general problems of the 2002 Saturn LS - part 1

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn j-type. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle's brake lights failed to illuminate. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 05v245000 (exterior lighting), however, the part to do the recall repair is no longer being manufactured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Rear tail lights will not work. Have checked all fuses relays,and even changed the turn signal switch. My car is currently at the garage. Original appointment was only for inspection. Mechanic has not yet located the issue. Also has no dash lights. Parking lights. Had I known this in advance would have returned car immediately.

Mechanic found short circuit in tail lamp assemblies causing brake lights to come on, and stay on, when headlamps do.

Fuel and computer fuse underhood 10amp blowing upon inserted.

The contact owned a 2002 Saturn l. The contact stated that the vehicle began to slow down without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. The vehicle began to emit smoke from the hood and suddenly caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was totaled. There were no injuries and a report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Takata recall vehicle in park when started. Lights dim an go bright on dash. Fan goes on when motor not hot. When fan goes on and car is being driven car will jump when car shifts gears. I only can drive on side roads. To nervous to go on highway now. Only happens when cooling fan is on. I have seen lots of reports that people post of other cars like mine having same issues. Was told they reported it. Nothing was done. Seriously this needs to be addressed. Shouldn't matter were the car was made. Parts are the same. I haven't brought it in since 2017. I don't have money for repairs or fix it if it's the manufacturs faulty parts. I've already put 1400 dollars for replacement of fuel pump an other parts. An this problem still exists. Please let me know if an when you can look into this issue.

Smoke started coming from the turn signal switch in the steering wheel column it got worse and then the handle melted off and then in minutes the flames ignited and the car was completely inflamed. Right before this happened my daughter drove the car up the street to take my son to the bus stop when she brought it back home the smoke started from the steering wheel column. The car was parked in my driveway about 30 feet from my house.

I was going to work & all out of the blue with no warning my timing chain broke & my car stopped in the middle of the highway & would not start back. Also, my tail light won't work because the plastic housing is broken.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l300. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle. The maintenance and the check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the evaporative emission control system had a leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v231000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. . . . Updated 07/05/16 the fuel pump was replaced. Updated 07/15/16.

Battery drain.

Please help! my key and ignition are burning hot, my car doesn't always start, the power cuts off, the service engine light comes on and off and when I start it in the morning the exhaust is super strong. Gm told me I have to pay a dealer $110. 00 to diagnose the problem that you have clearly defined and recalled in 2003 but I was never notified as the original owner for that recall. I broke my neck and am a single, disabled mom of a 12 year old. I do not want to be trapped in a fire or rearended and totally paralyzed or dead! what the heck is gm thinking? they said they only act on recalls if they come from you!.

A cordon to the vel. Dada the bsm was repair back in 2005 but hear it is 2014 and it has gone haywire again car start for about 10 sec. Dash light don't work speedo don't work fuel gage don't work door locks don't work if this problem seem to be the same as it was in 2005 shouldn't it still be covered on the 2003 recall thank you for your time mileage don't shore I think around 135000.

Security issue: while driving car suddenly security lights up. Drl start flashing. On and off during the trip the doors locks proceed to go up and down. Gas gauge goes down to empty(had full tank) and loud bing sound(like doors opened while key in ignition. Spedometer I think went to something can't remember what, but it was wrong. Service engine light comes on/off. Outside lights also are flashing like a police cars. Drive home and unplug battery(which read online to try) okayish until may12, 2014. While reversing into driveway security light is back on. Spedometer is now at 694978 miles and hasn't changed in 4 days! I had under 110k on the car. Can not lock my doors. They make a buzzing sound when in gear or I hit lock/open button. And they have suddenly locked themselves when I'm away from the car. Read many Saturns have an bcm issue. Found an chevorlet dealer that is going to check my car out tomorrow. He informed me so far there are 2 other recalls on my car, but not for what I'm explaining to him. 1 (tail lights) I already fixed! love to get my money back on that!!.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l 300. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was restarted but the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic but was unable to find a reason for the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 5/27/cn.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l300. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the contact notice smoke emitting from the steering column. The contact mentioned that the battery low and check engine light illuminated on the instrumental panel. Immediately after the warning lights illuminated, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering column and ignition sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 10/23/cn.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l300. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the contact notice smoke emitting from the steering column. The contact mentioned that the battery low and check engine light illuminated on the instrumental panel. Immediately after the warning lights illuminated, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering column and ignition sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Affected parts drop box not functional. Electrical system is defective. Noticed smoke from turn signal area. Pulled to emergency lane, pulled off rubber flap and smoke was pouring into cabin. Turned car off. Could not see flames, smoke stopped after a few minutes. Needless to say turn signals, headlight dimmer, radio, blower motor, door locks are now all malfunctioning. Already had to pay for bcm replacement as not covered under recalls. This make/model is dangerous and needs all complaints addressed.

