep the vehicle under control.also, the air bags failed to deploy.the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic determined that the entire transaxle assembly had been smoothly sheared off.there were no repairs made immediately.there was a police report filed, and the manufacturer was also informed.updated 10/25/2006 -
Dt: the contact purchased a used vehicle two years ago, and the second day after purchasing the vehicle there was a roaring noise from the front of the vehicle.the dealer said this wasa problem with the front tires ,and the dealer replaced both tires.about two weeks later the noise returned.the vehicle has been to the dealer numerous times for numerous repairs.the vehicle would jerk to the right which caused the contact to hit a curb. There were no injuries but a police report was taken. There have been multiple repairs to the wheel bearings and joints which have not corrected this problem.also the motor mounts and axles have been replaced in hopes of correcting this problem. The dealer has never been able to accurately repair the vehicle. Currently there is a need for new rotors and more tires. The vehicle continues to have a roaring sound like a locomotive as noted by the contact.update 1/11/2006 -
Consumer complaint about leaking axle seals. Consumer states that the mechanic informed him that the axle seals were leaking and it would cost him about $770.00 to fix it.***nar***
The timing chain broke.the car was properly cared for and maintained, receiving oil changes and other preventive maintenance at the appropriate times.
Dt*:the contact stated there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v245000 concerning the exterior lighting that was performed however; numerous electrical problems evolved since the repair.the dash panel lights intermittently illuminated while driving at various speeds.although the ignition was turned off the headlights illuminated which resulted in a battery failure.the vehicle was seen by a dealer and the headlight high/low beam dimmer switch was replaced, but the problem persisted.additionally, the vehicle stalled and was towed back to the dealer which determined there was a failure of the drive shaft and this was replaced.the ongoing electrical problems persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to await further inspection.
The windshield wipers would skip around on the windshield when in use. The dealer has serviced the wipers several times but can't correct the problem. The weatherstrip on the rear driver's side door was discolored.the lf seat belt height adjuster knob was missing.the driver's side of the dash rattled around the vent area when slowing to a stop.the technician determined that the left front door was out of alignment causing noise against primary weatherstrip.the windshield washers were inoperative because the hole was plugged.technician removed and cleaned the washers.the vehicle brakes were noise in the morning during the first couple of stops. The consumer initiated a lemon law claim with the bbb regarding the dealers inability to correct the problem with the windshield wipers.the consumer's claim was denied.
While sitting at a stop light, the consumer's vehicle was rear ended by a suv.all passengers in the vehicle were wearing seat belts but, one occupant was thrown against the front passenger seat.the shoulder locking mechanism did not lock the passenger in properly.the passenger was taken to the emergency roomfor a sprained neck and contusions.the consumer suffered minor hip soreness from the collision.
Vehicle vibrates significantly at highways speeds, stability, safety and enjoyment are severely impaired. Seat pad and cover come loose repeatedly.
Vehicle was in motion at 30 mph on city street, engine completely stopped working with loss of power steering and power brakes. Coasted vehicle to a side street & stopped. Had car towed to a mechanic. We were quoted $1700 bill to repair due to broken timing chain. Researched recalls and found that nhtsa had a recall #07v519000 for 2001 saturn l100. This seems grossly shortsighted on the part of nhtsa, as there have been dozens of duplicate complaints. This prompted the state of north carolina consumers council to issue a defect petition for 2000-2003 saturn l series with the 2.2l engine with the nhtsa.it is surprising how little effort the nhtsa has made in light of the scope of this problem.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l100. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as engine power began to reduce independently. The contact merged to the shoulder, shut off and then restarted the vehicle. The contact then saw smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contact and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the brakes, fuel filter and fuel line would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000 and the current mileage was 168,000.
Dt: the contactowns a 2002 saturn l200 that had complete brake failure. While traveling 60 mph , and when applying the brakes there were no brakes.the contact had to pump the brakes about 4 times before had any braking capability.the contact drove the vehicle 40 milesexperienced no problems since this incident.the service dealer could not find thecause of the problem. The service dealerexamined the brake pads/rotors/ calipers, but there were no problems.no warning lights illuminated.the only clue that there was something wrong with the brakes was approximately two weeks ago,there was a high pitch ringing in the rear end of the vehicle while driving at high speeds and the noise would stop when the consumer applied the brakes.the contact examined the rear wheels, but did not find anything and the noise stopped for a few days.the noise started again right before the contact'svehicle had brake failure.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and inspected.they claimed that everything looked normal and that there was no loss of fluid.
In november of 2009, the brakes on my 2002 saturn 200lsuddenly gave out.they went all the way to the floor.after pumping them several times, they came up a little.i thought the brakes needed changing, so i had that done.a few months later, it happened again.it has happened a total of 4 times.i go to stop and suddenly there are no brakes.they always work ok after several pumps.this is a serious safety problem and i see on mycarstats.com that there are several complaints about this same problem.
