Engine Oil Leaking Problems of Saturn LS

Car leaking oil - now engine trouble.

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The contact owns a 2001 Saturn Ls. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the air bag and the engine warning indicators illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the air bag was removed and not replaced with another. The contact was uncertain of the location of the air bag that was removed. The failure persisted after the repair. In addition, the engine oil leaked onto the ground. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,726. Updated 09/08/lj.

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On January 13, 2009 I took my care to Saturn to have a couple issues assessed in regards to several lights that were on steady or blinking on and off on the dash. I dropped my car off the night before the appointment. The technician noticed NY inspection sticker was about to expire and asked if they would be taking care of that this visit. I told him no I was more interested in what was going on with the lights at the present time. On the following morning the technician called me and told me what they found wrong with the vehicle. I was told the following repairs were needed: body control module (shorted), thermostat - engine oil cooler (leaking), oil pressure switch (leaking) and driver's front axle seal (leaking). I was quoted a price in excess of $2,000 for the repairs. I have kept my car, purchased brand new, well maintained and don't see how my car with less than 50,000 miles should need this kind work at one time. None of these issues are normal wear on a car. Something must be awry somewhere. This is unacceptable.

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According to the Saturn service advisor, Saturn recommends replacing the timing chain at 100,000 miles. After performing $1500 worth of repairs (a/c, axle, oil pan dent, transmission fluid leak, and air filters), the mechanic started to take it for a test drive, and the timing chain broke - at just under 89,000 miles. Since they didn't think the engine was damaged, I authorized them to replace the timing chain for $800. A few days later, I learned that the engine was damaged and had to be replaced - $1500. I chose not to do this and donated the car to the salvation army.

On the 27th of may I had my Saturn Ls serviced due to a timing chain failure. After spending 3k in repairs I notice a oil leak approx. 3 months later. 3 months to the day of having the repair work done my engine lost power again. The service tech quoted another 2k repair cost to get the car back up and running. The fault was due to low oil pressure over a period of time. My response to that is when I had the car repaired and serviced I should have left with an engine in good repair and a car full of oil. I have purchased 3 Saturns and after this incident I can guarantee I won't even consider another Saturn or gm car.

Saturn lw300 crankshaft position sensor failure (3/05) - replaced body control module failure (11/05) - replaced mass air flow sensor failure (11/05) - replaced oil cooler leak (11/05) - resealed battery failure (just over 1 year old, 11/05) - replaced under warranty.

Each time dealer assured consumer that the engine problem was fixed, but vehicle was still leaking oil.