Tail Light problems of the 2000 Saturn LS

2000 Saturn Ls1 with smoke coming out of the steering column* the dealer stated the reason for the smoke was because the headlight switch had shorted out. The consumer also stated the tail lights were shortening out.

The windshield wiper control on the steering column broke off when the consumer tried to turn the windshield wipers on. This occurred in the middle of a storm. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer and they said there were pins missing from the steering column that caused the failure. No corrections have been made at this time. Consumer said Saturn was contacted by the dealer about this problem. Also there is a problem with the rear taillights that make them go out when the consumer hits a slight bump or pothole. The consumer can tighten the taillight and it will work properly for a while then stop. Consumer feels he should not have to pay for this.

Tail lights failed on Saturn 2000 Ls twice. 2004 replaced entire tail light assembly. April 2005 replaced rear assembly again . I was ticketed twice for this because you don't know when these lights are out. Also, this is very unsafe in rural and suburban areas where there are a few or no street lights.

Taillights continue to work only intermittently, they have been fixed several times and continue to malfunction.

My 2000 Saturn Ls2 continually suffers from failing brake lights when the headlights are turned on. To alleviate the problem, I remove the brake light assembly and clean the electrical connections. Saturn refuses to correct this faulty design without charging me for the repair. My car is out of warranty, but Saturn needs to step up and repair this safety design issue.

Currently the blower motor for the heater/defroster is not working. I have had many many problems with this car, inparticular with the brakes and steering. The rack and pinion was repaired twice. I have had brakes replaced twice, and recently the brake drums, rotators and pads. I have had the power steering pump repaired and from time to time need to have the steering wheel lubricated when it starts to make noise again. I am wondering if I am the only one with these problems or are others with this same car having the same problems. I do not feel safe when I am driving this car. I have brought it to the dealer many times to have things checked with wheels and steering.

I noticed my brake lights and tail lights were not working all the time. . . Upon further inspection it appears that the brake lights do not work when the headlights and/or tail lights are on. There is definitely a wiring problem. . . I have had several electrical problems with this vehicle, which is only 4 years old. . . The door locks and electric windows have been broken, and the intermittent wiper setting does not work properly.

There is an internal short in the tail light housings that results in no tail lights when brakes are hit or headlights are on.

The plastic around the tail lights on the driver side melted due to bulbs overheating. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that the problem maybe due to an electrical surge.

Tail lights on my 2000 Saturn Ls1 keep blowing out. Both housings were replaced under warranty a few months after I got my car and now they are doing the same thing. My warranty is expired and they want me to pay the cost out of pocket. I feel Saturn owes me replacement taillights and all the money I have spent on replacement bulbs. This should be a saftey recall, as this is a common problem that Saturn and many customers know about. It is extremly dangerous to drive around with tailights that you can not rely on working when you really need them.

Consumer noticed side tail lamp was not working. Dealer replaced four times the entire tail lamp assembly at dealers expense. Consumer was concerned that warranty will expire, and it will cost him $165. 00.

The brake and tail lights reapeatedly fail to work correctly. The lights will fail to illuminate. There is a design problem in the tail light assemblies. Saturn is aware of the problem and has issued a service bulletin but has failed to recall the assemblies. I've also noticed the lamp sockets are starting to overheat and melt. I've replaced the sockets.

When the headlights were illuminated and brakes were applied, the left tail light failed, the entire tail lamp assembly had to be replaced.

Tail light assembly has 2 parts, the light bulb holder, and the socket in which it is screwed into. After a period of time the metal piece that is screwed into the socket becomes loose and arc. When this occurs it severs the flow of electricity to the tail light. This renders the tail light inoperative. Also, this could causes a fire hazard because of its location close to the gas tank. The dealership wants to replace the entire tail light assembly, but this will only provide a temporary solution.

When consumer would apply the brakes, the tail lights would become inoperative, also the head light switch got so hot that it was impossible to touch.

Rear taillight assembly improperly manufactured on 2000 Saturn l-series sedan causes arcing in brake light bulb/socket and caused fuse to blow rendering parking lights inoperable. I have replaced the sockets 3 times and replaced an entire left rear tail light assembly. The right assembly is original. Dealership stated there was a redesign of the tail light assembly to correct the problem. The tail light assembly cost $100 to replace (I did the labor myself). The cost to replace 3 sockets has been at a cost of $25/socket=$75 so far. Total cost nearly $200 out of pocket for this improperly manufactured, but crucial part of the 2000 l-series sedan.