While driving consumer her head a roaring in the front end. Drive shift caused consumer to wreck 2002 saturn.the consumer noticed noise/vibration in the front end.the consumer has replaced several tires.when the brakes were applied the vehicle would pull to the left.an alignment was performed correcting the rear cam and setting the front and rear toe.a collapsed motor mount caused rough idle.the rotors and pads had to be replaced.the rear hub assembly had to be replaced twice.left rear hub bearing had to be replaced.the front driver's side drive axle assembly had to be replaced.
The windshield wipers would skip around on the windshield when in use. The dealer has serviced the wipers several times but can't correct the problem. The weatherstrip on the rear driver's side door was discolored.the lf seat belt height adjuster knob was missing.the driver's side of the dash rattled around the vent area when slowing to a stop.the technician determined that the left front door was out of alignment causing noise against primary weatherstrip.the windshield washers were inoperative because the hole was plugged.technician removed and cleaned the washers.the vehicle brakes were noise in the morning during the first couple of stops. The consumer initiated a lemon law claim with the bbb regarding the dealers inability to correct the problem with the windshield wipers.the consumer's claim was denied.
I have a year 2002 saturn model l200 with 47000 miles on it. On five occasions, when i have applied the brake, i have no brake pressure, and the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. If i pump the brakes i can then build up pressure, but there is a definite problem with loss of brake pressure. When this occurs it is usually after driving on the highway (55 mph) for between 30 and 60 minutes. There are no warning or brake fail lights illuminated, and no code is stored in the onboard computer. Then the problem goes away after a few minutes, or after stopping the car and shutting it off for a few minutes. Each time this has happened the dealer has been unable to find the cause, as by the time i get the car to the dealer the problem is gone. They have replaced the brake master cylinder twice to no avail. There are no fluid leaks. The dealer claims the brake system is in fine condition but clearly there is an intermittent problem. As of the last occurence the dealer has run out of ideas and has told me they have a call into the saturn factory to determine what to do next, and i have not heard back from the dealer in several days. I would like this problem fixed, even if it requires the installation of a completely new brake system, as loss of brake pressure represents a significant safety issue. The dealer has tried to fix this, but saturn needs to take an involvement now and fix this!
My saturn (manual 5 sp) has over 202,000 miles and the parking brake cables are frozen/broken. I cannot currently find any replacement/after market.
1)events leading to failure:the car was bought with 15k and now has 56k.regular maintenance.nothing to signal a problem.2)the failure:driving 55-60 mph break petal pressed to the floor with no warning lights.we drove to a near by mechanic which wasn't open.turned the car off, still not breaks.drove 15 miles back to town using emergency brake.pulled the car up to a mechanic.turned car off.when restarted, brakes worked fine.mechanic could not find any problem with brake pads, nothing that would lead him to believe there was a problem.told us to take it to a saturn dealership.3)what was done to correct the failure:saturn said there was no record of a similar problem.they checked everything and said they would not replace the break system.they said it was most likely because we did not change the fluids at 42k.they would not give us anything in writing saying the brakes would not fail again.
On more then one occassionwhile making a turn at 10-15 mph and applyingbrakespedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify cause.please give any further details.
Dt*: the contact stated, while driving 60 mph., the brake pedaldepressed all the way to the floor and, failed to slow the vehicle. After pumping the brake pedal many times,the brakes responded and slowed the vehicle. This problem has happened 5 times. The service dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer has been alerted.
Dt: when brake pedal was applied, pedal faded"and went to the floor.when the brake pedal was pumped pressure came back . However, fading was still noticeable.when the vehicle was stopped and engine was turned on and off this problem did not exist.this did not appear to happen at low speeds.the car has been taken to dealer on 2 different ocassions , and today will be the third time.dealer has noted in the past that there was nothing wrong with the braking system.there was no warning when this occurred, no codes in computer, no warning lights illuminated, andno evidence.the brakes simply did not exist at times. *osumer insisted note were made of a similar complaint that he wished to have noted in his complaint as well.the existing odi#10095767.
