Air Conditioner problems of the 2001 Saturn LS

Three problems related to air conditioner have been reported for the 2001 Saturn LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2012

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. While parked, the contact noticed that the air conditioner would not activate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the wiring harness was found to have been melted. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. . . Updated 09-26-12 updated 10/01/2012.

2 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2001

2001 Saturn l 200 series customer states that the car would not start and then after getting a booster the car started smoking and sparks came out of the ignition area* the consumer has experienced several problems with the vehicle. The ignition switch had burned out due to the starter being stuck. The dealer had to replace the burned out starter, ignition switch, ignition housing and ignition cylinder. On another occasion, the battery would not hold a charge, and had to be replaced. The air bag light was on, the dealer found a code and the bcm had to be recalibrated. The serpentine belt was replaced. The air condition was inoperable, the dealer stated the ac control had shorted out.

3 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2001

Consumer states the a/c blower fan is inoperative.




Fuel Economy of LS Vehicles
LS Service Bulletins
LS Safety Recalls
LS Defect Investigations