Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2002 Saturn LS

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Ls. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake along with an abnormal noise coming from the engine and the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but failed to rectify the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Ls. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway when the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise. The contact parked the vehicle and later, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light illuminated after the contact had made several attempts to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who stated the timing chain would need to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls and declined to provide a remedy to the failure. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000.

The contact purchased a used vehicle two years ago, and the second day after purchasing the vehicle there was a roaring noise from the front of the vehicle. The dealer said this was a problem with the front tires ,and the dealer replaced both tires. About two weeks later the noise returned. The vehicle has been to the dealer numerous times for numerous repairs. The vehicle would jerk to the right which caused the contact to hit a curb. There were no injuries but a police report was taken. There have been multiple repairs to the wheel bearings and joints which have not corrected this problem. Also the motor mounts and axles have been replaced in hopes of correcting this problem. The dealer has never been able to accurately repair the vehicle. Currently there is a need for new rotors and more tires. The vehicle continues to have a roaring sound like a locomotive as noted by the contact. Update 1/11/2006 -.