The rotors on my 2002 saturn l200 are so thin they have to be replaced.my car only has 40k miles.i paid over $1400 for a gm major guard protection and just discovered that rotors are not covered.after doing some research on the web, my complaint is that the rotor problem is a gm defect and that gm has been aware of the defect for years.gm should be made to fix this problem or include it as a covered part in their gm protection plans.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. While pumping fuel into the fuel tank, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking out of the tank. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the leakage seemed to come from the tube, but was not completely sure. The contact also noticed that the brake lines were rusted. The contact researched the failure online. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact also stated that the service engine indicator was illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Hello i amconcerned that my vehicle has had a recall on it and i was not aware of iti was asked to get in touch with you all on saturday when the keys to my saturn would not start my vehicle , it is a used vehicle, the only car i have to get to and from work ,when i purchased this vehicle there was nothing wrong with itand still nothing is wrong except that igniton,. I purchased it 05-09-13, i am unable to get to work without it. Now i understand that there was in fact a recall on this vehicle on parts of it, now the part i need repaired is my ignition and i see where that is part of you all repair agreement and i was wondering could you all repair it? my vehicle was working fine up until saturday morning when i drove my vehicle to the local grocery store her in our town and all, i had got in my vehicle and put key in ignition and it wouldn't start, this happened when i came out of grocery store, the key wouldn't budge, therefore i tried other key that i have to the car and it wouldn't budge, i then panicked and called neighbor who checks my vehicle from time to time , now mind you we are in the grocery stores parking lotit was cold and slightly windy,he came out checked engine alternator and battery it was neither , therefore he used a method to get key inside and turn , which he stated that the tumbler inside the ignition had dropped , which it took the column off the igniton areaandstated that i not remove key from car if i wanted to drive it ,that wasnot what i wanted to hear, i was hurt it is the only vehicle i can afford at this present timei had to get him toget it to my house , and have not drove it , now i have to work and without my vehicle i have no one to take me to and from work so if you can will u please see if you can repair my vehicle. I wil be greatly appreciated.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn saturn ls. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel began smoking, the headlights flickered, and the check engine light illuminated. In addition, the engine was smoking and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.
2002 saturn l300 .have followed all maint. Guidelines. Though it is on it's third battery, third set of tires, power steering pump replaced, timing belt replaced, ecm replaced, two catalytic converters replaced, the list goes on and on. Less than 90,000 miles. Drove the car. Got out, pushed the keyless alarm ( original factory) got dinner, pushed the keyless entry, got into the car , turned the key..and the car was dead. Car does not start. Locked in park, had to have it towed. Tow truck driver had to use thedolly lifts to move the car, so he could position it to be able to tow it. Had it towed to a service garage, they followed gm's instructions ..no luck. The car had to be towed again , to a saturn dealership ( the only ones who havethe codes) to reset the vehicle.they told me they could not reset it. Told me it needs a new bcm. Stated ecm andbcm are unable to communicate. So that until the module is replaced the car is inoperable. Stated they knew the bcm's go bad,stated they have had alot of these go bad ( alot)???.the service tech stated " they are like a computer hard drive on steroids" . Stated they burn out with no way to check them or fix them. He saidthey should be able tofix the car.but they do not keep any bcm in stock. It will bea week before they can get the part. After replacing the bcm i was told the cars information will not be accurate. They told me the odometer goes back to zero. How can that be the dealer just turn back the odometer isn't that illegal? i was told that sometimes there maybe some other issues also after installing a new bcm?? if they know that the bcm is a problem, and that when it goes bad, the car is completely useless! why isn't something being done ! you are at the mercy of saturn / gmbecause no one else is allowed to fix the car. I will now be waiting a week for my vehicle to be repaired. Only to hope it runs correctly after it's repaired.
The contact owns a2002 saturn l200.while driving 15 mph the contact heard a pop and the vehicle suddenly came to a rolling stop.the vehicle would not restart and the steering wheel locked.the vehicle was towed and the mechanic diagnosed the failure as needing a new timing chain.the vehicle was in the process of being repaired.the current and failure mileages were 43,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. While driving 70 mph, he noticed a sudden jolt. He also experienced loss of acceleration and the steering column failure caused the steering wheel to lock. He was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the emergency lane. There where no warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, inspected and advisedthat the timing chain failed. The dealer stated that the repair cost would be $2,500.00. The repairs have not been performed. The contact will notify the manufacturer. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 152,000.
Vehicle was in motion at 30 mph on city street, engine completely stopped working with loss of power steering and power brakes. Coasted vehicle to a side street & stopped. Had car towed to a mechanic. We were quoted $1700 bill to repair due to broken timing chain. Researched recalls and found that nhtsa had a recall #07v519000 for 2001 saturn l100. This seems grossly shortsighted on the part of nhtsa, as there have been dozens of duplicate complaints. This prompted the state of north carolina consumers council to issue a defect petition for 2000-2003 saturn l series with the 2.2l engine with the nhtsa.it is surprising how little effort the nhtsa has made in light of the scope of this problem.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l300. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the contact notice smoke emitting from the steering column.the contact mentioned that the battery low and check engine light illuminated on the instrumental panel. Immediately after the warning lights illuminated, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering column and ignition sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 10/23/14
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l300. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the contact notice smoke emitting from the steering column.the contact mentioned that the battery low and check engine light illuminated on the instrumental panel. Immediately after the warning lights illuminated, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering column and ignition sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. While driving approximately 5 mph and making a turn, smoke emitted from the steering column and the turn signal lever was engaged. The failure occurred whenever the left or right turn signals were engaged. There were no flames present. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v231000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2002 saturn l100 made clanking noise when turning the wheel. ***no answer required***the consumer was told there was a leak in the power steering shaft and there was wear in the cradle bushings and eventually they would have to be replaced.
