14 problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 2001 Saturn LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was driving my car (2001 Saturn l200) going approximately 5 mph when the engine of my car stalled and could not be restarted. After having the car towed to a dealership it was determined that the timing chain failed causing catastrophic damage to my engine.
Under cruise control at speed, hill prompted a downshift and engine immediately stalled. Would not restart.
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. The contact started the ignition and within a few moments, the engine unexpectedly stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto shop for diagnosis. There was a recall related to the defect under NHTSA campaign id number 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling); however the contact's in was ineligible for repairs under the recall campaign. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. . . . Updated 03-28-13 the consumer stated the timing chain broke. The head and chain both had to be replaced. 04/02/2013.
Good afternoon, I am a the original Saturn owner who never received recall information regarding my 2001 Saturn l series. I have experienced various problems that directly correlate to the recall listed below: recall 07v519000-pertaining to engine and engine cooling potential number of units affected: 20,514 summary: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2. 2l 4-cylinder engine, links in the engine's timing chain can separate. Consequence: if a timing chain link separates while the engine is running, the engine will stall and will not restart increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: dealers will replace the timing chain free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2008. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876. The recall listed above has effected our vehicle on two different occasions; the first of which was fixed out of our own pocket for $4,614. 29 on 9/18/12. I have receipts to prove these repairs. Also, this recall effected our vehicle a second time on 12/4/2014. Unfortunately, due to our current circumstances we are unable to fix this vehicle out of our own pocket again. We love this car, and hope you can be of assistance. Thank you in advance.
Driving vehicle on residential street. Car engine stalled out and would no longer run or start. Took it to a mechanic and was told the engine would need to be replaced because the timing chain broke. This car was very gently driven and well-maintained. This should not have happened.
Timing chain broke. Engine stalled and would not restart. Was examined by several mechanics and determined the timing chain broke and may be under the guidelines for a free repair according to the service bulletin. I have contacted Saturn, consumer affairs, and I am just looking for a remedy to this problem as it could have been fatal to either me, my son , or any passengers. My car was well maintenances and has 98,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. While driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and roadside assistance was called to the scene. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the timing chain failed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 109,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. While driving less than 25 mph, the engine would skip and eventually stall. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that there was a misfire in the vehicle. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a Saturn dealer and they stated that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical. The vehicle is still at the dealer and has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 49,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the engine stalled and would not restart. Aaa arrived and stated that there was a timing change failure with the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer informed them to bring the vehicle in for a diagnosis because they could not rely on aaa's information. The contact stated that they would not pay for the dealer's diagnostic if it will be the same information. The failure mileage was 60,343.
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 to 15 mph, she heard a noise in the engine area and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the engine timing chain. The dealer replaced the engine timing chain and pistons yet, the failure recurred while the contact was starting the vehicle. The timing chain would need replacing again and the manufacturer was contacted who advised that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer would not assist any repairs and the vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.
I was driving a 2002 Saturn l-100 with 72,000 miles on it. I was stopped waiting for the traffic to clear, and when it did, I stepped on the gas to merge with the highway traffic. At about 45 mph, the car stalled and I coasted it to the side of the road. I was unable to start the car, and had it towed. The mechanic told me that the engine had suffered a timing chain failure. I was lucky that there was little traffic, as I would have been unable to avoid anyone or anything had circumstances been different. The car immediately loses power, but due to the fact that the mass of the engine is still turning, the lights informing you that the car has stalled do not come on. My oil and ignition lights only came on when the car was traveling slower than 10 mph. Drivers are unaware that the engine has stalled, then you have very little brake power remaining. Once the vacuum booster is full of air, the brakes become harder to actuate, but due to the fact that the lights do not come on, it did not occur to me that my brakes were also about to go. It was truly weird.
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. The timing chain slipped a link and caused the guides that kept the chain in place to fail. As a result, the chain expanded, damaged the valves, and caused the engine to stall. The dealer stated that nothing could be done because the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling) and gm recall number 06074, even though the defect is the same. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000. Updated 03-11-08 updated 03/11/08.
: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled and could not be restarted. No warning lights alerted the contact prior to the incident. The dealership was contacted who indicated the battery could be the problem. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic because the nearest dealer was 100 miles away. The mechanic determined the timing chain fractured. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle remained inoperable at the auto shop. The contact was aware of several complaints due to the time chain failure. Updated 12/05/06.
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the vehicle exhibited a violent jerk and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they informed the contact that the timing chain had fractured within the engine compartment. The technician replaced the engine block head, head gasket and valves at the contacts expense. After the repairs were performed on the vehicle, a recall was issued for the similar defect under NHTSA campaign id number: 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was interested in reimbursement for the previous repairs; however, his VIN was not included in the recall and the vehicle was not eligible for reimbursement. Updated 06/05/lj consumer stated recall should be extended to include consumers vehicle VIN because manufacturing defects are similar. Updated 6/7/12.