Engine Stall Problems of Saturn SL

Saturn SL owners have reported 3 problems related to engine stall (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 05/08/2018

Rpms go up to 5 and then drop to 0 - engine stalls and will start but will continue at high rpms and keep stalling. As I was traveling at 50 mph, the rpms went up to 5, and then quickly dropped to 0. The engine stalled and I coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle would start but when reaching 35 mph, would do same thing (high rpms and then drop and stall). I had to keep sitting and re starting to get the remainder of 6 miles to my home. Garage ran diagnostic and found nothing wrong. The car continues to do this at least 2 times per week, currently sitting in our garage because I am afraid to drive it and get stranded again. This occurs on city streets and highways.

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2 Engine Stall problem of the 1999 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 06/17/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Saturn Sl. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after ten minutes. The failure was persistent. The contact also stated that the ignition failed to release the key. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. Djr.

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3 Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 12/29/2008

Saturn is an l200 series/there was only the LS on your list. Numerous occasions of engine stall while traveling at all speeds. Called Saturn/said VIN not accepted? live in florida keys/had to go to miami & get tail lamp fixed/only lasted two weeks (this was before engine stall) & call to Saturn. Am 69yr old female/afraid to use car/paid for all sorts of repairs/modules/sensors???and more. No one in keys to repair via gm - Saturn said miami only. Roundtrip over 200 miles. Afraid to drive/can't afford another car/must junk and, ofcourse, Saturn said VIN # not under recall for engine or electrical. Is there any way to recoup dollars I paid for any repairs on this car??? so much more than I am listing here. . . . . . Thank you NHTSA.




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