14 problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2000 Saturn LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2000 Saturn Ls2. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The intake sensor, speed sensor and various other components were replaced. In addition, the turn signals also began to malfunction. The contact stated that when the key was removed from the ignition, it was abnormally hot to the touch. The vehicle had not been further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Saturn l-series wagon. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle would need a new timing chain and a new engine, as there was a lot of internal damage. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 143,000. Updated 11/07/lj the repairs were completed, in one week, by the consumer's husband. Updated 11/07/2012.
The contact owns a 2000 Saturn l series. The contact stated that in the attempt to start the vehicle, the warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel and the vehicle would not start. The dealer diagnosed that the there was no compression taking place, causing the vehicle to stall. The manufacturer was notified, but the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling), did not include the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 50,000. Updated 02/03/lj the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 02/10/12.
The contact owns a 2000 Saturn Ls1. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised that the timing chain fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Had the timing chain on my 2000 Saturn Ls1 snap on me, leaving me stranded in a parking lot late at night and waiting more than an hour for a tow truck to show up. Repair cost of this part, which is meant to last the life of the vehicle, ran $800. A recall against Saturn was issued by your agency by your agency on the 20001 model of this car but none of the other years, despite the fact that the model years 2000 through 2003 all have the same defective timing chain and oiler installed in them from the factory.
I started the car and backed out of the driveway when a put it in forward it stalled. It started again and I drove to my destination. It also started again and I was able to return home. While I was driving to and from my appointment I could not maintain speed going up hills on the highway. When I went to start the car the next day it turned over but did not start. From there on it would not turn over at all. My mechanic says there no compression on any of the cylinders and it is most likely the timing chain.
The contact owns a 2000 Saturn Ls1. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the timing chain was bad and needed to be replaced. The dealer is currently repairing the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 51,300.
Driving on the highway around 55 m. P. H in my 2000 l-seize Saturn when engine suddenly shuts down. Coasted to the side of the highway after nearly being rearended had vehicle towed to a mechanic. Was told by mechanic timing chain had broke destroying the engine. Was also told by mechanic this was very common for Saturns as there is a defect in the oiling system causing premature wear in the timing chain. Contacted local Saturn dealership they are aware of problem and could install a new engine for around 10,000. 00$. Currently car is still broke due to shortage of this engine. No surprise with all of them breaking. Very lucky with no power steering,no brakes, and no power to make it to the side of the road.
: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop sign at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the independent shop who determined that both timing chains were fractured. The parts were replaced; part no. Rc1031. Also, the mechanic observed that when the timing chain fractured it ruined all the oil valves and seals. As a result, a new oil valve and seals had to be replaced as well. The manufacturer was not notified.
: the contact stated while backing out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart; it was towed to an independent repair shop. The timing chain was replaced. The manufacturer was altered.
Transmission slipping and occasional stalling of car, particularly when stopping. Car finally would not start again. Dealership did not find fault with car. Personal mechanic investigated and determined the crank sensor had gone bad, so the car could not monitor the mph and find the gears appropriately.
The contact owns a 2000 Saturn Ls1. He stated the vehicle was consuming large quantities of engine oil. The dealer stated the rack and pinion assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken for a second opinion to a local mechanic where the power steering reservoir was replaced and the failure ceased. On a separate occasion, while driving at speeds of over 10 mph or attempting a left or right turn, the vehicle would lose power. Also, while in the reverse mode, the vehicle would stall. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. The failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer over 4 additional times and the failure could not be duplicated. There were no recalls on the vehicle and no further repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were under 103,000.
Vehicle stalls at any speed, taken to dealer 4 times, cannot duplicate problem. Vehicle has stalled numerous times.
The contact owns a 2000 Saturn Ls1. The contact was driving uphill when the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts. After several minutes, the vehicle stalled completely. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was told that the timing chain was fractured and would need replacing. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.