The headlights and dashboard lights flickered intermittently while driving at night. Dealer kept the vehicle for two weeks, however the problem continued.there was a squeaking noise only when the steering wheel was turned to the left. The suspension link was replaced. The service engine soon light illuminated on the vehicle and the ignition control module was replaced. The driver side window skipped when being rolled down. The right rear brake light bulb had burned out, the windshield wipers went across the window half way before it squirted any spray and then scratched the windshield.
The windshield wipers would skip around on the windshield when in use. The dealer has serviced the wipers several times but can't correct the problem. The weatherstrip on the rear driver's side door was discolored.the lf seat belt height adjuster knob was missing.the driver's side of the dash rattled around the vent area when slowing to a stop.the technician determined that the left front door was out of alignment causing noise against primary weatherstrip.the windshield washers were inoperative because the hole was plugged.technician removed and cleaned the washers.the vehicle brakes were noise in the morning during the first couple of stops. The consumer initiated a lemon law claim with the bbb regarding the dealers inability to correct the problem with the windshield wipers.the consumer's claim was denied.
While backing up, the entire left front of the vehicle fell off, dragging on the ground. If this had occurred going forward at highway speeds, a fatal accident would almost certainly have occurred. Maintenance personnel at place of purchase discovered an indentation on a fiberglass cross member. They claimed that contact with an object while backing, either at time of incident or earlier, caused sufficient damage to front end to eventually result in total front end failure. In my opinion, and even assuming contact was the cause of failure, damage was so minor that on any safely built vehicle, it would probably have gone unnoticed.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. While pumping fuel into the fuel tank, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking out of the tank. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the leakage seemed to come from the tube, but was not completely sure. The contact also noticed that the brake lines were rusted. The contact researched the failure online. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact also stated that the service engine indicator was illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
While driving at 40-45 mph a piece of front driver side tire rim broke off, which caused 2 tire blow outs on the drivers side. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.. Also both front door inside handles do no go back into place after being used, dealer could not duplicate problem, the molding on driver rear door was chipped.
1. Unknown,2.creaking, groaning from cradle area3. Dealer lubed cradle bushings, on 4 seperate occasions, recurring problem, saftey concerns about cradle movement or failure.
Initial indication was vibration in vehicle at 50-65 mph, but no vibration in steering wheel.suspected wheel weight fell off.over several days, began to notice steering wheel had to be turned slightly to left to keep car straight. Now thought car out of alignment.last day, steering wheel had to be at 10 o-clock position for car to stay straight. Inspection revealed frame on passenger side rusted out and splitting where lower control arm front attachment occurs.mechanic confirmed problem.mileage approximately 112,500.plan to take car off road and donate to charity.
2002 saturn l-100 sedan.front subframe assembly rusted to the point of total failure on the right hand side where lower control arm connects.failure happened in parking lot so there was no personal injury or crash.failure took out right inner cv joint and drive shaft.wheel well liner and fender also damaged.front subframe assembly had to be replaced with new part.new cv joint and drive shaft installed.
The steering was not performing correctly which made the car unstable and scary to drive so i took it to a mechanic to find out the problem. I was advised the subframe had rusted all the way through and needed to be replaced. They told me all that held the subframe together was some rusty parts. This could have caused a bad crash if it had failed on the highway. I know i live in an area that they salt the roads but there is no reason a 9 year old car should have a subframe that has failed.
2002 saturn l200 when driving at night the lights flicker as well as the vehicle engine stalled out on expressway and the air conditioner became inoperative.*mrsaturn suggested that the flickering was normal.in very hot/humid weather, the engine would run hot ad the air conditioner would stop running.on two occasions the vehicle refused to start.the service dealer suggested that the catalytic converter was plugged and the oxygen sensor was replaced due to the stalling.all four tires were replaced because of an alignment, toe and camber problem.*sc
2002 saturn l100 made clanking noise when turning the wheel. ***no answer required***the consumer was told there was a leak in the power steering shaft and there was wear in the cradle bushings and eventually they would have to be replaced.
