2003 Saturn L200: check engine light

Filed Mar 8, 2017 · Engine · 148,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn l200. While starting the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated and an abnormal noise was heard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · 145,000 miles · VT

Car stalls without warning while in motion. No check engine lights or sputtering. Took it to the mechanic and they changed the water pump after diagnosing that as an issue, got about a week and it happened again in traffic. Very scary. Started and got up the road about a mile then sied again. Mechanics are baffled.

Filed Oct 1, 2012 · Electrical · AL

2003 saturn l200. Consumer states vehicle runs rough and has low power and sometimes engine light would come on *tgw the consumer stated a few weeks ago, the vehicle made a horrendous noise and started to run rough. He took the vehicle to a repair shop, but a code did not show on the computer. However, when they looked on the internet, they found a recall regarding the ignition control module, which described what the consumer experienced. The local dealership stated according to their records, the recall had already been performed. Also, the ignition tower had since failed. The consumer stated he was never notified of a recall.

Filed Mar 28, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 56,000 miles · KY

Body-control module failure: within 3 months of each other, the body-control module (bcm) and engine coolant thermostat had to be replaced. Saturn dealer, on 3/28/2009 told me that the bcm, if not replaced, could lead to serious failures, such as failure to start, overheating and other problems. Over prior several weeks, there were intermittent readings on dashboard, including check engine, service engine, airbag warning light and ABS warning light. Apparently nothing wrong with the engine, airbag or brakes themselves, but the bcm was going bad, causing the readings on dashboard. Bcm replacement approx. $450 and engine coolant thermostat replacement cost approx $300.

Filed Jun 29, 2008 · Airbags, Electrical · 47,233 miles · IN

Sometimes would have a hard time starting the car or the car would not start at all. After about a week,the check engine light and passenger seat airbag light would come on. When these lights were on, the speedometer and tachometer did not work. Shortly after that the engine lock light came on and then nothing worked. The defrost front and rear, A/C, heating control, interior lights, airbag failure light lit up, seat belt light lit up and the self locking for the doors did not engage when putting the car into gear. Sometimes I would turn the car off and about a half an hour later, the exterior lights would come on all by themselves, sometimes draining the battery if I did not notice this. I felt totally unsafe driving the car when this would happen - I had no safety features to rely on and I did not even know if I would have a car that would run. I took the car to a saturn dealer and had the bcm (body control module) replaced. I also found out that saturn is having a problem with this and I have asked others that own similar saturns also experienced this problem. This was quite costly to replace approximately $600.00 (the cheapest around). Others paid more for this repair than I did.

Filed Dec 27, 2007 · Electrical · 102,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn l200. The engine light was flashing and the vehicle would not start. When the vehicle started, it was idling very rough. The mechanic stated that the electrical system ignition control module failed and that there was a recall. The dealer stated that the recall was performed in april of 2004; however, they do not have a record of the repair being performed. The current and failure mileages were 102,000. Updated 03/04/08. *lj updated

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 36,525 miles · PA

On 9/01/2007 my saturn l200 sedan suddenly started making a loud noise emanating from the exhaust and within two minutes the vehicle failed to run any further. The check engine light flashed repeatedly and a smell from the exhaust was noted and subsequent tries to restart the vehicle drained the battery completely. Prior to this the fan had cycled on indicating a heat problem. All issues pertaining to the problem match exactly what the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v231000 had listed. Saturn roadside assistance provided a tow at my expense and the driver refused delivery to the saturn of west liberty avenue dealer but instead towed the vehicle to my home and he was rather disinterested in dropping the vehicle off at the dealer as I had instructed him. A call to saturn corporation yielded a customer service representative telling me that no such campaign id or recall existed for my vehicle although my VIN is in the range of affected vehicles. A call to the saturn dealerships service representative justin yielded the same comment. A return call to saturn corporation yielded yet another person stating the same. The first rep from saturn conferencing called justin at the dealership and the story then changed from no recall to a recall being found and performed by a pleasant hills saturn dealer. The recall in question was never performed since no visible sticker with the recall information was affixed by any saturn mechanic in the engine compartment which confirms the vehicle never had such service performed. I am now stuck with a vehicle in my driveway which never had the recall performed and to which could have had a fire caused but I was fortunate enough to not have had that issue. The service manager at the dealer stated I needed to pay for another tow and that I would be billed for the work. *tr the consumer provided documentation the vehicle failed the emissions test. The dealer stated found no fuel pressure and replaced fuel pump. Updated 09/19/07

Filed Jun 15, 2007 · Electrical · 82,010 miles · OR

2003 saturn l200 would not start & the engine light was flashing.. Aaa towed the vehicle to the nearest repair facility. On 7/14/07 that facility advised us that the ignition control module was faulty & that it had been the subject of a recall. The shop contacted saturn of beaverton service department, and were told that since our vehicle had already had the recall work done they would not replace this faulty part again under the recall. We contacted saturn customer service on 7/14/07 #800‑553‑6000 , who advised us that saturn of beaverton was incorrect and that if the same part was again failing, it would be replaced under the recall. We asked them if we should have the vehicle towed to saturn of beaverton and was told that we did not need to as it was an hour away from the shop. We could have the aaa shop do the repair and we could submit for reimbursement as saturn of beaverton would not do the repair for us. But, advised our shop of this and they did the repairs using the correct parts supplied directly from the local chevrolet dealership. We paid $431.79 for the repair and picked up the vehicle 7/15/07. A representative from saturn (case #1-24000059) called us after we picked up the car and asked us what we paid and what was done. Reference recall bulletin 6/23/2003.we have the faulty ignition module in a box from the shop. They called me back a few hours later and advised me that they would not reimburse us the repair cost because it was not done at a saturn shop. Saturn denied that it told us to have the repairs completed at the aaa shop and submit bill for reimbursement told her that we still have the faulty part, so we could take it to the saturn shop & they could test it if necessary. Also, we offered to have the shop put the faulty part back on &and have the vehicle towed to a saturn shop so they could do the repair. Saturn told us that none of this made a difference and that we will not be reimbursed.

Filed Mar 30, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 48,000 miles · PA

Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 saturn l series. While driving at 30 MPH the electrical warning light illuminated ,and the front end began to shake. The check engine light also illuminated. The contact stated that she pulled over and turned the vehicle off, and restarted the vehicle after waiting about ten minutes. The check engine light remained illuminated, white smoke started exiting the exhaust pipe and the vehicle began to shake. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated this occurred on five different occasions. The dealer had replaced the pump and/or gas coolant, insulator assembly front suspension support, oxygen sensor and exhaust system. The current mileage was 48,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2006 · Fuel system · IN

Check engine light comes on - found out that gas cap does not stay secure and will have to have gas cap replaced - I could not locate any damage to cap this started in august of 2006 - I originally thought I was not securing gas cap but I made sure it clicked and when I pulled on it - came right out this morning.

Filed Aug 20, 2005 · Steering, Transmission · 38,252 miles · VA

Problems with start engine light. Having problems with transmisson. Reading p1887 code. Also when driving, when I turn to the left the wheel makes noises. The transmisson could eventally cause a fire. It is not properly releasing.

Filed Jul 31, 2005 · Engine · 49,728 miles · VA

My service engine light came on. The first time I took it to saturn dealership in lynchburg, virginia they told me they could not find a problem. It has come on again and is reading the same code. I have to take it back again for the same problem. The code reads p1887. I truly think that this is a problem with the saturn l 2003.