Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Saturn LS

The vehicle was driven on an interstate when power to the drive wheels was reduced and a lack of acceleration was felt. The steering felt slightly heavy and power to the drive wheels was lost. The vehicle was driven to the hard shoulder and the engine cut out. The engine would not restart. No other warning lights were shown on the display, and all fluid levels were normal. When the ignition key was turned, a whirring noise was heard from the engine compartment, however the cylinders were not firing.

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The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l-series. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle independently increased acceleration. The vehicle came to a stop when the brake pedal was depressed forcefully in combination to shifting into neutral. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnoses. The contact was uncertain of the faulty part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.

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I have had multiple problems with this car, I have had issues with the catalytic converter, a fire in the resonator and 4 or 5 times where the car just stops running and I'm not able to get it to start again for a while. The car has accelerated when my foot was not even on the peddle making me go 65 in 30 with no control over the vehicle. I have also had times where the gas peddle was stuck and I was unable to slow down even when slamming on the brakes. At stop lights the wheels keep spinning when my foot is on the brake and the car moves into the intersection.

The contact owns a 2000 Saturn Ls1. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated problem and the technician noticed that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the vehicle lunged forward independently. The failure occurred four times. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated out of control. The contact shifted into neutral and drove into a shopping center parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The dealer replaced the ignition module, but they were unsure if it was the cause of the failure. The contact stated that if the engine warning indicator illuminates, the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. A report was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 03v231000 (electrical system: ignition module) on September 30, 2003. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.

I have a Saturn sl year 2000. It currently has 63,000 miles on it. About 6 weeks ago I was driving to work and it suddenly started accelerating on its own, I went through a red light because I couldn't slow it fast enough. The brakes would slow it down if I floored them but not slow it to a stop. The engine rpms were up to 5 and would not decrease. I had to through the car in to neutral then park (rpms still at 5) then take the keys out. I had the nearest auto repair check it and they said that an ice block had froze in the air intake causing accelerator to freeze. 2 weeks later the same event occurred. I proceeded with the same actions to stop, and when I restarted the car the problem was gone. (this time I smelled an awful burning smell which I assume was either from riding my brakes or from the engine revving so high) lucky no red lights this time and not caught off guard as the first time. I decided to use the Saturn dealer ship to have the car checked. They stated that "mice" had chewed through the wires going to the accelerator sensor/control. They replaced the wires and said it was fixed. Now 2 weeks later the same problem occurred. I called the Saturn dealership and they said that they may have to keep the vehicle until they can duplicate the problem to diagnose it. I explained it has occurred only about every 2 weeks and that I have only one vehicle. I then decided to research the internet about the problem. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. While traveling at speeds of 50 mph, she depressed the brake pedal in an attempt to stop at an approaching stop light. The vehicle then abnormally accelerated to speeds of 70 mph without driver intent. She was able to place the gear shift selector in the neutral position and safely maneuver the vehicle to a nearby gas station. She then shut the engine off and within moments of restarting, the vehicle proceeded to exhibit the exact same failure. The vehicle was taken to her dealer where it was evaluated; however the failure could not be duplicated and the vehicle was released to the owner. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current was 109,000.

At crossing speed (more than 15 mph) the car will continue to accelerate without any gas pedal efford. The engine accelerated to 4,000. Rpms on neutral. When the car war on drive the engine whent to 6,000 rpms. This problem can easily create an accident or incident. The car can go to full speed without notice or tell tell light. This problem was found to be the engine idle speed control motor staying fully open. General motors knows about this potencial problem and has issue a new part number for this engine idle control motor. New p/n 1711363 old p/n 25177797. But there is nothing issue for this problem, not a recall, or service bulletin.

Intermittently while driving the vehicle and applying the brakes to stop the vehicle vehicle surged up the 2000 rpms. Also, has problem with the fuel tank. Dealer had been notified.

Car accelerates by itself causing a dangerous situation. Braking does not stop the acceleration. I took it into Saturn and after supposedly repaired has begun to do this again.

After pulling into my parking spot I depressed the brake and attempted to put the car into park. The car lurched forward jumping the parking abutment and crashing into my building and fence.

While driving vehicle operates roughly and eratically, losing power. Check engine and gas gage lights illuminated on the dash, blinking on and off. The speedometer and the rpm will fall to zero and come back up to where it should be while driving. Consumer states that there is a recall on the 4 cynlinder with the same problem.

While driving at 45/50 mph three functions failed to operate simultaneously; accelerator/brakes and steering wheel. Also while driving at night headlights quit working without warning.

While accelerating transmission is harsh or fails to shift immediately, resulting in car surging forward. Dealer has replaced seals and problem diminished some. Problem then came back to pre-repair state- taken to dealership. Problem cannot be identified.