Engine Stall Problems of Saturn LS

Engine stalled while driving at highway speeds around 65-70 mph. Engine could not be restarted and had to be towed back home. Mechanic inspection revealed complete loss of compression in two cylinders and partial compression loss in other two. Engine was permanently damaged and would have to be replaced or rebuilt at high cost in the thousands. Engine had 102,057 miles at time of failure.

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While driving on highway at approximately 50 mph the car engine stalled and died. I pulled over to the side of the road and attempted to restart several times. I had 3 passengers with me and an arkansas state trooper helped us until a tow truck arrived. I had to have it towed about 10 miles. The mechanic on site told us it is going to be the timing chain as he has seen several of the same engine with this problem. He had just repaired on as well. I had the vehicle towed to my home and eventually to my mechanic. He confirmed the timing chain broke and that he had just repaired one with the same motor. The repair cost $2400.

After stopping waiting for traffic to pass I turned to pull into my driveway at 5 mph the timing chain broke and engine stalled causing me to get stuck in the middle of the road blocking traffic. Car gave no indication anything was wrong until it just stalled in the road. No noises or rough running or anything! valves were destroyed and engine is junk. Found out later that there was a recall on this car and system and may or may not have included my year car I have not yet called dealer to see if they will help in any way! but with only 80500 miles on this car I am really unhappy that I now need.

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.

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.

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The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l100. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, there was a noise coming from the engine and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed home into the driveway. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Ls. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the timing chain assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 249,000.

While driving my 2002 Saturn l100 2. 2l 4-cylinder vehicle on 9/13/2010 the engine's timing chain separated while the engine was running , the engine stalled , the vehicle lost all motive power and would not restart and caused significant damage to two of the engine's valves.

I was leaving work and pull onto a 2 lane highway when gaining speed and at approximately 45mph I heard a thump in the engine and the car stalled and coasted long enough for me to get it halfway of the highway. It was then towed to a nearby convenience store to get it off the road and then towed home for repair. Upon investigation, checking compression, it was found that the timing chain had in fact broke during operation on the highway. This intern has caused extensive damage to the internal engine and no fault of my own.

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 2000 Saturn Ls1. While driving approximately 30 mph the engine stalled without warning. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The timing chain fractured. The technician recommended that the engine be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.

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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.

I was driving on the highway at +/- 18:50, on November 18th 2008 with my 2002 Saturn l200 when the engine suddenly stalled or cut out. I had to quickly try and switch lanes to get to the right-hand side of the highway while the car was losing speed. When the car stopped I tried to start it again but to no avail. I called my insurance company to have the vehicle towed to the nearest Saturn dealership I. E. Saturn of plano. The next morning I phoned the dealership to confirm that my car was there and that I would like them to investigate what is wrong. They phoned back explaining that my timing chain had broke and that it there is a very good chance that my valves where damaged and a 50/50 chance that my pistons were damaged as well. They can't tell exactly what might be damaged until they open the engine which is going to cost me $800 (on top of the investigation charges etc). They said I have 2 options: 1) let them open the engine and determine to see what is damaged of which the outcome might a. Valves are damaged - replace engine head for at least $2491 b. Pistons are damaged - replace engine with second hand for at least $3800 or 2) replace the engine from the beginning then I won't have to fork out the initial $800 and it would only cost me at least $3800 when I asked what I could have done to prevented this the answer was: "nothing" and that the chains normally last longer than 100,000 (I think my mileage on the car now stands at about 104,000). I serviced my car at least 3 times at that dealership in the past 12 months and have forked out about +/- $3000 already in the last 12 months - so spending another $3000 or more doesn't sound like a worthy investment. The thing that upsets me is the fact they don't mention that hundreds of other people have experienced similar issues and offer to fix it. Their customer service said that I should first pay the $800 for investigation before they could comment on possible assistance etc. Yet it is their fault.

Was driving at about 25-30 mph and the engine stalled and would not restart. Created an immediate traffic hazard in rush hour traffic and could not move off curbed roadway. Towed to repair where diagnosis is broken timing chain. After researching on the internet found recall on 2001 version of same vehicle. Now I read there is an investigation and same concerns in 1999-2003 versions of this vehicle. I also read that Saturn is claiming these would probably happen when the car is in park due to heavy load on chain at that time. Mine failed at approximately 25-30 mph! I also read that in reopening this case the NHTSA is especially interested in the number of these failures in years other than 2001 in which the vehicle was on the road. Mine fits this situation. My car is being repaired but I believe that Saturn should pay the bill as my engine is the same one that is recalled just a year later. Saturn didn't know about this problem in 2002 so why would they have made a change in the engine? Saturn obviously knows this is the tip of the iceberg and is hoping to get by with a one-year recall when it should be more. I have maintained timely maintenance of my 2002 Saturn with routine work (oil changes, etc). The vehicle has 99,000 miles on it.

My 2002 Saturn l series car had the exact same thing happen to it as your #07v519000. The timing chain broke while I was driving and engine stalled and it would not restart. Luckily there was no crash.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l200. While driving between 55-60 mph, the engine stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was coasted off the road and towed. There were no warning indications prior to the failure. The first diagnosis was that the fuel pump and fuel filter needed to be replaced. After they were replaced, the failure still persisted. The second diagnosis was that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.

My wife was driving our 2001 Saturn l200 to work at highway speed when the engine stalled and would not restart. She was able to coast to the side of the road without causing a collision. Diagnosis by a gm mechanic found that the timing chain had broken, causing 6 exhaust valves to bend. We are currently pursuing our options for repair.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l200. While driving 65 mph, the engine stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the timing chain link separated. There is a recall for the engine and engine cooling (NHTSA campaign id # 07v519000) however, the dealer stated his VIN was not included. The dealer stated that they would pay 50% of the repair cost. The contact felt that his vehicle should be included as part of the recall. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.

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.

Premature timing chain failure on my 2002 Saturn l200. I have a 2002 Saturn l200 with 54000 miles on it and the timing chain went out this morning with no warning. I was driving to work this morning on the express way when, without any warning, the engine stalled. I thought I was going to get hit by the semi behind me. Fortunately he was able to slow down and avoid me as I pulled off the road. I had a mechanic check the car out and he said it was the timing chain. I was informed that the engine might have to be replaced. After reading a number of other people with the same problem, I decided to file this complaint. When will something be done about this problem? Saturn should be forced to recall these cars and fix the problem at there own expense. Does someone have to die before something is done about this problem?.

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.

2002 Saturn l200 when driving at night the lights flicker as well as the vehicle engine stalled out on expressway and the air conditioner became inoperative. Saturn suggested that the flickering was normal. In very hot/humid weather, the engine would run hot ad the air conditioner would stop running. On two occasions the vehicle refused to start. The service dealer suggested that the catalytic converter was plugged and the oxygen sensor was replaced due to the stalling. All four tires were replaced because of an alignment, toe and camber problem.