Approx. March 2013 started having this problem, never before! driving home as it got dark and head lights running on dusk to dawn "sensor" head lights all of a sudden started going from day time running lights to low beam and back to high beam the whole ride home which took approx. 1 hour. Has happened again off and on and had the car in the shop twice for this problem and they said they could not find anything wrong and that the e-mails they get says it is " normal operating conditions???" I don't think so when your lights keep going up and down ( high- low) and expecting someone thinking you are letting them out and pull out in from of you. Garage claims there is no solution, so this is why we are writing, what do we do?? realize it is a 2002 but never had the problem and now it's not able to be solved?? very scary when driving at night??.

I was driving my car to work and leaving my street to turn onto a busy highway. I lifted the turn signal lever to indicate my turn and the blinker did not work. I tried the other turn signal direction and that did not work either. The hazard button did work. I instinctively use the turn signals and have heard a buzzing sound coming from the center of the dashboard, near the hazard button/switch. Blinkers work if I press the hazard warning light, use the turn signal and then depress the hazard button. Upon research on the internet it seems that the hazard warning switch may be the culprit. I've contacted gm customer service to notify them of this problem and am waiting for their reply. It seems that there has been a recall on this part for the 2000 Saturn Ls but not for my model and year.

I was driving my car to work and leaving my street to turn onto a busy highway. I lifted the turn signal lever to indicate my turn and the blinker did not work. I tried the other turn signal direction and that did not work either. The hazard button did work. I instinctively use the turn signals and have heard a buzzing sound coming from the center of the dashboard, near the hazard button/switch. Blinkers work if I press the hazard warning light, use the turn signal and then depress the hazard button. Upon research on the internet it seems that the hazard warning switch may be the culprit. I've contacted gm customer service to notify them of this problem and am waiting for their reply. It seems that there has been a recall on this part for the 2000 Saturn Ls but not for my model and year.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Ls300. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving roughly. The vehicle was taken to an auto mechanic who diagnosed that the air conditioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a different mechanic who diagnosed that the battery was not secured tightly. In addition, the interior lights illuminated off and on sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was electrical and offered no assistance. The manufacture was notified who offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l-series sedan. The contact stated that the instrument panel was inoperable and he was unable to determine how much fuel was in the vehicle, how many miles were on the odometer, how fast the vehicle was traveling, or what temperature the engine was operating at. The dealer had not been notified. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 94,841.

My 2002 Saturn l300 rear taillights are melting and failing often. A recall repair was performed 4 years ago and it is ineffective. Saturn is unwilling to re-evaluate the matter.

2002 Saturn l300 . Have followed all maint. Guidelines. Though it is on it's third battery, third set of tires, power steering pump replaced, timing belt replaced, ecm replaced, two catalytic converters replaced, the list goes on and on. Less than 90,000 miles. Drove the car. Got out, pushed the keyless alarm ( original factory) got dinner, pushed the keyless entry, got into the car , turned the key. . And the car was dead. Car does not start. Locked in park, had to have it towed. Tow truck driver had to use the dolly lifts to move the car, so he could position it to be able to tow it. Had it towed to a service garage, they followed gm's instructions . . No luck. The car had to be towed again , to a Saturn dealership ( the only ones who have the codes) to reset the vehicle. They told me they could not reset it. Told me it needs a new bcm. Stated ecm and bcm are unable to communicate. So that until the module is replaced the car is inoperable. Stated they knew the bcm's go bad, stated they have had alot of these go bad ( alot)???. The service tech stated " they are like a computer hard drive on steroids" . Stated they burn out with no way to check them or fix them. He said they should be able tofix the car. But they do not keep any bcm in stock. It will be a week before they can get the part. After replacing the bcm I was told the cars information will not be accurate. They told me the odometer goes back to zero. How can that be the dealer just turn back the odometer isn't that illegal? I was told that sometimes there maybe some other issues also after installing a new bcm?? if they know that the bcm is a problem, and that when it goes bad, the car is completely useless! why isn't something being done ! you are at the mercy of Saturn / gm because no one else is allowed to fix the car. I will now be waiting a week for my vehicle to be repaired. Only to hope it runs correctly after it's repaired.