2002 saturn l300 v6 excessive tire wear and engine problemsthe oil drained into the radiator and the whole engine had to be reworked all hoses sensors and radiator had to be replaced the valves and lots of other head work had to be done. We have had to have it aligned 3 times in 18,000miles and 60,000 mile tires last about 12-18,000 miles before being told they are hazardous and have to be replaced. The new oil sensor replaced with the engine rebuild now is leaking again and we have to replace it again. Rear brake lamps blow out constantly and even burned the wiring and plastic frame.
While driving consumer her head a roaring in the front end. Drive shift caused consumer to wreck 2002 saturn.the consumer noticed noise/vibration in the front end.the consumer has replaced several tires.when the brakes were applied the vehicle would pull to the left.an alignment was performed correcting the rear cam and setting the front and rear toe.a collapsed motor mount caused rough idle.the rotors and pads had to be replaced.the rear hub assembly had to be replaced twice.left rear hub bearing had to be replaced.the front driver's side drive axle assembly had to be replaced.
I purchased my 2002 saturn l300 back on 9/30/2002.car, at time of purchase, was brand new.since its purchase my vehicle has been in the shop more times than i can remember.recently i had a problem where vehicle wouldn't start so saturn had the vehicle towed to their columbus, ga location to evaluate the problem.was advised battery had died and i needed to replace it.the new battery represents the 3rd battery this vehicle has had since i purchased it (vehicle currently has just over 55,000 miles on it).i asked, while they had it in the shop, to look at the tires as they were wearing unevenly.my wife went to pick the car up yesterday 8/29/06 and was advised all 4 tires needed to be replaced.this will be the 4th set of tires this car has had since it was purchased back in late 2002.at time of purchase i added a 5 year 60,000 mile b-t-b warranty with no deductible.saturn, following complaints both to the service department and their corp headquarters has decided that the car in fact does not have a problem and that my pregnant wife (with 1 year old in back seat) must be driving it poorly.to date, the vehicle's tires have not been replaced and the problem causing the tires to wear down so quickly has not been identified.
The headlights and dashboard lights flickered intermittently while driving at night. Dealer kept the vehicle for two weeks, however the problem continued.there was a squeaking noise only when the steering wheel was turned to the left. The suspension link was replaced. The service engine soon light illuminated on the vehicle and the ignition control module was replaced. The driver side window skipped when being rolled down. The right rear brake light bulb had burned out, the windshield wipers went across the window half way before it squirted any spray and then scratched the windshield.
The tires on my 2002 l300 have been replaced numerous times due to cupping caused by an alignment problem.the dealer has indicated that the alignment problem occurred in the manufacturing process and they cannot fix it unless a recall is issued.the cupping of the tires creates an uneven ride and the tires are very noisy.when the tires are replaced, the problem is solved for a few months until the tires begin cupping and the process starts over.now that i have passed the 36,000 mile warranty, the tires will no longer be replaced free of charge.i have been told by the dealer that my tires will need replacing once again before the end of 2005 so that my car will pass a required safety inspection.
Since the vehicle was purchased the dealer has replaced 5 sets of tires.the tires were replaced because they constantly cupped.the dealer replaced the tires, installed a shim kit and adjusted the front toe, but none of those repairs stopped the tires from cupping.the consumer contacted the manufacturer and requested that they re-purchase the vehicle.the manufacturer denied the request but offered to extend the warranty to 75,000 miles.the consumer is convinced that the problem will re-occur.*scc*nlm
Vehicle's alignment was off, making it hard to maneuver. Vehicle was taken to saturn for repairs, and it was found that the back tires were wornout,as a result of an alignment problem.the vehicle is now on it's fourth set of tires.
Dt: the contact purchased a used vehicle two years ago, and the second day after purchasing the vehicle there was a roaring noise from the front of the vehicle.the dealer said this wasa problem with the front tires ,and the dealer replaced both tires.about two weeks later the noise returned.the vehicle has been to the dealer numerous times for numerous repairs.the vehicle would jerk to the right which caused the contact to hit a curb. There were no injuries but a police report was taken. There have been multiple repairs to the wheel bearings and joints which have not corrected this problem.also the motor mounts and axles have been replaced in hopes of correcting this problem. The dealer has never been able to accurately repair the vehicle. Currently there is a need for new rotors and more tires. The vehicle continues to have a roaring sound like a locomotive as noted by the contact.update 1/11/2006 -
While driving at low speeds and turning driver heard a loud popping noise coming from the steering wheel which vibrated.driver will contact the dealer in the near future.
Vehicle vibrates significantly at highways speeds, stability, safety and enjoyment are severely impaired. Seat pad and cover come loose repeatedly.
