2000 Saturn S-Series

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system2
2. Air bags1

Latest complaints

• Dec 16, 2004CA85,000 miCrash2 injuries
  Air bags › Frontal

  After being involved in an accident at 60 mph, striking a medal pole, the air bags did not deploy.*ak

• Jul 1, 2004TX87,000 mi
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

  Just all of a sudden one day my cars ignition would not turn on, I had to fight with it for about 10 minutes before it would start, have not replaced the part yet. *nm

• May 16, 2003OH44,000 mi
  Electrical system › Starter assembly
  Tried to insert the key into the ignition to start but the steering column was locked. Could not jiggle the steering wheel to unlock. Mechanic said the ignition cylinder was faulty, however when he tried to remove it to replace, it would not come out. Had to replace the entire assembly. First…

  Tried to insert the key into the ignition to start but the steering column was locked. Could not jiggle the steering wheel to unlock. Mechanic said the ignition cylinder was faulty, however when he tried to remove it to replace, it would not come out. Had to replace the entire assembly. First replacement assembly ordered from saturn was faulty so had to order another one. Saturn mechanics said they had seen "several" of the same type of problem. I'm keeping the original parts in case there IS a recall. The car only has 44K miles on it. *nlm

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.

• 10042986General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
• 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.
• 10011669Coolant temperature telltale inoperative and or coolant gauge inoperative.
• 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.
• 10009776Odor from a/c at vehicle start-up.
• 10009507No transaxle fluid pressure after transaxle IS reassembled (converter housing and main case were separated).
• 10009362Return form for compact discs (cds) or digital versatile discs (dvds) that are stuck in cd player when returned as a core return.
• 10009350Steering wheel shake or vibration at 100 - 109 km/h (62 - 68 mph).
• 10007430Remanufactured transmission and remanufactured valve body information requirements.
• 10005639Service information regarding service applications for automatic transaxle shift solenoids.
• 10005191Compact discs (cds) skip in single cd player.
• 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.
• 10003945Security indicator illuminated or flashing, engine starts then stalls and/or disabled for 10 minutes, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1632 set.
• 10003588Changes to the am/fm stereo and audio disc player radio on-board diagnostic modes and cd load operation.
• 10002187Service engine soon (ses) light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0731, no movement in drive during cold ambient temperatures.
• 10001128Rear side door glass will not go up or down, or will fall down unintentionally.
• 10000952Engine hesitation and/or vehicle lacks power with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0326 knock sensor system performance set.
• 10000197Front and rear side door window frame appliques and / or windshield frame filler panel appliques exhibiting top coat paint peeling.
• 10000004Engine hesitation and/or vehicle lacks power with diagnostic trouble code p0326 knock sensor system performance set.
• 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.
• 6089250A condition with a musty odor from a/c system at vehicle start-up.
• 6089249Service information and installation procedure used to install the trap-resistant trunk kit on coupes and sedans.
• 6089226Information regarding cleaning procedures for removal of rubbing compound.
• 633507Some customers may complain that the malfunction indicator lamp service engine soon, brake and ABS telltale lamps may come on intermittently and/or stay on.
• 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
• 631326Some vehicles may experience an engine coolant leak at the intake manifold gasket.*jb
• 630830Concerns with engine coolant leak at intake manifold gasket.
• 628625Subject regarding objectionable engine vibration at idle.
• 628607Some customers may comment that the audible warning chime sounds distorted.
• 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)
• 627012Subject on engine coolant leak in or around spark plug well area of cylinder head.*jb

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