Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Saturn SL2

Driving my 2000 Saturn Sl2 70 mph check engine light suddenly comes on, engine stops running pull over, luckily clear conditions, safely. Towed car to dealer. Dealer says timing chain or belt may have broken. Dealer calls back, says I need a $7000. 00 replacement engine. This car has cost me over 5000. 00 in repairs. Saturn has not offered any sort of explanation. Just a broken timing chain. There are many many complaints I have read online. I am furious.

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While driving at app. 45 mph on a city road there was a loud clunking sound in the engine followed by a continuous rattle. I pulled off the road and turned off the vehicle. The serpentine belt had come off the pulley by 3/4 inch. I proceeded to get the belt so that it would not work itself off. I promptly went to the local exxon and pulled off the belt and put the car on a lift. After inspection it was noted that the alternator bracket. . An extension of the engine block, had broken off cleanly. After consulting with the mechanics there, and 2 other ase certified mechanics, it was determined that the cause was a defect in the casting of the engine block. I contacted the local Saturn dealership who was of no help. I will be having the braking tig welded back on Monday, then driving to the dealership with pictures and documentation asking for reimbursement of the cost.

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For the past 2-3 years I have had a massive oil consumption problem with my Saturn Sl2 '98. I brought it to two Saturn dealerships who told me that I had no leak nor was my car burning oil, in essence that I was imagining this problem. In July of 2003, the problem had gotten so bad that I was adding oil every 100 miles, then the car broke down and I brought it to a Saturn dealership. They said it was the timing belt/gasket and I replaced them on their recommendation that it would fix all the problems - cost $1000. The car continues to consume massive amounts of oil and regularly exhibits a burning smell. I brought it to a Saturn dealer last week who now tells me that the cam cover is cracked and needs to be replaced; however, he told me that I probably indeed have significant engine damage as a result of my many oil problems that this repair will not fix. I have worked my way up the Saturn corporate complaint system and I cannot get anyone to either pay for the repair, reimburse me for the previous repair or even acknowledge the underlying engine problem. Originally, I thought that this was a just me getting a "lemon" but after researching the problem my concern is much much greater. Specifically, there are numerous (well over 100) complaints on various internet cites about the same problem - everyone has massive oil consumption and many people's engines have actually caught on fire as a result of low oil. They have also tried to get Saturn to acknowledge the problem with the engines and to no avail. I am now afraid to drive the car for fear of it catching on fire. I would like the NHTSA to investigate the problems with Saturn engines and oil consumption. I am an attorney and plan to pursue my own case against Saturn for the cost of my repairs, but really feel like is a safety issue and that Saturn or the NHTSA needs to issue a warning to consumers to keep careful watch on their engines.

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Consumer states serpetine belt was cracking and needed to be replaced.

Was driving approximately 50mph and was merging into traffic when transmission locked in gear and failed to change. Consumer stated prior to purchasing vehicle she complained of a clunk noise when changed gears into reverse, also the driver side brake light is inoperable, also the right side mirror needed to be replaced, engine mounts were replaced,brakes were replaced, serpentine belt was cracked, engine overheats.

Squealing noise from engine area in rainy weather, dealer replaced the engine drive belt due to it being dry and cracked.

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Noise from engine area due to failed compressor leaking and contaminated serpentine belt.

The serpentine belts were cracked.

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