1999 Saturn S-Series

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system1
2. Engine and engine cooling1

Latest complaints

• Oct 13, 2008FL76,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling
  I have a 1999 saturn. it keeps stalling while in motion. it will work fine for a few weeks, then all of the sudden it will "act up" and the rpms will dance around until it finally stalls. I have had this happen many times already. I believe it should be included with the timing chain inquiry…

  I have a 1999 saturn. it keeps stalling while in motion. it will work fine for a few weeks, then all of the sudden it will "act up" and the rpms will dance around until it finally stalls. I have had this happen many times already. I believe it should be included with the timing chain inquiry, but I am not sure if it will run long enough for it to be covered. I am upset that I can't get any answers from saturn. they insist on me bringing the car in and I am quite sure that will need to "fix it" which will cost me plenty. please make note that my vehicle IS affected by this defect and I can't afford to fix it myself. *Tr

• Dec 17, 2004WI41,000 mi
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

  Bad ignition switch, three times the car acted like it had a dead battery, the third it went completely dead, like the battery was disconnected. Jiggled key in switch and it came back to life. Had to have switch replaced, keys coded, etc. *jb

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10020732Information for diagnosing and servicing customer concerns of the vehicle creeping forward in neutral, binding in reverse, and/or clicking or whining in all forward gears after transaxle service.
• 10017448Power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis.
• 10010597Cruise control IS inop or will not set engage after the manual transaxle has been replaced.
• 10010595Delay and or harsh into rev or 2ND 3RD 4TH after trans repair.
• 10010526Service procdure for replacement of resonator and intermediate pipe.
• 10010016Replacement sunroof module motor harness connection changes.
• 10010010No selection fir saturn when programming a saturn vehilcle.
• 10009507No transaxle fluid pressure after transaxle IS reassembled (converter housing and main case were separated).
• 10007430Remanufactured transmission and remanufactured valve body information requirements.
• 10005639Service information regarding service applications for automatic transaxle shift solenoids.
• 10005175Service information regarding saturn rear drum wheel cylinder inspections. Update.
• 10004402Clarification of labor codes used for reprogramming vehicle controllers. Various models including the 2004 l-series.
• 10002187Service engine soon (ses) light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0731, no movement in drive during cold ambient temperatures.
• 10001671Intermittent no start, intermittent stall after start-up and/or loss of radio presets.
• 10001128Rear side door glass will not go up or down, or will fall down unintentionally.
• 10000197Front and rear side door window frame appliques and / or windshield frame filler panel appliques exhibiting top coat paint peeling.
• 6089327Vehicles built up to and including vin xz319158 may exhibit ignition related noise while listening to certain am radio stations.
• 6089251Subject regarding the front door outside handle coming in contact with the front door outer panel when opening door from outside on some coupes, sedans and wagons.
• 6089226Information regarding cleaning procedures for removal of rubbing compound.
• 633496Service information regarding power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis.
• 632271This bulletin provides guidelines to follow when towing a saturn vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
• 631980Subject regarding front cover mount stud part number change. *Slc
• 631978Information on service manual update for powertrain and engine service manuals regarding evaporative emission flowcharts and evap pressure/purge diagnostic chart test procdure, also includes 2000-2002 l series. *Slc
• 631847Information regarding anti lock brakes diagnostic trouble codes 47, 48, and 51 diagnostic chart. *Slc
• 628625Subject regarding objectionable engine vibration at idle.
• 628277Subject regarding engine coolant leak in or around spark plug well area of cylinder head (add one 10 gram pellet of engine cooling system sealer)
• 627015Information regarding anti-lock brakes and diagnostic charts.*jb
• 627012Subject on engine coolant leak in or around spark plug well area of cylinder head.*jb
• 626983Vehicles may experience engine vibration at idle.*jb
• 623913Information regarding park brake lever button replacement. *Slc
• 623855Customers may complain of one or both windshield washer nozzles not spraying properly. *Slc
• 622154This bulletin contains new sag measurement and replacement procedures for upper engine mounts.
• 620974Customers may comment that one or both windshield washer nozzles are not spraying properly.
• 620969Service information on park brake lever button replacement.
• 619869The purpose of this bulletin IS to provide guidelines to follow when towing certain vehicles, equipped with an automatic transaxle, with all four wheels on the ground (also known as flat towing).
• 619868Some vehicles built up to and including vin 1z352181 may have windows that fog up on the inside of the vehicle.
• 619865Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) service engine soon telltale IS illuminated after vehicle IS flat-towed with all four wheels on the ground.
• 619864Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) service engine soon telltale IS illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0401 present or stored in powertrain control module (pcm) malfunction history.
• 619863The purpose of this bulletin IS to provide information regarding the introduction of a new service replacement battery and reinforcement of battery service recommendation.
• 619132Some customers may comment about a squeak or squeal noise coming from the passenger floorboard area while driving.

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