Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems of the 2001 Saturn LS

Saturn 2001 l-200 2. 2l I was driving down the road in rush hour morning traffic. As I slowed down for stopped traffic ahead of me, my engine shut off, and I lost power steering, and power brakes. I did not know what to do so I recklessly veered off onto a side street where I came to a complete stop. The car would not restart but would only turn over. I had it towed to the Saturn dealership and they said that just by turning it over, and seeing that the power steering pump was not turning, since it was directly connected to the cam shaft, that the timing chain had broke. He also said he sees it all the time on this year model. Along with the broke timing chain, they said that the head would have to be replace as well because the inwards of the engine have collided and caused even more damage. This car was maintained to the t. Every oil change was done at Saturn on time and all service was done there. They quote me 3500 dollars to put in a 90k mile used engine. Mine had 150k and ran like a champ before this happened. We then got another quote from a local garage to put in a 60k mile car for 1600 dollars. We will probably do that. They said to replace the head and chain will cost about the same and you never know if the internals will be intact after the timing chain goes.

Driving down in congested morning traffic on highway when engine shut off. With engine off, brakes hard to push and steering very difficult. Vehicle coasted to stop. Engine would not restart. It just turned over. Shop said timing chain snapped and engine had to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. When he inspected the valve cover, he noticed that the timing chain failed. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle will be repaired. The current and failure mileages were 104,321. Updated 03/18/09. Updated 03/19/19.

Timing chain failure in the 2001 Saturn l200 series 2. 2l "f" engine resulting in severe engine damage. This engine damage virtually leaves this car with a negative net worth value. I believe Saturn knows well of a poor timing chain component in these engines and should broaden the scope of the recall campaign. My vehicle apparently falls 1 month short of the original recall parameters. I have much experience with engines and have a very hard time believing that there is any difference in the quality of timing chains before and after the recall time line seeing that these chains fail in the same manner. Timing chains do not just break or separate at 100,000 miles, wear is a component I completely understand. The end result is most likely engine replacement, which is due to valve interference in an out of timed engine. My failure occurred while my daughter was driving on interstate 94 at 65 mph when the engine just shut down without warning. I commended my daughter on some fine driving, darting through heavy traffic and avoiding a collision while finding her way to the shoulder of the road. I might add that this vehicle is in fine shape and has had regular service work completed.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine shut off and would not restart. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the timing chain failed. The failure caused other damages to the engine. Currently, the vehicle is inoperable and has not been repaired. The contact experienced failures identical to the ones mentioned in the recall; however, the VIN was excluded. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2001 Saturn Ls. While driving 50 mph the engine shut off. The vehicle had to be towed. The diagnosis was that the timing chain had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact referenced a safety recall 07v519000 - engine and engine cooling. When the dealer was contacted he said that the recall did not apply to the vehicle identification number. The current and failure mileage was 129,000. Kg *updated 10/20/08 updated 10/21/08.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. When the contact started the vehicle and placed the gear into reverse, the vehicle lost all power and the engine shut off completely. She attempted to restart the engine multiple times, but it would never completely start. She took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that there was timing chain failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling ). The contact believes that her vehicle should be included in the recall and repaired for free since the failures are identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 115,000.

I was driving along a city street doing no more than 25 miles per hour when my car just shut down. Upon taking it to the repair shop I was told that my timing chain had broken and that this was very unusual. I now am facing 3,000-3,500 in repair cost if I don't use Saturn parts double that if I do since the recommendation is to have the engine replaced. . . Updated 02/12/bf.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn Ls1. While driving at a low speed and attempting to make a right turn the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to local service center, who recommend that the vehicle be taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the timing chain detached and damaged the head. Also, the head, front gasket, and all related parts needed to be replaced. The repair was completed and cost $1,669. 94. The contact stated that the vehicle did not have enough miles on it to have such a failure. On the NHTSA website he discovered a few complaints for the same failure. The current and failure mileages were 53,898.

Engine shut off in the middle of the street doing 50 miles an hour.

While driving batery and engine check light appeared on dashboard. Vehicle shut off and pulled out on road. Dealer has been notified. Consumer was informed that the tires were worn prematurely, the left side brake bulb was replaced, the brakes needed to be replaced.