Dt: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the contact heard a high pitched squeal coming from the front of the vehicle.the dealership determined the front wheel bearing needed to be replaced.the dealership refused to repair the bearing.the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who determined the bearing overheated causing the squeal.the mechanic informed the contact the bearing should have lasted the life of the vehicle. The bearing was replaced by the independent mechanic.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting a loud, abnormal noise. The contact mentioned that the failure had occurred once before. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that the rear driver side coil spring was fractured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
I had a blowout on the rear, driver-side tire.when i took it to the tire shop to get a new one, the technician had to replace both rear tires due to wear on the inside of both rear tires.they advised me to get an alignment.the alignment shop found out about a servive bulletin #00-t-72a issued in july 2002 regarding a problem with the rear suspension.both the rear tires lean in at the top.i took the car to the saturn dealer to get it fixed, but they told me that it was not a recall and it would not be repaired free of charge.i want to know the differencebetween a recall and a service bulletin and why a service bulletin is not considered a "defect" in the vehicle.there were no injuries caused, but if the tire had blown out during my out of town trip the night before there could have been or even worse.the inside of both the rear tires was so worn that both were showing the steel belts.thank you,louise a. Leader
The rear of my saturn lw200 wagon is making my tires wear out prematurely. It's causing the inside tread edge to wear out before the rest. Saturn wants to charge me 235 to do an alignment and put in a spacer kit which i understand is a factory defect from the beginning. Saturn should pay for this and my tires.
2002 saturn l300 tires began to cup.*mr
Tires continue to cup.saturn replaced tires several times and problem still exists.can only get approximately 12000 miles on set of tires.
The vehicle made a roaring sound while driving a week after purchase. The dealer indicated that all four firestone tires were badly cupped and replaced them. The dealer also installed a shim kit. Tire size p205/65r15 f affinity and dot # w2 uras fb 05-02.
Dt: the contact purchased a used vehicle two years ago, and the second day after purchasing the vehicle there was a roaring noise from the front of the vehicle.the dealer said this wasa problem with the front tires ,and the dealer replaced both tires.about two weeks later the noise returned.the vehicle has been to the dealer numerous times for numerous repairs.the vehicle would jerk to the right which caused the contact to hit a curb. There were no injuries but a police report was taken. There have been multiple repairs to the wheel bearings and joints which have not corrected this problem.also the motor mounts and axles have been replaced in hopes of correcting this problem. The dealer has never been able to accurately repair the vehicle. Currently there is a need for new rotors and more tires. The vehicle continues to have a roaring sound like a locomotive as noted by the contact.update 1/11/2006 -
Timing chain broke. Complete loss of power and destruction of engine. No noise or warning beforehand. Traveling in center lane of three lane interstate highway during afternoon rush hour traffic. Lucky to make it to shoulder without accident. Could have easily been injured or killed if stopped on roadway. After reading about the investigation, i'm appalled that no information has been sent by gm suggesting a replacement of the chain tensioner and oiler. I could have done this myself. Instead, i spent $2000 for an engine.
Car running very rough. Mechanic diagnosed a faulty camshaft position sensor. Cost to replace sensor $264.14.
While the vehicle is running and driving down the road the headlights will turn off along with all the dash lights and all the gauges will go to zero, the interior light will turn on and it will ding (it acts like you are shutting the car off and opening the door) a couple seconds later everything will turn on and quit dinging all the dash lights will be on (like when you start the car) back and forth on and off.
Approx. March 2013 started having this problem, never before! driving home as it got dark and head lights running on dusk to dawn "sensor" head lights all of a sudden started going from day time running lights to low beam and back to high beam the whole ride home which took approx. 1 hour. Has happened again off and on and had the car in the shop twice for this problem and they said they could not find anything wrong and that the e-mails they get says it is " normal operating conditions???" i don't think so when your lights keep going up and down ( high- low) and expecting someone thinking you are letting them out and pull out in from of you. Garage claims there is no solution, so this is why we are writing, what do we do?? realize it is a 2002 but never had the problem and now it's not able to be solved?? very scary when driving at night??
While driving at 65 mph, vehiclesuddenly lost all power. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, so they had it towed to the dealership. Ts
Consumer can't identify the problem, and will provide further details.
Vehicle would not start. Mechanic diagnosed a faulty crank sensor. Cost to replace $160.50.
Odometer reads 694978 and that is not correct.actual mileage on the odometer should be less than 20000. The trip-meter doesn't not move from zero and the 694978 doesn't change.i am driving it but the mileage isn't adding up. How do i determine when ii require service??
