Three problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2000 Saturn LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Car leaking oil - now engine trouble.
According to the Saturn service advisor, Saturn recommends replacing the timing chain at 100,000 miles. After performing $1500 worth of repairs (a/c, axle, oil pan dent, transmission fluid leak, and air filters), the mechanic started to take it for a test drive, and the timing chain broke - at just under 89,000 miles. Since they didn't think the engine was damaged, I authorized them to replace the timing chain for $800. A few days later, I learned that the engine was damaged and had to be replaced - $1500. I chose not to do this and donated the car to the salvation army.
On the 27th of may I had my Saturn Ls serviced due to a timing chain failure. After spending 3k in repairs I notice a oil leak approx. 3 months later. 3 months to the day of having the repair work done my engine lost power again. The service tech quoted another 2k repair cost to get the car back up and running. The fault was due to low oil pressure over a period of time. My response to that is when I had the car repaired and serviced I should have left with an engine in good repair and a car full of oil. I have purchased 3 Saturns and after this incident I can guarantee I won't even consider another Saturn or gm car.