Saturn SL2 owners have reported 1 problem related to engine shut off without warning (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I purchased a 2000 Saturn Sl2 which was used, therefore, I had a shop thoroughly check that all major components were in working order. . . I was told that all were in great shape. . Ie. , the engine, starter, and any vital parts. The car ran great. . . Well, for 5-6 mos. I was in the middle of driving,when the car just shut off. . . The car would not start again. . . No warning, no lights, nothing! the car is now in the shop to find the problem. The lights and radio worked but I just heard clicking when turning the ignition. With only 80,000 miles on the car, the mechanic says that the engine is shot, there's nothing he can do other than put a brand new engine in it. . . With a small fee of 4000. 00. Both of us do not understand why the car was in great shape and within 6 months and barely 3,000 miles the engine went from great to gone! I have read several documents from this site and there are many persons with 2000 Saturns that are saying that they too have a car that stopped suddenly and the stories sound very similar to mine. . . I've seen many of have similar VIN #s. . . I identified with the docs regarding the 2000-2003 Saturn l-series issues, although, mine is of the s-series (I guess, because it is an sl-2). The letter discussing this issue referred to (ea06-009), the defect petition (dp05-008) or the odi investigation pe06-006 that was opened on 1/24/06. I am not sure that those document include my vehicle being that I thought my engine was of the size 1. 9l, I-4, mp, dohc. If you have the time to view the docs mentioned, they are basically describing the same prob. That I have. Will you please find out if I am incorrect with the info. That I've viewed and if there has been an investigation into the problems that I've had for over 1 yr. Of course, if you have any questions, advice, or know what I should do or with whom I should speak. . . Please let me know. I would greatly appreciate any help that you could provide me with.
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