2002 saturn l 200 had complete engine failure while on route 197 and car stopped in middle of road and wouldn't restart.car has about 60k miles on it.fortunately my daughter was able to get the car off the road.problem was found to be timing chain failure with destruction of the engine. Saturn reviewed our maintenance record, deemed it "excellent" and said it would cost me only $3500 to get a rebuilt engine put in.they refused to acknowledge any problem with timing chain.i am reluctantly going forward with repair because i can't afford a new car now, but i think this problem could lead to more serious consequences for other drivers and timing chain problem in all l200 should prompt recall.
Excessive brake pedal pressure required to disengage cruise control.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn xl. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle increased acceleration unexpectedly. The brake pedal was engaged and there was a reduction in speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer numerous times for the failure. The technician was unable to duplicate the defect every time. The manufacturer was notified of the acceleration problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100.updated 03/05/2013 *lj
I have a 2002 saturn and have experienced sudden acceleration on several occasions since 2007. I took it to be serviced by saturn and was told they could find nothing wrong. Are there reported problems with saturns too? the most recent episode was in nov.2009.
Intermittently while drivingthe vehicle and applying the brakesto stop the vehicle vehicle surged up the 2000 rpms. Also,has problem with the fuel tank. Dealer had been notified.
The vehicle was driven on an interstate when power to the drive wheels was reduced and a lack of acceleration was felt.the steering felt slightly heavy and power to the drive wheels was lost. The vehicle was driven to the hard shoulder and the engine cut out. The engine would not restart. No other warning lights were shown on the display, and all fluid levels were normal. When the ignition key was turned, a whirring noise was heard from the engine compartment, however the cylinders were not firing.
The driver turned on the engine and the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control.the vehicle went from reverse to forward. A bystander jumped onto the vehicle and turned the ignition off.the vehiclehit a truck before finally coming to a stop.please provide any further information.
Flickering lights , inside and out, whenever foot is taken off the gas soon after starting. Usually once or twice a night. Ocasionally every time foot is taken off the gas.dealer is aware of problem ,but says nothing can be done.
Dt*:the contact statedrecall letter #05v245000 concerning the brake lights was received in december 2005.however, the vehicle was not experiencing any problems and was not taken to the dealer for immediate repair.recently, the contact was alerted by another driver that the brake lights were not working.the vehicle was driven to the dealer for inspection, and the dealer installed two tail lights, reinforced socket adapters and sockets under the recall.also, the dealerdetermined the brake light switch needed to be replaced, but this work has not been completed.when the vehicle was taken from the dealer, the cruise control no longer worked, the gear shift became difficult to shift into drive, and the parking lights and brake lights no longer worked.the dealer informed the contact these items failed as a result of the need to replace the brake light switch.updated 05/30/06.
2002 saturn l100, 148000 miles, primary safety concern is headlights will shut off spontaneously while driving at night.other issues include spontaneous/erratic actuation of wipers, dome light, and door locks, as well as flashing of high beams and drl lamps.also erratic instrumentation anomalies, e.g. "security" lamp illuminates and shuts off, "change oil soon" lamp flashes, all gages flick from zero to normal, etc.
Saturn l200, 2002,i purchased feb. 6, 2007. Summer i noticed the air conditioning not working.i took in back to the saturn dealership where i bought it. They fixed the air conditioning, but in winter the heating was not working. New blower motor installed dec 5, 2008. The car did not heat up, did not have time to re-examine the heating system and i had to wait four more days for an appointment time with them.when i arrived on my appointment time early in the morning they said, long ride to dealership so now car is warm, can you leave it, because we do not have time to look at it.i asked them why is there no time to re-examine the heating system when i had an appointment.we have no time, no courtesy car. I drove my car home.they also did not book me for another appointment.though i asked for one.they said, they were booked up.i was driving north heading for the link. I noticed the window fogging a little and turned on the defogger.the window in the front completely fogged over and did the drivers window and the passenger window beside the drivers window fog over.i could not see ahead of me and gently applied the brakes not knowing a snow plow was parked in the lane in front of me.i hit it.my car airbags went off.the whole engine was crunched, hood up, and a car fire was starting.i phoned 911 police n fire men came.i went to hospital in ambulance.my car was towed to police impound.insurance not paid enough.dealership told me it was my driving.hired mechanic $200 he found same complaint.hired x-police to represent me $630.charges dropped.insurance keeping accident at my fault.insurance cost too much now.no car, walking.loss of work without car.loss of time waiting for bus.can't take my dog on bus, stress leaving him all day.car rental company used day of accident faulty my son almost drove it over a side of mountain dec. 24, 08.i missed christmas gatherings, mass, pain, and work.back and neck pain, hands pain.