With the recall of Saturn ion in the news, I've been increasingly worried about my 2002 Saturn lw200. Even though it's not the model or year in the current recall, the description of the problem is one that I've been working around for years. I don't recall when I discovered the ignition problem, but what I recall is that it was past the warranty period, and it wasn't something I could afford to have repaired. My knee accidentally knocked my keychain while the car was running, and it fell out of the ignition. I was parked in the driveway, idling. The ignition remained in the run position. I was able to recover my keys and re-insert the ignition key into the ignition. I am always conscious of my keys, and make every effort to not touch them while driving. Also since first purchasing the car, the airbag error light displays when I restart my car after turning off the ignition, but keeping the key in the ignition slot. This is a frequent occurrence as I turn the engine off for freight train crossings and while waiting for my children at school pick up. I thought the error was just a quirk that needed resetting by removing the key. So, as a workaround, when I turn the engine off, I remove the key completely and reinsert it to avoid the airbag error. I don't know what else to do but contact you in the hopes that other Saturn owners will come forward as news of the recall is released.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l200. Every time the security lights flash, the vehicle will turn over, but fail to start. The failure has occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that they had never heard of this type of failure. The contact does not feel safe driving the vehicle. The current mileage was 84,700 and failure mileage was 84,650. Updated 09/17/08. Updated 09/25/08.

The dashboard warning lights are on all the time and none of the gauges are working. Can hear clicking noises in console and static from speakers.

I have a 2002 Saturn l-100. When the light switch is in the automatic position the headlights, instrument panel lights, interior lights and tail lights flash intermittently but quite frequently. When they flash the fuel and temperature gauges go back and forth as if they lose power and re-gain it. When the gauges lose power and continue to lay down, the shift lever cannot be moved from the park position until they receive power again. When the light switch is manually turned on the headlights and taillights do not flicker, however the gauge, interior and dash lights continue to flicker. Have had it looked at several times. No one has a clue of what the cause can be. Can hear clicking from underhood fuse box when it does that. Can also feel the clicking in the release button on the gear shift. I cannot believe this is normal as Saturn claims.

Security light flashes on and off and when that happens the headlights flash, gas gauge moves up and down, mileage reset back numbers.

I own a 2002 Saturn l100. About a month ago the automobile experienced difficulty in starting. It turns out, after taking the vehicle to Saturn the problem was determined to be the body control module(bcm). Replacement cost approx. $550. 00. I have two issues. 1. Because the car would start after making a number of attempts, it was drivable. Unfortunately, the airbag sensor was tripped which could cause the airbags to deploy(according to the owner's manual) causing an extremely dangerous situation. 2. My research on various on-line sites seems to indicate that a vast number of Saturn customers have had this same problem,I. E. Bcm failure. Consequently, I believe that this bcm has been poorly manufactured and should be recalled and replaced at no charge to the consumer.

I am a 3time Saturn owner--both my sl series were excellent! this l300 has been a disappontment. The odometer suddenly went form 43k to 694k (stuck) w/o warning or event. The dash trunk release stopped working. Im told the bcm (body control module) has to be replaced, at a cost of $600. This may be the Saturn that drives me back to Toyota.

Failure of body control module causing random instrument panel warning displays, possibly causing inability to start vehicle, or possible vehicle drivability issues.

Electronic controle computer shorted out working sortly after warenty expierd. Alarm did not work, key fob did not work, transmision inter lock would not disegage, fule gage did not work, temp gage did not work, radio did not work, no instrument lights.

Ignition keys can be removed when car is running at any speed.

The Saturn dealer of flint refused to hold in effect the warrianty after the engin locked up do to lack of oil. This occared after a failure of the dash board lights to say there was low oil in the car.