2001 Saturn S-Series Sedan
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Owner complaints
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- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
2001 saturn SL2 sedan timing chain failure. It IS currently at an automotive repair shop, so I do not have the vin handy (but if you need it, contact me). They do not want to replace the timing chain because they say they have had experiences where they do this and it fails again in a few months.…
2001 saturn SL2 sedan timing chain failure. It IS currently at an automotive repair shop, so I do not have the vin handy (but if you need it, contact me). They do not want to replace the timing chain because they say they have had experiences where they do this and it fails again in a few months. They say they do not want to look for another engine because it would have the same problem. I specifically bought the saturn because it had a timing chain instead of a timing belt (because I owned a fiat on which the timing belt broke and I never wanted to go through that again). Yet, here I have the same problem with a timing chain. I have heard that there IS a lubrication issue with the timing chain that causes it to fail. I hope this can be investigated. Saturn made a big deal of their "300,000 miles club" and how robust and long-lasting their cars were, and now this. To make things worse, our family has two 2001 saturn SL2 sedans! *Tr
- Power train › Manual transmission
Brushing on my 2001 saturn broke while I was driving, leaving me stuck in 3RD gear. I have searched online, and found that IS a very common problem, and saturn refuses to sell the defective part, opting to charge their customers over $200 for a $0.30 part. *tr
- Child seat › Harness/crotch buckle
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to remove the harness buckle assembly that latches between the child's legs, the harness buckle would not unlock. after several attempts, the buckle assembly strap was cut in order to free the child. the manufacturer was not alerted. the seat IS an evenflo model # 3252245p1, date of manufacture IS march 15, 2005.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Check engine light on diagnosed codes found 34 1,300 and 507 vvb present. diagnosed further found intake manifold gasket leak. replaced take manifold gasket. did a goodwill split on cost. on march 14 2005 the same problem came up had to replace manifold gasket. the…
Check engine light on diagnosed codes found 34 1,300 and 507 vvb present. diagnosed further found intake manifold gasket leak. replaced take manifold gasket. did a goodwill split on cost. on march 14 2005 the same problem came up had to replace manifold gasket. the repair this time had to pay $100 for repair. saturn paid for the rest of the repairs. I feel I should be reimbursed in full for both repairs, and there should be a recall on the 2001 saturn sli *ak
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.
- 626132Subject regarding sunroof service procedures and serviceable sunroof components.
- 626027Subject regarding seat belt latch falls to the floor or IS difficult to retrieve when putting on seat belt.
- 623900Information regarding new procedure for sunroof actuator to module timing. *Slc
- 623843Information regarding sunroof service procedures and serviceable sunroof components. *Slc
- 616626Some customers may comment that the valet key opens the rear compartment lid on vehicles built up to and including vin 1z275903.
- 616621Customers may comment that the inner mirror trim panel assembly on either the left or right side IS loose or detached from the door. Customers may also comment about a rattle noise coming from the inner mirror trim panel area.
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