Headlights and dash lights flicker or dim repeatedly and/or fan speed fluctuates rhythmically while coasting or braking from highway speed.not caused by other equipment being activated/deactivated, which would cause single momentary voltage fluctuation, not rhythmic repeated fluctuation.this situation could be misunderstood by other drivers as flashing lights as a signal.this situation is distracting to me as the driver as well as other drivers.i am concerned with consequences to my vehicle (possible premature electrical failure) and to driver from misinterpretation by others (as noted in previous complaints of others -- potential road rage, tickets for obstruction of governmental administration, distraction resulting in accident). Problem reported to saturn dealer 2003, who said it was a known saturn problem with no current fix.dealer subsequently encouraged reporting problem to saturn customer assistance center (11-03), who acknowledged it as a known saturn problem with no current fix.reported problem again to saturn customer assistance center 7-04, was assigned case number 1-12683522, which is still unresolved.with saturn's announcement of discontinuance of l-series, i suspect saturn will not put much resource on resolution.same sounding problem has been reported previously to nhtsa by at least 7 other persons between 9-5-02 and 11-2-04 (complaints 10018612 10010867 1001650910026872100497651009960410098481).nhtsa action pe03017 opened 4-17-03 and closed 8-15-03 summarily dismissed some of these complaints as caused by voltage fluctuations caused by other electrical equipment being activated/deactivated.this is not the case!
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 20 mph, the instrument panel lights and headlights flash and flicker randomly.the instrument panel lights flicker in the daytime and the contact noticed the headlights flickering at night.she has taken the vehicle to the dealer and was given a handout stating that it was normal.the dealer was unable to remedy the failure.she filed a complaint with chrysler.the current mileage was 49,700 and the failure mileage was unknown.the dealer stated that consumer hears a whistling noise upon acceleration, windows make chirping noise when rolling them up, and heater works intermittently. Updated 11/27/07
Automatic heating system located in a low area of the dashboard makes it very hard to adjust while driving. Consumer feels this is very dangerous, has almost been in an accident.
The headlights and dashboard lights flickered intermittently while driving at night. Dealer kept the vehicle for two weeks, however the problem continued.there was a squeaking noise only when the steering wheel was turned to the left. The suspension link was replaced. The service engine soon light illuminated on the vehicle and the ignition control module was replaced. The driver side window skipped when being rolled down. The right rear brake light bulb had burned out, the windshield wipers went across the window half way before it squirted any spray and then scratched the windshield.
The contact owns a 2002 saturn l200.while driving 20 mph, the instrument panel lights and headlights flash and flicker randomly.the instrument panel lights flicker in the daytime and the contact noticed the headlights flickering at night.she has taken the vehicle to the dealer and was given a handout stating that it was normal.the dealer was unable to remedy the failure.she filed a complaint with chrysler.the current mileage was 49,700 and the failure mileage was unknown.the dealer stated that consumer hears a whistling noise upon acceleration, windows make chirping noise when rolling them up, and heater works intermittently. Updated 11/27/07
Horizontal lines appeared in the rear view mirror from headlights of cars that were driving behind the consumers vehicle.*mr*nlm
The headlights and dashboard lights flickered intermittently while driving at night. Dealer kept the vehicle for two weeks, however the problem continued.there was a squeaking noise only when the steering wheel was turned to the left. The suspension link was replaced. The service engine soon light illuminated on the vehicle and the ignition control module was replaced. The driver side window skipped when being rolled down. The right rear brake light bulb had burned out, the windshield wipers went across the window half way before it squirted any spray and then scratched the windshield.
The windshield wipers would skip around on the windshield when in use. The dealer has serviced the wipers several times but can't correct the problem. The weatherstrip on the rear driver's side door was discolored.the lf seat belt height adjuster knob was missing.the driver's side of the dash rattled around the vent area when slowing to a stop.the technician determined that the left front door was out of alignment causing noise against primary weatherstrip.the windshield washers were inoperative because the hole was plugged.technician removed and cleaned the washers.the vehicle brakes were noise in the morning during the first couple of stops. The consumer initiated a lemon law claim with the bbb regarding the dealers inability to correct the problem with the windshield wipers.the consumer's claim was denied.
Windshield wiper motor on my 2002 saturn l200 has failed to work properly. I noticed that a similar recall had been placed on the 2003 models and thought it may be related.
Letter from congressman on behalf of his constituent regarding a traffic accident that occurred when his vehicles wheel assembly detached.the consumer stated he suddenly felt the vehicle shake and then he began riding along the guardrail. There was no steering and the consumer couldn't accelerate away from the guardrail and when he hit the brake, the pedal went to the floor. The entire right wheel assembly including tire, rim, brake asembly, rocker arms, axle and strut were missing.
While driving at 40-45 mph a piece of front driver side tire rim broke off, which caused 2 tire blow outs on the drivers side. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.. Also both front door inside handles do no go back into place after being used, dealer could not duplicate problem, the molding on driver rear door was chipped.
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