general problems of the 2000 Saturn LS

The contact owns a 2000 Saturn Ls1. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated problem and the technician noticed that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the vehicle lunged forward independently. The failure occurred four times. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.

I have a Saturn sl year 2000. It currently has 63,000 miles on it. About 6 weeks ago I was driving to work and it suddenly started accelerating on its own, I went through a red light because I couldn't slow it fast enough. The brakes would slow it down if I floored them but not slow it to a stop. The engine rpms were up to 5 and would not decrease. I had to through the car in to neutral then park (rpms still at 5) then take the keys out. I had the nearest auto repair check it and they said that an ice block had froze in the air intake causing accelerator to freeze. 2 weeks later the same event occurred. I proceeded with the same actions to stop, and when I restarted the car the problem was gone. (this time I smelled an awful burning smell which I assume was either from riding my brakes or from the engine revving so high) lucky no red lights this time and not caught off guard as the first time. I decided to use the Saturn dealer ship to have the car checked. They stated that "mice" had chewed through the wires going to the accelerator sensor/control. They replaced the wires and said it was fixed. Now 2 weeks later the same problem occurred. I called the Saturn dealership and they said that they may have to keep the vehicle until they can duplicate the problem to diagnose it. I explained it has occurred only about every 2 weeks and that I have only one vehicle. I then decided to research the internet about the problem. . Read more...

At crossing speed (more than 15 mph) the car will continue to accelerate without any gas pedal efford. The engine accelerated to 4,000. Rpms on neutral. When the car war on drive the engine whent to 6,000 rpms. This problem can easily create an accident or incident. The car can go to full speed without notice or tell tell light. This problem was found to be the engine idle speed control motor staying fully open. General motors knows about this potencial problem and has issue a new part number for this engine idle control motor. New p/n 1711363 old p/n 25177797. But there is nothing issue for this problem, not a recall, or service bulletin.

Car accelerates by itself causing a dangerous situation. Braking does not stop the acceleration. I took it into Saturn and after supposedly repaired has begun to do this again.

After pulling into my parking spot I depressed the brake and attempted to put the car into park. The car lurched forward jumping the parking abutment and crashing into my building and fence.