Six problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 2001 Saturn LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn lw300. While the vehicle was parked and turned off the vehicle was filled with a gasoline odor. The failure occurred when the vehicle was off or on for long time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel pump was repaired due to a leak. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
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 stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle's fuel pump leaked gas profusely and on a worsening basis. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined there was a crack in the fuel pump and the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer serviced the vehicle, and no further problems had occurred. Updated 12/15/06.
Strong smell of fuel around rear of car. Fuel pump leaking fuel. Fuel pump replaced, old fuel pump part available. 2001 Saturn l-200, 116,000 miles. Smell was so strong at times a spark or lit cigarette would cause explosion or fire. Dealer said this is a commom problem at 100,000 miles.
I bought my car with 36,000 miles on it and spent $8000. Less than four months later, I had to spend almost $2000 to fix a timing chain. Then when it had 61,000 miles on it, I had to have a fuel pump fixed. I have found out this is such a common problem, there is a fix it kit for it. They refuse to assist me in getting it fixed because I will not pay for a second tow to take it to their retailer to have it diagnosed because my certified mechanic lets me make payments. They also refuse to recall the defective part.
Problems with vehicle's fuel pump. The fuel pump was bad. The mechanic stated when he pulled the gas tank and started to remove the fuel pump part of the fuel pump fell apart which was not normal. The two rear tires were replaced.