general problems of the 2001 Saturn LS

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. The contact stated while driving, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the fuel pump needing to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired however, the contact removed the fuel tank. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that a tow truck would pick up the vehicle and transport it to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 226,000.

The Saturn l series when filled with gasoline will stall causing imminent harm to the driver, passengers, and any other cars on the road. In addition, the dashboard at night is so dim that it cannot be seen by the driver. There are several electrical failures involving this vehicle.

Ignition problems with only 88,000 milesdoes my car fit the gm recall.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l100 (na). The contact stated that the ignition was stuck in the accessory mode and would not shift to the locked position. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition, but the accessory mode was still engaged. As a result, the doors on the vehicle could not be locked. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. . . . Updated 08/15/16 the consumer stated she was able to remove the key from the ignition, while the vehicle was in motion. Updated 08/17/16.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn Ls. The contact stated while driving 20 mph the cruise control independently engaged and the contact noticed smoke coming from the steering column. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence; however, the following day when the contact started the vehicle, the windshield wipers independently engaged. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.

2nd owner of vehicle, tail lamps had over heating issue, NHTSA issued recall on 2 June 2005, Saturn refuses to address the issue, saying auto is to old. Date for fixing issue is 10 years from date bulletin was issued. Was told by a Saturn "customer care rep. " that adapters were installed in Feb 2009. Auto wasn't registered in 2009, and no adapters have ever been installed. I am a disabled vietnam veteran living on a very meager monthly income and can't afford to replace these lamps. I am driving this auto with no brake lights, aside from anti-collision lamp at top of rear windshield. I hope this letter has more impact than I've been able to achieve, as of today. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have had multiple problems with this car, I have had issues with the catalytic converter, a fire in the resonator and 4 or 5 times where the car just stops running and I'm not able to get it to start again for a while. The car has accelerated when my foot was not even on the peddle making me go 65 in 30 with no control over the vehicle. I have also had times where the gas peddle was stuck and I was unable to slow down even when slamming on the brakes. At stop lights the wheels keep spinning when my foot is on the brake and the car moves into the intersection.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn lw300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at various speeds. The failure was experienced numerous times. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14v047000 (air bags,electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 162,000.

The security system in my 2001 Saturn l100 is defective, as many other vehicles of this model and year are experiencing the same problem. After consulting with "customer service rep" (ha!ha!) told to take the car to dealership & technicians will reset the security system. This is a craftsmanship issue caused by defective item. General motors has lost a longtime "be american~ buy american" car buyer. This is theft plain and simple!.

The security light blinks constantly all night long running down my battery in turn the car wont start , I have had the bcm replaced which the dealer said was bad , have had battery replaced and still having the same problem one tech. Says the light is suppose to blink all night another electrical tech says it not the manual say it will blink twice to let you know it is armed. It has cost me a thousand dollars already and the car is still having the same problem.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l series. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without any warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the timing chain was fractured and damaged the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that intermittently, when trying to start the vehicle the key would not turn in the ignition. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

My brake lights have again gone out at the same time. Last time the mechanic stated it was an electrical issue.

I have a 2001 Saturn l300 I bought the car 5 months ago 2 weeks after the purchase the check engine light comes on. I took the car to the dealership mechanic which is not affiliated with Saturn and was told it was nothing (I think partially in part because I am a female) by the way I was given a 2 week warranty lol! about a month or two ago I noticed that I would go to start my car and it would be dead. Later I realized my lights were staying on after I turned them off. My check engine light returns so I take it to autozone to be diagnosed only to find out I had 18 codes! for a little over a month now I have had to jump my car with each start fearing I will cause further damage and what do you know last night I jump my car and know the battery and abc break light appears causing my car to lose power while in traffic and for the lights that do not want to cease to flash on and off at incoming motorists with my brights I really don't want to cause someone an accident due to Saturn faulty cars and its system. Numerous websites I've visited consulting this issue have many other purchasers with similar problems and mutual complaint with the tardiness of Saturns action to respond promptly and effectively. I am truly outrageous at this matter and to continue to make payments on this poorly structured vehicle.

I have had nothing but problems since I purchased this used 2001 Saturn in 2001. I have put 2 catalytic converters, steering rack, stabilizer bar, front struts, had a head gasket major problem. I have owned two other new Saturn's with no problems. . . I am roughly disappointed in this car. Also my dash lights dimmed when security light flashed on and when that happened also my temp gauge and gas gauge would go from right to left and then back quickly. I had to have a modular replaced. Again, I am sooooo disappointed with this car. Within the first year of owning this I had two inline fuel filters as the car just stopped while driving. . . Speed went down and down and nothing. Has anyone else had so many problems.

2001 Saturn l300 won't start, after several repairs including replacing the fuel pump, it still won't start. After being diagnosed, can't still find the problem.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn Ls2. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, while driving, a stream of smoke appeared from the steering column. The first time was two weeks ago and the most recent was on June 5, 2007. The contact stated that the vehicle's high beams illuminate when the turn signal is activated and the day time running lamps and the brake lights flash interchangeably. The purchase date, engine size, and powertrain were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 56,979. Updated 09/05/07.

Odometer suddenly began displaying only mileage 694978 with no miles registered under the trip odometer. Research indicates that the body control module has failed. (this follows having to replace the entire engine due to the failed timing chain with only 48000 miles on the engine. ) the car currently has approximately 51300 miles, since I cannot read the actual mileage at this point.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l300. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer stated that the sensor failed and they made the replacement, however, the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the recurrence. No repairs were made. The current mileage was 64,435 and failure mileage was 63,000.

Numerous problems since day 1 of ownership. Today the airbag light came & remained on, the gas gauge wouldn't move nor would the temp. Gauge. The odometer went to zero. Wiped all mileage out. Car is a lemon and needs to be recalled. Scared to drive it.

Cracked battery case thus causing acid leakage which caused a battery terminal cable bolt to corrode. Thus shorting out the odometer. Do a web search and you will find other Saturn owners who have had this same issue. Seeing them made me enter this complaint.

The vehicle stalled while driving the consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer. The mechanic could not duplicated the problem. The consumer informed the mechanic that this problem has occurred more than once and has not been resolved. Please fill in additional.

The electrical system malfunctioned. As a result the cataylic convertor melted causing the vehicle to catch fire. Please provide additional information.

I own a 2001 Saturn l300. Within the last month the lighting system has begun to flicker during driving. While I am stopped it gets worse. I have been in contact with the dealership and they assure me that this is normal operation for the car and that they are aware of the problem, but they have no idea on how to fix it. I have gotten nowhere with this and am sure that this can't be normal.

The headlights on my 2001 Saturn l200 dim and flicker when the air conditioner and/or front window defogger are engaged. This is a distraction at night and during inclement weather that has caused me to briefly loose sight of the road while driving.

On a log road trip, I had to have my headlamps on for an extended period of time. The switch(multifunction lever) got very hot and started smoking. I know you did a test on this; however, I feel this presents a hazard for a potential accident as you have to turn off the lights to get home, when you're in the middle of nowhere, as I was, but more importantly a fire hazard.