Engine Cooling System problems of the 2000 Saturn LS

The contact owns 2000 Saturn l-series sedan. While driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle began to decelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the timing chain fractured causing damage to the head of the engine. The technician stated the timing chain had to be replaced and depending on the severity of the damage the head on the engine also had to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Nhtsa recall campaign number: 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling) may be related to the failure but it do not include 2000 models. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000 updated 04/19/lj upadted 04/27/12.

My 2000 Saturn Ls1 completely shut down while driving, and never started again. It will cost $2500 for a used motor and installation, plus $175 for the tow and the diagnostics; and now I'm enduring significant transportation challenges without a vehicle.

- the contact stated that on December 10, 2006 when he went to get his 2000 Saturn Ls 122216 inspected the vehicle failed the inspection due to the fuel system gasoline; storage tank assembly leak. The contact paid for the repairs. The contact stated that his car was experiencing the same problems as campaign number 99v197. The contact requests to get reimbursed for the repairs because of denied reimbursement from the manufacturer. Updated 2/22/2007 - coolant was also found to be leaking.

We had recently bought a Saturn from henderson Saturn with the understanding that we were covered for 24,000 miles or 2 years of any mechanical defects. The car caught on fire yesterday and was towed to Saturn. We were called this morning and told that we have to foot the bill to tear down the car because the head is cracked from the water pump going out. I explained to the dealership that the radiator light came on and I immediately pulled off and put water in it. They told me that it was my responsibility to call them when that light came on. I was never told this at the time of purchase. I explained to him that when the low fuel light comes on I never call them and I asked what the difference was. They told me I should have known. Because I'm not a mechanic I only knew that when a radiator light comes on, it means the radiator needs water/coolant. The warranty covers the bad water pump but not the result of the cracked head it caused from being unfunctional. We are told this will cost us upwards of $500 out of our pocket. We just got the license plates on the car yesterday. This is so unjust of Saturn to sell us a bill of goods that we have contracted to pay for and them not take responsibility for the work that needs to be done as a result of a bad water pump, they agree is still under warranty that they will replace, that slipped by their inspection of the vehicle when it was in their possession. We've already agreed to pay an ample amount above what the car sells for in order to finance this vehicle. Why should we have to pay for their promise to take care of the maintenance for the next 2 years?.

Coolant light came on, and dealer did pressure test, but could not find any defect. About 3 months later, consumer was told by dealer that engine sealed up, and could not determine cause. There was no indictation light that came on to indicate a problem.